Numismatic, A.A.S.

You are definitely ahead of me in thought...I sold a few hundred proof sets, almost 300 Lincoln Commemorative proof Silver dollars and other runs at shows to other dealers and especially in Mississippi I got an education about where those go..everyone really was selling what they had, I brought the sets cuz it was pre planned like the others. A couple well known dealers bought all of us had...I didn't ask but was told it was telemarketing and QVC guys had connections, ( I know this is just a small part of coin world that exists) but I figure I contributed to that insanity. I wasn't complaining during the 2014-2016 show circuit period to get 10% over greysheet, probably still didn't help the hobby, where the sets went anyway.

Strong statement, not that you considered the dealers and influential persons involved in that process.

Uneducated QVC type buyers...? I need more clients like that.

I know..I stopped thinking or actually caring about it. I always think "First Strike" in Military terms...So, to me, in my head, in coin universe, the First Strike is the last struck coins from the U.S. Mint for a particular series, that were shipped and stored in the Distribution Facility. The last remaining coins in the Distribution Centers would be First Strikes, hence the Delivery cycle??? this I have heard...Echoing off Planets and Moons from station to station...Even though I'm a CAC Lover, I still always focus on coin first...or in this Rare instance a Medal. I'm not really a Medal Fan but I respect them. This was purchased for a completely different reason....How many FS can be designated...I don't know...how many are there? That can be looked up...

This is the same way I am. My coin collection has a different purpose and the silver, gold and platinum Bullion is like a hedge but more an alternative savings...I also like to use it to fund numismatic purchases when makes sense...I enjoy Bullion error coins too though...

I think it's a difference in the Short Set, lots of hype for generally good eye appeal coins...vs.... ie early dates and differences in collecting. San Francisco in Higher Grades, including coins not mushy or soft struck will command big bucks...that said, the 1947 should be reasonable in MS 67. Where those asking prices or confirmed sold? A rather larger number of 1941 Walker Proofs were for sale at several sources...over half I noticed have been sold. Too many reasons to think why some price like they do. A dealer friend mentioned that he was getting busy and met with 2 new couples in one week, just getting into Silver Bullion, Gold Bullion. Back to your 1939-S...That is a huge difference...

Nice grays with a hint on high points....great solid coin!!!

I was going to go there but for obvious reasons will refrain....

PPS: Be careful in what information you share with other dealers. Before, during and after.

My 7070 is Personal for me. Every coin is not regular or extremely high grade but special, like variety wise and or eye appeal.

Nice, I'm the same usually on regular purchases, rhyme and reason in a series though...some days I drift back into varieties, upgrade the 7070, maybe bullion...I went through a huge branching out phases before...peace

60-70%

Exactly! You are correct...if silver dropping but premiums remain then the floor is strong and value increase then.. I can see this with the slabs like your above...THIS COIN I HAD THE EXACT SAME EXPERIENCE AS YOU NOTED....

Have NGC grade them and I guarantee they will sell quickly....sight unseen vs. the drama of selling raw....

That 1967 sample slab has a low pop I think. Weren't they limited....very nice....

I could just as easily find 24 positive comments compiled the same way. PMA = Positive Mind Attitude

Love the Obverse, My Fav the Reverse...Very Nice!!

And this is exactly why I am involved and Love coins...the difference between some of us is....

that 52 is Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!l!!!!

This is an important coin to me. Good contrast...

I stopped reading further when I read you...my corroded 2 cents worth is that I have benefited from CAC. Forever in the beginning it was "well the coin is worth $$$$ and it has a CAC sticker so $$$ more..."then things changed like always. I think either way if the coins are strong high quality then it doesn't matter (just on search engines) but if you sticker Low Balls...I won't speak against, too many like it. Personally, the Better Coins in my Collection have CAC...but back to the sticker thing the price increases....Not starting a duel friend but if I placed 2 coins side by side and covered up the area of CAC Attachment Zone could you tell me which one is or isn't CAC...? that's crazy..wonder what that would mean?

Damn

Sorry, the Gov. Mint had some for sale, that private company not the mint, they pay heavy on advertising and they pop up on standard searches.