I should have listened to you JP !! 1 1

[Mr.Bill347]

I went to my 2nd antique shop nearby today, just to browse. Well I was in for a BIG surprise. You know all those proof sets I have been buying on EBAY? well they had the majority of them ! 1960-1985 pretty much everything AND for the next two days 30% off the marked price of $10-$14 ! I didn't have my list with me so I will be going back tomorrow. However, I did manage to pick up a few nice trinkets anyway. 

A 1964 Kennedy proof for $23.80

A 1978 Kennedy Proof UCAM $7.00

A 1916 S Mercury Dime for $8.40

[J P M]

It can be fun going to the antique shops . Just be sure to wheel and deal most proof sets should be around $10 or less like I find for $5 unless it is something rare. PCGS has a price chart for proof sets online. NGC does not. 

Edited December 30, 2021 by J P Mashoke

[Mr.Bill347]

Ok JP, I went back and bought five sets 

1961 sealed set brown env (should I open it?)

1969 mint set PD unopened?

1970 mint set P/D

1971 S proof cameo set 

1973 S proof cameo set with Ike

funny thing, along with 30% off they said no sales tax because it’s money?

so saved 37 1/2%

let me know if you think I should open the 1961 and 1969

Thank you

Bill

[James Zyskowski]

Open open open. Nice pickup.  😉

[J P M]

Yes if you are going to keep them try to open them nicely. 

[RWB]

The 1964 half shown in the first post is not a proof.

[Henri Charriere]

[Why do I feel we are standing on the precipice of the slippery slope to "proof-like"?]   🐓 

[Mr.Bill347]

On 12/30/2021 at 5:39 PM, RWB said:

The 1964 half shown in the first post is not a proof.

I agree RWB, just because it stated 1964 proof on the flip doesn’t mean it is. It was from a knowledgeable collector but it seems there are bag marks on the reverse. I was skeptical from the getgo on that one. It had no mirror like finish. Still a nice 64 and 90% silver. Here is one like it listed on EBay as a proof as well.

thank you.

Edited December 30, 2021 by Mr.Bill347
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[Mr.Bill347]

On 12/30/2021 at 5:13 PM, J P Mashoke said:

Yes if you are going to keep them try to open them nicely. 

 

On 12/30/2021 at 4:27 PM, James Zyskowski said:

Open open open. Nice pickup.  😉

Ok I did, all very nice P,D UC mint sets still sealed up and looking new.

 

[Mohawk]

Looks like you're doing pretty well, Bill.  Very nice! I'm so pleased I could help you make some additions as well!! Your additions allowed me to make a couple of additions myself....a couple of 1971 and 1972 Canadian Uncirculated Sets with some cameo coins for the Canadian P/L/Unc Set Cameo Hoard that I have.  Thank you again!!!