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Mail Bag – Are Proof Sets Worth Collecting?

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Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Amber and they ask a simple question: Are Proof Sets worth the effort to collect? It is a valid question that I suspect more than one numismatist has asked themselves from time-to-time. But the answer to this simple question is a bit more complicated. Hi, I just started collecting coins and I have been looking at proof sets on amazon and ebay. Are they worth collecting? I think they …

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Mail Bag – Should I Open Up a Mint Set?

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Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Hanna J. who had a great question about Mint Sets. They write, Hi, I wanted to know if it is ok to open up a mint set when I buy it from the mint? I like keeping my coins in individual holders but I wanted to make sure I wouldn’t get in trouble. And is the same for proof sets? Hanna J Thanks Hanna for writing in and first, …

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