Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Coin collecting

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Expert: - 2/21/2005


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I have been purchasing U.S. Uncirculated coin mint sets from the postal commemerative society  The sets are by the year and each year contains the penny, nickel, dime, quarter and half dollar from each mint for that year. The sets also have 2 stamps from that year. Each set costs me $45. Am I making a mistake in dealing with the postal commemerative society?  

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Hi Dale,

In one word, "YES".

The stamps are worthless.  Go you USMINT.com and order PROOF Sets for half the price.

I get angry with companies that take advantage of people who just don't know any better.

If you want, buy the proof set and go to the post office and buy some stamps.  You still save tons of $

If you need any mor ehelp, email me at OmegaPM@ aol.com

Regards,
Joe Hylas

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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

Experience

Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

Organizations
PCGS, NGC, Rotary

Publications
Physician's Money Digest

Education/Credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Awards and Honors
Paul Harris Fellow

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