Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Mint silver proof sets

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Expert: - 5/19/2006


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I can buy 2006 Mint silver proof sets for $37.95 plus s/h from the U S Mint.  However, I purchased some 2005 Mint silver proof sets for much less on eBay.  Why is that?
Thanks.
Bob Imm (beginner coin collector)

Answer
The 2005 sets are probably just leftover stock that a dealer had or a collector is selling off duplicates.  Unless they are the clad sets, or just the quarters, you got a good deal.  Be happy with it and enjoy.

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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.

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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

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