1964 Mint Set

[yyznick]

Hey guys, I'm new here (been lurking for awhile) but I just wanted to introduce myself! Anyhow, I just bought this 1964 Mint set off Craigslist for $40. I know thats roughly the value, so just wanted to know what you guys think!

[l.cutler]

Did you get the whole set or just the coins pictured? The whole mint set should include the Philadelphia and Denver mint coins. They originally should have been in sealed cellophane packaging.

[yyznick]

Well actually, I haven't purchased it yet and I have to assume thats all of it. So yeah =\

[savant365]

I don't know what the actual silver value of it is but if you like it go ahead. I don't think it's worth much as an investment set but if you want it just to say you "have" it that's your call. You could probably get better coins cheaper from a dealer or a coin shop.

HH Charlie

[yyznick]

Alright! Well, I don't plan on selling these or trying to profit in any way haha. I just have a collection and am looking to expand!

[Diver_Down]

I would run from this "opportunity". What the seller has done is repackage some '64 coins in an acrylic case. The mint didn't issue the mint set or proof set in the pictured case. They were sold in plain envelopes in cello packaging. The outer envelope would be labeled U.C. for uncirculated coins or P.C. for proof coins.

[yyznick]

Oh! Okay than I will opt out, good thing I went to you guys first!

[tarpon192]

www.coinflation.com

This will give you info on the amount of silver, and other metals in coins.

[yyznick]

Already checked it on coinflation about $20 in silver.

[Cleetus]

It's unlikely you'll ever get something for a price on eBay, that will leave you room for profit. Especially if you don't know a lot about what you are purchasing, which incidentally, you must purchase sight unseen. eBay is a horrible place to buy coins, but a GREAT place to sell them because everyone always overpays farto much above their real value. Remember, if you are expecting to resale those coins on eBay, eBay will take 10% of your profit and Pay Pal another 3%, and postage. So you have to get 20% above value just to make a couple of percent profit.

[CoinHELP!]

Yeah, the coins are mint state or business strike coins, in a case made for proof coins. The Half, dime and quarter are 90% silver and $40 is too much.