Proof question

[Joshr29]

I only do this for silver. Will slightly circulated S proofs sale for a premium if they are in great shape?

 

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[Kilerclown25]

They can to a collector or on eBay, most of the times I find the only profit to be made on proofs are by the coin shop or eBay seller. Thats from my experience, I'm also interested in what others think

 

[JSMITH]

I keep them as well. My LCS won't buy them though.....ebay is the best bet IMO.

 

[ArkieBassMan]

I only do this for silver. Will slightly circulated S proofs sale for a premium if they are in great shape?

I have tracked several auctions on ebay over the past few years and the answer appears to be, "occasionally." I have seen some bring a decent premium while others priced very similarly never receive a single bid. The biggest problem in trying to sell a single impaired (circulated) clad proof is that the entire non-impaired proof set can be bought very cheaply. I have no idea why someone would shell out a few bucks for an impaired proof when the entire set can be bought for just a few bucks more in most instances.

 

[Kilerclown25]

I have tracked several auctions on ebay over the past few years and the answer appears to be, "occasionally." I have seen some bring a decent premium while others priced very similarly never receive a single bid. The biggest problem in trying to sell a single impaired (circulated) clad proof is that the entire non-impaired proof set can be bought very cheaply. I have no idea why someone would shell out a few bucks for an impaired proof when the entire set can be bought for just a few bucks more in most instances.

Very very good point

 

[usandthem]

I traded a proof half for a silver dime at my LCS about a year ago. It never hurts to ask.

 

[boristhespider88]

I traded a proof half for a silver dime at my LCS about a year ago. It never hurts to ask.

Was it a variety like a 1979 Type 1 (or 2) or a 1981 Type 1 (or 2)?

1979 Type 2 halves can go for between $.50-$25 ungraded (depending on who you ask).

 

[usandthem]

Was it a variety like a 1979 Type 1 (or 2) or a 1981 Type 1 (or 2)?

1979 Type 2 halves can go for between $.50-$25 ungraded (depending on who you ask).

I believe it was a 2002 IIRC.

 

[BuffaloBoy]

everybody wants proof coins but nobody will pay a premium... i heard some dealer was offering $0.55 for each half dollar proof on here... i'd rather keep the coin for my personal collection since I love proof coins

 

[Joshr29]

I think I'll keep em. They look so nice.

 

[CladSmoke]

I like to use them to fill holes in my dansco album, I actually prefer a slightly circulated coin. It's got a story to tell, a little history on it.

 

[Joshr29]

I like to use them to fill holes in my dansco album, I actually prefer a slightly circulated coin. It's got a story to tell, a little history on it.

Yeah probably a little thievery history to it