Advice needed on What to do with Proof Sets.....

[Doris-migration]

Hi. I'm a mom that gave my kids proof sets each year and they now want to sell since they have no interest in them. Do they get certified like individual coins? What is the best way to sell them for the best price since my kids need the money?

[L1ncolnF4n]

Generally you are best off just selling the sets as a whole, to a reputable dealer, or on eBay. The only time I would say to break them up and slab them would be if you're talking OLD sets, from the 60's or earlier, that show some cameo contrast. If you decide to certify them, know that you'll pay around $20/coin, and that's around $100+ per set (1998 and earlier) or $200+ per set (1999 to now). Chances are you'll get one PF-70 out of maybe 15-20 modern sets, and the rest will be PF-69 or lower. The 69's aren't worth the certification cost, so generally you will lose money.

 

Again, I would sell them as is, with government packaging.

[Kenneth F]

I agree, list them as a batch. They will sell. What years are we talking?

[eggbone]

Unless there is an exceptional individual(cameo, error, etc.) let them go as a set.