Originally Posted by SirSilverOzzyyzzO (Post 418178)

Guys; A heads up!!! If you want them graded and want to do it on your own? Read these instructions; http://www.collectors-society.com/ne...?IDArticle=405

It gets a little complicated, yet it isn't. In short, DO NOT OPEN the box! Not even the, Fed Ex box they come in. Box up the Fed Ex box and ship them off to, NGC or PCGS as is.

It will mean you cannot even look at the coins till they come back to you from, NGC or PCGS, but in the end it'll be worthwhile. You see, once you open up the box, you will not be able to have the, Regular Proof and Mint Strike coin labled as, 20th Anniversary-Only the, Reverse Proof!

If you don't care? Then this doesn't matter. As well, because the Reverse Proof is only sold in the set. It is in fact the only coin that can be sent in without all the above described mumbo jumbo, and come back with the, 20 Anniversary label. It is also the coin that will be worth the most!

PCGS has similar rules as well.

I recieved my ten sets, at the end of, October as so did a friend of mine. Sent both sets to get graded. One to, NGC one to, PCGS. Only 4 MS70's out of all 60 coins. Three PF70UC's and One MS-70. So I'm not even sure it was worthwhile???

IMHO - I think the smart way to do it is, Don't send them in to get graded and Don't open the box. Turn around and use the un-opened box as your main selling point in years to come.

Good-Luck.

Originally Posted by silverbullet (Post 417735)

FedEx showed up at the door today. It was like an early Christmas. I had no idea what they were bringing.

It was my box full of 20th Anniversary SAE sets. They are SWEET! :birthday:

I'm not really into numismatic stuff, but do occasionally grab something if it catches my eye. These did, and I'm glad I acted on it. I'm going to guess that these sets go nowhere but up.

Did anybody else get theirs yet? I didn't think they were coming out this soon.

Originally Posted by Bullionaire (Post 418569)

SOLD OUT AT MINT.... local dealer offering 160 per set!!!



HANG ON TO THEM could be a real good one!!!!!!!




glta

Originally Posted by TomD (Post 419717)

Not sold out yet. I've been wanting a set of these and you scared me there. I just went to the USMint website and ordered a couple of sets, 1 for a present and 1 for me. It does show my order is on backorder status but should ship in 3-4 weeks.

Originally Posted by TomD (Post 419717)

Anyone know projected mintage on this set?

Originally Posted by Bullionaire (Post 419936)

Fine print at mint says more or less...new orders backordered pending cancellation of other pending orders.....which translated means "Rotsa Ruck".....ain't gonna happen....


glta

Originally Posted by Bullionaire (Post 419936)

Fine print at mint says more or less...new orders backordered pending cancellation of other pending orders.....which translated means "Rotsa Ruck".....ain't gonna happen....


glta

Originally Posted by TomD (Post 420152)

Gee, I really hope you are wrong. Below I've attached my receipt from the mint, notice it says shipping date Dec 8

Originally Posted by Travis37 (Post 420358)

The following is taken from the US Mint's page on 20th Anniversary Silver Coin Sets. I placed an order for this set 2 days ago and this message was not posted at the time.

"Orders have been taken that meet the maximum mintage level of 250,000 for the American Eagle 20th Anniversary Silver Coin Set. We will continue to accept orders in the event cancellations occur. Orders accepted after sell-out are considered �next in line,� and will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis against any remaining inventory that may become available. The United States Mint CANNOT provide information on specific customer placement status either online or by telephone. If paying by credit card, please be sure the expiration date is not before December 31, 2006. If we are not able to fulfill your order, you will be notified that your order was cancelled. If you paid by check, you will receive a refund. As with all of our products, the United States Mint reserves the right to accept or reject orders in any combination or options it determines to be in its best interest. "

Originally Posted by Travis37 (Post 420358)

The following is taken from the US Mint's page on 20th Anniversary Silver Coin Sets. I placed an order for this set 2 days ago and this message was not posted at the time.

"Orders have been taken that meet the maximum mintage level of 250,000 for the American Eagle 20th Anniversary Silver Coin Set. We will continue to accept orders in the event cancellations occur. Orders accepted after sell-out are considered �next in line,� and will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis against any remaining inventory that may become available. The United States Mint CANNOT provide information on specific customer placement status either online or by telephone. If paying by credit card, please be sure the expiration date is not before December 31, 2006. If we are not able to fulfill your order, you will be notified that your order was cancelled. If you paid by check, you will receive a refund. As with all of our products, the United States Mint reserves the right to accept or reject orders in any combination or options it determines to be in its best interest. "

Originally Posted by Travis37 (Post 420405)

If one were to keep the set, never open the box that the mint ships it in, and just maintain it that way, what affect would that have on the value? My grandfather left me a box of five (5) 1971 proof Ikes that were shipped from the mint. They are in the origional, unopened blue box with the mint shipping label still affixed. A broker offered me $100.00 for the box a while back, but I didn't accept it. Thoughts on this concept for the 20th Ann SAE set?

Originally Posted by j-son (Post 420430)

if you keep the box sealed from the mint unopened and then down the road try to sell it....how does the buyer know whats really inside the box?
it doesnt have a date stamp from the post office since they use fedex plus there is no invoice on the outer box.

Originally Posted by Travis37 (Post 420405)

If one were to keep the set, never open the box that the mint ships it in, and just maintain it that way, what affect would that have on the value? My grandfather left me a box of five (5) 1971 proof Ikes that were shipped from the mint. They are in the origional, unopened blue box with the mint shipping label still affixed. A broker offered me $100.00 for the box a while back, but I didn't accept it. Thoughts on this concept for the 20th Ann SAE set?