Ruined a 2000 BU coin set

[Davethepitch 8]

I wanted a Millennium year 2000 coin set but the Royal Mint changed the shape of the case from the oblong style to a con caved edge style and it did not fit in with my other sets in a book formation.

So i thought i know i will buy a BU set and a BU crown and then purchase a 1999 empty case and put the coins in which i have done.

Now i have done it i think i have ruined the BU set and should have left the coins in the cardboard packet.

Dave

[Nutsaboutcoins 105]

How you display your coins is up to you.

I keep some of mine in their packaging and "liberate" others.

No point in crying over spilled milk coins. 

[Davethepitch 8]

I know what you mean but i know i have devalued it to almost nothing but on the plus side the coins are now in an oblong case and match the rest as i collect sets of every five years 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2015.

I also collect queen Victoria coins, 50p coins, £1 coins and £2 coins and yes i know that sounds strange.

 

[mrbadexample 1,006]

You could buy another one then sell the first set as individual coins. You probably wouldn't lose very much. 

[DaveG38 408]

38 minutes ago, mrbadexample said:

You could buy another one then sell the first set as individual coins. You probably wouldn't lose very much. 

There is/was a guy on ebay who has made a business out of trashing sets and selling individual coins. Can't remember his moniker, but from memory he was selling quite well, and was certainly up on the deal compared to the price of indiviudal sets.

[mrbadexample 1,006]

2 hours ago, DaveG38 said:

There is/was a guy on ebay who has made a business out of trashing sets and selling individual coins. Can't remember his moniker, but from memory he was selling quite well, and was certainly up on the deal compared to the price of indiviudal sets.

That's what made me suggest it. Lots of people splitting up sets because they want a nice BUNC 50p / £1 etc then selling the rest on. Not something that appeals to me though.

[Davethepitch 8]

I just wanted a Millennium set the same size as the rest.

Dave

Edited June 1, 2016 by Davethepitch

[Nutsaboutcoins 105]

It's the coins that are important not the packaging, a concept the RM seem to have missed.

You have a "consistent" collection, just enjoy it, you haven't necessarily reduced the value, but even if you have, it only really has a value when you sell, so if you keep them no harm done.    

[1949threepence 3,367]

On 6/1/2016 at 2:37 PM, Davethepitch said:

I know what you mean but i know i have devalued it to almost nothing but on the plus side the coins are now in an oblong case and match the rest as i collect sets of every five years 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2015.

I also collect queen Victoria coins, 50p coins, £1 coins and £2 coins and yes i know that sounds strange.

 

I've got a complete set of £2 coins, and no, it doesn't sound strange at all. Eminently sensible in fact, since £2 coins especially, enable would be collectors of currently circulating coins, to obtain some low mintage issues via change in the pocket.    

Edited June 2, 2016 by 1949threepence
typo, spelling error & missed comma

[Nordle11 564]

Agreed! Collecting 50ps is what lead me to where I am today and I'm still collecting them as they come out!

[mrbadexample 1,006]

14 minutes ago, 1949threepence said:

I've got a complete set of £2 coins, and no, it doesn't sound strange at all. Eminently sensible in fact, since £2 coins especially, enable would be collectors of currently circulating coins, to obtain some low mintage issues via change in the pocket.    

Did you buy the new Shakespeare ones?

[Garrett 76]

Your two pound coin looks funny.

Why on earth is it bigger than the one pound coin ?

ha ha haha  *headslap* 

 

Nice looking set.

Edited June 2, 2016 by Garrett

[1949threepence 3,367]

19 minutes ago, mrbadexample said:

Did you buy the new Shakespeare ones?

When I said a full set, I should have mentioned that I haven't yet got them !!!   

Edited June 2, 2016 by 1949threepence

[mrbadexample 1,006]

7 minutes ago, 1949threepence said:

When I said a full set, I should have mentioned that I haven't yet got them !!!   

Busted.

 

My guilty secret:

[1949threepence 3,367]

8 minutes ago, mrbadexample said:

Busted.

 

My guilty secret:

Very nice too, Jon.

[mrbadexample 1,006]

Not bad for £6.  Happened to be working in Stratford on 21st April. About the first day they were out I think.

[richtips86 25]

On 1 June 2016 at 4:34 PM, DaveG38 said:

There is/was a guy on ebay who has made a business out of trashing sets and selling individual coins. Can't remember his moniker, but from memory he was selling quite well, and was certainly up on the deal compared to the price of indiviudal sets.

I don't know if it's the one you mean but there's "just uncirculated UK" who does exactly as you say. Even selling the card inserts!

Edited June 3, 2016 by richtips86

[Davethepitch 8]

I would like a set of these coins if anyone is selling any.

[Davethepitch 8]

I have just purchased the set of three and knowing my luck they will be minted in the millions.