Britannia proof sets

[airmac]

I was hoping for some information feedback. I was browsing through eBay looking at proof britannias and I noticed that quite often the 1 oz proof was charged at the same price as the set or more. The sets seem to be able to get mostly around the 200 € Mark. How come is the 1 piece as expensive as a whole set? And generally speaking buying sets averaging 200€ is that on ok deal or bad? This all came to me on eBay and would appreciate any insights

[breaktwister]

I wouldn't say that it happens that often but for some years the 1oz will be over £120, or nearer the price of a set.  Maybe 1997 and 2005.  Also there were no proof sets in 2004 or 2006 (there was a gold plated set in 2006 but the standalone 1oz was not gold-plated) so the standalone 1oz carries a premium in those years.   

It could be sellers simply trying to sell at a higher price, you need to check the history of sold listings to see realised prices.

[fehk2001]

because sets are waste of space and the coins are too small 1/2 ounce 1.4 ounce and 1.10

if anyone intrested to buy these coins let me know I know where to get them cheap 

[sovereignsteve]

13 minutes ago, fehk2001 said:

if anyone intrested to buy these coins let me know I know where to get them cheap 

shame, I've already got a full set

[fehk2001]

14 minutes ago, sovereignsteve said:

shame, I've already got a full set

Full set in sets ? Including 2017 

[sovereignsteve]

7 minutes ago, fehk2001 said:

Full set in sets ? Including 2017 

Yes

You can get them quite reasonably on ebay if you're patient.

[fehk2001]

18 minutes ago, sovereignsteve said:

Yes

You can get them quite reasonably on ebay if you're patient.

I guess 50 quid for an ounce 2017 or graded 90 pounds   ...... such a out standing design 

[sovereignsteve]

I think I started with the 4 coin sets as I had a full run of bullion brits and wanted a 1997 proof to go with them but people were asking silly money for the singles. The sets were a lot cheaper and to me better value, you get exactly the same 1oz coin in the set as boxed singly. It just kinda grew from there

[Pete]

I have had two very bad experiences with the 1997 4 coin Britannia silver proof sets purchased on eBay.

In both instances, paying the going rate bidding to the very last seconds, the coins were badly marked despite the sellers describing perfect condition.
Coins had clearly been handled outside their capsules with greasy finger prints and some attempts at rubbing them off with a handkerchief.

Both purchases some months apart tested the eBay / PayPal resolution centres to their limits but took many hours of my time in great frustration.

I also have seen the 1997 1 ounce Britannia sell for more than the 4 coins set so logic defies me but I assume you are buying a nice coin in its own box but is it really worth it ?

Fortunately I have a few 4 coin proof sets and very pleased with the set I purchased on this forum.

[Frenchie]

What would be the "right" price for the Britannia 2014 6 coin set or for a single 1oz according to you ? I question myself about the futur valorisation of these, already flipped, coins

I sometimes see them around 500£/600£ (set) or 350£ /450£ (1oz)...Does it worth it ? seems a lot of money to me, even for this key year

I have also seen a 5oz graded PF 70 but milk spoted. Bids starting at around 800£...Seller tells that it was already milk spotted when graded by NGC...So what could it worth really ?? 

Thank you for your insights and advices

 

[augur]

1 hour ago, Frenchie said:

I have also seen a 2014 5oz graded PF 70 but milk spoted. Bids starting at around 800£...Seller tells that it was already milk spotted when graded by NGC...So what could it worth really ?? 

Arshimo2012 told me that they are pretty much all spotted. If you like the design then you will have to put up with the spots. Btw. the deep relief makes the 5oz stand out over over sizes. The last auction went for $2,450 but with the admitted spots it might go for $2,000 instead...

[sovereignsteve]

7 hours ago, Frenchie said:

What would be the "right" price for the Britannia 2014 6 coin set or for a single 1oz according to you ? I question myself about the futur valorisation of these, already flipped, coins

As always, the "right price" is what you or anyone else will pay for it. Supply and demand. They are popular now but will this continue is anyone's guess. One thing is certain, they aren't making any more and with spotting/accidental damage, good ones will only get rarer.