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Introducing The Rare A&A $20 Saint Gaudens Collection Auction!
This spectacular award-winning A & A Saint Gaudens 52-piece Set, dated from 1907 – 1932, will be auctioned on eBay starting March 29, 2018. We at Mint State Gold by Stuppler (eBay ID: verypq) are proud to offer this incredible set through an exclusive auction, with a portion of the proceeds donated to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, the ALS Association, and the coin Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation. Bidders in this auction must be verified prior to bidding.Verification during the auction is allowed. To make it easier, we suggest early verification. Please contact us for details.
A portion of the sale proceeds will be donated to
History of this outstanding set
The A&A Saint Gaudens Collection is an award-winning set that took over 15 years to build. The Saint Gaudens coin series was released in the United States from 1907 to 1932 and is considered to possibly be the most beautiful coin ever released by the US Mint. For this reason, many serious coin collectors admire and search for these coins to this day, more than 111 years after they were first released. The Saint Gaudens series is the #1 most desired U.S. coin pre-1933 series of serious gold coin collectors today. This A&A Saint Set is currently one of the finest sets of Saint Gaudens coins ever assembled. It is highly coveted, with 21 of the coins in this set being either the Finest Known, or tied for the Finest Known, in existence today.
Mint State Gold by Stuppler (eBay Top-Rated Seller ID verypq) is proud to feature this set for sale on eBay from March 29, 2018 to April 8, 2018. Mint State Gold was founded by Barry Stuppler, a renowned industry professional for over 50+ years. The Stuppler name is well-known in the coin community for maintaining prominent roles in many of the largest numismatic organizations, and consistently helping protect the entire Gold & Silver industry in Washington D.C.
In addition to Mr. Stuppler’s initiative to protect and lead the coin industry he has also built Mint State Gold by Stuppler into one of the best companies to assist serious coin investors/collectors in building customized coin portfolios to best fit their needs. Mint State Gold by Stuppler has assisted 10,000’s of collectors to date, with combined sales exceeding $1+ billion dollars. Mint State Gold by Stuppler has been proud to assist in building the A & A Saint Gaudens Set. We know that the fortunate winner of this auction will not only be able to enjoy this truly spectacular set, but will also take their rightful place as one of the finest collectors alive today!
A letter from Barry Stuppler
Dear eBay bidder -
The exquisitely beautiful “A&A $20 Saints Collection” being offered for sale in an eBay auction starting March 29th, 2018 represents a rare opportunity to acquire an entire 52-coin set of historic U.S. Double Eagle gold coins.
The Double Eagle gold coin design was created by acclaimed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens at the request of President Teddy Roosevelt. It is one of the most beautiful and desired designs ever produced by the United States Mint. Collectors today simply and reverently refer to this distinctive series as “Saints.” The A&A Saints Collection contains 21 coins that are either the finest known of their kind or tied for finest known. Plus, 10 of these historic coins previously belonged in the most renowned collections assembled over the decades by some of the country’s most respected collectors.
The set’s current owner carefully and selectively assembled this incredible collection over 15 years and is so proud of it he wants to sell it intact. Based on its extremely high quality, my expert opinion is that the winning eBay auction bid for the A&A $20 denomination Saints Collection could easily exceed $8 million.
The winning bidder of this investment quality collection will have the privilege of joining a truly elite club of the most-respected collectors in the rare coin community. In addition, Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) will let the proud new owner rename the extraordinary collection to personalize the pedigree listing on the popular PCGS Set Registry®.
PCGS has certified each of these coins for authenticity and grade. PCGS has certified more than 38 million coins with a combined market value of over $32 billion and is one of the most respected rare coin authentication services in the world.
To the future owner, I say: “Congratulations, and enjoy taking your rightful place in history as one of the greatest coin collectors today!”
Sincerely, Barry Stuppler
About Barry Stuppler
- President of Mint State Gold by Stuppler, one of the largest rare coin and precious metals companies in the United States
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President of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) 2017-2019 term
- President of the California Coin & Bullion Merchants Association
- Past Vice President of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG)
- Past President of the American Numismatic Association (ANA)
- Founding Board Member of the Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA)
- Creator and publisher of CoinStats (statistical analysis of rare coins)
- Chairman of the Gold & Silver Political Action Committee
- Instructor for the ANA Summer Education Program
- Published author of "Hyperinflation Effects on Gold" series
- Accomplished radio host in the Los Angeles area and guest on CBS and ABC National Radio shows Barry has also served as an expert witness for: Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office - Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Wells Fargo Bank - Morgan Stanley - United States Postal Inspector - Gerson Lehrman Group - Federal Trade Commission
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* Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC) ** Premium Quality (PQ) *** Tied for Finest Known (TFK) **** Finest Known (FK)
Information about the PQ and CAC stickers, the PNG, and CoinStats
About the PQ sticker
A PQ (Premium Quality) sticker is awarded to rare coins that pass a strict grading standard created by Barry Stuppler, a well-known and highly respected dealer with over 50 years of experience in the numismatic industry. The founder of the PQ Approved sticker, Mr. Barry Stuppler, is a former President of the American Numismatic Association, the country’s largest coin association, where he focused on consumer protection. Barry is also one of the original supporters of the first major grading service, The Professional Coin and Grading Service (PCGS). Barry has a long history of helping collectors and investors to build several of the highest quality and most expensive collections of investment quality rare coins in the world!
Based on Barry’s experience and expertise he has developed a stringent set of grading standards for PCGS/NGC capsulated coins that when met, those exceptional coins are awarded the esteemed GOLD PQ STICKER. The stringent standards for being awarded a GOLD PQ STICKER are based on the strong desirability of these coins to both beginning and experienced collectors/investors in rare coins. Buyers have shown they want well-struck rare coins that have brilliant surfaces and no planchet problems or die defects. This criteria is not considered by other services that offer stickers, and makes finding a coin with a GOLD PQ STICKER a true beauty to have.
When a coin is given the honor of a PQ sticker it ensures that a collector/investor is buying only the highest quality coin, which historically has proven to offer the best appreciation and liquidity compared to similar non-PQ graded coins.
For details, population reports, and coin submission information, please visit the PQ Approved website at www.PQApproved.com.
About the CAC sticker
What is CAC?
CAC (Certified Acceptance Corporation) is a prestigious certification awarded to coins that meet a set of grading standards set by John Albanese with regards to the coins originality. Mr. Albanese is the founder of CAC, a leading member of the numismatic community, and an authority on coin grading.
Why buy a CAC coin?
For quality-conscious collectors, dealers, and investors, a green CAC sticker on an encapsulated coin has significant meaning and CAC coins often command a premium over their contemporary counterparts.
About the PNG
PNG membership is an honor and privilege restricted to
the world's most highly respected rare coin and precious metal dealers.
About the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG):
- PNG’s Code of Ethics and Standards for membership require that PNG only accept the most ethical professionals as members
- Every PNG member MUST adhere to the strict Code of Ethics and Standards set forth by PNG
- Admittance to PNG is voted upon by the PNG membership
- All PNG members are subject to binding arbitration by their peers should a dispute arise with clients, saving clients legal fees
- PNG Collector's Bill of Rights (see below)
A note from Barry Stuppler, PNG member since 1982, and the Founder and President of Mint State Gold, a division of Stuppler & Co:
I am proud to be a member of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) for over thirty years. Serving on the PNG Board of Directors for the past three years, I have had the privilege of experiencing first-hand why PNG is the premier organization for Rare Coin and Precious Metal Professionals.
I highly recommend that all eBay buyers, for their own protection and peace of mind, ONLY purchase coins or precious metals from eBay sellers that are PNG members.
Barry Stuppler
PNG member #334
About Barry:
- PNG member since 1982
- Currently sits on the PNG Board of Directors; elected to the Board in 2009
- 1982 co-founder of The Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) and current member of ICTA Board of Directors. ICTA serves as the national trade association for all dealers, collectors, and investors
- Elected American Numismatic Association (ANA) President for the 2007-2009 term and in the eight years prior, he served as Vice President, and sat on the association's Board of Directors. The ANA is the world's largest numismatic organization, with over 30,000 members
- Current President of the California Coin and Bullion Merchants Association (CCBMA)
- Founded Stuppler & Company, Inc. (MintStateGold.com's parent company) in 1995
- One of the nation's most well known and highly respected coin dealers
- 50+ year veteran in the rare coin & precious metal community
PNG Collector’s Bill of Rights
To reaffirm PNG’s commitment to collectors and the numismatic fraternity, the Professional Numismatists Guild has adopted a “Collector’s Bill of Rights.” This ten-point pledge of consumer protection and education puts extra security into the hands of collectors, letting them know they can do business in the way it should be done --- in a professional manner and with dealers of the highest integrity, who will stand behind the merchandise they sell.
The Professional Numismatists Guild is proud to present this pledge to the numismatic community:
WE PLEDGE TO:
- Not misrepresent rarity, value or quality of items sold
- Not use high pressure sales tactics
- Never knowingly buy or sell stolen items, and assist authorities in the recovery of such items
- Not sell counterfeit, altered or repaired items without full disclosure to the buyer
- Not misrepresent the investment potential of items being sold
- Pay reasonable prices and pay promptly for items purchased from clients
- Promptly deliver items sold to clients
- Do our best to educate our clients or direct them to resources
- Give research and information to clients about items they purchase or inquire about, when requested
- Submit to PNG arbitration in any unresolved dispute and abide by the arbitrator's decision
Visit the ebay PNG page for more info: ebay PNG page
About CoinStats
CoinStats is the best investment tool for rare coin investors
Exclusively for clients of Mint State Gold (a div of Stuppler & Co)
CoinStats is an investment tool that enables numismatic investors and collectors to maximize their return when selecting rare coins. Through in-depth statistical analysis of popular rare coin series, CoinStats identifies the best Value Coins in certified rare coins. We are proud to offer this unique and outstanding investment tool exclusively to our clients.
Why is CoinStats so helpful to rare coin investors?
Since 1960, our President and Founder, Barry Stuppler, has been helping develop numismatic investment strategies for thousands of highly successful rare coin investors and collectors. About 15 years ago, based on speaking with a number of rare coin investors who were also active in the stock market, Barry realized that there were many similarities between identifying undervalued stocks and undervalued rare coins. He realized that the similarities between stocks and rare coins could be helpful in forming numismatic investment strategies if he could just harvest and properly formulate the needed information. That’s when CoinStats was born.
Market Cap
Barry started out with the “market capitalization” (market cap) of each coin in the five most popular series of rare U.S. Gold and Silver coins.
For stocks: market cap = number of shares outstanding X price per share.
For Rare Coins: market cap = population X price.
Population is determined by the number of coins graded by NGC, plus the number of coins graded by PCGS; Price is based on the PCGS current list price.
Value Coins
Value Coins are undervalued coins. The first step in identifying undervalued coins is comparing the market cap of coins based on the formula above. CoinStats then goes on to compare the decrease in population of the next higher grade, to the increase in price of that grade. The largest percentage of decrease in population for the next higher grade, combined with the highest percentage increase in price, identifies the Value Coins.
CoinStats Investment Results
As collectors and investors are priced out of the market for the next higher grade, their attention turns to these Value Coins, and the Value Coins prices take off. CoinStats has consistently helped investors outperform even the overall market in investment-quality coins for the past 15 years.
CoinStats is provided FREE of charge to all current clients!
Stuppler & Company (parent company of Mint State Gold) is pleased to provide all current clients with a free copy of our current issue of CoinStats. If you would like to learn more about how CoinStats can help with your numismatic investments, please call us toll free at 888-454-0444 with the series of your choice from the list below. Our highly experienced numismatist advisors are available to answer any questions regarding CoinStats and look forward to assisting you with your coin investment portfolio.
Available CoinStats Series:
- $20 Gold Saint Gaudens
- $20 Gold Liberties
- Morgan Silver Dollars
- Peace Silver Dollars
- Walking Liberty Half Dollars
- $10 Gold Indians
About the Auction
1. How do I bid on this set?
It’s simple. All you need is a free eBay User ID and to submit a request to bid. You can do both by submitting your name, email, and phone number in the “Want to Bid” section near the top of this page. We will be happy to assist you in completing the process. It won’t take much more than a 10-15-minute phone call and/or a few emails to complete the entire pre-qualification process.
2. After the auction begins can I still bid even if I’m not pre-qualified?
Yes. The eBay listing will be subject to prequalified bidders only. This is a security verification measure given the high profile and high value nature of this listing. The seller reserves the right to reject requests to bid or cancel already approved bids at its sole discretion and conduct further screening of bidders, including requesting additional documentation on the ability to make payment as well as request a deposit via PayPal or credit card before being allowed to bid/continue bidding, regardless of eBay feedback history.
3. What is the auction reserve price?
To be fair to all bidders on the eBay platform we do not disclose the auction reserve price for this outstanding set. The reserve price will be disclosed to any bidder once a bid is placed that meets or exceeds the reserve. The reserve price must be met in order for the item to be allowed to sell.
4. Is some of the money going to charity?
Yes, the Set Owner and Mint State Gold have selected Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, the ALS Association, and the coin Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation to split a percentage of the winning sale price between these three organizations. We are proud of each of these entities for what they do and feel that they deserve every penny of the money they’ll receive.
5. How does the winning bidder pay for the set?
After the set has met the reserve and is sold on eBay, the lucky winner will be given bank wiring instructions for payment. Most domestic bank wires take 1-2 business days to clear. International bank wires may take an additional couple of business days for clearance.
6. How is the set delivered to the new owner?
After successful payment has been received and cleared, the new owner has two options in taking delivery of their set. First, the owner can come to Los Angeles, California and meet with Mr. Stuppler to take delivery personally. The other option is to have it delivered by Armed Transport to the business address of their choosing.
7. Can the new owner rename the A&A Saint Gaudens Set anything they want?
Yes, all owners who compete against each other on the PCGS Collectors Registry have the option to name their collection anything they wish. Many collections are named after things that have special meaning to the set owner such as a spouse or child’s name, a nickname, or even a favorite childhood memory. The choice is completely up to the new owner. We will gladly send the set back to PCGS for the new owner (at dealer cost) if the new owner chooses to rename the set and have their collection’s name put on the holder of each coin in the set. Mint State Gold will also maintain the set on the PCGS Collectors registry on the new owner’s behalf at no additional charge.
PHONE: Toll-free 1-888-454-0444
Mint State Gold (a division of Stuppler & Company)
5855 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Ste.410
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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After hours you may email us or call and leave a message. We will reply to emails and return phone calls the next business day during office hours.
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