Comments on: 2012-W American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin Sells Out, Second Lowest Mintage

By: Molly909942

Molly909942 — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 17:53:05 +0000

I’m very curious about the 2012 Buffalo Head 1 ounce, which sold for $1960. I know nothing about the whys and wherefores of buying from the Mint with packing or without, so really would appreciate help. We have the 2012, our very first. I’m not sure if we overpaid (lol at ourselves here!). Was this a good investment? Or would it have been better just to buy the coins from Ebay and not the Mint? I know this is a lot, but really am curious about our decision. Thank you all, I hope everyone has done well with their investments.

By: troy

troy — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:03:25 +0000

never had problems in past,but when I purchased some of the 2012 proof issues near xmas 2 of them was missing the coins inside the box. still wondering today if could be issue from mint?mistake?or tampered along the way?anyone else ever have a simular issue in past?

By: daydrmr

daydrmr — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:24:44 +0000

hey rob,dont get my name involved.too much bs in here.but i myself can answer only one of your questions..
Rob: Where does it state that this is a 2012 section?
Answer: TOP OF PAGE: 2012-W American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin Sells Out
But I myself can relate as to how anon or coin collect must feel.coin collect comes in here once,in the right blog on the 2012 issue and someone to in his/her thoughts to pass info,if correct, to other collectors of the 2012 issue,and gets flamed by someone whom only has the 2008 issue and not of the 2012.I believe the person was only trying to be helpful to other 2012 collectors to not rush and under sell their 2012 coins just as yet.smat ones sit back and listen,I usually just do that, but no one should be told they are wrong or unless you are 100% sure.and then,what makes the difference.

By: rob

rob — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:55:17 +0000

WOW!!
This is hilarious!

OK, I’m just wondering here…. anon, coin collect, daydrmr. did you guys start reading this from jim’s very first comment? If you did then I must of really missed the boat on this one… whew!

a few more questions….
When and Where did Jim downgrade another issue?
Where does it state that this is a 2012 section?
and who is Mike?

I really can’t believe someone would argue the points jim made in his opening comment.

By: daydrmr

daydrmr — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 12:36:04 +0000

i will hold my own opinion,not worth fighting,but found this:
http://www.buffalocoin.com/2008-proof-gold-buffalo-updated-mintages/
and
https://www.kitcomm.com/showthread.php?t=63303&page=2

did that on a quick search.you know,it could quite likely be that their numbers on mint site wasn’t updated.i have no opinion either way. just stating s**t happens.but will say this, if i doubt someone i do my research intensively, i dont allow myself to act upon abruptly being immature and uncivilized by arguing they are wrong.

By: jim

jim — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 07:41:13 +0000

What does it matter whether I have a 2008 coin or a 2012? I’m only talking about the accuracy of the numbers posted on the web. A lot of sites including the mint say one number and yet you believe a different much larger number that has no proof or credence. I go with the mint because they made the coins and sold them. They are the absolute authority on how many coins they made and sold. Why do you believe the larger number is right and the mint’s number is wrong? You seem to think the numbers posted in 2009 are more accurate than the numbers posted in 2013 by the US Mint.

By: anon

anon — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:44:02 +0000

why do you bother coming to the 2012 section when you don’t own any.only 2008.more profitable for you to not have these numbers leaked if they are true numbers,huh?

By: anon

anon — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:40:26 +0000

take in note as i see this person posted once for us about the 2012 coins in the proper place.after your comment no other was posted in his or her defense.Anyhow as i see back you are owner of 2008 coins not 2012,why do you bother here to downgrade other issues you have no interest in.I am person that wants true numbers, not just numbers that come into favor even if untrue!!!

By: anon

anon — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:35:49 +0000

apparently,your defending due to your stake in your coins. i need not to. I am just stating that even though you are viewing that it does not mean that the mint,as busy as they may be changed the public free info.this could be very well apparently a paid coin news that the dealers get newsletters with these updated numbers.dont shoot the messenger

By: jim

jim — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:51:25 +0000

Well then by all means write to the mint and tell them that Aurum’s unsubstantiated numbers are gospel truth and that the mint’s numbers are wrong. After all the mint only manufactured and sold the coins, what do they know about keeping track of sales and audits, etc.? You’d think a discrepancy of $5,300,000+ (6600+ coins * $800/oz) would catch somebody’s eye, wouldn’t you? Sorry, I still go with the mint on this one.