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So I dont think this has been covered in another post, but is there a way to "eyeball" an american eagle set to determine whether or not you have a graded 70 set? Anyone have an example website for trying to figure out such things?

I was just about to post a similar thread. I have an open box of 5 sets and have been looking at all the s mint and reverse proofs with a jewelers loop. My dilemma is that there are little imperfections on EVERY coin. However, 2 of the reverse proofs I believe will grade at 70 since the imperfections are almost unnoticeable and very tiny even with the magnification (small scratch on one of the A's in America).

It may be taking a chance but I'm planning on sending these in to PCGS. There are a couple other coins that have one shiny spot on the matte background. I'm thinking of taking a chance and sending these others to NGC since they have a higher population of 70's. FWIW I can't see the imperfections without using a magnifier, or in some cases I have to hold the coin at just the right angle. Maybe someone with more experience can chime in.

Well if you open the mint box, they will only grade the 2 unique coins in the set with the special 25th designation. The others would be graded and look just like the other millions that are out there. To get all 5 coins graded in the 25th anniversary set holders, you need to leave the shipping box from UPS sealed, and send it like that to either NGC, or PCGS, etc.

To OP: Collectors approach these ASE sets differently. Some people don't care if they are graded or not. It costs like $20-$25, per coin to grade!, some think it's just plumb crazy. Nystagmus he only cares the most about the 2 unique coins for example as they will get the annie label no matter what if you decide to send in for grading later.

As twoten says, If you buy an open set it's possible it can be cherry picked already so you have to know what you are doing, and tell any buyer your interested in buying from, I need better photos. Especially of said two coins. That is how you find your near OGP 70 set without having to pay for a graded one. You can always buy the other three common coins separately..

As Nystagmus says, he's found all kinds of imperfections on his ASE's, if his coins grade well, and he sells at the right time, he could probably recoup most of the cost of the 5 sets with selling only three unique coins and yet still have 4 reverse proof ASE's left for himself!