E-Bay: 1982 - 1983 Mexico Proof Set no Libertad #530 of 1000

[Carbon]

Actually, there were only 998 sets produced.

This moron hacked away the Libertad and wrecked another rare set (it's common). Bad for him - good for every other set holder:

http://i46.tinypic.com/29cqq86.jpg

"You are bidding on a cool Proof Set from 1982 to 1983.

I took the libertad for my collection and have no clue as to value on the remaining proofs. You will receive all you see. "

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320540463760
(http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320540463760)

While cupronickel, all the coins remaining in this set are also rare. Based on the current bidders history numbers, they probably get it, and might get these coins for a song. It's prolly still a good investment with America's Latin population numbers exploding. Sentimental roots run deep.

[Carbon]

Here's a complete set going for $499.00 BIN:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120570028878&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Chances are good that the seller will get his five bills.

OTOH, there's no way the guy who hacked out the Libertad in the above set will get anywhere near set value for that coin.

None of the Libertads in these sets are perfect - they all have white specs and hazing from the encasing plastic. The plastic is also very brittle and fragile. Best just to put these sets on a shelf and leave them alone.