tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post3667786497536310918..comments2023-05-05T02:34:17.002-07:00Comments on Mint News Blog: Saint Gaudens Ultra High Relief UpdateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-76710756397490738532008-12-25T04:36:00.000-08:002008-12-25T04:36:00.000-08:00Bullion coins such as the American Gold and Silver...Bullion coins such as the American Gold and Silver Eagles are sold by bullion dealers at a markup to spot precious metals prices. <BR/><BR/>Certain coins which are minted for collectors, such as proof coins or the Ultra High Relief are sold directly by the Mint at set prices. These prices reflect much bigger mark ups since they are specially minted for collectors.Mint News Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005852378363392557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-13920654100915267722008-12-23T21:17:00.000-08:002008-12-23T21:17:00.000-08:00how is it that they only way to obtain these coins...how is it that they only way to obtain these coins is thru the mint but yet there are numerous ways to obtain coins from dealers which reflect the bullion spot price despite the fact that the mint charges a premium. Why would someone buy from the mint when they can purchase from a dealer at a premium above spot which would still be cheaper than what the mint offers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com