Jeff Garrett: Coin Eye Appeal Dominates the Market
The rare coin market evolves over time and many series go out of fashion. In the 1960s, BU Rolls and Proof Sets were all the rage. In the 1980s, generic gold coins dominated the interests of many collectors and dealers. Rarity seems to increasingly be the focus from the 1990s to present day. This has culminated in an extreme explosion in price for super-rarities. Multi-million-dollar coin sales are not the headline-grabbing news they once were, and they have become almost commonplace.
This has left nearly everyone wondering what the predominant trend will be in the rare coin market going forward. Lately, this has been a confusing prospect as the market seems to be sending a barrage of mixed messages. When a classic, old-time collection of fresh material is offered to the market, chances are there will be new auction records set. This contrasts sharply with the disappointing sales results often seen for unattractive coins, r