I'm planning on collecting the proof set of first spouse coins. However, the shockingly high value of the first two coins would suggest selling them quickly.

I'm still undecided on whether or not I'll keep the coins at this point.

All the drama about people being shut out on the first day is just whining - the US Mint had communicated the date & time well in advance. If you were even close to that time, you got the coins you wanted.

Adam

I bought one each of the MW and AA proof coins. I hope to collect all of the First Spouse proofs because I think the coins are exquisitely beautiful and the history they embody are both important and interesting. All of this present hype and drama driven by supply and demand will not affect my decision to hold on to these coins.

If only one of my great-great-great grandparents had reached out to snag an 1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. These coins are not even nearly that rare, but I think they are truly special.

I also bought one of each in proofs via the Mint's web site, took me 25 minutes to finalize my order. Have received both in the mail via Fedex. I did write a letter to the mint complaining about the household limit of 5 each. I personally feel this is ridiculous, they should limit the household number to 1 each, 1 UNC and 1 Proof. This allows more buyers the option of buying directly from the Mint. Reference comment by Bruce R. Froman in July 10, 2007 issue...this gentleman has the best plan for selling that I have seen yet; problem is to get the government to go along with this great idea. Here is what I wrote the Mint, whether I'll get a reply is yet to be seen:

United States Mint 25 June 2007
Customer Care Center
801 9th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20220


Attn US Mint Director:

I would like to take the time to express my great concerns on how the First Spouse Gold Coins that were released June 19, 2007.
I strongly disagree with the quantity of 5 per household. This is way too many, if everyone bought five (5) of each there would only be 8,000 buyers and this is really restrictive to the coin collecting community.
I personally purchased one of each in the Proof State for my collection, took me 25 minutes to complete the transaction online and I started promptly at 12 :00 PM Eastern Time.
I am also an avid eBayer and immediately I find quite a collection on the auction block already at double and triple the US Mint price. This is ridiculous when the Mint allows five (5) units of each to be bought by one individual.
Please take the necessary action to correct this matter and restrict the quantity to one (1) of each per household. I am referring to one (1) proof and one (1) uncirculated of each coin per household.
At least give 20,000 people an opportunity to buy at the Mint price instead having to buy from private individuals who are making a killing on these coins.
Also, please make it possible to email the US Mint via the web site instead of having to write a letter and mail it via the US Postal service. It’s too easy for letters such as these to get lost in the government bureaucracy. I worked for the government for 36 years.
I would appreciate a reply to this letter in a reasonable amount of time. Thank you for your time.

Michael D McLaughlin

Thanks for the opportunity of voicing my opinion...

Sadly, it looks like the popularity of these coins has evaporated.

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