The Lunar Panda, Expo, and Nanjing, as examples are good, because they are priced right out of the gate, and have a low mintage, look nice, high relief, and appreciate in price over time. The dealers of these medals, really do strive to sell at a price that is reasonable, so when they need to sell, they can make money. Whereas these medals from MCM and Govtmint start out ridiculously high, and then drop like a rock in a short order (minus the moon pandas - so far). I can't imagine how the folk are feeling, who bought the ANA for 500.00, or 600 from the same company, who then sells them for $200.00 in a short while later. I think MCM, and Govt mint need to get their acts together to have any chance at having me/us as customers. Those folks will probably never get their $500.00 back on the ANA 1 oz. Just not a chance. I feel bad. I'm happy that I purchased the 1 oz and 50g at a great price, because I like them...but they are going in the treasure box. I don't need to sell them. One is going to my business partner. I think the problem with this show medal is when one company like MCM or Govtmint gets all or most of the mintage; These should really get spread out among dealers around the world, for them to sell to their customers. When one company gets all or most, there is pressure to have to sell the inventory, so they drop the price like a rock to move product. Yikes!!
. Plus, not many know about this special price. Only those who are on their list. You can't see this special price on their website publicly. So, when they go back to selling this piece for 488.00, these folks won't know any better.
