To melt or not to melt depends upon your personal preferences.

1. Do you need the money?
2. Do you enjoy collecting?
3. Is this a hobby for you or an "investment"?
4. Have you offered your set for private sale ... if so, was the offer more or less than melt value?
5. What offers have you received at for scrap? Was it close to melt value ... or substantially less?
6. Is there a possibility that you can re-purchase a replacement set down the road sometime for less $$$?
7. What does your family think about selling?
8. If you do decide to sell, what are you planning to do with the money?
9. If you decide to keep it ... do your heirs who will be managing your estate know of the value?
9. "Sell in haste; Repent at leisure"