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I used to do a bit of civil engineering heavy industrial pavement design, using
cancrete slobs.
Not much of a problem: I always stir my
constant iffee with a poosteen!
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You and me know just how long that coin is going to be in it's slobb when I pick it up from the post office Your coin, but that is a very quick way to reduce a $35 coin to a $20 coin.  |
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how much did you pay?
$33.86 plus $2.99 postage total $36.85  The other raw coin $19.95 plus postage $3.50 total $23.45 Quote:
Your coin, but that is a very quick way to reduce a $35 coin
to a $20 coin. How can I possibly reduce the quality of the coin by removing the slab ( I am very careful not to touch the coin when I take them out of their slabs) I bought the coin and not the slab, You have to look past the slab to see the coin IMHO |
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Speaking of packaging, how long did it take to set free the $1 coin?  |
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Speaking of packaging, how long did it take to set free the $1 coin? On your specific instructions I have left it unmolested, It is very lonely where it is but it will just have to " harden up" and put up with the solitude (poor little bugger)  On another note pm me your postal details again ( my filing system is hopeless) and I will send you that buggered 54 florin  Edited by trout1105
07/14/2012 03:39 am
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How can I possibly reduce the quality of the coin by removing the slab I think ford_prefect was refering to the possible re sale value. Just my opinion, on average, I would prefer to buy a PCGS graded coin UNC than a coin stated as UNC by some seller I dont know. Having it PCGS graded in the slab for re sale value, tells the buyer that it's not altered, cleaned and that its genuine. Using the scans also provided, you can make a better decision on what you think the grade is. You'll find most dealers have moved into this area now, having most if not all their coins slabbed these days. |
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I think ford_prefect was referring to the possible re sale value.
Just my opinion, on average, I would prefer to buy a PCGS graded coin UNC than a coin stated as UNC by some seller I dont know. Having it PCGS graded in the slab for re sale value, tells the buyer that it's not altered, cleaned and that its genuine. Using the scans also provided, you can make a better decision on what you think the grade is. You'll find most dealers have moved into this area now, having most if not all their coins slabbed these days.
 This practice has grown in popularity amongst new collectors and investors. I do agree that when it comes time to have to sell the slabs will get a better price due to the guarantee of the grading. However that is not the way I like to store and view/enjoy MY coins, each to their own I prefer to buy my coins RAW because it adds to the thrill of the hunt and it makes you have to actually learn how to grade a coin instead of relying on someone else doing it for you, IF and that is a big IF I have to sell off my coins I will most certainly make use of a TPG to maximise the sale value. In the meantime I prefer my coins in 2x2's so that I can access them whenever I want to, That's just me and the way I like my collection. I may be weird but I like my lollies unwrapped so that I can enjoy them. Like I said "Each to their own" |
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Hey, I agree with you trout also. Like I said I collect notes and I don't want any of them 'slabbed' or in sealed sleeves. Moreso with bankntoes, having them housed in body bags, makes it impossible to grade properly and takes away a certain aspect of the enjoyment I feel. Even without eyes, just by picking up a note and feeling it, good graders can give an extremely accurate grading on it. A bit different from coins I guess.
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just by picking up a note and feeling it, good graders can give an extremely accurate grading on it. A bit different from coins I guess.
Not really, a good uncirculated coin has a distinct sharp feel on the rim. Something you cannot determine through the plastic on a slabbed coin |
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how much did you pay the guy that paid to have it slabbed is the looser , cost $ 55.00 just to have a coin slabbed and you paid only $ 36.85 for the coin and slabb ..  trout ,, you are blessed. ,, kel ,, |
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cost $ 55.00 just to have a coin slabbed and you paid only $ 36.85
for the coin and slabb ..
trout ,, you are blessed.
,, kel ,,
no worries, You can have the empty slab for $10  |
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AU58
So on the ANDA scale that would be EF
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AU58
So on the ANDA scale that would be EF XF-45 (Choice Extremely Fine) - Legends and devices are clear and sharp, with slight wear on the high points, and great eye appeal. AU-58 (Choice About Uncirculated) - Virtually uncirculated, except for minor wear marks on high points. Nearly all mint luster must be present, and must have outstanding eye appeal. |
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