HI All A Few ?

As far as the resubmission question, Catman and I are definitely on the same page. A coin's grade is what the grade is, regardless of what it says on the slab (and there have been plenty I didn't agree with). I think that resubmission on the part of sellers is unfair to the collector. When you take PCGS "presidential review" and add that to the equation, the grades assigned become even more meaningless.

I think Aethling has his coins stored in nice wooden cabinets. He will probably have suggestions regarding that.

Hi, Thanks for your answers. I agree, the whole slab thing is a turn off for me. The only slabbed coins I buy are ones that I want to be fairly certain of the grade. There are too many dealers who undergrade coins.

Yes there is a guy in the UK makes nice cabinets, he doesn't ship to the US anymore. Where on E bay did you see them, I'll check them out.

Tony

I learned to grade myself and I virtually never agree with
TPG grades
I have to add that I am a certifier and verifier of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and EMAS systems that is third party for quality and environment
and most of the times I do not agree completely with my collegues either
It is absolutely impossible to calibrate an auditor/verifier/grader
you can come close that is all
So if you submit enough you will find an happy guy on a happy day [:p]

You want to be REAL careful when choosing a wooden cabinet to store coins in!!! Some woods hold a lot of moisture content not to mention other items that may affect your coins. I have read horror stories in the past but can't remember for the sake of me which woods to avoid. Just a heads up!

Thanks everyone, Yes I do know about the chemicals and the wood problem. I would worry more about the cloth and glue than the wood. I collect circ. coins on the most part so I would hope it wouldn't be a problem. Metalman, Very cool cabinet!!!!!

Tony

Whatever it is... always be prepared to get coin capsules and silica gels. Those never hurt :)

Still wide? What does that mean

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Originally posted by Stujoe
Some people have found a way to use their knowledge to make money by exploiting the inherent flaws in the TPG system.

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Sounds like me

In all seriousness. The rules apply to ALL who play the game. The largest difference is those who know how to play the game. Cracking out a slab, is not always a gamble. I submit a few thousand coins each year, and rarely do I miss. Grading standards change. It is a fact that we ALL have to deal with. It is part of the game that we play. Whether we like it, agree with it, or participate in it, it doesn't change the fact, that more and more people are buying slabs.
Those of us who know which coin will grade higher, simply rely on those people.
When I buy, I buy the coin. I am not against selling the slab to those who will not take the time to learn how to grade. Be it right or wrong, at least I am honest.