What Is Security Worth?

I'm reminded of that scene in the film, Tommy Boy, where actor John Candy "delicately" discusses the merits of a written guarantee verses a company's reputation.

I think some collectors of old pour silver bars have, in past discussion threads, expressed an interest in such labels and certificates not so much as a security feature but as a way to research where and when their bars were manufactured. And I think many expressed the idea than an intact label might be worth a small premium. As for modern minted bars, I'm not so sure.

If I'm buying silver manufactured by a well known and reputable mint and purchased through a well known and respected dealer, my purchase receipt is probably the best "security label" I'll ever need.