Would You Pay Extra For An ASE In A Special TPG Holder

The OP did not mention which ASE, proof and burnished are not bullion coins.

That would be an absolutely not. I look for them as cheap as possible in the 69-70 range despite what the label says and only to ensure they are genuine. ASE's are a high counterfeit target you know. Moreso than the Trade dollars of the past.

If you like the looks of the slab and enjoy their looks enough to pay more, then there is no problem - its a hobby. Enjoy it the way you like. Some people really enjoy a the looks of a group of slabs.

Be aware of the reality that if any coin is broken out and resubmitted to the same company, without any change to the coin at all, the coin is never guaranteed the same grade again. Its not a science.

The subjectivity behind the grading systems is what helps keeps the businesses going well for the companies. The extra cost paid for a slab is an artificial value attached to the coin by the company (or else it would never be changeable) for their opinion and "expertise."

This is why you will see so many times on CCF to buy the coin and not the holder.

I said no, but mostly because I do not collect the ASE.

generally no. I am more interested in the coin by itself, but I realize some there are some ASEs that could be/are worthy of holding in a slab. I do have some, about a dozen, I think. minimalism & practicality figure into it. some posts above have also hit on other reasons for & against them, and I share many of those views, but a signature— real or printed— or a particular graphic on a label don't really carry much weight for me. actually, I prefer a plain, unspectacular label. sometimes that stuff is just too near the neighborhood of gimmicky for me to be interested. I'm really not wanting to put too much into slabbed coins. I have my own protocols for assembling my stuff and I really stick to them.


thanks to all who have replied to this poll/post. I enjoy reading all the different perspectives. I hope more ppl chime in.


(when I was a kid, it was Ikes... Eisenhower dollars were plentiful and I loved holding & playing with them, same with old Morgans.. I think that's likely one reason why I am attracted to ASEs)

Ummm...not meant to age myself (upper 60's) but I remember riding my bike to the local bank to get silver dollars (the REAL ones) and I always preferred the Morgans....and for a buck how could you go wrong....

They didn't always have many but it was a once a month trip to two banks for me...kinda like a treasure hunt

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I would not pay extra for a special label, BUT if I'm buying a graded ASE, I try to get the Black Retros. The Retros make the silver stand out from the slab packaging. Often times they are the same price as plain blue or brown slabs. So, I don't pay more but I do prefer a specific look.