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it makes no sense to crack coins out of a slab, that is just wasted value I agree, which is why I avoided it for so long. However, all the previous coins where bought in hand at shops or shows. This final coin was purchased online, where the slab does have value (peace of mind), especially when the seller makes you an offer you cannot refuse.  Quote:
One tool I've used a few times is NGC's expert review, 5 bucks for a better opinion than mine.  |
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If you are counting coins, I have the majority of coins raw in Albums. But I also have slabbed coins.   I even have expensive coins raw.   But I'm not opposed to getting slabs.  When buying online (like ebay) I feel more comfortable getting slabbed especially for higher priced coins. When I can pick up locally, raw is fine.  Edited by hfjacinto
10/28/2022 4:12 pm
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I have 2,480 coins and sets in my collection, and 198 of those are graded and slabbed. 119 of those are Lincoln Cents. All items from the mint 1959 to date are in OGP. All coins and sets are mint state or proof.
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Great Input...
I recall Every Single coin was the first 18-20 years, Then things exploded from Whitman books, to PANDAS, Sample slabs, Commemorative slabs, Errors Etc. Most, starting at a young age I believe collect RAW first, Naturally so. Then the sky's the lo
imit,, Hfjacinto, Your collection is Diverse, Very nice coins from the Winged Liberty Head series, Sweet Type coin. I enjoyed checking out Your Registry sets and the Points collected by doing so, Very Cool... Just Not a slabber at Heart, Love what You collect and Always Collect, what You Like !!!!! I saw your 2019-s ERP, do you have that completed series Too....?
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Erscolo, I Too collect Proof and Mint sets. LOVE the All Original Packaging Too Are you collecting the Entire Proof sets History ?PS, Only 3,867  Originally Produced Proof Sets in their First 1936 Proof Set....... Think about that number, Not High at all.... |
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Morgans Dad...Hi...I don't have many of my circulated's in Slabs but, I do have some. Most all of my coins are in Air-Tites, especially my sets of BU ASE's, Morgans (not all BU), Maples Leafs and on and on. I would like to get some of my Morgans slabbed but, haven't gotten around to it yet. I also have a couple of St. Gaudens gold that need slabbed due to knowing their slabbed values. My Mom always kept her coins in the older coin books. I found that after many years, the silvers will tarnish on the top half and remain brilliant on the bottom half. They've all been removed and in 2x2's in notebooks. |
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Very nice set of Coins, Helder! (I sure could use that 1916 D) one of 3 I'm missing (1909 S VDB cent, 1916 D Merc, and 1936 Proof Wheat cent) |
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over 50 years I had never purchased a slabbed coin not had one graded. within the last year I was selling my collection off so I had some of my key coins graded like my 09Svdb. I did buy a 09VDB in MS65RD that was slabbed but I prefer to have all of my coins in an album, side by side. thats where they look the best and give you an amount of pride for what you have collected over the years. for some reason its completely different than laying out a bunch of plastic side by side on a table.
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Dsking, I too am like Your Mom, Started singles, then the first Blue Whitman Lincoln Cent Book.... Your a Classic, IMO, collector Too.... I have the Lincoln Cent series in Tact Too, 1909S- VDB WOW .PS, I too enjoy Holding, Viewing and showing My All Original Packaging Collections Too..... |
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I have mulled over this thread numerous times debating whether I should comment or not . Don't want to bash any member that collects slabs only . As most know , I'm a raw coin collector that started 59 years ago . I will only buy a slabbed coin from PCGS or NGC . not for the grade ,as I grade my own coins from many years of experience in the field , but for the genuine authentication if it's a key coin , and not sure of the markers . I love showing off my coins which is a lot easier to do when raw verses slabbed . Just my honest opinion .  |
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of my ~800 large cents maybe 20 are in slabs. very few of my best coins are in holders. I trust my ability to grade, authenticate and attribute.
i plan to crack all but 2 eventually. I'm going to keep my col green/ eric newman cac slabbed and I'm (probably) going to keep my s-144 cac slabbed. the col green /epn is just a fun coin I bought because of the holder. its a duplicate for the variety set anyway. the s-144 is the only one of that variety that is choice and the only one with a cac sticker. I have more money in the packaging of the 144 than I do the coin itself. I sent that one in because I was thinking about selling it. I have changed my mind and am going to keep it. I may crack it. undecided.
i have some mint state and condition census coins that I dont really feel comfortable handing to strangers without first breaking out the cotton gloves and giving them a lecture on proper handling of coins. its too easy for them to get damaged. slabs offer some nice protection for high grade coins. I see the appeal there. nobody sneezes on your slabbed coin.
i have a fair number of circulated "details" coins. details coins are basically a requirement if you are collecting large cent by variety. getting those types of coins slabbed is like paying someone to tell you your coin is a cull or something.
slabs arent hermetically sealed and they arent environmentally stable. if something starts growing on my copper coin I have to break the holder open. stuff grows on old copper all the time. id rather have better control over the environs than slabs permit.
slabs scratch easily. many coins cant even be seen clearly because the holders are trashed. they negatively impact my ability to photograph and view the coin.
i mostly dont get the appeal of slabs but my understanding is irrelevant. slabbing is a fact of the hobby and a lot of people like it. with my collection I keep instructions for how to get my coins holdered and who to contact to sell them. its the best way for my family to get top dollar out of them in the event that something happens to me.
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Majority of my coins are "raw" - in capsules, Saflips, or original manufacturer's packaging. I have a few in slabs and of those of some value and a small fraction of the lot low value (slabs from coin shows or something like an Eisenhower silver dollar.)
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I do both because I like the way my collection looks in my album.My high end Carson City's are staying slabbed.I was thinking of buying those plastic coin fillers to state they are slabbed but haven't bought them yet. Another one bites the dust Hey!Hey!Fifteen more to go!    They all can't be MS-63 and Ms-64.I've been searching for a good looking 1897-O for a while.I liked the looks of this AU-55 so I bought it. Many examples have flat breast feathers even in higher grades or they are cleaned .Some even with rim dents to. Edited by FlyingTiger
11/04/2022 4:40 pm
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panzaldi, I appreciate your passion to Judge and grade Your collection. I have Many slabs and Only Once had two coins slabbed. Holding My " Raw " coins does bring a certain satisfaction I do NOT receive from Holding Slabs, On the Other hand, while the slabs May protect more to a Degree, They Are here to stay, and Probably should, Just thought the original premise was different from Today's ....... Enjoy
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