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LinkBack Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes Prev   Next 05-31-2004, 08:46 PM   #1 (permalink) National dealer Numismatist   Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,387 To slab or not to slab. Coin certification is a subject that has strong advocates for and against. Most agree on the four top services: NGC PCGS ANACS IGC To often collectors use the grading services as a crutch. Grading, while an art form, can be learned by anyone willing to put forth the effort. So when should you slab your raw coin? Key dates in any series, and coins that are often targets of counterfeiters. Remember, buy the coin, never the holder.   Bookmarks Digg del.icio.us StumbleUpon Google Would you like to support CoinTalk? Coin Talk Code of Honor 1. Post unto others as you would have them post unto you. 2. Keep it clean, like a 1950s family television show. 3. If you don't like the coin, don't trash the person. « How to save eBay fees for valuable items | What is my coin worth » Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page Display Modes Rate This Thread Switch to Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Threaded Mode Rate This Thread: 5 : Excellent 4 : Good 3 : Average 2 : Bad 1 : Terrible Posting Rules You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Trackbacks are On Pingbacks are On Refbacks are On Forum Rules Similar Threads Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post To Slab or Not To Slab...What's the Right Investment Choice? stickamw US Coins Forum 23 02-19-2007 06:58 PM Ever sent a old slab back to PCGS for a new slab? NathansCoin Coin Chat 1 11-23-2006 09:33 AM To slab or not to slab (MY PERSONAL COLLECTION) Twentyseven Coin Chat 8 07-29-2006 12:09 AM New ANACS slab... samjimmy US Coins Forum 9 06-20-2006 10:59 AM Slab or no slab? rolltide US Coins Forum 16 05-20-2004 01:13 AM LinkBack LinkBack URL About LinkBacks

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