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ddddd replied to the thread Slabs to look out for that might be worth more than you think.

Another bonus is the low serial number. 3 digits is where the big premium is (for a common coin) but 4 is not common either.

ddddd liked JoshuaP's post in the thread Slabs to look out for that might be worth more than you think.

Interesting! Thanks for the update. Here is my only old holder. I only have the seller's pictures from when I bought it. It is in Maine,...

ddddd liked willieboyd2's post in the thread San Francisco Mexico Peso 1949 Restrikes for the Republic of China - New information.

During the summer of 1949 the San Francisco and Mexico City Mints struck 10,250,000 copies of the 1898 Mexico peso for the China...

ddddd liked mrweaseluv's post in the thread Slabs to look out for that might be worth more than you think.

almost forgot "Paramount" slabs, blue, green, black and red(65+) i got a pair of reds and 1 black but too lazy too take new pics so you...

ddddd replied to the thread Slabs to look out for that might be worth more than you think.

That's a very nice combo of coin, slab, and sticker! Gold (sticker) on gold (coin) is the ultimate combo for the massive premiums...

ddddd replied to the thread Slabs to look out for that might be worth more than you think.

Those are some fun slabs to have! The NGC fatties have a premium but the premiums tend to more modest for anything after the 2.0s. Some...

ddddd replied to the thread Slabs to look out for that might be worth more than you think.

For Blanchard, look for the sample slabs. They are tricky as they do not have the word sample and appear like normal slabs but are...

ddddd replied to the thread Slabs to look out for that might be worth more than you think.

Some nice slabs! ACG slabs have many versions; be on the lookout for the fractional graded examples (I have seen only two) and the...

ddddd liked geekpryde's post in the thread Slabs to look out for that might be worth more than you think.

Nice write-up. Helps people get familiar with the idea of collectible slabs. I really like it when a numismatic coin is in a...

ddddd liked mark_h's post in the thread Are there bidding robots on GC?.

I know on my first win on GC it was within last few minutes when I placed my max bid. These last 2 auctions I won I was high on one...

ddddd replied to the thread OGH + CAC = Big $$$.

It is a combination of wanting the older holders for nostalgia, less of the older holders being around, and the belief they are more...

ddddd liked Mr. Numismatist's post in the thread Slabs to look out for that might be worth more than you think.

Three of my favorite valuable "off-brands" are Accugrade, Blanchard and Numex. My photo: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Not my photos: [ATTACH]...

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Slabs to look out for that might be worth more than you think

For those that might have a scarce slab in their collection and not even know it or see a slab at a coin store/show at a normal price,...

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ddddd liked mark_h's post in the thread OGH + CAC = Big $$$.

Dang about 5 to 6 years ago the local shop had a box full of rattlers (don't know the number) wish I had bought them now. Never have...