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zumbly - thank you for the kind words. I along with others here buy the coin first and foremost for the coin appeal regardless of slab #s, but...
Steve - fair enough and I too see the various points made. I am not passionate about the plastic at all, its the value preservation. Perhaps a...
To me its economics. Same as buying a rated bond vs. none rated bond. The rated bond is perceived to be safer (whether right or wrong) the unrated...
I wish it were true. Compare slabbed prices on Heritage/Stacks to raw comparable pieces. People discount the "unknown". A few bad sellers ruin it...
YOC - your point is well taken. However, would you buy a $10,000 raw to be able to touch it and let it tone? I say the compromise is getting a...
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My prayers are with you. Good luck as its a beauty. I just opened a claim for a lost taler shipped in the US. I made the mistake again of...
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I fully agree with you. I have noticed the subtleties when compared with machine made coinage where coins tend to be more systematic in style and...
I respectfully disagree. Firstly, as stated, I wouldn't do this for a $25 coin. However, for pricier coins, I see nothing wrong with a 3rd party...
i would then ask what the average value per coin is in the collection. I would dread buying a 5000 coin raw unless pedigreed.
If 3rd party grading increases the collector base, do you see a benefit?
Well its actually a flat fee of $35 or so and then shipping, so it makes sense to send in bulk. It therefore makes less sense for coins of lower...
Doug, Folks that need the validation will incorporate that cost with ease. What it also does for others is broaden the buyer base as it provides...
Very nice coins and very nicely imaged to boot!
You guys put me to shame in your knowledge. Thats probably the best venue for raw. CNG comes across as very knowledgeable and highly...
JA I agree regarding slabbingbin general. However unless a coin is pedigreed to a collection my view is that it will likely get discounted...
The sole reason I bought these was their superb condition for the type. Probably came from a hoard.
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