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<p>[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 3189175, member: 36230"]In order for a coin to be a worthy candidate for submission, the plastic must add something of value to the coin at least equal to the cost of admission. This can be anything from increased liquidity to independently verified authenticity and anything in between, and this is assuming one is genuinely capable of grading and identifying problems to the individual TPG standards.</p><p><br /></p><p>The vast majority of perfectly collectible coins, including many already residing in plastic, have absolutely no reason to be there. Contrary to popular belief, TPGs are not the collector's friend but are for-profit businesses perfectly willing to take your money while offering nothing but a plastic holder in return. Submitting coins really is a game. Play wisely and you can win, sometimes big, but play foolishly and you will lose.</p><p><br /></p><p>Being as you're new I would respectfully suggest first investing in yourself by learning first. Although true in many aspects of life, knowledge is an absolute must for those wishing to succeed in this hobby, and even then there's no guarantees. Welcome to the forum.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 3189175, member: 36230"]In order for a coin to be a worthy candidate for submission, the plastic must add something of value to the coin at least equal to the cost of admission. This can be anything from increased liquidity to independently verified authenticity and anything in between, and this is assuming one is genuinely capable of grading and identifying problems to the individual TPG standards. The vast majority of perfectly collectible coins, including many already residing in plastic, have absolutely no reason to be there. Contrary to popular belief, TPGs are not the collector's friend but are for-profit businesses perfectly willing to take your money while offering nothing but a plastic holder in return. Submitting coins really is a game. Play wisely and you can win, sometimes big, but play foolishly and you will lose. Being as you're new I would respectfully suggest first investing in yourself by learning first. Although true in many aspects of life, knowledge is an absolute must for those wishing to succeed in this hobby, and even then there's no guarantees. Welcome to the forum.[/QUOTE]
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