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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gbroke, post: 1653916, member: 22585&quot;]You are not alone newcoinguy. I am a raw collector. </p><p><br /></p><p>However, there are risks involved collecting raw.</p><p>When you&#039;re talking about lower value and you are just wanting to fill up albums with modern coins, collecting raw is fine.</p><p>Now when you get into higher dollar items, especially highly counterfeited coins, buying raw can really be risky. You must have the experience and knowledge to make the right decisions and not get burned by a problem coin, damaged coin,cleaned, counterfeit, or doctored coin. You must be able to recognize these things. </p><p><br /></p><p>With that being said, as a raw collector, I will buy problem coins that would not make it into a slab. But I know they are problem coins and pay accordingly. </p><p>A graded coin doesn&#039;t just come in a plastic tomb, it brings peace of mind with it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Bottom line is, collecting raw coins can be fun and rewarding at times. It can also be a path to bad decisions.</p><p>I collect raw coins because I am not into this hobby for monetary profit, future resale value, or registry set competitions. I am in it because I enjoy the collecting aspect of it. I do understand those who go the graded route, and I respect that.</p><p>-g[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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