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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;TypeCoin971793, post: 4145080, member: 78244&quot;]Major auction houses represent a very, very small fraction of the whole coin market, and are made up of experts of the highest caliber. This is like saying modern counterfeiting is not a problem because few are seen at a coin show. Yet you have to admit that the influx of Chinese fakes have done damage to collectors and the hobby as a whole. Counterfeit slabs are no different. More and more are getting introduced into the market every day. Saturation levels might not be worrisome to you today, but how about 5 years from now?</p><p><br /></p><p>eBay, flea markets, etc. do not have expert filters, and fake slabs are far more prevalent there than you would like to admit. To a novice, they would not be able to tell, and if there is no way to verify the coin inside as legit, then they would be none the wiser.</p><p><br /></p><p>The grading services aim to protect collectors of all levels of experience, particularly the ones with low experience/knowledge. However, PCGS’ decisions have put those very people at risk.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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