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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;IdesOfMarch01, post: 7325287, member: 39084&quot;]In analyzing the effect of slabbing on the prices of ancient coins, there are many obvious and subtle factors that need to be considered.&nbsp; Two of the more obvious factors are (1) intended buyer, and (2) price range of the coins being slabbed.</p><p><br /></p><p>It&#039;s been my observation that if the intended buyer is a novice or relatively inexperienced, a slabbed coin will add value for that type of buyer by reassuring him/her about the style, condition, and implied (but not guaranteed) authenticity of the coin.&nbsp; But for experienced collectors, or collectors who have access to expert opinions, slabs add no discernible value and the increased price of a slabbed coin can be a detriment to the coin&#039;s desirability.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, at least at this time, it seems to me that few buyers of highly priced ancient coins (those over $10K) pay much attention to whether or not a coin is slabbed, and how that coin is graded by the slabber.&nbsp; I do, personally, have a concern that this might change in the future, if third-party grading companies attempt to sell highly priced ancients to novice and/or unknowledgeable collectors, or even more perniciously, attempt to artificially inflate prices in the top end of the market using the same grade-driven tactics that have inflated prices in modern coins.&nbsp; I sincerely hope this scenario never happens, but I acknowledge its possibility.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think there are a number of other factors as well; e.g., the increased protection of a slabbed coin, easier identification and transportability, potential loss of provenance information, etc., but I&#039;ll leave the analysis of these factors for a future time.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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