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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Pilkenton, post: 839235, member: 23961&quot;]I agree with everything you say 900.&nbsp; Grading and ebay is great--for us established collectors.&nbsp; But we&#039;re talking about the youngsters.&nbsp; What would a nine year old collector just starting rather have--a graded Peace dollar or a bagful of foreign coins from the four for a buck box?&nbsp; If my daughter had a choice, she would much rather have the bag of coins.&nbsp; As parents we can explain the difference between the two choices, and she might even take your advice and buy the slabbed coin, but the thrill of the moment will be gone.&nbsp; Little collectors need to enjoy the hobby before they see it as an investment.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for ebay, I love it.&nbsp; Where else can I buy 8 mercury dimes for a buck each?&nbsp; But I think ebay has taken away the thrill of finding that coin you always wanted.&nbsp; The hunt is part of the collecting, and ebay has taken that away.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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