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Message:: [QUOTE="900fine, post: 819330, member: 6036"]We do the same things today, raw or slabbed.  Perhaps. Sometimes the fees do seem a little high, particularly attribution. It would be interesting to see their "bottom line" and "return on capital". Though it's popular to accuse them of charging too much, we don't appreciate the complexity of their business. There's much involved in what they do.  It's still fun and rewarding. When I talk to friends outside the hobby, they find it odd that anyone would spend big money on a raw coin ! The idea of certified coins seems obvious to them. It's easy to see why.  I really appreciate the nostalgia, Paddy. It's a big part of the reason I got back into the hobby. Perhaps we can enjoy the fond memories of "the good old days" while appreciating the advantages the Internet and certified coins have added to the hobby. Perhaps we can truly "have our cake and eat it too".[/QUOTE]