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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;joesmom, post: 29606, member: 934&quot;]I can completely understand your dilemma as I went through the same questions myself not too long ago.&nbsp; My recommendation is to go raw.&nbsp; I find there are much better bargains out there once you know what you are looking for.&nbsp; It will be well worth it to take your time and research before you begin your shopping in any earnest.&nbsp; Start with Bowers&#039; Morgan Redbook, there is so much valuable information in there that it is impossible to list even the high points here.&nbsp; Next, browse the bourse floor and/or your local coin dealers shop...closely studying the slabbed coins to visualize the differences explained in the books between the various grades that you&#039;re considering.&nbsp; If you really take the time to study and educate yourself you will save yourself a good chunk of $$...not to mention the overall pride you will take in your collection as you look back over the coins thinking of the bargains you found and slabbing fees you avoided...all contributing to the possibility of maybe upgrading a few keys.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Of course, you could go with my husband&#039;s advice...&quot;Buy the slabbed, it will leave more bargains out there for my wife&quot;&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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