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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;HawkeEye, post: 4500966, member: 86305&quot;]I actually have that set.&nbsp; We all collect what we appreciate, and I have discovered over the years present them as we think best fits the situation.&nbsp; I am primarily working on a Washington Before Boston set and will either purchase certified pieces or have them certified.&nbsp; I have a keen appreciation for the history and story behind coins and medals, and for me certification preserves them in the best possible condition.&nbsp; I also think with the WBB medals there is enough confusion between the Paris and US strikes and classifications that having a certified set locks in the identification.&nbsp; I know enough to believe you will need to &quot;guide&quot; (not deceive) the TPG&#039;s in the identification because this is often outside their expertise.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you look at my web sites for Morgans and Stone Mountain Half there are lots of certified coins that would make no sense to spend the money on if they were not part of a certified set.&nbsp; If I sold them I would lose money for sure, but minor money with respect to my collection and I think worth the time and effort to further the hobby.&nbsp; I want kids (and adults) to pick them up, study them, look at them, but not damage them.</p><p><br /></p><p>Just my way of looking at it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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