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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;mark_h, post: 832219, member: 3726&quot;](1) I know what you mean about local dealers and no major shows in my area.&nbsp; But as for dealing online - well I probably have 30 sellers book marked.&nbsp; I actually find the hunt for the perfect coin for the collection to be fun. Now I do not about Pandas, but it can be months before a coin I want in the condition I expect to show up. Patience is a key. It is also one of the reasons I have multiple sets going.</p><p><br /></p><p>(2) Counterfeiting is a drag and I do not worry about it too much - mainly because I trust my dealers. I am never going to be as good as they are - not that I don&#039;t try, but if someone ever perfects it then it might become an issue.&nbsp; This is where slabs help - true they are bulky, but do provide a little reassurance.</p><p><br /></p><p>(3) Yep - can&#039;t argue there. I do more looking than buying. I really do not recall the last raw coin I bought off there - but caution is certainly the key.</p><p><br /></p><p>(4) The only thing I can say there is - what will panda collectors be saying in 3 years? <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> At the same time - to me collecting is fun and while I want to get the best possible prices I am not expecting to make money off of it.&nbsp; At the same time - I did really good a year or two ago when I sold all my bullion that I collected for 20 years. Only time will tell. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>(5) They do make some displays for slabs. I don&#039;t mind them, but I do like the feel and looks of my albums. I can understand what you are saying.&nbsp; I keep most of my slabs in eagle albums.</p><p><br /></p><p>Good point about security - but that is why I have insurance on them if they manage to beat all my security measures.</p><p><br /></p><p>To me the fun of collecting comes when you complete a goal or a set. It sounds like you are doing the right things so sit back, relax and enjoy the accomplishment.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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