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Message:: [QUOTE="mark_h, post: 825498, member: 3726"]Were the Morgans - PCGS or NGC certified? Could probably throw ICG and ANAC's in the list, but still have to be careful with those two.  As for is it okay?  Yes - if you like them raw and kept the stickers.  The only problem might be when you go to sell - people seem to put more faith(ie bidding) on graded coins than raw coins?  BUT if you are happy they with them raw then that makes it okay.  There are several around here who free coins from the holders.  I am not one of them, but think it is okay.  As for overpaying and being cheated - we probably have all been there(at least me). One of the things stressed around here is learn first - buy second.  While in this case that it not possible - you might remember the lessons better.  All of us have made mistakes in the past - to me the key is just enjoying the hobby.  So now that you have some complete sets you can kick back, enjoy them, learn about them and take your time on deciding what you next move is.  For example - on the Morgans, have you checked them for VAM's?  Now the wheaties you can also check for varieties - there are some sites like lincoln cent resource site that talks about some of those.  So you should probably look at getting some books on Morgans and Lincolns to start with.[/QUOTE]