Does anyone collect sample slabs?

I have these sample slabs from the 2008 boston coin convention. Are they collectible/worth anything?

 

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*2010?

 

Does anyone collect sample slabs?

Does a bear do his business in the woods?

 

Oh, forgot to add. Nice 'slabs' and welcome to the forum.

 

I personally collect any slab that is cheap. They're great for young kids who want to play with the coins and you don't have to wince every time they drop it.

 

Heck...a major coin show pickup when I can get them.

 

@green18 any idea if they are worth anything?

 

With what you have? Too soon to tell. Hang on to them though. One never knows.

 

You can check e bay pricing . However what you have there most probably 10 to 15 $ . Silver coins or type coin samples bring more. Like Green said they are free at big shows....so they are pretty common . The higher priced ones on e bay seem to sit ,unless they are something rare or special . But there are people who collect them.

 

Yes they are collectable, but it is a thin market.

David Schwager published a book (search for sample slab book) in 2015 with a 2nd edition this year. He covers everything from samples to promotional, luncheon, etc.

The treasure trivia slabs were given to YNs participating in the game.

 

The PCGS Bison nickel is a frequently seen sample and is listed as PCGS-005-4-2 in the Sample Slabs reference with a value of $10. The NGC Treasure Trivia slabs with Missouri quarters are also common. Catalog number NGC-025-4-53 has a value of $10.
No great treasures, but they are worth many multiples of the face value of 60 cents, so don't crack them out.
Burton is right about the thin market. About $40,000 in sample slabs sell on eBay annually. Some of the best things to collect are items that are rare but inexpensive. You can enjoy hunting for scarce collectibles and can build a world-class collection on a middle-class income.

 

thanks @Davidschwager

 

I don't really collect these but have saved a few over the years. Fun stuff.

 

As noted many collect samples. I have quite a few, and specialize in those with a cent inside. Picked up these last weekend.

I highly recommend David Schwager's book. It's the most recent and up to date reference out there.

 

yes, I collect them.

And Boston was a great show.

 

@PennyGuy nice sample (it's fun to see 50 year old coins in beautiful shape used for samples)

 

Thanks Burton. David already has pics for the 3'd edition LOL

 

I don't really collect them but I have a couple. This is one I picked up for about $10 a few years back.

 

What would happen if you took an old NGC sample slab and submitted it for reholder service? Could you wind up with a unique sample slab type?

 

Just dont buy cracked Morgan planchets from 1921. Those are almost worthless. [emoji86]

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