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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;treehugger, post: 1797907, member: 28451&quot;]I agree with greenie.&nbsp; Both the signature and the First Strike designation are equally ineffective in adding value to the coin.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I know you are interested in the value, but since you are thinking of purchasing an ATB puck, are you doing it primarily for the enjoyment potential or the investment potential?&nbsp; Personally, I don&#039;t collect coins for their investment potential as that is such a tricky game and I feel much more comfortable investing in other asset classes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I purchase coins for the enjoyment I get from them; not for somebody else&#039;s enjoyment in the future, but for my enjoyment now.&nbsp; With this is mind, I would suggest you consider buying the coin in its original packaging.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Here&#039;s why:&nbsp; If you want to enjoy your coin, you will never be able to appreciate its beauty when it is encased in plastic as much as you can when you can remove the top from its original capsule.&nbsp; A slab creates a barrier that is easily scratched and nicked and just by the very fact it is plastic, it hides the beauty of the finish of the coin, as well as some of the design aspects of the coin.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For me, it is highly gratifying to remove the coin from its capsule and see it in its natural state; using cotton gloves of course.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Anyway, if you are looking for investment potential, I agree with greenie that neither option will add value when all is said and done.&nbsp; On the other hand, if you really want to enjoy your coin, get it in the original Mint packaging.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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