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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;onecenter, post: 2621656, member: 8703&quot;]Amen!</p><p><br /></p><p>Having been a well-established collector for 47 years, I have purchased just two certified coins, both of them 1994-D proof-like commemoratives.&nbsp; I bought these two certified coins for two reasons, keep my post-1981 commemorative clad and silver collection complete and the prices for the two coins were right.&nbsp; There are no plans to sell, just enjoy them until my last days, hopefully long in the future.</p><p><br /></p><p>Collectors that are deep into grading and all its benefits can enjoy their market and the debate.</p><p><br /></p><p>I buy coins for their enjoyment, design, beauty, history, political relevance and, as often as possible, in original government packaging.&nbsp; The price must be right for the quality, state of preservation, strike, underlying bullion value (if a modern coin of precious metal) and the brilliance of their surfaces irrespective of composition.&nbsp; Rarity can sometimes play a role in my choice.&nbsp; If I begin collecting a series of proof or uncirculated coins or sets, I continue with it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Regardless, the enjoyment of opening that package that comes in the mail never gets old.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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