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Message:: [QUOTE="hhearst, post: 6583, member: 777"]Thanks for the replies.  The coins are in slabs from various companies.  Most of them are NGC, followed by PCGS, followed by PCI.  One is slabbed by a company called Tru Grade Service.  I think the first 3 are reputable, but I have never heard of Tru Grade.  Now, I am a grading novice, so it is nice for me to see some examples of what "experts" say a particular grade is.  Basically, I cannot grade beyond "Redbook" descriptions.  "BU" is the highest I would ever try to grade anything.  But, some of these are particular head scratchers.  Some of the Franklins slabbed by NCG are some of the ugliest MS65's I have ever seen. So, from what I gather, a slabbed coin does not really increase the value but it can make the coin more marketable and therefore perhaps more valuable. Personally, I do not like the slabs.  The are bulky and (to me) take away some of the joy of holding the coin.  I mean, if a coin is really expensive, them I can see slabbing them.  But, none of these coins are expensive.  $30 at most.  I have no idea why someone slabbed them.  Maybe they were hoping for a higher grade and therefore higher value. Best Regards, - Hal[/QUOTE]