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<p>[QUOTE="scooterv, post: 1774305, member: 56677"]True, the coin is no different <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> But the value of the entire purchase is. As you stated, they are easier to move, and being more liquid has value. If it's easier to sell, or easier to sell at a desired price, OR may sell at a premium because so many view the grading as carrying a premium then it has value. </p><p> </p><p>I guess, as an analogy I'm trying to make, I have Title Insurance on my home. It added no value to the home, yet it has value in itself. Someone paying cash, and knowledgeable, could do their own title search and pass on that, yet how many people do?</p><p> </p><p>Other than, once I feel confident I'll be looking at raw coins myself and save the premium. </p><p> </p><p>It seems to amount to a difference of liquidity, as well as insurance, yet both of those things have value.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="scooterv, post: 1774305, member: 56677"]True, the coin is no different :) But the value of the entire purchase is. As you stated, they are easier to move, and being more liquid has value. If it's easier to sell, or easier to sell at a desired price, OR may sell at a premium because so many view the grading as carrying a premium then it has value. I guess, as an analogy I'm trying to make, I have Title Insurance on my home. It added no value to the home, yet it has value in itself. Someone paying cash, and knowledgeable, could do their own title search and pass on that, yet how many people do? Other than, once I feel confident I'll be looking at raw coins myself and save the premium. It seems to amount to a difference of liquidity, as well as insurance, yet both of those things have value.[/QUOTE]
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