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Message:: [QUOTE="illini420, post: 1942943, member: 19423"]The newly issued "doily" like slabs were only made for one of the big-time submitters to PCGS and I have not seen them have a negative effect on the real original "doily" label slabs.  From what I've seen, most collectors of the old slabs think the new ones are pretty dumb and aren't really collecting them.  But they are certainly not losing their love and interest in the originals!  If anything, the new ones should ultimately increase interest in the old original slabs as more people are exposed to these new ones and eventually learn about the originals. Now, regarding the slab in the OP, it is certainly an original PCGS "doily" label slab.  Having one w/ a $20 St. Gaudens isn't too rare, but certainly more desirable and marketable than if it had a Morgan Dollar or a Mercury Dime which are a bit more common.  That said, the condition of your slab is poor and when collectors are paying a big premium for the plastic holder, condition matters a lot.  Not only is it damaged on the reverse in a focal area, but it isn't clear from your photos (which are cropped) whether the outer stacking ring is present.  I assume from the damaged condition that it was likely broken off and is missing which also hurts the value.  All that said, it's still collectible and worth a premium.[/QUOTE]