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Message:: [QUOTE="Mike Thorne, post: 2468917, member: 56869"]I'll give you two reasons to slab a coin other than to increase its value. One is that the slabs are good for long-term storage. Another is that it's a good idea to have all your coins in tpg slabs for your heirs. If the coins have a certified grade attached to them, it's less likely that whoever your heirs take them to will tell the heirs that they're in lousy condition and worth much less than they think they're worth. As an example, if your 1909-S VDB is in a PCGS holder with a grade of XF40, it's unlikely that a dealer will say that it's really just a VG or F and worth a lot less than an XF40. If the coin is raw, then some dealers will automatically downgrade it to get it at a better price. Sad but true.[/QUOTE]