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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;geekpryde, post: 26680967, member: 36248&quot;]Desirable slabs (however you define that), DO indeed command a premium price above and beyond what the same coin in a modern holder / generic hold would sell for.</p><p><br /></p><p>For me, I consider PCGS OGH (non-rattlers) to be a desirable holder.&nbsp; &nbsp; I do not care for rattlers and would not buy a coin in one, much less pay a premium.&nbsp;&nbsp; MANY people disagree with me here.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also consider the NGC &quot;fatty&quot; holders to be very desirable, across several generations.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I factor in at least a $25-$50 premium just for the desirable slabs for cheaper coins, and adjust accordingly based on the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>For me, the desirability of a slab is NOT due to me assuming Older Slabs = Under-graded.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; That plays no factor in my decision making.&nbsp;&nbsp; For some, I&#039;m sure it does.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I simply prefer the look of the older holders, the feel of the older holders, the scarcity, and the historical significance of the older holders.</p><p><br /></p><p>Keep in mind, there are SLAB-first collectors out there.&nbsp; By that I mean, some people consider the slab first, and the coin second.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I don&#039;t do this personally, but Its a totally valid way to collect.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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