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Message:: [QUOTE="tanner520, post: 32606, member: 1613"]As a collector, my opinion is that the packaging is almost as important to me as the contents (of course the contents and their condition are the most important), I don't care if it's last year's set or last century's.  If I see Mint packaging in excellent shape then it's a pretty good bet that the contents were taken care of as well.  Of course, there are exceptions but still the majority of the time it holds true.  Also, I want to pass on my collection and have it in the best shape as well, so whatever I add to it should not take away, that includes the packaging.  I consider everything involved as part of the collection, not just the coin.  To me, those details (box, documentation, cardboard inserts, COA, etc.) make the difference between a collection of coins and a coin collection. So, how do you make sure this happens.  I always ask about the coin(s) and the packaging when buying online.  If I look at an auction with a "stock" picture instead of the actual coin, I ask about what they're going to send.  If it's not right when I receive it, I ask them about another in exchange. I know it's a hassle (believe me) but it's my collection and I'm the one that will be looking at it and showing it off.  In the end, if I ever sell something off (hope not) then I never have to cover up anything or apologize.[/QUOTE]