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<p>[QUOTE="Vegas Vic, post: 1983096, member: 58810"]The tpg's are the only reason I have bought any coins in my adult life. I don't think the hobby needs special legislation but the whole environment is just too much for me to take without tpg's. I would never spend serious money without the standardization they provide. If I have to wait to be an expert before buying I would just walk away and take my money with me. Honestly I just don't have and don't want to invest that much of my time. I might not make every deal great but at least I don't have to worry anywhere as much as I would without tpg's.</p><p><br /></p><p>I enjoy being a collector. I just don't have the time or interest at this point of my life to become an expert. I'm an expert at what I do in real life. Hobbies are supposed to be fun pastimes.</p><p><br /></p><p>But the market has already spoken. While some hate tpg's , and represent yesterday instead of today and tomorrow, not mentioning anyone by name (<b>onofrio</b>) I think it is crystal clear that the market truly loves them. Just go to any coin show and see how many coins are pcgs and ngc. The numbers talk much loader then anyone here can.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Vegas Vic, post: 1983096, member: 58810"]The tpg's are the only reason I have bought any coins in my adult life. I don't think the hobby needs special legislation but the whole environment is just too much for me to take without tpg's. I would never spend serious money without the standardization they provide. If I have to wait to be an expert before buying I would just walk away and take my money with me. Honestly I just don't have and don't want to invest that much of my time. I might not make every deal great but at least I don't have to worry anywhere as much as I would without tpg's. I enjoy being a collector. I just don't have the time or interest at this point of my life to become an expert. I'm an expert at what I do in real life. Hobbies are supposed to be fun pastimes. But the market has already spoken. While some hate tpg's , and represent yesterday instead of today and tomorrow, not mentioning anyone by name ([B]onofrio[/B]) I think it is crystal clear that the market truly loves them. Just go to any coin show and see how many coins are pcgs and ngc. The numbers talk much loader then anyone here can.[/QUOTE]
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