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<p>[QUOTE="srkjkd, post: 380394, member: 7248"]greetings!,</p><p> not to be hated, but here goes....i think reputable grading companies are wonderful for authentication. </p><p> i think we need to spend more time on grading and learning a coiin series than a label on a coin. a coin is worth what the buyer is willling to pay. look at all the ms63 coins and see the differences, yet the same grade.</p><p> buy the best you can afford, establish a price it is worth to you, just make sure you are happy exchanging X amt of money for coin X.</p><p> a slab is a safe way to store a coin, but a coin's appearance is exactly what it is. learn your series and learn to grade....remember...everyone wants your money!!!! buy the best you can afford. </p><p> as far as buying the coin, if you are in doubt of the slab (authenticity or perceived grade of the COIN), buy from a reputable dealer or get a guarantee that can be backed up...... otherwise......pass. other coins will come along. only my own opinion.</p><p> best wishes, </p><p> steve[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="srkjkd, post: 380394, member: 7248"]greetings!, not to be hated, but here goes....i think reputable grading companies are wonderful for authentication. i think we need to spend more time on grading and learning a coiin series than a label on a coin. a coin is worth what the buyer is willling to pay. look at all the ms63 coins and see the differences, yet the same grade. buy the best you can afford, establish a price it is worth to you, just make sure you are happy exchanging X amt of money for coin X. a slab is a safe way to store a coin, but a coin's appearance is exactly what it is. learn your series and learn to grade....remember...everyone wants your money!!!! buy the best you can afford. as far as buying the coin, if you are in doubt of the slab (authenticity or perceived grade of the COIN), buy from a reputable dealer or get a guarantee that can be backed up...... otherwise......pass. other coins will come along. only my own opinion. best wishes, steve[/QUOTE]
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