I am going to have to own one of the Texas Centennial commems. as I am from Texas and the coin is amazing. I have been looking at them online at several sites. I have never owned a slabbed coin and really don't want to start. Is it possible to get one of these in a nice grade in raw state? SHOULD I look at purchasing a slabbed/graded coin? Is a particular year one I should be looking for? I know I should look for and purchase the best example I can afford....just like your thoughts and thanks in advance! Regards, Jim
Jim... At one time I owned the 1938 P,D,and S set in MS 65 graded by PCGS. They were a fabulous set of coins....as for your question, each collector has his/her preferences to what it suitable for their collections. Some prefer raw, other prefer slabbed. It is indeed a matter of personal choice. But what you have right is the fact that you know to buy the best you can afford....this is what I do and it has never failed me. Good luck on your decision... RickieB
It is certainly possible to obtain one raw. Normally I would tell you that you need to learn how to grade them before purchasing one, but the price spread is so low in this case that it doesn't really matter. Greysheet bid on the P, D, and S set for the 1935 and 1936 versions shows less than $100 spread between EF-40 and MS-64 ($295 vs. $375). Therefore, you should be able to pick up a nice example relatively inexpensively, and you don't have to worry a ton over the grade. The slabbed examples shouldn't cost any more than raw. Don't pay a premium for the slab. Then, if you decide you don't want slabbed coins, you can always break out the coin. There are plenty of safe and easy ways to accomplish this. Good luck in your search!
