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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;pondman, post: 762320, member: 21898&quot;]These are my own opinions. Other people may disagree.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There are advantages to leaving the coins in slabs:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>1. Protection- Much less likely to have problems if you leave them in slabs.</p><p>2. Recognition- Most collectors recognize the top tier 3rd party graders. </p><p>3. Easier to sell- Coins from top tier usually carry a premium.</p><p>4. Multiple graders- You are getting the opinion of 3 to 4 other graders.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There are disadvantages to leaving the coins in slabs:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>1. Displaying- Decreases view and displaying.</p><p>2. Decreases enjoyment- Just not the same as looking at a raw coin.</p><p>3. Not a commodity- Similiar graded coins are not the same. Each coin is unique.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I personally have had too many problems buying copper that I usually won&#039;t buy an uncirculated copper coin unless it&#039;s slabbed, especially if it&#039;s from a long distance source. This is an industry that it is permeated by con men and criminals. I&#039;m less worried about the grade; I&#039;m a good grader; But I more worried about buying something that has been mishandled or poorly treated.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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