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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 9369, member: 112&quot;]A good question - and one with many answers. Slabs serve a definite purpose - but too few recognize what that is - number one they protect the coin. But perhaps the most important purpose is that they establish authenticity. </p><p><br /></p><p>Think about this - there are two identical coins in regard to condition or grade - one is raw and the other is slabbed by say NGC. You find these coins at a dealer&#039;s table while at a coin show and you don&#039;t know the dealer from Adam. Now the price of these coins is $1,000.00 each - no matter which one you choose. But you are not really familiar with this particular coin and have no idea how to tell if the coin is genuine or not - but you really want to have one for your collection. </p><p><br /></p><p>Which one would you buy ?</p><p><br /></p><p>Slabs serve another purpose as well. Say a few years from now you develop a sudden illness and need to sell off your collection. Which coins will be easier to sell - slabbed coins or raw coins ? And which ones do you think you will get the better price for ?</p><p><br /></p><p>But like anything else - it&#039;s up to the individual to decide what is right for them. Nobody else can tell them what to do nor should they.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Ed - a comment for you. If you are placing printed labels inside your coin holders you might wish to consider if the paper and the ink you are using are of archival quality. Just about all paper - unless specially made - contains high amounts of sulphur. There are also various chemicals in ink. Between the paper and the ink - in the years to come you may see some unexpected results on the surface of your coins. They may tone - you may like this toning or you may not. It is also possible that the coins may even begin to develop corrosion. </p><p><br /></p><p>Something to think about&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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