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<p>[QUOTE="AncientJoe, post: 3101985, member: 44357"]I used a hammer to shatter a slab with an aureus in it this morning so you can probably guess which side of the fence I'm on <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> Buy coins from reputable dealers - it's the dealer who guarantees authenticity, not NGC (although they won't slab a known fake).</p><p><br /></p><p>That said, if you're really worried, NGC does provide a valid second opinion but make sure you buy raw coins as well (again, from reputable dealers) so that you can truly hold history in your hands.</p><p><br /></p><p>And, if you like slabs for protecting your coins, Lighthouse's "QuickSlab" products are great: I use them myself for the archival storage of many of my coins but take them out regularly to place in a tray for the best enjoyment.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="AncientJoe, post: 3101985, member: 44357"]I used a hammer to shatter a slab with an aureus in it this morning so you can probably guess which side of the fence I'm on :) Buy coins from reputable dealers - it's the dealer who guarantees authenticity, not NGC (although they won't slab a known fake). That said, if you're really worried, NGC does provide a valid second opinion but make sure you buy raw coins as well (again, from reputable dealers) so that you can truly hold history in your hands. And, if you like slabs for protecting your coins, Lighthouse's "QuickSlab" products are great: I use them myself for the archival storage of many of my coins but take them out regularly to place in a tray for the best enjoyment.[/QUOTE]
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