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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 1582081, member: 15309&quot;]I think it is difficult for experienced collectors to put themselves in the shoes of a newbie.&nbsp; And it is almost impossible for them to remember how complex and intimidating this hobby is to novice collectors.&nbsp; It is my personal opinion that the TPG&#039;s level the playing field for the novices and helps prevent them from being fleeced quickly.&nbsp; However, I recognize Chris&#039; concern that the TPGs become a crutch that can become a substitute for learning and knowledge.&nbsp; Without the TPGs, uneducated collectors will get fleeced quickly.&nbsp; With the TPGs, uneducated collectors will still get fleeced, it will just take longer.</p><p><br /></p><p>Having said that, I certainly don&#039;t consider the TPGs a necessary evil.&nbsp; The benefits provided by TPG authentication and grading far outweigh any evils that they create IMO.&nbsp; To Doug&#039;s point &quot;that the only thing that matters is the coin&quot;:&nbsp; this is true during the buying process.&nbsp; There is nothing wrong with buying an MS64 in a second tier holder if you can pay MS63 money and you believe the coin warrants a grade of MS63.&nbsp; However, ignoring the liquidity aspect that will arise during the sale process can be problematic if repeated too often.&nbsp; I promise that it is much easier to sell an MS63 in a PCGS MS63 holder than it is to sell an MS63 in an ICG MS64 holder.&nbsp; With respect to liquidity, the plastic the coin resides in is certainly relevant, and IMO should be considered when purchasing a coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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