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Message:: [QUOTE="900fine, post: 362889, member: 6036"]There's nothing wrong with preferring raw coins. I'm totally cool with that, and buy some raw myself. In particular, folks who study early american coinage have a special reason for preferring raw coins - the rim. On more modern coins, the rim is of little interest. On older series, notably early 1/2c, large 1c, bust halves, etc., the rim is of great interest for attribution. Plus, they're cool and interesting. Slabs prevent appreciation of the rim. No, there's nothing wrong with preferring raw coins. There is something wrong with the mindset "I hate slabs, and you should too !" "Totally boycott all slabs all the time, regardless of your unique circumstances !" For whatever reason, it's the anti-slab people who tend to be close-minded on the topic. Live and let live. There are legitimate reasons for slabs. A professional opinion is of value in the marketplace. Let's accept that, be reasonable, and move on.[/QUOTE]