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<p>[QUOTE="Seattlite86, post: 4528883, member: 59737"]My opinion is that to each their own, and everyone is right. A lot of world coins aren't in slabs, so if you want certain coins, you likely won't find any slabbed examples. Collecting slabs only would severely limit what I can collect. There will always be a danger of fakes. The best way to combat this is to learn about strikes, wear, toning, etc, as well as about the coin itself. The more you know, the easier it is to detect fakes. You can also limit your purchassa to reputable dealers. This is not only in terms of their authenticity, but their opinion on the grade. Buying a slab will not guarantee the coin is authentic, but most will (assuming the slab is authentic). I also always try to get 2 or 3 opinions on a more expensive coin before I buy it. I think we all have a couple people we trust to give a solid opinion and not buy the coin out from under you. Most coins I own would not be worth the costs to slab them. If I can buy the coin for the price I want and it's already in a slab, I consider that a bonus.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Seattlite86, post: 4528883, member: 59737"]My opinion is that to each their own, and everyone is right. A lot of world coins aren't in slabs, so if you want certain coins, you likely won't find any slabbed examples. Collecting slabs only would severely limit what I can collect. There will always be a danger of fakes. The best way to combat this is to learn about strikes, wear, toning, etc, as well as about the coin itself. The more you know, the easier it is to detect fakes. You can also limit your purchassa to reputable dealers. This is not only in terms of their authenticity, but their opinion on the grade. Buying a slab will not guarantee the coin is authentic, but most will (assuming the slab is authentic). I also always try to get 2 or 3 opinions on a more expensive coin before I buy it. I think we all have a couple people we trust to give a solid opinion and not buy the coin out from under you. Most coins I own would not be worth the costs to slab them. If I can buy the coin for the price I want and it's already in a slab, I consider that a bonus.[/QUOTE]
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