I DON'T HAVE A DISEASE

mikebombs

At least nothing that you board members can catch! So how come I cant get any replies to my thread that I posted earlier today?. to slab or not to

oldshep

Hmmmn - I replied and said that the first two pictures don't show and the Capt Cook one looks good enought to eat. Didn't it show up???
Shep

mikebombs

oldshep a thank you goes out you. you did reply right away, i saw. i appreciate it. i am a little curious as to what is going on with the others.

AuldFartte

That Cook is awesome

As far as slabbing is concerned, well ... I wouldn't.
But that's just my humble opinion 'cause I don't really like slabs.

The other two pics aren't there yet.

mikebombs

I agree about the Cook - no slab- coin is special. what about other crap?

AuldFartte

Well, the other two coins' pics aren't there, but I just would not spend my money slabbing anything unless it was ultra rare, I guess.

Now, not owning any ultra rarities, I can safely say I would not slab anything. My preference is for raw coins. There are tons of collectors who prefer slabbed coins, however. My advice ... do what YOU like. They are your coins and you should be the one to enjoy them

goldrush00013

Well said Fartte.

mikebombs

ok what can i do about the scratch under the bust? this is real sad. im pissed that someone let this happen to the coin.

Askari

<< <i>So how come I cant get any replies to my thread that I posted earlier today? >>

Well, Mike, this isn't the US Coins Forum with hundreds of members or the Open Forum with dozens who seem to have no other life -- and most of us here have a day job. The pace here is, accordingly, a little more laid back. Kick your boots off, put your feet up by the fire, and toss back a brew while you warm up.

Shipcoin

Wow, what a great ship coin you have!!!!!!


Sorry, couldn't help you to make the decision, as never saw any slabbed coins - see them only here at Forum, from time to time

theboz11

If it a Bullion piece,I certainly wouldn't slab it. I will buy slabs but don't purposely put coins in them

Nice Icon. Welcome to the darkside

rhound1977

and yes things are a little slower over here, think of it like being in the south, slow but friendly.....

MSD61

Sorry mikebombs I saw your thread but didn't get to reply. I am also on the same thinking as the auld one. I don't feel a coin should be in a slab unless it is a super rare piece that many collectors don't see often like Cosmic's 1805/6 proof farthing. That is a coin I'd slab only because it is a coin found rarely outside of mega private collections or museums and to protect it's quality and condition.

I think your pieces are wonderful without the slabs. I think slabbing is over-rated and takes away the focus of the coin and places it on what slab the coin is in. Too many collectors focus on what the coin will bring in a certain slab than the true beauty of the coin and the history behind it. I know it's been said millions of times buy the coin not the slab. You'll soon come to find that here in this forum you'll find that many of the coins are not slabbed and if they are what slab they are in is meaningless. Also, not matter how careful a grading service is, accidents happen and it would be a shame to have a beautiful coin invovled in an accident and brought to ruin.

I think you should enjoy your beautiful gold pieces as the are my friend

mrfred

I recently sent in (for the first time) a darkside coin to be slabbed, by ANACS. The reason I did so was not to get the grade, but to find out from experts in what metal the coin was struck. It is a Liberian .50 from the late 1800s, and some of those were struck in copper-nickel rather than bronze. According to the catalog, some were also struck in silver (I was hoping, but no luck...) -- anyway, my point is this: I sent it in to get its metal authenticated, not really for the grading.

mikebombs

thank you all for the advice.

Also, not matter how careful a grading service is, accidents happen and it would be a shame to have a beautiful coin invovled in an accident and brought to ruin.

thats scary!

Again, my main concern is long term preservation. I now know that the plastic they are currently in is as good if not better than slabs, so that is how they will stay. Unlike some of the previous owners, I intend on taking care of the coins.

Thanks again for the help. I am sorry that I was so impatient, and frantic. Good things come to those that wait.

PuddlePirate

Welcome to the "Darkside", just pretend you are broken down in the North Georgia hills and the mechanic won't give you a direct answer as to when your car will be ready... "Whal' I'll gitta it soonenuf"...


In all seriousness the people here are great. As to your question, since preservation is your only desire, do the Air-tite thing and save yourself some money so you can buy other darkside coins.