I think there is an overt and subliminal appeal to "special labels"
bumanchu
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Let's face it, the mill run paper labels in the plastic slabs are just plain boring.
I don't agree with concept of First Strike per se, but I LOVE the labels. Anyone else agree?
When I say "overt" I am talking about the fact that the "special" labels have superior eye appeal.
The "subliminal" part comes into play in that even though we may intuitively know that the coins are not automatically superior, we may still deep down have a tendency to want the slabs labeled as such even though we may not be able to fully articulate why.
And another thing, isn't the whole state quarter thing-which has had an undeniable effect on the hobby-really about the fact that were are just bored to death with all of the same old tired designs?
I don't agree with concept of First Strike per se, but I LOVE the labels. Anyone else agree?
When I say "overt" I am talking about the fact that the "special" labels have superior eye appeal.
The "subliminal" part comes into play in that even though we may intuitively know that the coins are not automatically superior, we may still deep down have a tendency to want the slabs labeled as such even though we may not be able to fully articulate why.
And another thing, isn't the whole state quarter thing-which has had an undeniable effect on the hobby-really about the fact that were are just bored to death with all of the same old tired designs?
And I ain't lying this time.
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That's just me. Of course I don't have a first strike label.
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<< <i>I don't agree. I like the plain old simple labels. Keeps the focus on the coins IMO.
That's just me. Of course I don't have a first strike label. >>
The focus should remain on the coins. Given for all practical purposes, two identical coins, what then?
Not too keen on the First Strike label but love the deeper blue coloring of the label.
Labels like 20th Anniversary are a must in order to keep things in order.
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<< <i>It's because the label is the first thing that gets looked at, in many cases before the coin, just look at coins shows and you will see >>
Agreed. It just goes to show our overdependence on plastic. Don't get me wrong; I think TPGs have been a good thing (on net) and have been great for authentication. But I still think the coin market is way too dependent on them and has too many people who would not have Clue One about how to evaluate a coin if it was cracked out of its holder.
the inserts appealing IMHO.
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