question about possible fake slab?

BigRed

With the recent thread about fake slabs I thought I would get mine out and check them out. One of the markers for a fake NGC slab is that the - in between the serial number has straight edges instead of slanted edges like on genuine slabs. I come accross a couple of slabs that have the straight edges but they are the type that has the shorter ANA logo on the back that they made around the year 2000 or so. Do I have anything to worry about? sorry I don't do pictures. Also there doesn't seem to be a lot of info about fake slabs only post conplaining of them. Is there a site that gives more detailed info about fake slabs. I can grade coins fairly well but I'm not expert on authenicating coins and slabs.

braddick

There is a 99.99% chance (or higher) your slab(s) are fine.

OPA

<< <i>There is a 99.99% chance (or higher) your slab(s) are fine. >>



Agree ... especially if you purchased your slabs years ago....the fake slab is a fairly recent event.

BigRed

Thanks' I think they are probably ok to. I wonder what percent of the slabs out there are fake and if most dealers are up on them.

UtahCoin

I'll even take it out another decimal point! 99.999% likely yours are fine. Most of the fake slabs I have seen contain over graded Trade and Bust Dollars. One thing I have noticed on the 3 that I have held in my hand is that they seem a little softer to the feel.

tahoe98

..............no problem! just make sure the slab has a CAC sticker! surely a counterfeit slab wouldn't get a sticker.................

19Lyds

Since you "don't do pictures", what coins are in the slabs that you were wondering about?

zeebob

Lee has a good question.

If you're really worried about it, borrow a camera from a friend, take a few pics and email them to the slabber that slabbed your coins. NGC for sure will me nice enough to examine the photos. PCGS looked at one of mine a while ago as well. Both companies have excellent customer service departments.