Raw Coin Collectors do not know Squat.

Fairlaneman · September 21, 2003 12:06PM

They cannot tell the difference between excellent luster and impaired luster. They grade coins with standards that are out dated. They think a so so coin is a Gem. You say hairlines to them and they think you are talking about something on the top of thier head. A slide mark is something left when stealing second base in a baseball game. Strong Strike is something a Teamster does. Guess they are just all messed up when collecting thier coins.

By the way did the above statements make you want to Puketh ?

If so then why do some collectors have the gall to put down collectors that collect coins in plastic and Register thier coins in the Registries ?

Just Curious.

Ken

Russ · September 21, 2003 12:10PM

Ken,

Thanks. I've been bored as hell today, and I figure this should be pretty entertaining.

Russ, NCNE

Coulport · September 21, 2003 12:12PM

Big yawn!

jhar · September 21, 2003 12:14PM

I'm with you Crusty!!

marcmoish · September 21, 2003 12:14PM

funny Ken - but I agree these folks have no right to live in this world - they shall be banned from civilization - their inards shalt be eaten by vermins and they shall be entombed in wormwood. Then and only then shall all the registry folks puketh over them in unison

Russ

Marc

Fairlaneman · September 21, 2003 12:16PM

Yawn....Thats what I do when the Non Plastic folks chip in.

Nice response BTW.

Ken

wingedliberty · September 21, 2003 12:17PM

Very well said Ken, As a collector of raw coins (for about 30 days, until I get them back from PCGS/NGC), I am about to puketh

clw54 · September 21, 2003 12:17PM

Hey, I admit I don't know squat.

LucyBop · September 21, 2003 12:17PM

More Raw coins for me!
More slabb'd coins for me!

BigE · September 21, 2003 12:19PM

Its because they believe their raw coins are better than the finest known in their own minds

---------BigE

fcloud · September 21, 2003 12:19PM

Did you ever look at the poorly graded raw coins on e-bay. At least if you buy them in plastic they are close to the grade!

Let's see, should I buy a 1921-D Mercury Dime raw for $1300 and hope the grader has a clue, or get one alreaded graded and authenticated for the same money. Let's see which would make a better investment over time. The first one could get bb for a bunch of reasons, the latter well, I would think it must be close with a buy back guarentee.

I think I'll swith back to the old days! I'll take the horse and buggy down to the local tading post and see what I can find...

Progress people, it is called progress. It is a simple fact of life. Thank God those days are gone!

LucyBop · September 21, 2003 12:21PM

More coins period for me!

mdwoods · September 21, 2003 12:22PM

Ken is absolutely correct. Those Rawbies need to move out of their caves and into the 21st century.

At last a thread the both NGC and PCGS lovers can get behind.

FatMan · September 21, 2003 12:26PM

<< Those Rawbies need to move out of their caves and into the 21st century. >>

mgoodm3 · September 21, 2003 12:26PM

I like both raw and slabbed. I am more comfortable buying slabbed on the net, unless it's from someone I've bought fom before. And about the opening remarks in this thread, well they're mostly true. As for sliders, isn't that what they call White Castle burgers?

cladking · September 21, 2003 12:29PM

Wait a minute! This could turn ugly.

We need to remember that a raw coin can be a coin that just hasn't
been graded yet and a slabbed coin can be just a crackout away from
a raw coin.

MacCrimmon · September 21, 2003 12:32PM

Raw? Is that what you call them? You're just jealous cuz you don't know how to grade!!!!

I prefer my ladies, "bare nekkid"!!

Forever nekkid in MacCrimmon's arms (well finger tips, anyway)

Now waiting almost 100 days for PCGS to clothe me!!!

Nekkid Rules!!! Til I need to sell to slab-o-philes!

Oh Yeah, I don't know squat, too!

mojorizn · September 21, 2003 12:33PM

Hmmmm....I buy PCGS certified Buffalos for my short set but....I love the look of a circulated, full Indian Head Cent Whitman folder.......

Guess that makes me a......uh.....coin collector?

Mojo

Bikingnut · September 21, 2003 12:34PM

I think I know squat. I collect both. I do know enough to see that my grading technique is at least as consistant as the technique used by the graders putting coins in plastic which is very inconsistant in some cases. I do realize they grade many hundreds of coins every day which probably widens the margin for error. JMO.

ARCO · September 21, 2003 12:35PM

I am happy to buy plastic when I can find coins that aren't cleaned and overgraded!

Tyler

Stuart · September 21, 2003 12:35PM

I'm a coin lover. It doesn't matter to me whether it's in a slab or not. Most of the quality coins that I find happen to be in slabs, because the owner knew that they were premium coins, and wanted to get them certified to increase their marketability and selling price.

I happen to like buying coins that are slabbed, because they have already been through an objective (hopefully) third party grader.

Because of my personal collecting habits, I wouldn't elect to buy an MS-66+ coin in today's market whether it's raw or slabbed. I would probably only pay an MS-64 to MS-65 price for a coin that is slabbed by either NGC or PCGS.

I dont think that most people disagree with whether or not thrid party grading is an advance to the hobby -- although some do. I think that it's more of a personal decision as to what type of coins to purchase. Whether you prefer condition rarity, date rarity, type rarity or series rarity.

Fairlaneman · September 21, 2003 12:38PM

Grade a coin....man what the heck do you expect from a Palstic Collector. I better get that ANA Grading book out and see if the last slab is correct. Tough seeing the Luster with the pictures they show. Hmmm.....I'm screwed.

Ken

wallstreetman · September 21, 2003 12:40PM

Raw sellers are just mad that they cant rip off as many collectors as they use to! Raw collectors are pissed to find they own so many problem coins!

mdwoods · September 21, 2003 12:42PM

Rawbies just need to be indoctrinated. They'll be just fine after that.

Stuart · September 21, 2003 12:43PM

Why is there so much animosity between those who prefer to collect raw coins and those who prefer to collect slabbed coins?

Are we just entertaining ourselves with Sunday night banter, or are some of you guys really being serious?

I hope that you're taking this that seriously. It's supposed to be a challenging & fun hobby...

Android · September 21, 2003 12:44PM

<< As for sliders, isn't that what they call White Castle burgers? >>

No, those are called rectum rockets.

dlimb2 · September 21, 2003 12:48PM

Reason being is because they like to rip the unknown unsuspecting buyer off...It was done to me until I went to a creditable dealer and had them look at what I bought...I am still not good at it, there are to many unknowns today. Things have made it easy for the criminal to duplicate...I say graded coins are the way as they provide a grade that is within what the price range for a coin should be. Keeps the Hobbie honest.

MadMarty · September 21, 2003 12:49PM

<< << As for sliders, isn't that what they call White Castle burgers? >> >>

Belly Bombers!

fcloud · September 21, 2003 12:49PM

I don't take it serious, I am only suppose to think it is serious when raw collectors hammer on the registry collectors.

oreville · September 21, 2003 12:52PM

Paper, plastics, metals....I love them all!

BigE · September 21, 2003 12:52PM

Stuart, I am sure it is all in fun. If someone takes it seriously it will just be more exciting

-----------BigE

wallstreetman · September 21, 2003 12:57PM

Im having some Serious Fun!

Fairlaneman · September 21, 2003 1:04PM

Serious......Your Kidding aren't you.

Collecting is suppose to be Fun. When it gets serious you better hit the road and find a better leisure time activity.

Ken

fcloud · September 21, 2003 1:24PM

This thing is falling too far down.

Back to the top!

JohnZ · September 21, 2003 1:33PM

Slab you, you bunch of mother slabbing slabs. You can all kiss my raw reverse, and I'm serious.

oreville · September 21, 2003 1:34PM

Hey, I just bought some rolls of coins and the rolls are lying down! But I don't know squat??????????? Heck I won't take that comment lying down!!! Heck, look again!!! Even though the rolls are lying down the coins are standing straight up!!!

mdwoods · September 21, 2003 1:36PM

You can all kiss my raw reverse, and I'm serious.

Mother Slabbers?

JohnZ · September 21, 2003 1:36PM

Oooh, that's some nice plastic you gots there oreville. There's coins inside you say?

BigE · September 21, 2003 1:42PM

Neato! A slab where you can't see what the coin looks like, you just have to trust the tuber--------------BigE

grip · September 21, 2003 1:43PM

LMAO
Learn how to grade ,no problem

.Al

oreville · September 21, 2003 1:45PM

BigE: Or trust the high roller?

puff · September 21, 2003 2:43PM

<< Ken,

Thanks. I've been bored as hell today, and I figure this should be pretty entertaining.

Russ, NCNE >>

I agree with Russ! I think this "IS" entertaining!!!!

puff · September 21, 2003 2:51PM

<< 

<< As for sliders, isn't that what they call White Castle burgers? >>

No, those are called rectum rockets.

>>

"NO" they are called "BELLY BOMBERS".

dorkkarl · September 21, 2003 9:45PM

<< Raw Coin Collectors do not know Squat. >>

i have to agree - never met the guy. frankly, if my name were "squat", i'd change it.

K S

Raw Coin Collectors do not know Squat.

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