Too slab or not to slab

TraderGio · August 30, 2006 10:48AM

I am new to coin collecting. I have purchsed a number of coins from the mint including 1 silver and 1 gold set today. Are they worth more in the future in the original cases or should should I slab them ASAP to try for a conditional rarity.
Thanks Mark

TorinoCobra71 · August 30, 2006 10:54AM

to the Forums. Give us a list of what KIND of Gold and Silver coins you bought. Date, Denom, so forth.....

TorinoCobra71

Cam40 · August 30, 2006 10:54AM

i,d say no to submitting for pro grading, unless you can be pretty sure your coins are truely better than most
but then, how,d you know that unless you,ve seen a bunch and know yours are better..

Kaelasdad · August 30, 2006 10:55AM

If you want to keep them, keep them original. If you intend to sell, you take your chance getting a 70, which would possibly make you a nice profit (maybe). Some other collectors will also want them original--so, take your pick.

I intend to keep one set for myself original, then slab the rest for aftermarket, and hopefully get a few 70s to assist in paying off the bill....

Cam40 · August 30, 2006 10:56AM

worth more in the future in the original cases
true that mostly speaking..

TraderGio · August 30, 2006 11:06AM

<< <i>

to the Forums. Give us a list of what KIND of Gold and Silver coins you bought. Date, Denom, so forth.....

TorinoCobra71 >>

Thanks

Here are my US Mint Purchases. I already slabbed some

1 1 08758738 99980 2006-W $5 Eagle US PR69DC
1 2 08758739 99980 2006-W $5 Eagle US PR69DC
2 1 08758740 99981 2006-W $10 Eagle US PR69DC
3 1 08758741 99983 2006-W $50 Eagle US PR69DC
3 2 08758742 99983 2006-W $50 Eagle US PR69DC
4 1 08758743 99981 2006-W $10 Eagle US PR70DC
5 1 08758744 99982 2006-W $25 Eagle US PR70DC
6 1 08758745 99982 2006-W $25 Eagle US PR69DC

Unslabbed coins include:
2006 American Eagle 1 oz Silver Bullion Proof Coin
2003 First Flight Centennial Commemorative Coin Program (Proof)
20th anniversary Gold and Silver Sets
2006 US MINT AMERICAN LEGACY C (5S1)
SAN FRAN OLD MINT PROOF FIVE D (SC3)

RichieURich · August 30, 2006 11:07AM

TraderGio!

ABC123 · August 30, 2006 11:12AM

If you decide to have any or all graded, keep all the original Mint Packaging !

JRocco · August 30, 2006 11:13AM

Welcome to the boards.

Keep them in the original government holders like the other gazillion of us do.

AlixTCat · August 30, 2006 11:25AM

It looks like you have plenty of money for buying coins. That is cool. Personally, I like my gold mint coins slabbed. You got 1 out of 8 70, so that worked out for you. Sell the 70 and buy a couple more.

You've done well with what you have slabbed. Since they are proofs, they came with COA and a velvet box. Keep that to include if you ever sell.

Jonathan

TraderGio · August 30, 2006 11:28AM

<< <i>It looks like you have plenty of money for buying coins. That is cool. Personally, I like my gold mint coins slabbed. You got 1 out of 8 70, so that worked out for you. Sell the 70 and buy a couple more.

You've done well with what you have slabbed. Since they are proofs, they came with COA and a velvet box. Keep that to include if you ever sell.

Jonathan >>

Actually two came out 70! I was pleased.

fivecents · August 30, 2006 11:31AM

You kicked a$$ on that submisson. Keep up the good work.

TraderGio · August 30, 2006 12:38PM

I have a small collection of circulated civil war tokens. Are they worth slabbing?

Early E.W.Hall Atherton's Cough Syrup

Our Navy
1863

Our Army

God Protect the Union
1863

Thomas White Butcher
1863

Flag of our Union
1863

Wilson's Metal
1863

P.V.Fort & Company : Dealers in Fruit and Nuts"
1864

Patriotic Army & Navy
1864

Army and Navy : It must and Shall be Preserved

Derek2100 · August 30, 2006 1:16PM

I believe slabbing modern coins is a waste of time and money.

Too slab or not to slab

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