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Labels sell coins...that's just the way it is.
MidLifeCrisis
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Sellers look for any way to show that their coin is different - special - from all the other ones out there.
Buyers usually believe that what they are getting is special...as long as it says so on the label.
It is what it is.
Buyers usually believe that what they are getting is special...as long as it says so on the label.
It is what it is.
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Buyers usually believe that what they are getting is special...as long as it says so on the label.
It is what it is.
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For me "special" is a date, or a color, or something unique about the coin. The coin tells me if it is special or not...the only job of the label is to tell me the coin is real, and had someone more knowledgable than me give it a grade. Period.
If i'm gonna buy what the plastic is ..then forget it.
Before I buy ..I learn at least what the basics are...JMHO....
<< <i>Are we talking stickers or pedigrees??? >>
Yes.
<< <i>Labels sell coins...that's just the way it is. >>
How else will you be able to tell the Grade of your coin...?!?!...........
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<< <i>I am a little confused by this thread, can someone post some examples of what we are talking about. >>
- Jim
MJ
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...ergo decipiatur.
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<< <i>Mundus vult decipi
MJ >>
What's deceiving about a label, if you know the truth behind it?
Caveat Emptor
<< <i>The majority of coin collectors today (and remember, this forum is but a small percentage) depend exclusively on labels and 'other people's opinions'. This provides a huge market and any differentiation between slabs that seems to impart distinction, will attract this type of collector. Whether or not it is real (i.e. first strike) or historical (i.e. provenance), it allows this group to feel they have something special. They enjoy the hobby their way. Cheers, RickO >>
And others depend upon something else to impart distinction from the blast white widgets. That is the primary appeal of a toned coin. I'm just saying!
<< <i>Coins with good eye appeal sell quickly. The slab has become part of the eye appeal. An appealing label is a good thing. --Jerry >>
I like that comment!
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I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
Jim