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1. Re: Sample Slabs, why all the fuss?

   

   

   Comment by MadMarty · March 9, 2004 9:12PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i>Because they are a rare, beautiful, exotic item that sophisticated numismatists worldwide demand. Those who don't grok this will be left behind in the mad rush to build collections of these wonderful items, and will live to regret their shortsightedness. Russ, NCNE >>

2. Re: Sample Slabs, why all the fuss?

   

   Comment by Russ · March 9, 2004 12:34PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Because they are a rare, beautiful, exotic item that sophisticated numismatists worldwide demand. Those who don't grok this will be left behind in the mad rush to build collections of these wonderful items, and will live to regret their shortsightedness. Russ, NCNE

3. Sample Slabs, why all the fuss?

   

   Discussion by mr3holesinone · March 9, 2004 12:28PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Can someone please explain to me why sample slabs are so sought after? Thanks, Jerry.

4. Re: Sample Slabs, why all the fuss?

   

   Comment by K6AZ · March 9, 2004 12:55PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Shoot, I thought I might be able to finance the MS63 1904-S Morgan I want with them.

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   Comment by XpipedreamR · March 9, 2004 12:52PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Beats the heck out of me. I think it's a little strange, myself.

6. Re: Sample Slabs, why all the fuss?

   

   Comment by K6AZ · March 9, 2004 12:36PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Hmm.. wonder what a group of four 99 state quarter sample slabs is worth. They are in the first blue label holders.

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   Comment by LucyBop · March 9, 2004 6:47PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   I say collect Betty Boop Items!

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   Comment by kieferscoins · March 9, 2004 4:01PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   They are fun to collect, scarcer than most normal coins and much cheaper. To each his own. Check out my website for more info on samples. Hallmark did make one with a paper insert and these are RARE! I'd pay strong money for another one lik it: Cameron Kiefer

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   Comment by hookedoncoins · March 9, 2004 1:25PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i>I had a few slabs that I got as samples a few years back. I know I used one to prop up a table leg that was slightly shorter than the rest, on my computer table, I don't even know what I did with the others. Before I started reading these boards I had no idea that anyone even cared about them. >> Someone finally…

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    Comment by hookedoncoins · March 9, 2004 1:13PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

    << <i>They don't grade samples... though they do put a grade for it in the computer... but every copy of a certain sample, at least at PCGS, has the same serial number... just funny that it's a New York State Quarter... but PCGS thinks it's a Morgan... >> Sell it on eBay as an error. You'll make a fortune!