Test Match Florin

[markn]

Yes, I agree but at this stage I don't wan't to pay for slabbing, maybe in the future but not now. :imnewhere:

If you're new to collecting coins like this and new to grading then I strongly advise you either take the plunge and purchase a few slabbed coins as teaching aids OR go out of your way to examine some slabbed coins in hand.  They will give you a great idea of what quality of coin to look for and will help stop you from wasting your money.  

It's amazing how often the "UNC" coins new collectors accumulate early on end up being cleaned or EF coins once they've had a bit of an education. I number myself among collectors who have done this.  So many of my early coins have ended up in my scrap silver hoard. It seems to me that $45 for an MS63 is only two or three "UNC" raw coins that turn out to be bullion grade rubbish later on.  If you want your first slabbed UNC coin for less than $45 PM PPH, I am sure she can dig something up for you.

[trout]

As much as I hate slabbed coins I have to agree with Markn.
weather you keep them in the slabs of put them in saflips/2x2's (as long as you keep that slip of paper the grade is on ) They ARE invaluable  as a gauge to the grades of your other coins.
You would be surprised at how cheap some slabbed coins are , as long as you don't go for the high MS coins.

All you do is put the graded coin alongside a coin you are looking at and decide if it is worse, Better or the same grade as the slabbed coin, That way your grading can only be more accurate when you are first starting to learn how to grade with any sort of accuracy :ok:

[r9453]

Yes, I agree but at this stage I don't wan't to pay for slabbing, maybe in the future but not now. :imnewhere:

If you're new to collecting coins like this and new to grading then I strongly advise you either take the plunge and purchase a few slabbed coins as teaching aids OR go out of your way to examine some slabbed coins in hand.  They will give you a great idea of what quality of coin to look for and will help stop you from wasting your money.  

Thank you for your considered response. Yep, I'm green as grass, but I'm not interested in buying slabs. I'd much prefer to buy coins.
:focus:

[trout]

Thank you for your considered response. Yep, I'm green as grass, but I'm not interested in buying slabs. I'd much prefer to buy coins.
Focus

Next time Enwarb has an ebay sale get a couple of his coins, They are pretty spot on grades and they are in 2x2's or saflips :ok:

[enworb]

Some slabbed UNC threepences can be had for as little as $10. I would join in those recommending you buy a few for education at the very least.

[r9453]

Next time Enwarb has an ebay sale get a couple of his coins, They are pretty spot on grades and they are in 2x2's or saflips :ok:

I'm onto that llke a seagull chasing  a chip.

[Fordprefect]

I'm "Old School" but you can't ignore "The Slab"
It's not going to go away.
Below a MS63 '59 Florin Versus a aUnc (My Grading)
My coin is a higher grade than the slab job
I'm "Robbing" myself.
Collect the coin, Yes but make yourself aware
of the current trend to maximise your collection.

[trout]

I'm "Old School" but you can't ignore "The Slab"
 It's not going to go away.
 Below a MS63 '59 Florin Versus a aUnc (My Grading)
 My coin is a higher grade than the slab job

HeHe I did that with my Canberra florins,I bought an AU58 and a MS62 PCGS graded coins.
I had to go through the whole lot of them :dash1:

[Goldseeker]

Comment removed by the author.   (I had misread the topic title).

[trout]

Can we get back on topic please before the moderators have a go at us.......

nobody is being nasty and everyone is learning and sharing ideas with this and having some fun doing it :ok:
So Good idea.
can the OP please rename this thread, Please