read this to see why.......

I would say that a disagreement is in order...nobody collects coins as a hobby anymore...the key word is INVESTMENT...MONEY...the only reason to buy a coin is for it's future value. and for that reason alone you must buy the TPG with the most recognized reputation and the most potential for an increase in the almighty dollar. Don't attempt to grade yourself...the TPG's have guarentees...and when it comes time to sell and make the bucks...that will have a major factorial posistion. As anyone with experience on ebay or with Teletrade or Heritage or any other auction place...the coins from PCGS and NGC garner the premiums and the PCI's, ANACS' and others are lucky to sell.(although ANACS does fair)

just as an after thought....I never could take my own advise

dean

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