Graded and slabbed coins?

[Investor1989]

Hey guys,

 

I just wanted your thoughts on graded and slabbed coins. Do you think they're worth investing in? Or do you think that we should stay well away from them?

 

I've been struggling to decide whether I should add them to my stack or not.

[Danny-boy]

Are we talking about modern bullion or old numismatics?

I think it's a very different answer for both to be honest.

[lightjaw]

There is a thread on here about slabbing with peoples opinions if you search the site

[sovereignsteve]

Hey guys,

 

I just wanted your thoughts on graded and slabbed coins. Do you think they're worth investing in? Or do you think that we should stay well away from them?

 

I've been struggling to decide whether I should add them to my stack or not.

Easy answer. If you get graded coins for the same price, or close, to non-graded, buy them, you can't lose.

However, if you have to pay a decent premium, it becomes more complicated. They are all the rage at the moment and some people pay way over the top for them. The yanks especially have a fetish about them. Whether this will last is anyones guess.

[Investor1989]

Both but mainly modern bullion.

[Investor1989]

There is a thread on here about slabbing with peoples opinions if you search the site

Thanks for letting me know.

 

 

Easy answer. If you get graded coins for the same price, or close, to non-graded, buy them, you can't lose.

However, if you have to pay a decent premium, it becomes more complicated. They are all the rage at the moment and some people pay way over the top for them. The yanks especially have a fetish about them. Whether this will last is anyones guess.

Definitely agree that American investors/collectors love them.

 

I've heard about people paying a very high premium for them, which i'm not personally prepared to do at the moment. However, when it comes to old (and rare) numismatic coins, I feel more inclined.

 

I've seen videos on YouTube of modern slabbed bullion coins that have been graded MS 67 or even MS70 that certainly don't look like they deserve such a high grade. I've also seen a tube of 1oz silver coins that all look like MS70 coins. A YouTuber called Cull Silver has an interesting video on this subject. I highly recommend checking out his channel.

[sovereignsteve]

 

 

 

However, when it comes to old (and rare) numismatic coins, I feel more inclined.

 

I've seen videos on YouTube of modern slabbed bullion coins that have been graded MS 67 or even MS70 that certainly don't look like they deserve such a high grade. I've also seen a tube of 1oz silver coins that all look like MS70 coins. A YouTuber called Cull Silver has an interesting video on this subject. I highly recommend checking out his channel.

Better still, learn how to grade and buy raw coins, then get them graded if you feel it will add enough value. However, not easy if you live in UK.

Agree that high premiums paid for modern MS70, 69 etc, first strike and other crap is ridiculous!

[motorbikez]

There are numerous threads on this subject on the forum have a  look at this and other threads there is no point starting another one.I'm locking this.If you need any more info on this subject please do a search.

 

https://thesilverforum.com/topic/291-coin-grading-in-the-uk/

 

 

https://thesilverforum.com/topic/2953-slabbing-yes-or-no/?hl=%2Bcoin+%2Bgrading#entry46855