This may sound corny but I feel as if I have somewhat of a responsibility to safeguard these small pieces of cardboard that have survived intact for a hundred years. In the past they've been owned by others and I would think in many cases by several others who have cared for them. My cards will never be in better shape then they are now, you can't undo damage however minor it might be. The best way for me preserve them and to prevent future damage is to leave them slabbed. Personally I know how bad I'd feel if I ever damaged a card when cracking it out of a case or mishandling it. Rather than a question of preserving value, to me it's more of a question of preserving the "treasure".
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