[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

A lot of good arguments have been made for both positions. I see pros and cons for both. I don't know what I would do but I won't fault you either way.

Pro - leave them slabbed
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Better protected physically
Easier to resale
Easier for family to resale if you pass away
If you just like graded cards
Risk of messing them up if you crack them out
Easier to insure

Con - crack them out
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Like the way they look
The way collecting used to be
Like to touch the cards
Think they look cool that way
Easier to store and enjoy collection