How much do you rely on TPAs for an auto u own?

bnorth · #1 02-13-2020, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by PowderedH2O

I don't rely on them, but I want them. I have probably 25000 or more signatures. I can't afford to slab them. But, I am slabbing the ones that have value. Why? Well, I am in my mid 50's. My dad collected coins and died at 65. I inherited a coin collection. It sits in my garage. I don't know how to sell it. I have instructed my wife to sell my slabbed items as authenticated to maximize her return. Maybe this won't happen for 40 years. Maybe it happens this year. Either way, I want it easier for her.

Sell now and take your wonderful wife someplace special to her.

Topnotchsy · #2 02-13-2020, 08:26 PM

The people on these boards are a unique group of collectors. I feel like most people here have been collecting seriously for at least 25 years, with many people here collecting for 50+ years. You have some of the most knowledgeable collectors in the world here.

Most of the collecting world is not nearly that knowledgeable about the hobby and by the same token about detecting forgeries vs authentic copies of different players.

I feel like an absolute amateur here reading many of the posts here, and I've been in the hobby for 2+ decades. For people here, it's not a surprise that many don't see the need to bother with 3rd party authentication. For 99% of collectors though it's necessary.

For me, there are a few players and types of items I am comfortable picking up without authentication, but in many cases I want it as reassurance. I will pass on authenticated items that I don't like the look of.

PowderedH2O · #3 02-14-2020, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bnorth

Sell now and take your wonderful wife someplace special to her.

Oh, I take her all over the world. Otherwise I would have a much bigger collection. 😊

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