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

[Lordstan]

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.

I am on the same page as you being in 50yo range and being concerned for my family. My approach though is different. I am leaving instructions on which auction houses to contact and have them do all the leg work. Sure she might have fees to pay for from the proceeds, but with a large enough collections those might be waived, and she won't have worry about whether or not any authenticator we have items in are now disreputable or not. They will choose who to use to maximize return for both her and them.
There is no right way to play it as I think both work.