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Just arrived at home Genoa, Ducat, Pietro Campofregoso doge XXVI (1450-1458)

Ok- you buy a coin you like. When you want to look at it, you look at it. It may be worth more than you paid for it, maybe not. Maybe you just like having it. Sometimes, of course, the finding was more fun than the owning..... Maybe you'll sell it one day. The new owner can see it, and decide what to pay for it. Like you did....... Now, will anyone please tell me why you want someone else to look at it for a ridiculous fee? And charge you to look at a picture of it on line???????? Emperor's new clothes. A ridiculous system preying on people's insecurities. I will NEVER have something slabbed. Ever. If the system was PERFECT, it would still be pointless.....

You're just taunting me now At leat I have a mental note (scar) for where the line is for "shall I bother".

I agree Bob. Whatever is being done by e bay, is for the benefit of e bay - if there is any positive spin off for sellers, then all's good. But their primary focus will be on themselves.

I've seen far nicer coins unslabbed than the "better" slabbed versions, time and again. You only have to look at the "acquisition of the week" thread here to see that slabbing is totally pointless and unnecessary ... with the exception of say the elusive Churchill satin and other mythical beasts, where a professional opinion/grading/slabbing might ensure continued recognition of said coin.

My girls get me cards to a "special" dad ... they add the quotes, does that count?

You should be able to see raised hairlines on the satin specimens which are incuse on the die. Speculation about the total produced from original 3-4 Max to now 8 known specimens 4 by CGS 3 by PCGS and 1 by NGC. LCA 2013 Sold 1 Satin proof for £1700. Nice if you can get the work

I wouldn't worry Bob, Adyen take PayPal according to their Website

It makes me a little nervous when someone in business, tells me "In a move to cut costs for sellers". Generally that phrase is just propaganda, they are doing it for reasons other than for the seller! ...You mean there is nothing in it for eBay! LOL. I got the same release from eBay in a email....