Not long ago I mentioned in a journal entry that I was reevaluating my collecting goals and the box of twenty, or something similar, was the direction I was going.

I have consigned the majority of my collection with an auction house that is known well, Great Collections, and to many it would seem as though I am getting out of the hobby altogether since I also have listed in the Money Marketplace the sell of all the plastic NGC and PCGS Slab Boxes that I own.

This could not be further from reality. I am simply implementing my course correction as it relates to my collecting goals. I am selling the boxes because I have chosen to purchase the Aluminum Slab Boxes, and the one I chose first is the 30 slab holder.

I have considered much of the advice given and particularly that from Roger. The fact that these aluminum boxes, that hold 30 slabs, are much smaller than I had imagined, I have found that my safe will accommodate 4 or more of these very well (without stacking) to go along with all the other items such as raw coins, bullion, and very important paperwork (which the latter is in fireproof safes within the large fireproof safe) that currently occupy the safe.

Many may not understand wanting to essentially 'clear house' of all the coins I have previously purchased but I believe it will be easier for me to maintain focus by just starting from scratch, save two or three coins that I kept. There is nothing wrong with the coins that I had in my collection and many were deemed by not only myself, but others as well, to have been either under graded or very strong for the grade. The opportunity for others to obtain some nice coins has presented itself with this consignment.

Also some may have noticed my heightened interest in high quality coin photography and the desire to have a more than adequate setup to be able to take quality photos of future coins that I might purchase. This too was on my list of needed items that I have finally began to invest in. I am doing this strictly for my own personal photo needs and for no other reason.

Now any future coins that I purchase will be selected with a much greater emphasis on quality while still remaining within my budget. That means much less buying and much more saving. However, at-least when I do eventually buy a coin I will now have the proper photo setup to capture the true quality of the coin.

Well ..... that is the plan anyway.

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