SLAB The encapsulation of a coin, chip, token, medal into a non-removeable sealed hard-plastic inert holder by a 3rd party grading service.

SLABBER Someone who participates in the slabbing process.

SLABBING The process in which a hobby item such as a coin, chip, token, medal is sealed into a slab.

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