QUESTION: GOLD BADGE or BRONZE W/ Original Box?

[HarleyTusk]

I want to see what most of you out there think...

Would you rather buy a badge in a lower rank/ Class/ Standing (Bronze rather than Gold or Silver) ***WITH IT'S ORIGINAL BOX***

OR...

Buy the same badge in the highest class (Gold or Silver) ***WITHOUT A BOX?***

EXAMPLE:

If you had about $695.00 to spend.
BOTH ARE THE SAME PRICE***

Would you buy a GOLD Luftwaffe Bombers Clasp? NO BOX***

OR...

Would you buy a BRONZE Luftwaffe Bombers Clasp WITH ORIGINAL BOX?***

I find myself stuck in the middle of this situation often.
This question goes with pretty much every item.

I always try to find items that are in there original box! If I can afford it...

Interested to see the responses...Please Share your experiences...

[rlimike]

I collect NSFK table medals and prefer them in the case with certificate, I usually pass on awards that are without the presentation case.
Regards,
Michael H.

[Tony T-S]

I would imagine that sometimes the only way to get that missing piece in your collection is to buy without the box and wait to find a good replacement. I would go with whatever is possible.

[Thomas Durante]

For me its a no brainer because I am not really interested in the cases, only the badges. So I would go with the higher grade example, especially when it is in nice condition like the ones you are showing here.

Tom

[nipperdon]

Think I would do a Deion Sanders and get both if possible. They look like very nice badges. Am certain a case will come along sooner or later.

[Chet Sowersby]

Harley,
I'm a fan of cased awards but more so a condition freak. I agree with Tom, go with the better conditioned example.

Chet