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Originally Posted by chip  Here is a good example of why I think cointalk is such a good site, the practical knowledge that is shared by its members. Just from this thread I have learned that in taking pictures two light sources are very helpful, that placement of the lights can be key.
I wonder though, when taking pictures wether if when the coins stated grade is accurate but you take the picture to make the coin look as good as you can make it look is that an ethical question.
I do not mean photoshopping scratches or rim nicks out, I mean it like one would take a picture of a beautiful woman, you are naturally going to try to accentuate her beauty, not point out her flaws.
I think it might be a question with some highly divergent opinions, some people might ignore the grade given and rely or bid according to a flatteringly lit and angled photo, and then become angry that they paid a ms price for an au coin, but if the seller plainly stated the condition but took the picture to put the coin in its best light, would they have a case to make? |
You see, this is why I felt fond towards me original crappy photos, because they showcased the main marks, and showcased some marks that couldn't be seen, and all of this was done using the flash.
Now my pics are much much better, and I am pleased with them, and the showcase everything nicely.
I think what you mentioned, about a seller taking pics, yes I do think he has a case, because he mentioned the grade of the coin, and people who are buying coins should know what a certain grade of coin looks like, and if they don't they need to do some more research, to learn their series.
Now on SOME cases, it could be that the coin is undergraded, if that is the case, then the buyer should bid accordingly, and if the buyer is smart, and buys from a seller that has a return policy, because the seller should have nothing to hide.
I think it would be the buyers fault if he is mad, because he/she decided to buy that coin, without a return policy and they are stuck with it, regardless of the photos.
