Coins and the iPhone...

So I see there are some apps on the iTunes store. Most arent that good but PCGS just put up their photograde app and it seems to be solid.

So here's the question(s)...

Do you have an iPhone ? and if you do would you use it in regards to your collecting ?

I have a partnership with a guy that does iPhone apps and we are always looking for niche markets to develop apps for but when it comes to coins I cant see how an app will sell.

Any ideas or if you have one but dont want to make it public and want to partner up send me a PM.

The only one that came to my mind was for Morgan and Peace $ VAMS....

 

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I have a Blackberry Bold, not an iPhone, but I keep photos of my own coins on my BB so I can see which ones I have, which ones I need, and which ones I might want to upgrade when I'm at shows. And even though you don't do apps for BB, perhaps it would be helpful for your iPhone apps. It would be nice to have the photos somehow linked to my inventory list, and also to a current price guide.

 

I've owned an iPhone, but am now using an Android, and I've often thought a phone could be usefull for collecting. My biggest issue with it is the photo quality, specifically on the iPhone, just really isn't that great.

As such, how could a realistic grade be assigned based off of an iPhone photo?

Some of the new Android smart phones are starting to be bundled with much better cameras but still I think the quality of the imaging will really limit "mobile" grading.

 

Regarding the quality of photos on cell phones, I have to say that the photos on my Blackberry Bold are really high quality, actually they're pretty amazing, including photos from Ebay and other auctions.

 

I own a iPod Touch, basically the same thing, except it isn't on a network to make phone calls and such.
I have this app, and I find it rock solid, and would probably be able to buy a coin comfortably with the photos they have. They are pretty good indicators of what the coin should like in certain grades.
I like it, and I would support having an app for Morgan and Peace dollar VAMS with close up shots on each and every one, and I would definitely use and pay for that app.

 

I have a Storm. I agree, photos on it are better than my monitor.

 

I have an ipod touch and it won't load the app. says its incompatible with your ipod. The PCGS page says made for iphone and ipod touch.

Go figure?

Lack

 

I am able to run it on my ipod touch... 1st gen.

 

I would just equip my phone to sell coins anywhere I go.

 

remember when blue tooth first came out and you could activate a setting so phones would inform you if other folks with similar activated settings were nearby?

Maybe we need an iphone app where I list my want list and sell list and when I walk around the show it lets me know when someone else with the same app has a match for me

 

I have one of the catalog apps so i have my collection on the go. I also have the coin pricer which is pretty consistent. People at shows begin to know me with the kid with the iphone iCoin$ is the pricer app

 

I Bleed Apples.. I am a Cert. Apple Tech.. I Just downloaded the Photo Grade app this morning.. I like it but now have a bit more of a thrust for coin apps.. Any other good ones you all know off? I work on The Desktops and Laptops.. Don't even use the iphone much.. but am going to now..
I am Working for Verizon now so am Fixing all your Blackberry's everyday... AARGG...

 

The secret to high quality photos on your iPhone or Blackberry is don't take the photos with your phone's camera. Take the photos with a good camera and transfer them to your phone.

 

I am going to try and load my want list on to my phone to use at shows. I think its better than shuffling through a book or notepad...

But there has to be apps collectors/dealers would want ... and ones that they would be willing to pay for...

 

There are two apps on the app store, which I have not downloaded that look cool

iCoinCollectSilverDollars and iCoinCollectCents

These have extensive lists of all the coins in that denomination. You can select a date, and add the condition, the price you paid, the date you bought it, and how many you have of that coin.

EDITED TO ADD: There are also many more, like US GOLD and Presidential dollar. Just check out the APP store

 

I own the silver dollar and dimes they work great

 

I have a palm pro with windows mobile 6.1, It has win office including excel. I just transfer my excel sheets with all my coin info from my lap top to the phone and I can see everything. It works great, but at the same time I would do just about anything to find a photo grade app as you are talking about for my phone. Well anything but use AT&T.

 

We've just yesterday released a new mobile coin application called 'U.S. Coin Identifier' for Android (iPhone/iTouch version coming shortly as the approval process is longer).

Provided are Hi-Res Images and Specs on every U.S. Coin Series, Gold Coins and Silver&Gold Eagle Bullion. Current and historic metal spot values also provided. This is intended to be the first of many in a Complete Mobile Numismatic Suite of apps. available for Android and Apple mobile platforms.
We've used one of the mort popularly collected coins, The Morgan Silver Dollar, to showcase some of the many additional features that will be provided in future application releases.

This includes:
* Greater detailed Info & Facts for each U.S. coin series. (See U.S. Coin Identifier Morgan Dollar Example)

* Even Higher Resolution Coin Series photo examples with updates made until there is a photo and info on every key Date & Mint Mark for each U.S. coin series. (See U.S. Coin Identifier Morgan Dollar Example)

* Hi-Res PhotoGrading examples for every coin series. (See U.S. Coin Identifier Morgan Dollar Example)

* Detailed Mintage’s & Value Charts for every coin series. (See U.S. Coin Identifier Morgan Dollar Example)

* Automatically find current eBay listing for any coin series by individual Date/MM. (See U.S. Coin Identifier Morgan Dollar Example)

* Cherry pickers listings for every coin series. (See U.S. Coin Identifier Morgan Dollar Example)

* Information to assist in identifying fake or altered coins. Wondering if your coin’s been cleaned or tooled … or if it’s even real? Have the information at hand to answer your questions and keep you best informed. (See U.S. Coin Identifier Morgan Dollar Example).

* Detailed explanations and examples of Die Errors & Varieties (with ability to submit photos to be included in application).

* Comprehensive listing of nearly all known Third Party Graders with the ability to enter Bar Code # from slabs to view the coin’s certification and details direct from the TPGs (currently only available for PGCS, NGS and NCS. Note that NGC & NCS require you be registered with them (free for both) in order to use this feature).

* Coin Guides and Related Numismatic Links.

* In addition to all the U.S. Coin Series CoinHelp! Mobile Suite will also provide information and photographic examples of; Pre-Colonial, Colonial, U.S. Pattern Coins, and Tokens.

* Numismatic related news feeds.

* All applications to include Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Yearly graphs for Gold, Silver, Platinum & Palladium.

All this and more coming soon in the Complete CoinHelp! Mobile Suite!
The main intention of these applications will be to provide a user with everything needed to make accurate informed decisions at coin shows, auctions, coins stores/shops, etc.. from the palm of your hand.

 

Wow that sounds great. What is the iphone version gonna cost?

 

Just downloaded it on my Droid. It was $1.99 and will post my thoughts on it after I play around with it