The collector that brought them in had no problem with my giving them a polish. I just made sure he approved in person, in front of witnesses. Is...
I have the plastX, and used it over the weekend, but I'm not familiar with the lamp oil. Is there a specific product you like?
My first coin show in Canada, as an on-site coin photographer, was last weekend. Overall, it went well. Here are a few of the highlights from the...
John, I did a show over the weekend here in Canada, and I'd like to know how you handle people bringing you scratched and hazy slabs. Do you...
Very nice. Were they raw or certified? Is this how John provided the images to you or did you add the text and background?
That was an interesting video. Is that the general setup you use at shows? Do you have any issues with the ambient light?
Due to Trump's removal of the $800 USD de minimis import exemption, many Canadian dealers are temporarily pausing direct shipping to the United...
That's convenient. Are your clients there for VSS, looking for images of their varieties, or for their coins in general? Hey, I just found your...
Burton, thanks for that... I like learning more about the people behind the comments, and John has a lot of history in this industry. I mean, this...
Just curious — does the work cover the cost of getting a table at the show? By the way, I saw you’ve got a link to Variety Slabbing Service. I...
It sounds like he made a lasting impression. I'm always happy to see the craft being elevated across the board. We all bring something unique to...
Yes, it might be, but everyone was the new guy at one time. Besides, I'm not new to coin photography; I'm just new to some people on this forum. I...
That's good to know. Thanks for the tips. How many coins do you shoot in a day?
That's a nice-looking dime. Obviously, it was certified. Was your site photographer also taking shots of raw coins?
As much advance notice as possible would be wise. When you say "bring stuff at a specific time,' do you mean setting an appointment?
It's good to hear it's working the way it should. How did you find out the photographer was there? Did you know in advance, or did you find out...
I’m curious—how many of you have had your coins photographed at a coin show? I understand there are coin photographers on this forum that shoot...
Thanks. I'm glad it's helpful. That all came with upgrading my own insurance to cover more from my American clients and shooting coins at shows.
Hugh Wood handles the RCNA accounts as well. Another reason to be a member.
This post is well timed. I just went through the whole process myself and published a blog about coin insurance. You can read it here:...
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