I am no photo expert, but I learned through trial and error. Here's some quick tips: 2 Lights (100 watt bulbs) at 45 degree angles about 18...
I have some heavy duty staples, 2x2's, avery labels and gold tape... I guess I am ready to grade and sell my loose change. MS70 coins for...
I like this idea...if we can name USS ships after major battles, then it may be a good idea. Except, you may bring politics into the...
I just don't know how you can't get politcal when talking about Presidents on coinage. Imagine if there was Coin Talk back in 1909 when Lincoln...
I know that many would argue that it is totally impossible for a coin to achieve a 70 rating. Looking under a scope, you are bound to find...
From a previous post...keep in mind that any changes to our coinage and currency is usually the result of legislative action. Read on......
Yep...it is ICG. Personally, I love their slabs with the Intercept Shield protection. No other grading service can match this protection. As...
How are these "slabs" stored? [IMG] Pretty funky design don't you think?
I can tell you...most of the slabs are moderns that I picked up over the years...and pennies to boot. 95% of the slabs I have were purchased...
Simple...used an older Olympus digital (3.2 mp) camera. Turned on the pool light and used a flash. For pics of individual coins, I use the...
I learned so much from you and this forum. Your experience and expertise will be missed. Godspeed
I was thinking about the posts on storage and thought what about display? Do we ever look at our entire collection? It seems that when I add a...
I sold a dozen coins in August on ebay and my auctions all started nice and low. Unfortunately, I should have LISTENED to this forum advising...
I like the SAC's size and color...however, any success with a dollar coin is pretty much going to be a failure as long as the government spends...
Those are my "buddies" at Star Grading Service... You have to love the fishing tackle plastic and gold foil...especially the MS70 or PR70CAM...
Low humidity and room temperature are the key. Unlike the weather in New Mexico, we have the complete opposite in the South when it comes to the...
Its a doggy-dog world when a dealer has to buy low and sell high to cover his overhead, expenses, and groceries for his family. Couple that...
I think everybody in this forum knows how I feel about Intercept Sheilds for coin protection...but low humidity and room temperatures is also the key!
Hear you loud and clear... I got taken by Aboncom and SGS coin grading about a year ago. Even though it was for less than $50, I made it a...
Check out the quality of their gold foil tape! [IMG] Here's the link to their one page web-site...have a chuckle:...
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