I think you are confusing the concept of "frosted" with toning. That is toning you are rubbing off. At this stage, its looks like a haze. The...
The frosted devices on a more modern proof Kennedy are a little scary looking, as it's a entirely different process now. [IMG] see link:...
Does this image help you? [IMG] The black "fields" contrast against the raised "frosted" devices.
Really? Now you've got me excited! I'll be like a six year old on Christmas.
My eyes! It burns, it burns!
The only people who would buy from DLRC eBay would be people who don't know the DLRC brand name enough to realize there is a separate site that...
It does look "off" to me too. The font doesn't seem right, but I'm probably just not familiar with that generation holder. Looks to match the...
Well when I decided I only wanted to collect Kennedy Half Proofs, I sold off everything else I had. It was not a lot, and nothing really nice. But...
Here's the same set of photos processed for HDR, but with a different tone map: I think it's David Hall who says "Have fun with your coins" [IMG]
I've posted this coin before, however, I have been playing around with some new HDR software for my family pics, and I said to myself, "hey, might...
Sounds about right to me. For me I avoid all problem coins. The inclusion of known problem coins within an otherwise problem free series/type...
Got this from Gbroke's eBay store: [IMG] [IMG] These are his pics, coins has not arrived yet. I recommend you go check out his store!
Well I finally have something to post in this thread. A nice example of a low grade Barber Half which was ~$55.00. CAC to boot! [IMG]...
I once thought that too, but I think it was Doug that told me pictures hold very little water. What the insurance company wants is receipts....
I feel like there is a long story involving a pawn shop coming soon to a forum near you.
True, but it's even worse than that. I know the fundamentals of photography, and advanced techniques too, but my coin photos still suck, LOL....
I was reading a magazine the other day and came across an ad for WINGS. So there is at least one more company stickering coins already slabbed...
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Thanks for the reply. I have purchased from a few online dealers and a few people here on CT, getting what I consider to be great coins and...
Doug, I believe you don't think too highly of people who overly depend on NGC & PCGS, and have no idea how to grade most series on their own, yet...
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