I didn't miss it, I was the first one to respond to your thread, but the website was not up and running when you posted it. I have been checking...
That is right everyone, Anaconda is back in business under the new name of Polaris Numismatics. The website is set up the same way that...
I agree. If you live in a major city, chances are that there is a specific police detective assigned to monitor pawn shop activities. Ask to...
I see significant remaining luster but agree that it has been cleaned. AU details with a net grade of XF45.
Now here are two perfect examples of sellers photos that fell way short. I got the 1943-D MS66 from DLRC for $26. Not bad eh! Jefferson Nickel...
This coin is one of my early coin collecting blunders. I admit that I am terrible in grading Washington Quarters. I need help with this coin....
Now I told you guys that my photos are not great, here is my proof. I try to use my own photos whenever possible. It forces me to improve my...
Thats cuz you have not seen the reverse of the 1881-S MS66. Check this out, it will blow your mind. [IMG][IMG] WOW!
That's right, Brown. This is one of the coolest error coins I have ever seen. A Washington Quarter struck on a cent planchet that has toned...
That is one cool quarter my friend. Love it!:whistle:
Grading: "Luster" on MS Toned Coins? I found this post on "Grading: "Luster" on MS Toned Coins?" interesting and have...
This is a great question. Just like brilliant coins, toned coins can have varying degrees of luster. Sometimes the actual toning mutes the...
Thanks, but it is not mine. I just used random Heritage coins to make a point.
I had tried that method for a while, but it doesn't always make the background completely white, which I like a lot. There is a little color...
Richie, The only subjective adjustment is the brightness. This will be based on how bad/good your original photo is. The color/contrast...
Holy coincidence! Check out my new thread about using photoshop to make your pictures professional looking coin images in the CoinChat forum.
I know that several of the forum members have been interested in my photographic technique. I will state very plainly that my photographic skills...
The polls reflect that most people think that the coin was AU, but are split pretty evenly between the AU grades. I personally thought that the...
A modern day capped bust with Andrew Jackson riding a horse. What is not to like. As far as the photos. I cleaned them up a little. The PCGS...
OK, OK. There are only a few hours left in the poll anyway. I consider this coin part of my numismatic education. It was one of the first raw...
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