Okay, different coin, but went with the black background. What do you think? [IMG] The image is sized to an 800 pixel width. That will fill...
Yes, the black background looks nicer to me too. I'll have to test with that. Particularly interested in how it will work with items like...
I considered that, but decided the coin is the important thing. Since we read top-down I felt the eye should see the coin first. That would...
Problem is, especially with the MS grades, you need the coin in hand. That pretty much limits you to the ANA classes in the summer. And that's...
IMO two things scared away bidders: -- the lousy image -- ICG Only thing that could have been done about the image is request a better one. But...
Here's my latest format for coin images in my inventory. The main frame color is fixed for a metal, but will change depending on the coin's metal....
I'm virtually 100% confident that there is PVC residue on the coin. Why? Because the appraiser identified it, and he's a former grader for one of...
In my case I have a gold coin, slabbed, cataloging at $1800, and with PVC contamination. That is a legitimately correctable problem. I choose not...
I would think this whole site could be your mentor. Is there some guidance that you think you couldn't get here?
Since the coin does appear to have been cleaned, I would assume you'd send it to ANACS. Be advised. I think they have REALLY tightened up their...
No competition from me for two reasons: 1. My XF 1799 took care of any spare change I had lying around. 2. It's not slabbed.
There's a large number of counterfeit stamps many of which are worth much more than the real thing.
I've had trouble with NCS too. When I had my collection appraised, the appraiser mentioned that one of my gold coins had PVC residue on it. That...
Like I said, I had a George VI collection of not only Britain, but also the Commonwealth countries. Probably pushing 90% complete. Finally decided...
Oops, correct. Out of practice.
I missed seeing your location. Yep, being in the UK will make collecting US coins tougher. But then, putting together a George VI set would be...
IMO, take the time to put together a full set of the silver Roosies (add the clads if you want.) Start with getting all the holes filled, then...
If you've got old eyes like me, except for the '55 DDO and maybe the '72 DDO, you need a magnifier to see doubling. Something in the 5x range....
As I understand it, they just authenticate coins. If you want grading also they pass it over to NGC (unless it has been altered, then that would...
I believe the coin with the hole is Japanese, 5 yen, their year Showa 45 (our 1970). The other I believe is Austrian, 2 heller. Neither has...
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