Interesting experiments and well written. I find 2 things I would address, well 3 really but only 2 that you actually mentioned. This is...
Not permitted because the original picture is copyright protected. Taking pictures of items is permitted because items are not copyright protected.
Never any harm in asking and it's always better to be safe than sorry. But for the most part, what you'll find out, are finding out, is that is if...
That's because if you take the pictures you own the pictures - not them. You don't ever need to ask permission to use pictures you take of...
You might want to try this method, it's worked quite well for me before. Just put the roll in the freezer for a couple hours. Take it out and the...
Good question, it shouldn't have been. But it was create dby a new member who is simply unfamiliar with the forum. No harm done in any event. But...
Not near Tampa, close to Daytona. So if ya wanna come that way, PM me to arrange it.
:) Based on past experience, that hour or two usually turns into several hours and sometimes several days :) And I used to travel to do just...
No. You own the picture because you took the picture. No. Yes. Correct. And again it's because you took the pictures. And no doubt you'll...
If you go back a bit you'll find where I discussed one having knowledge and that knowledge gives you advantages over others. But it isn't true...
As already pointed out, with older coins double strikes are extremely common. And there are triple strikes and quadruple strikes and over-strikes...
Closed because the thread has strayed into discussing politics.
Yes they can, but there is a law that stipulates the criteria for that as well. And if memory serves it's a very long time.
I think this should answer your question, simply look at the bottom. [ATTACH] Any and all images produced by the US Mint are copyright...
Not so. The Fair Use clause is what applies. Using quotes and attribution is meaningless. Unless it meets the criteria established by Fair Use...
The easiest way is to just look at Heritage, they put 8 or 10 of the various price guide values all in in one place for you so you can see them at...
Back when this was posted I was tempted to reply beyond what I did with the 'roll eyes' smiley but I refrained. But seeing it again .......... I...
Here - [ATTACH] - just in case you get thirsty !
It's always fine if you have written permission - that is the key to it all. As for attribution, some folks give you permission with even asking...
I get your point but there are many times when the person with the knowledge ends up with the money and the person who had the money does not end...
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