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<p>[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 2399761, member: 19165"]Is there a link to the site? I don't see any in the OP. </p><p><br /></p><p>I think it sounds like a cool idea, but to be successful, I think: </p><p><br /></p><p>1. It should be free. I'm not going to pay for this. Maybe make an optional donation? Small, unobtrusive ads should be able to generate a small amount of income. </p><p><br /></p><p>2. The pictures need to be high quality (maybe set a minimum size or resolution). </p><p><br /></p><p>3. For consistency, the pictures really should be from the same photographer, under the same conditions. Having pictures of wildly differing quality tests more of our ability to interpret photographs than it tests or improves our grading skills. Possibly have a "user submitted" area, and a professional photography area? </p><p><br /></p><p>4. Are raw coins allowed? There isn't a grade to compare to for those. Are you limiting the coins to certain TPGs, known for their accuracy and consistency? I would argue the most benefit would come from limiting the coins to NGC/PCGS - anyone else is too inconsistent.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 2399761, member: 19165"]Is there a link to the site? I don't see any in the OP. I think it sounds like a cool idea, but to be successful, I think: 1. It should be free. I'm not going to pay for this. Maybe make an optional donation? Small, unobtrusive ads should be able to generate a small amount of income. 2. The pictures need to be high quality (maybe set a minimum size or resolution). 3. For consistency, the pictures really should be from the same photographer, under the same conditions. Having pictures of wildly differing quality tests more of our ability to interpret photographs than it tests or improves our grading skills. Possibly have a "user submitted" area, and a professional photography area? 4. Are raw coins allowed? There isn't a grade to compare to for those. Are you limiting the coins to certain TPGs, known for their accuracy and consistency? I would argue the most benefit would come from limiting the coins to NGC/PCGS - anyone else is too inconsistent.[/QUOTE]
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