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<p>[QUOTE="Lehigh96, post: 900331, member: 15309"]I like this feature very much. A great way to view a collection. It also now gives me the motivation to ensure that all of my registry photos are current and 700 x 700 pixels.</p><p><br /></p><p>Jason, I never realized how nice your Franklin set was until I viewed your slideshow. And that 1948 is an incredible start. Personally, I think it is the most eye appealing coin in the set. And we all know you can present a registry set.</p><p><br /></p><p>And Chris, just for you, I have quoted the third paragraph in my registry set description. I think it sums up your feelings very well.</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: Blue"><i>"</i></span><span style="color: Blue"><i>Registry sets are typically all about grade, the number on the plastic, and points, the number on the screen. The majority of the registry participants simply list their coins in the appropriate slot never bothering to photograph or describe their coins. There is no doubt that the highest grade should be rewarded, but just as toning is only the start to eye appeal; grade is only the start to a great coin or collection. A great collection must have it all. Each coin should be superlative in one way or another, whether it is a top pop with blazing luster, a monster toner with undeniable eye appeal, or a hammered strike on a normally weakly struck issue, it must be special. Regardless of what attributes make the coin special, a number can never describe a great coin. I wouldn’t even know how to evaluate a collection without photos & descriptions."</i></span></p><p><br /></p><p>I don't know about you guys, but I almost covet the best presented awards more than those who win the award for just being 1st in the rankings. Being 1st requires only money, Best Presented requires passion and pride.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Lehigh96, post: 900331, member: 15309"]I like this feature very much. A great way to view a collection. It also now gives me the motivation to ensure that all of my registry photos are current and 700 x 700 pixels. Jason, I never realized how nice your Franklin set was until I viewed your slideshow. And that 1948 is an incredible start. Personally, I think it is the most eye appealing coin in the set. And we all know you can present a registry set. And Chris, just for you, I have quoted the third paragraph in my registry set description. I think it sums up your feelings very well. [COLOR=Blue][I]"[/I][/COLOR][COLOR=Blue][I]Registry sets are typically all about grade, the number on the plastic, and points, the number on the screen. The majority of the registry participants simply list their coins in the appropriate slot never bothering to photograph or describe their coins. There is no doubt that the highest grade should be rewarded, but just as toning is only the start to eye appeal; grade is only the start to a great coin or collection. A great collection must have it all. Each coin should be superlative in one way or another, whether it is a top pop with blazing luster, a monster toner with undeniable eye appeal, or a hammered strike on a normally weakly struck issue, it must be special. Regardless of what attributes make the coin special, a number can never describe a great coin. I wouldn’t even know how to evaluate a collection without photos & descriptions."[/I][/COLOR] I don't know about you guys, but I almost covet the best presented awards more than those who win the award for just being 1st in the rankings. Being 1st requires only money, Best Presented requires passion and pride.[/QUOTE]
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