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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Evan Saltis, post: 21612784, member: 103066&quot;]I am not a drinker either, too young <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The microscope can be useful, but I would say use a loupe first. 5x is good, but 10x may be useful if you want to continue searching for doubled dies.</p><p><br /></p><p>My photos were with a digital microscope, so it is a great tool to have.</p><p><br /></p><p>The problem is that if you look at a coin with the microscope before a loupe, you may end up over-analyzing and begin seeing things that aren&#039;t there. We have had many members go crazy because of this.</p><p><br /></p><p>So yes, I say you should use a loupe. Hobby Lobby has cheap ones in 5x or 10x from Bausch and Lomb, and it works great. Try the loupe first, then if you see something, throw it under the microscope instead of checking everything under the scope. This way you won&#039;t be spending too much time on one coin, and your time will be better spent.</p><p><br /></p><p>Just my two cents... <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> listen if you&#039;d like, but you don&#039;t have to.</p><p><br /></p><p>I just adore your mindset and interest. Do not stop!![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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