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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Tom B, post: 1987745, member: 11854&quot;]I actually agree with <i>both</i> geekpryde and jello_g with respect to their observations of PCGS TrueViews.&nbsp; Although their statements might appear to be somewhat in conflict, I actually believe there is significant overlap between them.</p><p><br /></p><p>Not only does PCGS have optimal lighting conditions, but they are also imaging the coin while it is raw.&nbsp; This single change is a <i>huge</i> advantage for a photographer since it removes all of the slab glare issues that are so common with photography.&nbsp; This is especially important for toned coins, and even more important for toned proof coinage, since the angle of lighting and angle of imaging or viewing can bring out significant amounts of color.&nbsp; When a coin is already in a holder many of these angles cannot be used due to glare from the holder.&nbsp; Therefore, what is possible in a PCGS image might be extremely difficult or near impossible to reproduce once the coin is certified and in a holder.</p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly, it is my understanding that PCGS is open to feedback from those who submit coins for photography and this might lead to images that could be thought of as more aggressive in nature if the submitter pushes for certain qualities.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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