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<p>[QUOTE="Rick Hudson, post: 3076925, member: 95138"]Hi. I've benefitted greatly from threads here about the kinds of LED magnifiers, loupes, and lamps that collectors prefer when grading coins. What I'm having trouble determining are what tools are best when just sitting around enjoying my growing collection of tiny coins.</p><p> In an ideal world, it might be a well-lit, very wide 10x magnifying contraption with a stand. But am not finding something quite like this that exists. </p><p> Also, I laughed to read one member's advice about how none of our friends want to see them, just us. But maybe a friend or relative might like to enjoy a few coins without having their faces pressed against something to do so. Any thoughts? Or should I keep dreaming? I don't think I want a smartphone-to-computer gadget, as most people might prefer old-fashioned viewing for an old-fashioned hobby. Thanks![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Rick Hudson, post: 3076925, member: 95138"]Hi. I've benefitted greatly from threads here about the kinds of LED magnifiers, loupes, and lamps that collectors prefer when grading coins. What I'm having trouble determining are what tools are best when just sitting around enjoying my growing collection of tiny coins. In an ideal world, it might be a well-lit, very wide 10x magnifying contraption with a stand. But am not finding something quite like this that exists. Also, I laughed to read one member's advice about how none of our friends want to see them, just us. But maybe a friend or relative might like to enjoy a few coins without having their faces pressed against something to do so. Any thoughts? Or should I keep dreaming? I don't think I want a smartphone-to-computer gadget, as most people might prefer old-fashioned viewing for an old-fashioned hobby. Thanks![/QUOTE]
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