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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I agree with baseball a magnet is great. I used one the other day for two old large liberty dollars? I'm not sure exactly what they were. I don't know too much past organs because it is often too expensive. He would have sold them to me for 15 each though
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This may be your most important tool:
A loupe or good magnifying glass.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
2830 Posts |
caliper to measure coins, for comparison to your sources of information.
I've seen calipers, sometimes* called a Vernier (* although I'm not sure that that is correct),
with a digital read-out for over $100, but I picked up a plastic caliper, non-digital, for two dollars.
I think a digital camera is very useful: take a pic; upload it; and view it on the screen of your PC or Lap-top.
But the most powerful tool in your kit, is undoubtedly KNOWLEDGE.
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Pillar of the Community
 Philippines
1156 Posts |
Thanks guys! 7. Storage air tight containers - by Fat Freddy 8. a magnet! - by basebal21 & silvercoinrn 9. Magnification tools, loupes etc - by thai-vic & mds308 10. a flat clinch stapler ! for flipping out! by stud722 11. Vernier Caliper!& knowledge on how to use it- by Peter THOMAS 12. & of course as Conder101 & BadToTheBone suggested - Cash!  That's 12 items a coin collector must have access to!, we sure covered it.. ..unless we missed out on something?  |
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Pillar of the Community
Philippines
1156 Posts |
now to get a flat clinch stapler..
I usually use pliers to pin down the stapler wire
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Moderator
 United States
56855 Posts |
Don't forget about a good light source for using your loupe, (at least a 10x Hastings triplet) and a good light source for your usb scope. John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
Philippines
1156 Posts |
I just remembered one more item. which I got now an ultrasonic cleaner unit great for ancients & encrusted verdigree! |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
If it is fake coins that are your concern, scan all of the threads here in the CCF, as an education.
There are a lot of comments on this subject, and lots of tests that can be considered when examining for fake coins.
Lots of other interesting things to consider, of course, such as the current market value of a coin, relevant to it's grade and rarity.
Always good to share your experiences with other collectors to learn and have fun, here in the CCF.
I have had the very good fortune to count as a good friend over four decades, one of the most professional and experienced coin dealers in Australia.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
.357 S&W, .357 Colt or .45 semi auto.
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Pillar of the Community
Philippines
1156 Posts |
 just carl  that is great insurance |
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United States
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United States
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Was told that's because of the Air Conditioning circulating. Air conditioning dehumidifies the air. If the moisture is high, then the AC is not circulating. That being said... Quote:
Better safe than sorry. I agree.  |
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United States
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United States
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That comment about the AC was from a Bank Teller not me. I had assumed it was.  Quote:
Guess you can say I'm overprotective about my stuff. Nothing wrong with that at all.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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A few more books.Depending what your interests are.
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