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I tried enlarging the picture, and still I could not tell any of the dates.  |
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Me too, I tried manipulating the photo using GIMP, an open source photo editor and nothing. I tried enlarging and adjusting the lighting and contrast. I just know they are brown and not orange at least. I hope I get something good.
Edited by buddy16cat
03/08/2013 8:02 pm
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I believe it's possible from the picture to determine they might be copper.
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I like this line on the listing:
"I know there are some from the 1880s, 1890s and 1900s. I think there is some earlier but too hard for me to tell, I don't see that well. "
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I think he blocked the dates or something. I zoom in but the dates aren't just there.
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I did a search of his completed listings and other coins he sold in the past look the same. I don't think it is doctored, just a cheap camera most likely. Funny, me and someone else actually got in a bidding war over them. Here is a similar listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-proof-...047675.l2557Edited by buddy16cat
03/08/2013 11:30 pm
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I actually saw a date, it looks like it is an 18 and ends with a seven. I hope it is an 1877 like I think I am seeing. This of course could be just wishful thinking.
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My favorite is when someone photographs a single coin sitting on a table from 5 feet away. Doesn't ebay have cropping tools in their upload software? |
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I'm really curious to see what these dates end up being! Good luck!
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Quote:My favorite is when someone photographs a single coin sitting on a table from 5 feet away. Doesn't ebay have cropping tools in their upload software? You can use GIMP to crop an image but also a lot of cameras come with a photo editor don't they? I just scan my coins. I can adjust the resolution to make the images very clear and large. I have posted them here but had to use Photobucket since the size of the files. I have tried using cheap cameras and they didn't work very well. |
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Edited by buddy16cat
03/16/2013 9:52 pm
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I just can't bring myself to bid on a coin with bad pictures or the so called unsearched lots....
Call me crazy but I like to know what I'm buying
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I know it is best to see what you are buying even though it can be a little tough sometimes with lots. I can't seem to resist these bad pics. Here is another one. I think it is at least VG and is cheap enough. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1841-seated...p=true&rt=nc Edited by buddy16cat
03/17/2013 06:24 am
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