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mauijay Valued Member United States 50 Posts	Posted 09/17/2012 9:35 pm for checking error coins / double die what do you guys recommend that wont break the bank , is an usb microscope the way to go or a different magnifier ,thanks Greg Report this Post to the Staff

BadToTheBone Pillar of the Community United States 1795 Posts	Posted 09/18/2012 12:05 am Well you can get a 35x magnifier and 10x magnifier and a 35x loop on E-Bay for under $75 with postage and handling. Thats what I use and they serve me well. Also you may want to consider a USB camera that hooks up to your computer, but then you spending more money but they go up to 200x and higher. Just remember you get what you pay for. I hope this helps you out. Report this Post to the Staff
amida17 Pillar of the Community United States 4897 Posts	Posted 09/18/2012 12:14 am A simple 10x loupe (triplet) is all you need....imo. Report this Post to the Staff
mauijay Valued Member United States 50 Posts	Posted 09/18/2012 12:32 am Thanks you guys and sorry I realized I posted in wrong part of forum had to many windows open at once :D seems like I have hurt my back from using my 8x magnifier glass hunched over so might try something that I can connect to the computer is a usb microscope a good tool to allow you to view coins I am mainly searching halves and look for errors and of course silver :D will take your recommendation and check ebay and get a few loupes as well Report this Post to the Staff
Drsandman2 Pillar of the Community United States 1374 Posts	Posted 09/18/2012 02:36 am I also use a 10x loupe. Many varieties are not considered collectible unless easily seen under 10x. However, I do use a 60x loupe to double check. Welcome, and good luck on your quest! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/18/2012 05:25 am I started out with a 10x doublet loupe in 1971. Over the years my eyes got a little worse for wear and I went to a 14x doublet loupe. I look for errors and varieties on cents.I got a usb microscope a few years ago mainly to post pics here on CCF.I recommend a 10x and a 14x Hastings triplet loupe and a cheap usb scope to post pics here. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190135 Posts	Posted 09/18/2012 2:12 pm Quote: Thanks you guys and sorry I realized I posted in wrong part of forum had to many windows open at once No problem, I fixed it. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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