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Windchild Pillar of the Community Canada 1411 Posts	Posted 06/07/2012 3:59 pm I am looking at purchasing a loupe for collecting. I have a budget of $40. Which brand and power would you recommend? Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 06/07/2012 4:13 pm For general use a 10x and for error and variety searching a 14x. A triplet is best and if it's a Hastings that's even better. I use a 14x doublet and it works for me and it cost less then $12. Bausch & Lomb is very good. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bausch-Lomb...em4845405ce4 John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Center Pin Valued Member Canada 178 Posts	Posted 06/07/2012 4:46 pm I like having a 10x and 14x, I use the 10 for general inspection and switch to 14 when I need a really good look. Report this Post to the Staff
stud722 Pillar of the Community United States 1088 Posts	Posted 06/07/2012 5:22 pm i bought a set of loops (10x, 14x, and 20x) off of ebay for a very reasonable price ($8-10) Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 06/07/2012 5:36 pm 14X? 20X? Yikes! I have only been using a 10X...and yeah, I am searching for varieties. I guess I had better upgrade soon. It's no wonder I haven't ever spotted a variety. Report this Post to the Staff
stud722 Pillar of the Community United States 1088 Posts	Posted 06/07/2012 5:49 pm the only reason I got the 20x is because it was already in the set... would not suggest this for coins exactly Report this Post to the Staff
Penny4Me Pillar of the Community United States 745 Posts	Posted 06/07/2012 7:48 pm try this Peak Swing Loupe 15x... The finest swing base-base units you can buy! http://www.peakoptics.com/index.php...19225c9b0dcf I picked up one on ebay few years back, brand new for $20 He had 2 for Buy-it-Now and wish I had got both, they list price for $90 15x is prefect for searching varieties Many coin dealers have made comments on what a great Loupe it is while checking out their coins! Edited by Penny4Me 06/07/2012 7:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 06/07/2012 11:00 pm stud722 okay, good to know, but I think I will upgrade to at least 14X as the loupes are less expensive that a lot of coins I've been looking at. Also, my 57 year-old eyes probably will not be improving. LOL Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 06/07/2012 11:13 pm Penny4Me I went and checked out that site -- wandered around until I found the digital video microscopes.... Definitely gotta upgrade. Report this Post to the Staff
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