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SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 12/08/2011 1:01 pm Quote: Far better detail but now it looks dipped. There's not a large enough "devil emoticon" for that comment. But the change in photos would lend itself to a further discussion on photo manipulation. This would be especially helpful for those who see a dazzling ebay image and then get buyer's remorse with the coin in-hand. Report this Post to the Staff
CitizenPatriot Valued Member United States 158 Posts	Posted 12/08/2011 2:52 pm I agree, SuperDave - it looks dipped, and it's going back - no sale. As for photo manipulation, I try to keep mine to a minimum, preferring instead to "get it right" inside the camera whenever possible. Every digital photo from RAW files can benefit from a little judicious sharpening, and mine are no exception. I've ordered my copy stand and Jansjo LED lights, so my photos should begin to show more improvement over the coming weeks. Report this Post to the Staff
1893S Pillar of the Community United States 1554 Posts	Posted 12/08/2011 3:08 pm On my computer your 1st photo was better for grading purposes and I could tell right away it was dipped and no more than AU...Good luck! Report this Post to the Staff
aladinslamp Pillar of the Community United States 3076 Posts	Posted 12/09/2011 12:18 am I think your color is still off a mite, if its not been cleaned, I see your still shooting dead on at the coin and not over head, and in the tent,,that's why I'm referring to the color... it will be interesting to see how you do when you get your stand... Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 12/09/2011 12:47 am Quote: I agree, SuperDave - it looks dipped, and it's going back - no sale. That was said in jest. If this coin has been dipped, it was done well enough so that it cannot be determined from photographs. Just like the overwhelming majority of coins which have been dipped. Done right, it's not possible to tell a coin has been dipped. It is purely the nature of diffuse lighting which makes it appear dipped. Diffuse lighting does not accurately represent luster. What it does, in fact, is present the classic appearance of an "overdipped" coin, the only stage of dipping which can be accurately determined from a mere photograph. Your first set showed a coin with excellent luster, and that's the coin you have. By all means, return the coin if you wish, but not based on my opinion one way or the other. Report this Post to the Staff
fenton Pillar of the Community United States 4989 Posts	Posted 12/09/2011 01:56 am Based on both sets of photos, I will say textbook MS-63 Report this Post to the Staff
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