| Author |
 Replies: 12 / Views: 2,001 |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
5858 Posts |
Just FYI, the 2012 Acadia 5 oz Silver ATB is now available for pre-order over at Provident Metals. Their first shipment of Acadia ATBs is set to arrive on or before Friday August 10th, 2012. Note that this is the bullion version and not the more expensive "collector's" version available from the mint. |
|
|
|
Valued Member
United States
264 Posts |
Bullion for $30.4 ounce? Today silver is $27.58. I will wait and buy it off someone on ebay for spot price.  |
|
Valued Member
United States
456 Posts |
Thanks for the heads up barryg! I think that premium is very reasonable and I look forward to picking one up. I really like each of the 2012 designs.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
5858 Posts |
Quote:Bullion for $30.4 ounce? Today silver is $27.58. I will wait and buy it off someone on ebay for spot price. Hopefully, spot price won't be $34/ounce by that time... |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
5858 Posts |
For those who don't check out the Modern Coins forum on a regular basis, I just got my bullion Acadia puck in the mail from Provident:  I paid by credit card, so it was a few bucks more than their lowest listed price. Still, even after shipping, it was only $165.55. Compare that to the $204.99 (plus shipping) for the uncirculated version from the Mint... |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
808 Posts |
That'll be another handsome ATB puck for the collection, barryg! Can't wait! |
|
Valued Member
United States
456 Posts |
Barryg, you take such great pictures. I really like this one. The ATB designs as a whole put the State Quarters to shame in my opinion. Thanks for sharing. Edited by SDCrow
08/13/2012 7:21 pm
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
808 Posts |
Quote:The ATB designs as a whole put the State Quarters to shame Couldn't agree more, SDC! The series so far has consistently and beautifully captured what's special about our national parks. I do love the State Quarters, too. However, a few state images on the reverse look like the product of dysfunctional committees who knew surprisingly little about their own state. The ATB series has shown no such disappointments. Edited by coinwatch
08/14/2012 01:44 am
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
5858 Posts |
Quote:Barryg, you take such great pictures. I really like this one. The ATB designs as a whole put the State Quarters to shame in my opinion. Thanks for sharing. My pleasure, and thanks for the kind words. I just wish I could get rid of the reflections totally. Maybe if I take two pictures turned 180 degrees apart and then stitch the image together? Hmmmm.... |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
808 Posts |
Barryg, have you tried using a polarizing filter?
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
5858 Posts |
Nope, I'm using a cheap digital camera with no lenses.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
808 Posts |
Quote:
I'm using a cheap digital camera... Then judging from your excellent photos, I'd say your current technique is wringing every possible ounce of performance out of your bargain camera. Kudos, sir! |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
5858 Posts |
Thanks. The secret is finding a cheap camera with a macro setting and using LOTS of light.
|
| |
Replies: 12 / Views: 2,001 |
|
Posted 07/25/2012 3:01 pm
