| Author |
 Replies: 9 / Views: 1,400 |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1391 Posts |
It seems like there are so many sellers who are taking pictures of coins or tokens in their hands. Why did this become popular? I hate it when I find a coin or token I am looking for and the seller claims it is "BU!" Sure, it may have been BU before you put your grubby little hands on it.   |
|
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
9792 Posts |
Coins can be uncirculated after they have been held, it's all about how they are held (edges only) but all in all I'd rather have a photo that is actually in focus, I see a lot of coins I don't bid on because the seller is most likely hiding issues by keeping the focus not so sharp, especially when many other coins they sell are in great focus, or one side is out of focus. That or they are just to lazy to reshoot it, either way I tend not to bid on the out of focus coins for that reason.
"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2543 Posts |
ebay started out as the place the experienced and the tech savvy expanded there market. Now it is America's roadside flea market.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
1391 Posts |
I am speaking of coins where they are holding them in their palms or blanced on their finger tips.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1080 Posts |
Well, it's frankly the easiest way to get the light/glare/reflection angle you want. Not condoning the practice, just saying that for those without a nice photo setup, it's quick and easy.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1590 Posts |
I think it is a combination of laziness and the influx of flippers in the market. Flippers don't care about coins, don't know about coins, and only see them as a commodity to be bought and sold. They buy in bulk, usually as a scrapper and only check the RedBook when they think they have something they can make a quick buck on. I'm a dealer and I know lots of flippers, and they drive me crazy. They polish their coins, whiz them, brush them; use harsh chemicals. All sorts of neat things. Want to cringe some more? I know one that after he takes his pics; he tosses the coin on a pile of other coins he has photographed. And I mean toss!. |
|
Locked
822 Posts |
Quote:
EBay started out as the place the experienced and the tech savvy expanded there market. Now it is America's roadside flea market. Ummm.... you have that exactly backwards. |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
7840 Posts |
Quote:
Well, it's frankly the easiest way to get the light/glare/reflection angle you want. Not condoning the practice, just saying that for those without a nice photo setup, it's quick and easy.  Edited by oih82w8
01/30/2013 8:45 pm
|
|
Moderator
 United States
16679 Posts |
Quote:
Well, it's frankly the easiest way to get the light/glare/reflection angle you want. Not condoning the practice, just saying that for those without a nice photo setup, it's quick and easy.
Let me say I agree with that and let me say I don't place bids on these auctions either. swcoin.ecrater.com
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
13014 Posts |
Quote:
EBay started out as the place the experienced and the tech savvy expanded there market. Now it is America's roadside flea market. Its a combination of both. Theres a lot of junk but short of the largest coin shows you wont find anywhere else with that type of selection and quality available. |
| |
Replies: 9 / Views: 1,400 |
|
Posted 01/30/2013 6:29 pm
