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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Edited by Jon Brand
04/21/2014 9:36 pm
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Ok I messed up the images, let me see if I can fix..
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I am not a paid member of PCGS, is that the only way to get the pro images of my graded coins? Would I need to contact them? I was unable to get them through the cert verification section.
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04/20/2014 11:06 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Korea, Republic Of
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 lovely gold! Keep up the great collection  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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No, I think you have to pay PCGS to take pictures of your coins when you submit. It's free when you pay for Secure Plus. That's a fantastic collection of gold, too. and I hope you enjoy your stay. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I am not a paid member of PCGS, is that the only way to get the pro images of my graded coins? Would I need to contact them? I was unable to get them through the cert verification section. Only the secure plus ones are automatically imaged. If the true view imaging was paid for when yours were submitted it would appear when you checked the cert. who ever submitted them didn't do the add on if it's not there. Great start to your gold set by the way. The CAC one is gorgeous. |
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Canada
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Superb collection! to CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wow... what a nice set!  to ccf!! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks guys, I hope to have more soon with better photos. Are those XF Quarter Eagles anything to be excited about? I guess they just are what they are. I try to get ones that look nice. If I got them slabbed would it make them easier to sell? or increase the cost? I don't think the others I have would be get the CAC rating. The ratings you see in hand writing are from the dealer I got the four quarter pieces from. I wonder how accurate the ratings are. I don't have good enough photos to get your ideas. When I do I will post in the grading section.
I also wonder if I should be using this money on buffalo just to use as bullion. but I cant get rid of my life long collectors bug. I have a serious knife collection so this bug really hits me hard when it does. jonbrandcollection.com
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I am not a paid member of PCGS, is that the only way to get the pro images of my graded coins? What's to stop you from doing it yourself? For less than the price of that 1911-S, you can have an imaging setup capable of results as good as any "pro." |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I do take the photos with a light diffuser, like a light tent. Most of the photos I took but they arent good enough. Aside from the key dates that I don't have would you consider these good collectable coins? I can't afford to get those MS65 Eagles with CAC stickers yet but I know its the top of the heap if collecting this stuff. And what other kinds do you like?
Any reason you prefer others to the Indians?
Edited by Jon Brand
04/21/2014 3:23 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Great Collection, and welcome to CCF!
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United States
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Jon: to the CCF! Looks like someone besides myself really likes the Bela Lyon Pratt quarter and half eagles. Unique an distinctly different, they nevertheless quite proudly take their place in classic U.S. coin design. No doubt, these pieces give you lots of satisfaction. |
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United States
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Sweet collection! On gold its best to stick with PCGS/NGC slabbed coins until you can study up on grading, Counterfeit Detection, and other problems that might prevent a coin from getting a problem free grade at a third party grading company. Quote:
If I got them slabbed would it make them easier to sell? or increase the cost? I don't think it makes financial sense to get them slabbed. They look like nice coins but I don't think that the price increases a whole lot slabbed. Quote:
I also wonder if I should be using this money on buffalo just to use as bullion. There is some pre-1933 gold that doesn't command that much of a premium over spot. Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles might be something to consider since they are common enough that it should be possible to get nice uncirculated coins and still keep the numismatic premium fairly low. |
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United States
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I do take the photos with a light diffuser, like a light tent. Most of those photos I took but they arent good enough. Aside from the key dates that I don't have would you consider these good interested collectable coins? I can't afford to get those MS65 Eagles with CAC stickers but I know its the top of the heap if I collect this stuff. And what other kinds do you like that I should start collecting?
Any reason you prefer others to the Indian coins like mine? Coin collecting is a uniquely personal endeavor. One collects what one finds appealing, and it's as subjective as the foods you prefer. So, we can recommend until we're blue in the face and you'll still only buy what you like.  I personally like Indian gold - the incuse design is very distinctive and the artwork is appealing. These - even in circulated condition - will always enjoy a certain popularity both because of the design and because they're gold, appealing both to collectors of the type and those who just wish to take a position in precious metals. So, they're a pretty good choice for you. If you wish to improve your imaging skills, check out our Photography forum. We've probably the most active Coin Photography specialty forum on the Internet, populated by enthusiastic and skilled practitioners, dedicated to spreading the skill. Post a thread listing your equipment, including lighting, and a couple of examples, and we'll be happy to help you maximize what you've got or recommend equipment improvements. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Gold coins are always a nice choice. I have two waiting at the post office that needs to be pick up today. I hope mine looks as good as yours. |
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