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Pocketable, and thus ideal for coin shopping at flea markets, swap meets, peddler's fairs, et cetera. Part of this approach is to also have a price guide (or two) available back in your vehicle, unless you're one of those savants who can keep all that info in your head. Any vendor who objects to their wares being viewed under magnification, weighed, or checked for ferric content, just walk away.  Colligo ergo sum
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I'm going to guess a magnet since he said "check for ferric content". (Ferric being Iron or related metals like steel)
Seems like a nice little kit to take with you. It's hard to grade a little 1" coin in person when you are used to seeing them blown up to 5" wide on the computer screen.
As for price guides, I like the PCGS app that I have installed on my phone. Just pulling that up seems to put the seller in more of a bargaining mood because they know you aren't shopping from a place of ignorance.
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They look well worn too....looks like you've gotten good use out of them.
Where did you get the magnet thingy? Looks coin friendly.
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08/05/2014 11:54 am
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Nice Kit.  For a magnet, I wear one of those Neo-magnet bracelets that are supposed to help your health. Strong magnet and no questions from vendors, Unless of course I get an arm load of coins sticking to my sleeve.  |
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Good Idea... Just please be careful when using a magnet. At a show I had a gentleman ask to see a very nice Uncirculated 1878p Morgan I had in my case... when I handed it to him he proceeded to start tapping away on lady liberty with a magnet to see if it was "real".. Needless to say the Mylar in a 2x2 isn't very cushioning and it left a couple faint marks on her cheek.
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 I always make sure at the very least my cotton shirt in between my mag and the coin/flip myself. I wouldn't want to ruin anything for anyone. You can never be sure you don't have a stray bit sticking to the magnet. Dar Edited by Dar
08/05/2014 4:28 pm
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Yes, that is a magnet on the keychain. It's a potent little guy, too, lifts a lugnut with no problem.
I appreciate the rematks regarding the etiquette that should accompany its use. I'd simply add that a magnet works just as well applied on or near the edge of a suspect coin as in the middle. And you only need to do this test once, it'll be terribly obvious the first time if it's going to stick.
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 I know it was a magnet,  but I mean from what? It looks like an magnetic extension bit holder for a screwdriver or drill, but without the part that holds the bit on the end and has a hole in it. I have been looking for one to put on a keyring but cannot figure out how to get a hole in mine. Edited by shadz
08/06/2014 12:54 am
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08/06/2014 01:19 am
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That google link is cute, but not really helpful to me. here again is the original so nobody has to scroll.  here is the "Magnetic Bit Holder" I have and WANT to have it fit on a keychain. I have two so I could remove the holder part and just have the magnet on it if I wanted (they are only $1 anyway), but if one exists that already HAS a hole for a keychain, then I want that bit holder/extender or a way to put the hole in the type I already have. I have tons of small magnets I could epoxy to something on a keychain, but am looking for the bit holder type thing to fit on a keychain specifically.  Edited by shadz
08/06/2014 02:14 am
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I was so close! Thanks, Don't think I can use those to hold bits in my drill then. |
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That would work great for testing coins. The rare-earth magnets are really powerful in a small package. just keep them away from sensitive electronic devices like a pocket scale, or it may skew your readings, but any magnet could do that.
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A magnet is OK but I recently saw many fake coins that were made of silver so weight was OK and non magnetic. China is making lots of fakes with correct metals due to selling for coin value. And at most coin shows I go to if you don't have a magnifier, most dealers will lend you theirs. Lights at almost all tables too make usage of a flashlight not required. However, I guess there are coin shows not so well equipped.
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