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I recently purchased on ebay a QX 3 microscope. Do any of you have one? How have you used it? Do you find it useful? I am trying to decide if I am going to keep this tool or resell it? Very interested in hearing your comments. rggoodie
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What is your reason for buying it?
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Originally posted by longnine009
What is your reason for buying it?
Thought it might help in grading but so far I like my magnifiers better rggoodie
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Well if your paying a lot of money for a small grading detail such as split bands or split tails I suppose it's a good idea to make sure that detail is really there. I just don't believe in buying coins that way. If I need anything more then a 7X loupe for a detail then I view the detail as hype.
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I with you Longnine. I will use a 10x once in a while but for basic grading 7x works real well.
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I don't think the QX3 would be useful for grading. For taking shots of dates, mint marks or other occasional extreme close ups it is pretty good. I consider it more of a neat little toy than anything else. Truthfully, you for an occasional extreme close up, you can use a loupe in front of a digital camera if you have a steady hand...and a digital camera and loupe, of course. ;) Some examples of this method: http://coinpeople.com/index.php?showtopic=37 |
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Originally posted by rggoodie
I am trying to decide if I am going to keep this tool or resell it?
I agree with Stujoe. Microscopes are great tools, but not for grading. However, if you really like the idea of buying a microscope, check out these. http://coinoptics.com/order/cat4.htmlI personally use the MP-600T Absolutely LOVE it! |
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Originally posted by national dealer
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Originally posted by rggoodie
I am trying to decide if I am going to keep this tool or resell it?
I agree with Stujoe. Microscopes are great tools, but not for grading. However, if you really like the idea of buying a microscope, check out these.
http://coinoptics.com/order/cat4.html
I personally use the MP-600T
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Great site
Good optics
I think I will keep the QX3 for a while then work my way up to one of these beauties.
Absolutely LOVE it!
rggoodie
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I have the QX3 and I love it!! I use it to help identify and attribute VAMs. For aid in grading? No.   Edited by Becky
10/02/2005 3:25 pm
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Very nice pics, Becky. Thanks for posting them.  |
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Originally posted by Susanlynn9
Very nice pics, Becky. Thanks for posting them.
Thank you One more reason to get a QX3, it took the pics, and all I have to do is post them  |
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