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But your title lincoln  |
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I guess I should bite the bullet & just buy a loupe that has more than a 10x magnifying glass.... I'd recommend getting a cheap USB microscope. I use the microscope more than my loupe. It's so quick and easy to just slide one coin under it after another. And it's very convenient to just click a button and have a great photo. Obviously, it isn't convenient for when you're not at home, but it's the greatest investment I've ever made into my hobby. You can actually get a USB microscope for about half the price of a good B&L loupe. |
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I love puns & I thought it was punny!
Plus I don't want to share too much about myself in the group. I suppose if I had been here for a long time I wouldn't mind sharing some more info about me but I've only been here since late December.
When I get to know more people & feel more comfortable I'll probably share more info. Especially since I'm a female. I would venture to say that there aren't a lot of females in the group.
For now you & whoever else has read my comment knows that I'm a female & I wear a size 10.
And on someone else's post I revealed that I'm a practicing Christian, who has a good bit of scripture memorized.
I think that's enough for now.
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@mahgobbi - do you have a link that you'd like to share?
I asked my local coin guy & he said that it wasn't necessary but if it would help with my terrible pic taking ability than I think it would be a good investment.
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Especially since I'm a female. I would venture to say that there aren't a lot of females in the group.
I'm female  I bought my microscope for $65 shipped off of ebay, but I read a lot of threads on here before I purchased and there are apparently a bunch of people who bought $20 - $25 microscopes and are very happy with them. Honestly, I might have gone with a different one if I had to do it again. I opted for the one I got because I thought the 5mp would give me better quality photos. However, I've seen some great photos posted by people who have cheaper equipment. I also wish that mine could zoom in a little closer than it does. Here's what I have: http://www.amazon.com/Celestron-Han...n+microscope |
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I have a 2mp handheld similar to that one that I am using now. I also have an AmScope MD400 with a nice microscope that it sits in. It is worthless. The drivers for it only work up to Windows XP. My laptop that I used exclusively with the scope crapped out on me a couple of years ago. I cannot find another laptop with XP installed on it. I really miss using that scope. |
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I thought you were a female. Gut instinct. And yay for another female! I know of one other. Yay for her too!
And ty for the link!! This will help me get started with looking for one that best suits my needs.
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 size, age, gender, ....doesn't matter much but with regards eyesight; I wish I had my younger eyes. But even then I am pretty sure I would need magnification for the minor varieties I chase. It is amazing how fast some of our champion CRH enthusiasts can demolish several boxes a week. My eyes can't handle that load! But I do get jealous (just a bit) at the great finds they consistently produce. Still, it's great to see a member pull one out of the rough! Gives the rest of us hope on some level. I imagine my level is 4X+ lower as a result of my slower turns on boxes. Takes me 2-3 weeks for a box giving it an hour or two most nights. But you have great enthusiasm searching varieties! I hope it serves you well! |
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I've actually found that more people respond knowing that I'm a female. Which is why I've contemplated sharing that I'm a female.
I took a break from here & now they I'm back again not a lot of ppl have answered my questions. BUT when I made people known that I'm a female I've had a lot more responses.
Coincidence?
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I've never given a second thought to who might be male or female. Doesn't affect the advice that they give.
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Not really sure what gender has to do with collecting coins, maybe in the past but not in 2016. I think you would be pleasantly surprised by the number of female members on this site.
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It shouldn't matter but you are probably right. You certainly have the data and experience to be the judge on that. I select mainly on topic title. If it interests me I'll visit. Then I do select based on the poster. Folks with shared interests are a popular pick for me. And those the garner higher attention based on mastery of subject matter. Most folks that reached out to me have been male though but I suspect that coin collecting is probably skewed that way. But it doesn't matter as we know.
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To me it's all about Numismatics with good people. All though I must admit I have always enjoyed going through a few rolls with females.
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