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New Member
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Im new to the forum and new to Coin collecting (Morgan's). I am over 50 and my eyesight is shot. I am looking to buy some type of (higher quality) base lighted magnifying lamp. Any recommendations on where to look or places some of you may have purchased. Thanks
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Moderator
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Unless you plan on using it at shops/shows get yourself a non lit jewelers loupe and a good light source like a swing arm lamp,that's what I use. A 10x and a 14x Hastings triplet is the best but a doublet will do. If you have to have a lit mag get one with a light "ring" and not just a bunch of LEDS. John1  |
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New Member
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Thank you for your input. I do need something that is lighted. I have poor lighting in my little home office. I like LED lights but I agree I dont want something with 40 little LED lights on it. I dont plan on toting something around to coin shows, but I dont have any problems with wanting a high quality lamp/magnifier for my personal use at my desk. After 30 years of Navy abuse of glare off of the water my eyesight needs help.
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Pillar of the Community
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If you have a light on the magnification source it will bleach out areas of the coin. You need a 10x jewelers loupe with a seperate light source to move the coin and loupe in relation to the light source
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Rest in Peace
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Since you don't plan on carrying it around, you may want to consider a USB microscope. Just plug it into your computer and the image appears on the screen. An added bonus is that you can take a pic with them.
If you decide to try one, get one that allows you to turn the light off. Mine has a light that is always on and it is annoying.
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Rest in Peace
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If you look on Amazon there is a nearly endless variety with every possible option. Read the reviews, too. |
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@ Buddy, Block out all but the one at 12K.That's what I did on mine. John1 |
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Pillar of the Community
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Below is what I use and it cost about $12 at Walgreens. I like this magnifier with a LED light a lot as I need it anytime I look at a coin. It also has a 5K spot that acts like a loupe. I also have a none lighted 10K loupe.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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These work well for me. ebay, hobby shops, hardware stores, etc.   |
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@John1 -- thanks.
I've tried wax paper, regular paper and cardboard. I've had some limited success. Seems I'm always making adjustments. Still, it's pretty handy to get a nice close-up photo.
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Pillar of the Community
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i use mag light with any magnifier when battery dies works well also
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Pillar of the Community
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Bought these from ebay:   From left to right. $5, $2, and small one $12. The first two I don't use them anymore(junk).   The one with lights was $8. Both are 10x and works very well. I carry the small one with me when I go to coin shops. |
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