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New Member
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I've had a SoundMoneyMetals pocket pinger for several days and it is better than finger pinging. I have it easier now working with small coins and I also no longer drop coins. The drawbacks are gradual wear and tear, and potential to devalue proofs.
The pinger is also a good ear training tool!
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Bedrock of the Community
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Welcome to the Forum. You've come to a phenomenal place to share and learn. Enjoy and explore!!
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Pillar of the Community
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How does this "pinger" work?
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New Member
 United States
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  Keith, the device holds the coin, like a vice, with rubber tips. Pinging can be done by either striking the coin with a small object(that won't damage the coin) or by flicking the coin against the device itself. I wish I could have put a video on here but there are plenty on YouTube. The pinger can be found on ebay and it's affordable.Thanks Keith and thanks to the others! |
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Moderator
United States
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huh, this is interesting, although, I suffer from tinnitus (ringing in the ears) so a ping test would do me no good.
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New Member
United States
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I have tinnitus as well and I ping close to my ear to hear the lower frequencies. There are also phone apps that listen to the pings of tested coin/bullion and compare the results to the real thing for authentication.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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For ping testing proof proof coins, you could put a small piece of polyethylene from a plastic bag between the holding fingers.
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New Member
United States
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Sel, good idea but I'm not brave enough to do that. LOL
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Bedrock of the Community
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Plastic faced stamp tongs would help not only with silver proof coins, but also with all red copper and bronze coins as well
Fingerprinting is the obvious enemy.
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Posted 06/03/2022 12:33 pm
