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Posted 05/16/2013 11:45 am
For ebay, 90% of my coins are photographed using my printer's scanner function. Just lay them on the glass and scan. It is designed for close-up shots and does an excellent job. Recommend placing a black background behind your coin instead of the white background that comes with the scanner.
For the 5% that are worn coins, the scanner does not pick up the details very well due to being a directly overhead photo. For these, I use a 10MP camera with macro capability (within 3") and a movable light source. Have to be careful about taking photos from other than directly above as it can make the coin look bent depending on where you put the light source.
For the 5% that are encapsulated, or wrapped in some other transparent plastic (usually by the US Mint), I just attach a note to the item description stating that the coins are flawless and encapulated. Discoloration is a result of reflection of light through the plastic. So far, this has prevented any lower than expected sale prices or returns due to defects.
For the 5% that are worn coins, the scanner does not pick up the details very well due to being a directly overhead photo. For these, I use a 10MP camera with macro capability (within 3") and a movable light source. Have to be careful about taking photos from other than directly above as it can make the coin look bent depending on where you put the light source.
For the 5% that are encapsulated, or wrapped in some other transparent plastic (usually by the US Mint), I just attach a note to the item description stating that the coins are flawless and encapulated. Discoloration is a result of reflection of light through the plastic. So far, this has prevented any lower than expected sale prices or returns due to defects.
