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vasilakopoulosnumismatics's Journal

Server still down! Please fix it!

I am very anxious about the status of the server or the complete backbone system of NGC. For me it is unacceptable that the company has no planned (as we alla can see now) how the upgrade would be made and in what time space.   I know that all major upgrades take place to an alternative, backup server which show all the difficulties at the very first. Then the normal upgrade will be smooth as all problems have been already addressed and the procedure is stable and fast.   I don't know anyt
Novakovich-Brennan's Journal

Server Problems

Shame on the webmaster For several years I was the manager of Internet operations for a company that sells recreational vehicle parts and supplies over the Internet. I can tell you that if that sight was down for more than 10 minutes I would have fired my webmaster and I probably would have been fired also.   Has anyone noticed that the only part of the sight that is down is one that offers customer service but doesn't bring in any money. The money-making part of the website is working fine
Novakovich-Brennan

Novakovich-Brennan

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Arlie Elders's Journal

Server Problems!

Get it well soon or get someone that can. We may need to remind the architecht that this is beginning to be more than a temporary inconvenience, seeing as how we have been given two previous targeted get well dates and this problem is now over a week old. Sounds like you need some new technical experts with a system that works. These problems should have been planned and fixed before the conversion. Sounds to me like the cart was ahead of the horse.
Arlie Elders

Arlie Elders

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R. Louis B.'s Journal

Server Technician's Credentials?

Maybe the technicians work for PCGS? I switched over to NGC from PCGS because of the expense and because I think PCGS is overly conservative on their grading. Little did I know that submitting my registration (by credit card over the web) would take 4 weeks to process. And now, waiting for a server to be functional ? maybe I got what I paid for. Unless they are stellar after this problem is finished ? this is my first and last year here.   Cheaper is cheaper ? guess I got what I paid fo
R. Louis B.

R. Louis B.

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US SOLDIER's Journal

1999 DELAWARE QUARTER

DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT THE 1999 DELAWARE QUARTER THAT WAS STRUCK ON EXPERIMENTAL PLANCHETS. IF SO PLEASE EMAIL ME AT NIZAMEL02@AOL.COM . I AM 95% SURE THAT I HAVE ONE MINTED IN DENVER. DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT THE 1999 DELAWARE QUARTER THAT WAS STRUCK ON EXPERIMENTAL PLANCHETS. IF SO PLEASE EMAIL ME AT NIZAMEL02@AOL.COM . I AM 95% SURE THAT I HAVE ONE MINTED IN DENVER.
US SOLDIER

US SOLDIER

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RJ-migration's Journal

Franklin Proof 1956 Type 1

A Proof Franklin 15 coin set is WAY overdue and a no brainer. Two very distinct types of Proof Franklin half dollars were minted in 1956. The old die variety served well from 1950 to about 3 months into 1956. At that point, the mint refined the reverse die to a distinct and easily noticeable fuller detail, especially in the eagle's tail feathers. As a result, full cameo, higher grading 1956 Type 2 Franklins are common. The cameo'd versions of the T2 display the most striking eye appeal of any
RJ-migration

RJ-migration

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midijab-migration's Journal

Intercept Shield

Is it possible it reversed carbon spot? I had obtained a High Relief Saint around 2 1/2 Years ago. When I received it I could've sworn there was a carbon spot on the knee. I confirmed it when I dug up the initial photo's I had taken of it. During the last 2 1/2 years this coin was kept in an Intercept Shield Double Row slab storage box at my bank safety deposit box. I recently pulled it out and lo and behold, no carbon spot on the knee! Is it possible the chemical within the intercept shi
midijab-migration

midijab-migration

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Clay's Journal

PEDIGREE COINS

Are they worth more or just more interesting? Since I've started collecting, I found that pedigree coins are interesting. I started with the Binion Collection in morgan and peace dollars, and now also have two Walking Liberty's in this pedigree. Then I found The Richmond Collection, The Continental Bank Hoard and The Fitzgerald Collection in dollars, and The Pittman Collection in Walking Liberty. I don't know how many collections there are, but it makes it more fun. The one problem is not
Clay

Clay

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RBreslin's Journal

Photographing Certified Coins

Need help in getting your digital camera to properly photograph certified coins? I certainly do! I have tried many different combinations of setup and have yet to find a reliable combination of light(s) and/or lenses to get a decent photo. The plastic case reflects too much light and the coins always come out too dark or have really bad contrast. I also have a lot of trouble with color balance and field-of-view because the coins are sunken inside the white NGC insert.   I am using a Cano
RBreslin

RBreslin

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Architecht's Musings

Photographing Coins - A compilation of expert answers and samples

Get out your copy and paste, because these are the web pages you want to read - from cameras and scanners to lighting and lenses. I saw someone else ask about photographing coins in a collectors' journal entry, but rather than answer directly, I thought it might be nice to put up an answer for everyone to peruse. This question is a really common one that I've seen come up many times on the NGC chat boards, and while I'm no expert myself... I know a few people who are. Copy the web addresses
Architecht

Architecht

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Jeanne's Journal

Fingerprints

What do you do with a coin covered with fingerprints? When I first started collecting coins about 6 years ago I bought some $50 gold Anerican Eagles. Several of them have a thumbprint on them and one is darker than the others, less glossy and is covered with fingerprints. Should I get these slabbed and what do I have to disclose about the fingerprints when I go to sell them at auction? Is there a proper way to remove the fingerprints? I've always read that you never clean a coin. Is that
Jeanne

Jeanne

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Cameolot's Journal

Looking for Cameo Shield Nickels

1869 5c in PR67 Cameo??? Copy and paste in your web address(URL)the following: http://www.anrcoins.com/lotdetail.aspx?lrid=AN00023204   I think this may be the world's only other 1869 nickel in PR67 Cameo. What do you think? Cameos are tricky because the fields must possess mirrors along with the full frosted 5 on the reverse. If there is any inconsistancy in frost on the five, the coin is just PR. -JC   Sluggo - Good job on you 1878/9 5C in PR68 (ANR auction), I bid against you on
Cameolot

Cameolot

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Nickel63's Journal

Marketability of NCS or ANACS etc problem coins?

Is it worth slabbing the problem coins we all have? Like many collectors I bought my fair share of "cleaned", "altered" and damaged coins back when I first started collecting. Being a pack rat I have kept them all these years and lately have been using NCS to slab them in designated slabs indicating the problem that each coin has and it's relative grade. I have been watching Teletrade and other auction sites to see if these NCS coins are selling and trying to discern at what discount to the no
Nickel63

Nickel63

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Wissahickon Collection's Journal

MEMORIAL DAY MUSINGS

What price freedom and liberty as symbolized on our coinage... As I was viewing a group of coins this weekend, it suddenly struck me - the strong, unwavering, and continuous focus on United States coinage of this country's citizens' right to "Freedom and Liberty". And on THIS weekend , I couldn't overlook the significant price paid by so many to repeatedly assure that we all continue to enjoy these "gifts". This sacrifice has been made from the Revolutionary War; to the Civil War; to th
Clay's Journal

Coin Collecting

Started to seriously work on my coin collections in January 2004. Have been building a base and haven't focused on any one series yet. Leaning towards Morgan dollars and Walking Liberty half dollars.  
Clay

Clay

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M. Wayne Williams's Journal

The Greatest Joy

I have the greatest joy of sharing this hobby with my best friend and wife, Janene. I have the greatest joy of sharing this hobby with my best friend and wife, Janene. While she collects mostly pennys and nickels, she has put together some impressives sets. I tend to go for Commemorative coins and Morgan dollars. Together we have traveled to shows, such as the ANA Money show in Portland, having fun and growing closer together at the same time. Our coin collecting skills have grown as we ar
M. Wayne Williams

M. Wayne Williams

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sanloois's Journal

My coins

US type set I have a US type set all completed. All coins are XF or better. I also included the US gold--except the $4 Stella, of course. And the $50 Pan Pacific.   It goes back thru draped bust--1798.
sanloois

sanloois

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