One more joins the ranks

[Blade-migration]

Hi folks! Just ventured over from across the street. It's nice to see so many familiar names. I hope I can bring some knowledge, insight and a few laughs too.

 

2 points for the record. First, I will never disparage anyone - collector, dealer - if I do not have direct knowledge of the coin in question or had direct interaction with that person. I have experienced WAY too much of that. I have no problem with threads of that type per se, but you won't find me participating.

 

Second, my collection is 75% raw, 25% slabbed, and I do my best to buy the coin not the holder. That said, most of my recent acquisitions have been slabbed due to the amount of the purchase and the ensuing benefits of authentication and investment protection. I always seek out PQ examples and will pay accordingly.

 

That's it for me! Looking forward to participating and helping in any way that I can. I have recently ventured into digital coin photography and have met with a healthy degree of success, so if you want some tips feel free to PM me. Here is one of my favorite toned coins:

 

 

Larger image of 1945-S 10c NGC MS68 reverse

[New_Horizons]

Welcome to the forums!!! NICE! Roosie...!!! Awesome camera-work, as well!!! Love to view more! of your photos-- and thanks!-- in advance!!!

[New_Horizons]

AND!!!--

before you say anything, YES!-- I know! it isn't a Roosie...!!!

[hughesm1-migration]

Welcome Blade, I also came over from across the street but haven't been back here in almost a year (so little time to track two boards and take care of two youngsters.)

[Blade-migration]

New Horizons - Thanks!

 

I don't have a black core holder, but I plan on editing my photos to remove everything around the coin. That will help.

 

 

[Gunsmoke]

I don't think the "bring back the black core holders" is directed to you, but instead to NGC. Many of the members have urged NGC to bring back the black holders they used to use.

[nwcs]

Good to see you over here. It's nicer here. And that is still a BEAUTIFUL coin!

[jtryka]

Welcome Blade! Nice to have you with us, looking forward to your contributions, especially if they involve such beautiful photos!

[Guest]

Welcome aboard Blade.. Looking forward to reading your participation in the discussions.

 

Nice coin. Keep those pics coming.!!

[keithdagen]

Very nice toning on that Merc. I definitely like it.

[Blade-migration]

Holy smokes! The last post on my thread was before 1:00 this afternoon and it's still in the top 1/2 of the first page? Kind of a nice change of pace here where you can actually read the posts without getting notes bumped to the next page each hour. Of course, it's possible that everyone is watching the OSU/Miami game like I am. Thank God for wireless notebooks!

[Gunsmoke]

Quality not quantity rules around here.

[GDJMSP]

You will find that the norm - not the exception. Welcome to the Forum Blade.

[Blade-migration]

That is more than fine with me. I get dizzy chasing threads that move 5 down while I am replying to another.

 

Thanks to all for the warm welcome!

[Oldtrader3]

Welcome to this board. You have posted a very pretty Merc. You are certainly welcome here.

[Coinosaurus]

Beautiful Merc. How about a close up on that seated coin in your logo

[Oldtrader3]

You got it. Here is the obverse. The colors are actually more red where there is dark.

[Oldtrader3]

Here is the reverse. It is a 1862 Proof 63, NGC.

[Oldtrader3]

Or it could be this 1863 SL Dollar (PF62, PCGS). My memory was the second thing to go!

[EVillageProwler]

It's definately the dollar. Same toning, and same obv design. (The dime and the dollar have different obverses.)

 

EVP

 

[Oldtrader3]

I knew when I looked at the magnifed image that is was the dollar. No mistaking it.

[onlyroosies]

Welcome Blade. Love the blue toned Merc.

[New_Horizons]

Blade--

when NGC first began the slab process, they used a black holder, rather than the white one you now see. Many feel that their gold-- especially-- would look much better in the dark color, and we have asked NGC to reconsider bringing back the black...!!!

Your ID says you are a type collector. What got you into that facet, as opposed to collecting a series?

[Oldtrader3]

Gold, yes. Black for silver, no. I think that white is a better color for silver coins. This is just based on using Capital Plastics holders on both.

[New_Horizons]

OT3--

folks aren't asking for a single color only, for their holdered coins. Rather, the thought appears to be that it would be wonderful of NGC, to add an option for their clients! Should you, personally, feel that white was right for you, that would be your choice, while-- for someone else-- they might prefer another color...!!!