Lem E Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Hello everyone, I am fairly new to the scene here and I have a question I hope someone can help with. I was wondering if it is necessary to hide the certification numbers of my coins in my registry sets? I see that some people do and some don’t. NGC hides them, so it made me curious if it was a good practice, done for security purposes, counterfeit measure, or if it mattered that much. Below (or above, wherever this picture ends up) is an example of how my coins are displayed at the moment. I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenntucky Mike Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 I don't hide mine and I don't think it particularly matters as I could make arguments for and against this. That being said it doesn't hurt anything either so if you feel more comfortable obscuring the cert # keep on doing it. Just make sure you have it registered to your account. On a side note if I was looking to purchase a coin and the # was blocked or the owner wouldn't give it out I'd probably pass on it. Morpheus1967 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 I totally agree with that. I want to see the real cert # when making a purchase. I wont buy anything without seeing the actual coin and cert #. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 By the way Mike, I dig your profile pic. I’m more of a GUNDAM guy myself. Fenntucky Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Mile Rick Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 I never really worried about hiding the cert #. However as of lately I crop my photos to the coin so the coin is larger when viewed and easier to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenntucky Mike Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 33 minutes ago, Lem E said: By the way Mike, I dig your profile pic. I’m more of a GUNDAM guy myself. That would be my #3 favorite, S.B. (Series I) was appointment television for me after school. FYI, I can still read the cert # on your pic above. Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, Six Mile Rick said: I never really worried about hiding the cert #. However as of lately I crop my photos to the coin so the coin is larger when viewed and easier to see. Very nice 41 Jefferson! This is more geared towards my ASE sets. As we all know, these sets are all about the label and I am as guilty as anyone for buying labels. That said, I’m too invested to quit buying them now, but they are on the back burner. Now working on a 38 ~ 64 Jefferson nickel set so I can buy COINS!!! Dont get me wrong, my ASE sets are beautiful but I needed a change. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, Fenntucky Mike said: That would be my #3 favorite, S.B. (Series I) was appointment television for me after school. FYI, I can still read the cert # on your pic above. You can? No black bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 Or are you reading the bar code? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenntucky Mike Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Lem E said: Or are you reading the bar code? The number is visible through the bar. Edited January 7, 2021 by Fenntucky Mike Deleted image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Its more of a personal choice, some do feel that it is a better protection. I do all mine cropped because I want the viewers to be able to se the coin vs the slab. The only place that I would prefer to use a slab shot is in my custom set of old holders, this is one area that I would really like to see NGC (maybe something @Ali E. can look into) provide some different photo options for different sets. However the biggest complaint that I have is that so few registry participants post any photos at all, the whole point of the registry is to share and photos make that far better and more interesting. I've attached an example of what I try and do with my photos. Mr_Spud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 I never do hide mine. Ray, USMC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 I guess I am just not going to worry about it too much anymore. If people can read through the black line, whats the point. If it becomes a problem, I will deal with it then. I am working on trying different techniques on photographing my coins, but all I really have to work with is my Ipad. Coin photography is not the easiest thing to do, and I am amazed by some of the pictures I see that you guys put out there. I did watch the 2 hour ANA seminar on the photography techniques and am going to try some of those ideas. One of these days I may get a better setup for coin photos, but I would rather buy a nice coin than a nice camera. I greatly appreciate all the feedback and advice from everyone and look forward to chatting with you all again on different topics. Thanks again. Fenntucky Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Mile Rick Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 13 hours ago, Fenntucky Mike said: That would be my #3 favorite, S.B. (Series I) was appointment television for me after school. FYI, I can still read the cert # on your pic above. So --- What is the certification # Fenn??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, Six Mile Rick said: So --- What is the certification # Fenn??? I will confirm if you are correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 44 minutes ago, Lem E said: I will confirm if you are correct. 4875344-001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) There's really nothing no one can gain by seeing the cert number. Unless they try to counterfeit one and use it to counterfeit a slab label. They can't use it in no way to get none of your personal info or nothing Edited January 8, 2021 by Hoghead515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Thats a very nice Jefferson. Love to have one like that in my collection. Congrats on getting the honor to add it to yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lem E Posted January 8, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2021 56 minutes ago, Hoghead515 said: 4875344-001 Hoghead wins the prize!!! What a waste of time all of that editing was. MAULEMALL, Fenntucky Mike, Coinbuf and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 49 minutes ago, Hoghead515 said: Thats a very nice Jefferson. Love to have one like that in my collection. Congrats on getting the honor to add it to yours. Thanks. Im really into the Jeffersons at the moment. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Just now, Lem E said: Thanks. Im really into the Jeffersons at the moment. I like them alot also. Ive been on a quarter kick here lately but I've had my eye on a couple nickles im thinking about buying. I also got one in a 63 proof set that has turned a real pretty blue color im thinking about sending in to slab. It is flawless. I think it will score a nice grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Hoghead515 said: I like them alot also. Ive been on a quarter kick here lately but I've had my eye on a couple nickles im thinking about buying. I also got one in a 63 proof set that has turned a real pretty blue color im thinking about sending in to slab. It is flawless. I think it will score a nice grade. Yea I dig on the colors some of these will turn. I just got this one in the mail today. Aside from the mark on his face, this thing is a dandy. Nice tones to it. cgcsketcherz and Hoghead515 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Lem E said: Yea I dig on the colors some of these will turn. I just got this one in the mail today. Aside from the mark on his face, this thing is a dandy. Nice tones to it. Thats a fine coin. Really nice toning. Nice find. Edited January 8, 2021 by Hoghead515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenntucky Mike Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 7 hours ago, Lem E said: Yea I dig on the colors some of these will turn. I just got this one in the mail today. Aside from the mark on his face, this thing is a dandy. Nice tones to it. Nice, good subtle toning and 5FS to boot. 7 hours ago, Hoghead515 said: I also got one in a 63 proof set that has turned a real pretty blue color im thinking about sending in to slab. It is flawless. I think it will score a nice grade. I'd love to see the 63, not a fan of rainbow or bullseye toning in general but I'm a sucker for a coin with a nice even kobalt blue color. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 52 minutes ago, Fenntucky Mike said: Nice, good subtle toning and 5FS to boot. I'd love to see the 63, not a fan of rainbow or bullseye toning in general but I'm a sucker for a coin with a nice even kobalt blue color. Thanks Mike. Appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Mile Rick Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 14 hours ago, Lem E said: I guess I am just not going to worry about it too much anymore. If people can read through the black line, whats the point. If it becomes a problem, I will deal with it then. I am working on trying different techniques on photographing my coins, but all I really have to work with is my Ipad. Coin photography is not the easiest thing to do, and I am amazed by some of the pictures I see that you guys put out there. I did watch the 2 hour ANA seminar on the photography techniques and am going to try some of those ideas. One of these days I may get a better setup for coin photos, but I would rather buy a nice coin than a nice camera. I greatly appreciate all the feedback and advice from everyone and look forward to chatting with you all again on different topics. Thanks again. Download PhotoScape. It's free and you can round crop the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Fenntucky Mike said: Nice, good subtle toning and 5FS to boot. I'd love to see the 63, not a fan of rainbow or bullseye toning in general but I'm a sucker for a coin with a nice even kobalt blue color. Soon as I get off work ill take a picture and show show it to u. I usually get home around 6 or 7 in the evenings. I looked through my phone. I thought I had a pic on it but I guess not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Ali E. Posted January 8, 2021 Administrator Share Posted January 8, 2021 On 1/7/2021 at 10:53 AM, Coinbuf said: Its more of a personal choice, some do feel that it is a better protection. I do all mine cropped because I want the viewers to be able to se the coin vs the slab. The only place that I would prefer to use a slab shot is in my custom set of old holders, this is one area that I would really like to see NGC (maybe something @Ali E. can look into) provide some different photo options for different sets. However the biggest complaint that I have is that so few registry participants post any photos at all, the whole point of the registry is to share and photos make that far better and more interesting. I've attached an example of what I try and do with my photos. Happy New Year, Coinbuf! We have many improvements planned for the NGC Registry in the coming months. Improvements to Custom Set options is definitely a discussion we are having. The senior team will take your thoughtful comments into consideration. Thank you for the feedback. Coinbuf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buickgsmike Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 5 hours ago, Six Mile Rick said: Download PhotoScape. It's free and you can round crop the pics. I also use photoscape , I have been using it for over 5 years, great free app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 6 hours ago, Six Mile Rick said: Download PhotoScape. It's free and you can round crop the pics. Thanks for the info guys. Can’t seem to find it in the app store for Iphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
