Very interesting article about eye-appeal

fountainheadgold

Thought others may enjoy this article on eye-appeal and originality, It is very interesting that 20 or so years ago some saw the importance in eye-appeal, and original surfaces as it still pertains today. Hope you enjoy

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coingame2000

Thanks for the positive feedback Michael -- I really appreciate it. With Registry Set collecting continuing to increase at a torrid pace, too much emphasis is being placed upon the certified grade alone, which is unwittingly creating a generation of plastic merchants and plastic addicts. Consequently, I thought it was the right time to resuurect an old article of mine -- include a contemporary commentary and discuss the importance good old fashioned originality and eye appeal. I may get flamed for some of my comments, but that's okay with me because I feel the message is an important one.

Mikey

Shamika

<< <i>No other series of coins seems to benefit as greatly from the presence of attractive original toning as do commemoratives. >>


Although I don't collect commemoratives, I can't argue against this point. Attractively toned commems are just about as good as it gets.

ccr

Saved the article.

bestclser1

Great article.Applies today more than ever.

dizzyfoxx

I not only saved this article, I printed out a copy. Excellent article Mikey, thanks for sharing it.

coingame2000

Thanks to all for the kind words -- I'm really glad you enjoyed it the article.

Mikey

fountainheadgold

mozin

I knew all that in the article. Perhaps I had seen it before.

Nice writing job Mike.

coingame2000

<< <i>I knew all that in the article. Perhaps I had seen it before.

Nice writing job Mike. >>



Thanks for the kind words regarding my words ...

Mikey

PS For a real life example of the significance of eye appeal versus certified grade (which I discussed at length in my article that is linked in this thread) check out the following recent thread: http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&threadid=497961