Dealers that use True View photos

I am a bit surprised that PCGS has not created a submission track whereby dealers pay an extra $10 or so for their coins to be expeditiously photographed and graded by PCGS, so as to minimize the delay in returning the coin. Many dealers photographs are substandard, and we all know that a flattering photograph can help sell a coin. Heck, a high-quality photo can help sell a bad coin. Because of the Chinese wall between the ops at PCGS and the individual dealer, we would trust that the photograph is accurate and representative of the coin. The buyer of the coin would receive the coin and the photo as a value-added service.
The current impediment is the time lag between the submission and when the photographs get done and the coin returned. If this could be shortened, perhaps more dealers would send coins to PCGS for grading and photography.
Are any dealers currently using True View photos to market coins?
The current impediment is the time lag between the submission and when the photographs get done and the coin returned. If this could be shortened, perhaps more dealers would send coins to PCGS for grading and photography.
Are any dealers currently using True View photos to market coins?
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what dealer is using them?
K S
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If dealers need help I will take their photos, at least good enough for sale. Leave the nice pretty photography for the collectors who want it the most.
Also Phil's photos often tend to hide flaws bringing out the best in the coin (geared toward a collector who wants to keep the coin). If I were to purchase from a dealer I would want a more revealing pic as to make a better decision.
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
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<< <i>The mega huge trueviews show every tick, hit, hairline, planchet flaw, die line, carbon spot, toning break, ect. >>
Yeah but in most cases people only get the tiny pics. You have to pay extra for the CD.
<< <i>Yeah but in most cases people only get the tiny pics. You have to pay extra for the CD. >>
I've always received three images from PCGS for the TruView Service. These are small, med, and lg sizes. You can't beat the image quality for the price.
You may download your photos at the following locations:
Small: http://www.pcgs.com/TrueView/05023971.jpg
Medium: http://www.pcgs.com/TrueView/Medium/05023971.jpg
Large: http://www.pcgs.com/TrueView/Large/05023971.jpg
This is different from what it was a couple years ago, when I last used the service.
<< <i>Today, I received an email with three images linked, each a different size.
You may download your photos at the following locations:
Small: http://www.pcgs.com/TrueView/05023971.jpg
Medium: http://www.pcgs.com/TrueView/Medium/05023971.jpg
Large: http://www.pcgs.com/TrueView/Large/05023971.jpg
This is different from what it was a couple years ago, when I last used the service. >>
I remember talking to Phil about doing this exact thing, I did not realize it was implemented. Good to hear.
Yes, I use them whenever I am aware the coin has been imaged by PCGS.
<< <i>I am not sure I would want them rushing the photo. It takes time to set up each coin for lighting. Also if they get too much business they will have to start hiring people who need training and are not so good at coin photography.
If dealers need help I will take their photos, at least good enough for sale. Leave the nice pretty photography for the collectors who want it the most.
Also Phil's photos often tend to hide flaws bringing out the best in the coin (geared toward a collector who wants to keep the coin). If I were to purchase from a dealer I would want a more revealing pic as to make a better decision. >>
Very valid points that, it seems, some people don't seem to think about. Some people just have too much time on their hands and too many questions in their heads
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
You may download your photos at the following locations:
Small: http://www.pcgs.com/TrueView/05023971.jpg
Medium: http://www.pcgs.com/TrueView/Medium/05023971.jpg
Large: http://www.pcgs.com/TrueView/Large/05023971.jpg
I had over 100 lincolns TrueViewed before I sold my collection. Phil Arnold does incredible work with coins. The only negative thing that I can think of is that anyone can download YOUR photos since they are all posted the same way. If you just subsitute in a different cert # in the above URL's, the photos of the coin will come up for anyone.
I am not one of those who gets wrapped up with who might use the images of my coins.
I did recently have a dealer scold me via PM and demand that I remove a photo of a coin from his website from my post, accuse me of "stealing" from him, etc., when I only used the photo as an example of a nice coin I saw at a coin show at his table. He had previously given the forum explicit permission to use images from his website. Oh, well...
You may download your photos at the following locations:
Small: http://www.pcgs.com/TrueView/05023971.jpg
Medium: http://www.pcgs.com/TrueView/Medium/05023971.jpg
Large: http://www.pcgs.com/TrueView/Large/05023971.jpg
Just replace the serial number listed above with YOURS and copy and paste that in a web browser and you will get your pics!
Do this for all coins that have had a truview pic taken.....
Then make your Own CD and save $ 20 !!
Have fun !
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<< <i>The images are ALL online.
You may download your photos at the following locations:
Small: http://www.pcgs.com/TrueView/05023971.jpg
Medium: http://www.pcgs.com/TrueView/Medium/05023971.jpg
Large: http://www.pcgs.com/TrueView/Large/05023971.jpg
Just replace the serial number listed above with YOURS and copy and paste that in a web browser and you will get your pics!
Do this for all coins that have had a truview pic taken.....
Then make your Own CD and save $ 20 !!
Have fun ! >>
Nope not there. Mine must be before they started doing this. I will have to ask if Phil can post them.