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Ajjohnson77Ajjohnson77 Posts: 481
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Please post or Private message with who is the best, fastest, yet affordable photographer. I have about 12 coins all slabbed. The value of the combined for insurance reasons will probably be over $3000. Let me here some opinions or offers. Thanks.

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    AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,539 ✭✭✭✭✭
    There are several on these boards that take excellent pics. Perhaps we should know what part of the country
    you are in. Do you attend shows?

    I've had Todd Pollock of these boards take pics that I'm extremely pleased with. He attends most of the big
    shows if not all. You can message him here just send one to: blu62vette.

    Or visit his web site: BLUCCPHOTOS.com

    He hails out of Central California.

    Hope others chime in with more options.

    bobimage
    Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
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    littlebearlittlebear Posts: 1,446 ✭✭✭✭
    Todd Pollock (BluCC) has done a lot of work for me. I find his work to be exceptional. He is a member of the boards here.


    Larry L.


    image
    Autism Awareness: There is no limit to the good you can do, if you don't care who gets the credit.
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    DollarAfterDollarDollarAfterDollar Posts: 3,214 ✭✭✭✭✭
    kryptonitecomics ( Florida) or messydesk (Illinois) are both excellent and reasonable.
    If you do what you always did, you get what you always got.
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    AthenaAthena Posts: 439 ✭✭✭
    Mark Goodman wrote the book on numismatic photography!

    He does GREAT work. http://coinimaging.com/Services.html

    image
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    BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've used members mgoodm3 & messydesk who IMHO are the best in the biz at coming as close as to what the coin looks like in hand w/o any surprises.
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
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    BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,458 ✭✭✭✭✭
    any of the people already mentioned will do a fine job. Don't forget Lance Keigwin too.
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    messydeskmessydesk Posts: 19,704 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PM sent
    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars
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    BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You could also check with member TomB who I believe is a lens for hire?
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
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    EurekaGoldEurekaGold Posts: 150 ✭✭
    From what I've seen on the board and websites, the best are (not in any particular order)

    Mark Goodman
    Todd Pollock - BluCC
    Matt Powell - Digital Studio NW
    Messydesk

    And the best, in my humble opinion:

    Phil at PCGS.



    All you need is ignorance and confidence and the success is sure - Mark Twain
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    BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,304 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Some are great for all around coin photos, some are better than others for certain types (proofs, toned, copper, etc).
    Ask them honestly about what you want photos of.
    Also, see if they have samples you can see.

    Many will do a very good job. From what I see of photos others post, and watching for many years on these boards, I would personally likely go for John (Messydesk) and/or Mark (Mgoodm3).
    I've had some from Mark before and they are very realistic, and good, to the coin.

    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

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    lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,408 ✭✭✭
    ROBEC
    should never be left out of a thread like this
    his skills are right with the best of them
    everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see


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    BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,304 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>ROBEC
    should never be left out of a thread like this
    his skills are right with the best of them >>




    You are correct, imho. I neglected him and I would let him photo my coins. I would include him as well

    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

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    SoCalBigMarkSoCalBigMark Posts: 2,786 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Russ takes nice pics and easy to work with.
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    BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,128 ✭✭✭
    Lance Keigwin. He's my go-to for quality coin pics. I believe he has a website from which you can place orders.

    He's a great guy, too. Won't stop until you're satisfied. image
    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist.
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    DRUNNERDRUNNER Posts: 3,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Lance is also the only photographer here that can take your coins to 200mph around a racetrack . . . safely.

    Drunner

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