Why doesn't Stacks Bowers ,,,,,,,,,,,,

GRANDAM · July 17, 2014 9:00AM

show a photo of the coin in the slab?

I want to see that when bidding on a coin.

GrandAm,

TommyType · July 17, 2014 9:06AM

<< show a photo of the coin in the slab?

I want to see that when bidding on a coin.

GrandAm,

>>

Odd as that may seem to some.....I kind of agree.

Somehow, it takes the coin from being some idealized representation in photo form, to being a 'real world' object you can imagine in your hand. I've seen coin photos where I'm just not sure...and then seen the full slab picture, and the coin suddenly jumps out as being quite nice.

Seems odd even to me, and I'm saying it!

MsMorrisine · July 17, 2014 9:58AM

I too would prefer they add the front and back slab shots. hard to explain, but I like to see it in the holder.

Or, to open discussion, is this something where clear coin shots and a label shot is ok and we could adjust? What are we missing by not seeing the whole thing? Perhaps a sense of "completeness" with having the slab "as is" ?

BryceM · July 17, 2014 10:02AM

I typed out something, but then I remembered my mamma saying "If you can't say something nice..."

Shamika · July 17, 2014 10:14AM

Agree!

OKbustchaser · July 18, 2014 12:12AM

Just the opposite...why waste space showing me a slab. I already know what a slab looks like. I want to actually see the coin.

DaveWcoins · July 18, 2014 12:23AM

<< Just the opposite...why waste space showing me a slab. I already know what a slab looks like. I want to actually see the coin. >>

+1

supergem · July 18, 2014 12:39AM

<< Just the opposite...why waste space showing me a slab. I already know what a slab looks like. I want to actually see the coin. >>

Actually, I like to see a picture of the slab BECAUSE I know what a slab looks like. If the slab picture actually does look how I expect it too, then I know the image of the coin in the slab picture is what I can expect the coin to actually look like, versus any photo-editing or artificial brightening of the images of the coins without the slabs. Besides, they have to take pictures of the coins in the slabs to begin with, before they can crop the coin image out of the holder. So, why not include that overall slab picture as well...web server space is super inexpensive these days!

blu62vette · July 18, 2014 12:53AM

Whenever I win from them I assume it will be a new holder but I keep getting this old holders with some funky doilyish pattern. Then I have to get them reholdered to a new one, drives me nuts.

BillJones · July 18, 2014 8:20AM

I don't get a lot out seeing the slab, but some buyers think the slab picture sometimes provides at better image of the coin than the close-up. One of the few things that I don't like about Heritage pictures is that they only show the whole slab for some lower priced lots. When the coin is question is tiny, like a Silver Three Cent Piece or a gold dollar, the actual photo of the coin is often too small give the viewer a good idea as to rub and how many marks the piece might have.

stealer · July 18, 2014 9:28AM

<< 

<< Just the opposite...why waste space showing me a slab. I already know what a slab looks like. I want to actually see the coin. >>

Actually, I like to see a picture of the slab BECAUSE I know what a slab looks like. If the slab picture actually does look how I expect it too, then I know the image of the coin in the slab picture is what I can expect the coin to actually look like, versus any photo-editing or artificial brightening of the images of the coins without the slabs. Besides, they have to take pictures of the coins in the slabs to begin with, before they can crop the coin image out of the holder. So, why not include that overall slab picture as well...web server space is super inexpensive these days! >>

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Yup. Some of you old farts need to get with just how advanced technology is these days

Kove · July 18, 2014 9:38AM

<< 

<< Just the opposite...why waste space showing me a slab. I already know what a slab looks like. I want to actually see the coin. >>

Actually, I like to see a picture of the slab BECAUSE I know what a slab looks like. If the slab picture actually does look how I expect it too, then I know the image of the coin in the slab picture is what I can expect the coin to actually look like, versus any photo-editing or artificial brightening of the images of the coins without the slabs. Besides, they have to take pictures of the coins in the slabs to begin with, before they can crop the coin image out of the holder. So, why not include that overall slab picture as well...web server space is super inexpensive these days! >>

Agreed.

Precisely because I know what the slab looks like, I can use the overall slab shot to judge color, saturation, exposure, and lighting angle and get a better idea of what the coin probably looks like in-hand.

Bits are cheap, so there's no real reason not to show the full-slab shot. If others want to ignore it, no problem.

CoinRaritiesOnline · July 18, 2014 10:09AM

I always figured more information was preferable to less information.

EXOJUNKIE · July 18, 2014 10:15AM

Why doesn't Stacks Bowers ......

...... ship your auction winnings in a timely manner? They are the slowest in the biz!

OKbustchaser · July 18, 2014 12:37PM

<< 

<< Just the opposite...why waste space showing me a slab. I already know what a slab looks like. I want to actually see the coin. >>

Actually, I like to see a picture of the slab BECAUSE I know what a slab looks like. If the slab picture actually does look how I expect it too, then I know the image of the coin in the slab picture is what I can expect the coin to actually look like, versus any photo-editing or artificial brightening of the images of the coins without the slabs. Besides, they have to take pictures of the coins in the slabs to begin with, before they can crop the coin image out of the holder. So, why not include that overall slab picture as well...web server space is super inexpensive these days! >>

And this picture actually helps in any way other than telling me that PCGS slabbed it? I already knew that based on the auction description.

How about this one???

blu62vette · July 18, 2014 12:43PM

<< 

<< 

<< Just the opposite...why waste space showing me a slab. I already know what a slab looks like. I want to actually see the coin. >>

Actually, I like to see a picture of the slab BECAUSE I know what a slab looks like. If the slab picture actually does look how I expect it too, then I know the image of the coin in the slab picture is what I can expect the coin to actually look like, versus any photo-editing or artificial brightening of the images of the coins without the slabs. Besides, they have to take pictures of the coins in the slabs to begin with, before they can crop the coin image out of the holder. So, why not include that overall slab picture as well...web server space is super inexpensive these days! >>

And this picture actually helps in any way other than telling me that PCGS slabbed it? I already knew that based on the auction description.

How about this one???

>>

Yes!!! It tells me an era the coin was graded, that is very useful to me.

GRANDAM · July 18, 2014 12:59PM

OK, I guess I was just looking at the cheap coins.

I see some of the more expensive coins have slab photos

Grandm

Kove · July 18, 2014 3:49PM

<< 

<< 

<< Just the opposite...why waste space showing me a slab. I already know what a slab looks like. I want to actually see the coin. >>

Actually, I like to see a picture of the slab BECAUSE I know what a slab looks like. If the slab picture actually does look how I expect it too, then I know the image of the coin in the slab picture is what I can expect the coin to actually look like, versus any photo-editing or artificial brightening of the images of the coins without the slabs. Besides, they have to take pictures of the coins in the slabs to begin with, before they can crop the coin image out of the holder. So, why not include that overall slab picture as well...web server space is super inexpensive these days! >>

And this picture actually helps in any way other than telling me that PCGS slabbed it? I already knew that based on the auction description.

How about this one???

>>

Yep, absolutely helps me. You can see exactly how light or dark a coin looks against the slab, as well as comparative coloring, without having to guess by looking at an over-exposed close-up shot.

If you can't see it, you're welcome to ignore the images.

OKbustchaser · July 19, 2014 12:38AM

The problem is that although I can see and judge the colors I can't see the coin...you know, the thing I'm actually bidding on.

Of course, in a perfect world BOTH pics would be shown. That actually would be helpful.

CuKevin · July 19, 2014 1:58AM

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<< Just the opposite...why waste space showing me a slab. I already know what a slab looks like. I want to actually see the coin. >>

Actually, I like to see a picture of the slab BECAUSE I know what a slab looks like. If the slab picture actually does look how I expect it too, then I know the image of the coin in the slab picture is what I can expect the coin to actually look like, versus any photo-editing or artificial brightening of the images of the coins without the slabs. Besides, they have to take pictures of the coins in the slabs to begin with, before they can crop the coin image out of the holder. So, why not include that overall slab picture as well...web server space is super inexpensive these days! >>

This is my line of thinking too. However, I think Stack's currently has MUCH more pressing issues with their website.

Barndog · July 19, 2014 2:23AM

slab pics can help registry collectors to see if the label already has the necessary information for immediate addition to a set or if the coin will have to be sent back in for attribution on the label

Why doesn't Stacks Bowers ,,,,,,,,,,,,

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