Are pics of the coin in the slab necessary on Ebay?

TonedPeaceNut · May 16, 2005 9:37AM

I'm about to sell a bunch of toners -- all slabbed by PCGS, NGC or ANACS. I've got nice pics of each obverse and reverse, however, I didnt take pics any showing the coin actually in the holder.

Should I? My feedback is 190 and is perfect. Would it matter to you to see the coin in the holder?

Should I add a "coin-in-slab" photo.

Thanks for the help,
TPN

tmot99 · May 16, 2005 9:39AM

For people I don't know, it's nice to be able to lok up the cert number to verify it. It's not 100% fool-proof, but it helps. If I was buying from you, I wouldn't worry. However, how many people are buying on ebay that don't know you?

streeter · May 16, 2005 9:39AM

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spend the few cents and image the entire slab. It will more than return the cost---some people want to see/check the number on the label.

Russ · May 16, 2005 9:41AM

I rarely use pics of the slab, only for error coins, PR70/MS70 coins, or high dollar coins. Then I add a pic of the slab in addition to my large images of the coin. I do put the cert number right in every auction, though.

Russ, NCNE

stman · May 16, 2005 9:41AM

I dunno, I think I'd just start a thread on this board giving the info you just gave and you're good to go.

btmoore9 · May 16, 2005 9:42AM

Well I am pretty new at coin collecting and 100% feel better about buying a coin on a whim if it is slabbed if that helps at all

techeff · May 16, 2005 9:44AM

I would add pics of the slabs to give buyers and extra level of comfort.

CyStater · May 16, 2005 9:46AM

The only ones I really like to see pictured in the holder, or at least a pic of the holder card are ANACS to make sure I'm not overpaying for a "net" grade. The others I just want to see the coin and trust the that grade is correct by looking at the coin. Maybe just a note that the ANACS are not net-graded, or if they are net-graded I would make sure you are VERY clear on that or it could irk some people.
Also, I don't normally buy varieties, but mabe if there is something attributed to the coin on the slab it wouldn't be a bad idea. Rule of thumb, the more pics the better!

ziggy29 · May 16, 2005 9:47AM

I usually post three pictures: a close-up of the obverse and reverse, and one of the coin in its slab (with emphasis on clearly displaying the cert details). The latter is mostly a courtesy, but on the off chance that it draws a couple more bids, it's worth another 15 cents unless it's a really cheap coin (which probably wouldn't be slabbed anyway).

solid · May 16, 2005 9:54AM

When buying toned coins, I very much like to see a photo of the coin in the slab as it
helps to see if the colors have been tweaked.

On the other hand, it's a simple matter to put a doctored coin image back into an
normal photo of the slab, so it may not really matter all that much.

Depending on the coin and the buyer, some people may like to see the slab just
so they know that it matches their set; PCGS blue label/green label/etc.

Also, as others have stated, it's good to have the cert # for verification.

Ken

Russ · May 16, 2005 9:59AM

<< When buying toned coins, I very much like to see a photo of the coin in the slab as it
helps to see if the colors have been tweaked. >>

Not necessarily. My PCGS labels always come out pinkish, but the coin colors are accurate.

Russ, NCNE

Bochiman · May 16, 2005 10:00AM

<< 

<< When buying toned coins, I very much like to see a photo of the coin in the slab as it
helps to see if the colors have been tweaked. >>

Not necessarily. My PCGS labels always come out pinkish, but the coin colors are accurate.

Russ, NCNE >>

You didn't attend the Madmarty schooling for image enhancement did you?

Russ · May 16, 2005 10:01AM

Marty has a lot fancier camera than I do. He's a rich dealer, I'm a poor collector.

Russ, NCNE

PutTogether · May 16, 2005 10:02AM

no - slab pics not necessary as long as its the same coin.

stev32k · May 16, 2005 10:05AM

Some times the holder is important. Like a PCGS OGH, rattler, PCI gold holder, or ANACS picture holder. Even if the coin is not in one of the old holders and there is no picture of it I will not bid. The lack of a picture makes me think there is something to hide. If the coin is in the holder as claimed and the grade is as claimed why not show it in an image? I've seen several coins listed as DMPL when the label on the holder actually said PL. I've also seen others that said something like "this is an under graded coin and should be an MS64" when the label actually said AU58. If the pictures don't show the label - what are they hiding?

P.S. This is even more true for ANACS graded coins. I can't count the number of ANACS coins listed where the description does not mention the fact that the coin is cleaned, corroded, or damaged - that only shows on the holder label.

flaminio · May 16, 2005 10:08AM

Not necessary, but more pictures are always better than less pictures. Personally, I like seeing the whole slab. There are a lot of scammers who will sell a coin as "NGC MS66" or somesuch, and then you get an unslabbed coin, and the seller says crap like "it used to be in an NGC slab, but I cracked it out" or "it *would* grade 66 at NGC if you submit it". Showing the whole slab with visible cert# adds a layer of confidence for your bidders, which is nice.

pharmer · May 16, 2005 10:16AM

I do the same as ziggy, obv, rev and slab. No reason, really, and I don't miss it if it isn't there when I buy, just seems to present a more complete description.

MikeInFL · May 16, 2005 10:29AM

This noob would feel better if the pic of the slab was there...Mike

ksteelheader · May 16, 2005 10:34AM

<< Marty has a lot fancier camera than I do. He's a rich dealer, I'm a poor collector.

Russ, NCNE >>

nwcs · May 16, 2005 10:39AM

I think a holder pic can add confidence for a buyer.

CarlWohlforth · May 16, 2005 10:46AM

<ziggy29> is closest to my opinion. Some of the times that I have left out the slab photo I have gotten a question "can I have a photo of the coin in the holder?". Sheesh! I guess they don't believe me when I say the coin is graded such and such by so and so. Anyway I suspect for every person that questions me, there are 10 that don't. So now I always include a photo of the slab...

Myqqy · May 16, 2005 10:47AM

I think it's nice getting a whole-holder shot, as it gives a different perspective to evaluate from (sort of a gestalt view)......

Trooper · May 16, 2005 11:00AM

The only time I really need to see the slab is if Anacs graded it. Sometimes the a seller will sell a net graded coin and it will say it in his description but it will be buried in it.

Tom

mozin · May 16, 2005 12:59PM

At least show the picture of the actual information on the slab, not necessarily the coin in the slab. I often keep records of the slab ID.

solid · May 16, 2005 1:08PM

<< 

<< When buying toned coins, I very much like to see a photo of the coin in the slab as it
helps to see if the colors have been tweaked. >>

Not necessarily. My PCGS labels always come out pinkish, but the coin colors are accurate.

Russ, NCNE >>

But Russ, all your coins are black and white cameos!

Ken

bgrice · May 16, 2005 1:34PM

I find that most of us can't take close-up pics worth crap, so I want to see the holder just to make sure that PCGS really does slab blurry coins.

Are pics of the coin in the slab necessary on Ebay?

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