Photo Contest Anyone? Progress Update

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robec
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It's been almost one year since the last contest.

I do have a TrueView of this PR64 BN Lincoln, but after knocking my head against the wall trying to come close to Phil, I thought others might like to try their hand with it. You or I won't have the advantage of imaging the coin raw like Phil did.

$100 goes to the winner. The winner will be chosen based on a pole posted on this forum. When all the images are received, I will assign a number to each entry that connects the image to the owner.

Image size should be no larger than 640x640

Postage from one member to the next Priority plus $500 insurance. I will reimburse the mailing cost to each member. I won't reimburse any headache medicine costs incurred, however.

If interested please send a PM.

The coin's reverse at first looks like a small pool of grape juice, but under the lights it brightens up to an almost hot pink on the lower two thirds to a candy apple green towards the top. It doesn't seem to translate that way in my images though. If you are up to the challenge, here's your chance.

Here is the TrueView and then a few of my feeble attempts.

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- Bob -

MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
Central Valley Roosevelts

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  • rgCoinGuy
    rgCoinGuy Posts: 7,478 ✭
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    I've still have my pictures of that proof Indian cent from Brandon.... I doubt I would have won that one, but I'll play if you get some other contestants.

    I think we should post our attempts at the Indian cent here, whataya say? image
    imageQuid pro quo. Yes or no?
  • robec
    robec Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>I've still have my pictures of that proof Indian cent from Brandon.... I doubt I would have won that one, but I'll play if you get some other contestants.

    I think we should post our attempts at the Indian cent here, whataya say? image >>



    That's fine with me, but Brandon can spring for the winner of that one.image

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • DMWJR
    DMWJR Posts: 6,102 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'll give it a run. I think you may have picked the most difficult thing to image though -- proof copper with color.
    Doug
  • messydesk
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    << <i>I've still have my pictures of that proof Indian cent from Brandon.... I doubt I would have won that one, but I'll play if you get some other contestants.

    I think we should post our attempts at the Indian cent here, whataya say? image >>


    You obviously missed this thread.
    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • soty27
    soty27 Posts: 1,956
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    I would like to join if possible image I am terribad at imaging copper image
  • speety
    speety Posts: 5,424 ✭
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    Can i wager a guess that someone with a Tilt/shift lense will win? image

    I gotta sit this one out, moving back to college soon and have no time. image
    Want to buy an auction catalog for the William Hesslein Sale (December 2, 1926). Thanks to all those who have helped us obtain the others!!!

  • robec
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    << <i>Can i wager a guess that someone with a Tilt/shift lense will win? image >>



    That is a definite advantage. Sure wish I had one.



    << <i>I gotta sit this one out, moving back to college soon and have no time. image >>



    That's really too bad. I know you'd love time with this one.


    I'm leaving the entry period open until 8:00 PM (Pacific) tomorrow nite. So far we're at nine combatants. I'd like to see about 15 or so. I know there are a lot of great photographers out there that haven't responded.

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • Bochiman
    Bochiman Posts: 25,790 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Hmmm...tempted to toss my name into the hat.
    Have a P&S camera that would be interesting to try as well as a DSLR.....

    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

  • robec
    robec Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>Hmmm...tempted to toss my name into the hat.
    Have a P&S camera that would be interesting to try as well as a DSLR..... >>



    I think you'd have a lot of fun with this one. I've seen a lot of nice images from P&S cameras.

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • crazyhounddog
    crazyhounddog Posts: 14,250 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Hey Bob, That looks like a really tough coin to image!image
    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • Bochiman
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    << <i>

    << <i>Hmmm...tempted to toss my name into the hat.
    Have a P&S camera that would be interesting to try as well as a DSLR..... >>



    I think you'd have a lot of fun with this one. I've seen a lot of nice images from P&S cameras. >>



    Ok Bob, pencil me in then, if you would. I will have to, literally, dust off the imaging station as I haven't done much for awhile, but it should be fun.

    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

  • frnklnlvr
    frnklnlvr Posts: 2,750 ✭
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    I'd like to give it a try.
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  • rgCoinGuy
    rgCoinGuy Posts: 7,478 ✭
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    << <i>

    << <i>I've still have my pictures of that proof Indian cent from Brandon.... I doubt I would have won that one, but I'll play if you get some other contestants.

    I think we should post our attempts at the Indian cent here, whataya say? image >>


    You obviously missed this thread. >>



    Why Yes I did! Thanks!
    imageQuid pro quo. Yes or no?
  • coindudeonebay
    coindudeonebay Posts: 1,735 ✭✭✭
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    I'm in, but you already knew that.
  • FEC
    FEC Posts: 592
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    I am in.
  • robec
    robec Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>Hey Bob, That looks like a really tough coin to image!image >>



    You should try it Joe. Jump in with both feet.image

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • relicsncoins
    relicsncoins Posts: 8,301 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'll take a shot at it.
    Need a Barber Half with ANACS photo certificate. If you have one for sale please PM me. Current Ebay auctions
  • robec
    robec Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    We have 19 great photographers signed up so far. There are a couple of highly regarded photographers still missing from the list although I can't blame them. This is a pretty tough coin to image. There is still about 10 hours to sign up if you're up to the challenge.image

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • mgoodm3
    mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
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    I'll take a swipe at it. I always say that the brilliant proofs are the toughest coins to image.
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  • renomedphys
    renomedphys Posts: 4,013 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Why don't you just cut to the chase and send me the $100. I'm in!!!image

    Edited to add: all mine below in the sig line. Likey?

    Empty Nest Collection

  • robec
    robec Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'll take the one on the left please.image

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • intence
    intence Posts: 1,255 ✭
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    love the toning. lack the photog skills
    image
  • robec
    robec Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thank you to all who decided to enter the contest and to all the replies. Here is the list of entrants. It is made up of members here and ATS. The final tally of the combined scores of both forums will decide the winner. There are some real heavy weights and should be a fun and interesting contest.

    If I've left anyone off the list, please contact me and I will fix it.

    After all the addresses are received, I'll map out the route and get the coin sent out, hopefully early tomorrow.

    Good luck to everyone and have fun with it.

    FEC
    Frnklnlvr
    Direwolf1972
    pheh
    Morgandollar1878
    BillyGoatsGruff
    Blue62vette
    Messydesk
    DMWJR
    Soty27
    Airplanenut
    Bochiman
    rgCoinGuy
    physics-fan3.14
    bsshog40
    James_EarlyUS
    Coindude
    Relicsncoins
    Mgoodm3
    Renomedphys
    Carl Wohlforth
    Lehigh96
    Crazyhounddog
    morgansforever
    astrostu

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • crazyhounddog
    crazyhounddog Posts: 14,250 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Count me in...Thanks
    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • Swampboy
    Swampboy Posts: 13,255 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice roster.
    I like the view from the peanut gallery.
    This should be fun to watch.

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • ponderit
    ponderit Posts: 1,544 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm ready to learn some photog skills from you guys, Lord knows I need to...
    Successful BST transactions with Rob41281, crazyhounddog, Commoncents, CarlWohlford, blu62vette, Manofcoins, Monstarcoins, coinlietenant, iconbuster, RWW,Nolawyer, NewParadigm, Flatwoods, papabear, Yellowkid, Ankur, Pccoins, tlake22, drddm, Connecticoin, Cladiator, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty
  • robec
    robec Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Here is the finalized list and the order in which the coin will travel. The order is set geographical and will start in California, where I am. It should save a little time since it won't be crisscrossing the country. It will be making a stop to 15 states and 26 contestants and will end up in Connecticut before returning to California.

    Good Luck in what messydesk has labeled, "The Brilliant Proof Toner Smackdown"

    It is currently in the mail to Carl.

    CarlWohlforth - Recieved 9/5
    Becoka - Received 9/8 - mailed to renomedphys 9/14
    Crazyhounddog
    Blue62vette
    Renomedphys
    BillyGoatsGruff
    Mgoodm3
    Bochiman
    Airplanenut
    Relicsncoins
    Astrostu
    Bsshog40
    Coindude
    rgCoinGuy
    FEC
    DMWJR
    James_EarlyUS
    Morgandollar1878
    Messydesk
    Soty27
    Direwolf1972
    Physics-fan3.14
    Pheh
    Frnklnlvr
    Lehigh96
    Morgansforever

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • BECOKA
    BECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
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    I just now saw this thread. Any chance there is room for one more?
  • schwarzpferd
    schwarzpferd Posts: 12
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    << <i>I'll take a swipe at it. I always say that the brilliant proofs are the toughest coins to image. >>



    Yeah they're pretty tough.

    I've heard lots of comments that the TrueView photos are quite light. And indeed they are when I see them posted in the forum - but they're darker (or more robust maybe?) in PhotoShop for instance. I was racking my brain as to why this was occurring and discovered, somewhere along the line, an issue with color profiles. I think I've fixed this and so it shouldn't be much of an issue from now on (hopefully). You can assign all past images with the color profile sRGB IEC61966-2.1 and the image will subsequently be less washed out.

    Have fun with the contest!

    Phil
  • robec
    robec Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The coin in reality is actually much darker in hand. It only brightens up when bombarded with lights. I do like the profile that Phil provided.


    color profile sRGB IEC61966-2.1
    image

    color profile Adobe RGB (1998)
    image

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • schwarzpferd
    schwarzpferd Posts: 12
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    Yup, that looks a bit better to me.
  • soty27
    soty27 Posts: 1,956
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    Hmm I see Mr Goodman decided to join, This should be interesting indeed.
  • robec
    robec Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks for your input and tip Phil. Much appreciated. BTW you're doing a great job.image

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • robec
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    << <i>Here is the finalized list and the order in which the coin will travel. The order is set geographical and will start in California, where I am. It should save a little time since it won't be crisscrossing the country. It will be making a stop to 15 states and 26 contestants and will end up in Connecticut before returning to California.

    Good Luck in what messydesk has labeled, "The Brilliant Proof Toner Smackdown"

    It is currently in the mail to Carl.

    CarlWohlforth - Recieved 9/5
    Becoka - Received 9/8, mailed to renomedphys 9/14
    Crazyhounddog
    Blue62vette
    Renomedphys - Recieved 9/17
    BillyGoatsGruff
    Mgoodm3
    Bochiman
    Airplanenut
    Relicsncoins
    Astrostu
    Bsshog40
    Coindude
    rgCoinGuy
    FEC
    DMWJR
    James_EarlyUS
    Morgandollar1878
    Messydesk
    Soty27
    Direwolf1972
    Physics-fan3.14
    Pheh
    Frnklnlvr
    Lehigh96
    Morgansforever >>



    Coin now in the hands of Ben.

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • BECOKA
    BECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
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    Got it today from Carl during an all you can eat salad and pizza buffet.

    Here is my first attempt. image

    Granted it is from my iphone in poor lighting just after the exchange during lunch with Carl who is already having nightmares with his attempts in capturing the color. image

    image
  • robec
    robec Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That one has already turned out better than my obverse shots.

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • BECOKA
    BECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
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    << <i>That one has already turned out better than my obverse shots. >>



    Guess I'll have to turn in two sets of photos. One with the SLR and one with the iPhone. Just wait till the Iphone gets some real lighting. image
  • soty27
    soty27 Posts: 1,956
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    Quick question,

    So once we take the images do we simply post them here or ?
  • BECOKA
    BECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
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    << <i>Quick question,

    So once we take the images do we simply post them here or ? >>



    No send them to robec.

    robec will show them all at once in another thread.
  • robec
    robec Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>

    << <i>Here is the finalized list and the order in which the coin will travel. The order is set geographical and will start in California, where I am. It should save a little time since it won't be crisscrossing the country. It will be making a stop to 15 states and 26 contestants and will end up in Connecticut before returning to California.

    Good Luck in what messydesk has labeled, "The Brilliant Proof Toner Smackdown"



    CarlWohlforth - Received 9/5
    Becoka - Received 9/8, mailed to renomedphys 9/14
    Crazyhounddog - Received 9/24
    Blue62vette
    Renomedphys - Received 9/17, mailed to Crazyhounddog 9/22
    BillyGoatsGruff
    Mgoodm3
    Bochiman
    Airplanenut
    Relicsncoins
    Astrostu
    Bsshog40
    Coindude
    rgCoinGuy
    FEC
    DMWJR
    James_EarlyUS
    Morgandollar1878
    Messydesk
    Soty27
    Direwolf1972
    Physics-fan3.14
    Pheh
    Frnklnlvr
    DieClash
    Lehigh96
    Morgansforever >>



    Coin now in the hands of Joe. >>

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • robec
    robec Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The progression as of 10/7/09


    Good Luck in what messydesk has labeled, "The Brilliant Proof Toner Smackdown"



    CarlWohlforth - Received 9/5
    Becoka - Received 9/8, mailed to renomedphys 9/14
    Renomedphys - Received 9/17, mailed to Crazyhounddog 9/22
    Crazyhounddog - Received 9/24, sent to Blue62vette 9/25
    Blue62vette - Received 9/28, mailed to BillyGoatsGruff 10/1
    BillyGoatsGruff - Received 10/5, mailed to Mgoodm3 10/7
    Mgoodm3
    Bochiman
    Airplanenut
    Relicsncoins
    Astrostu
    Bsshog40
    Coindude
    rgCoinGuy
    FEC
    DMWJR
    James_EarlyUS
    Morgandollar1878
    Messydesk
    Soty27
    Direwolf1972
    Physics-fan3.14
    Pheh
    Frnklnlvr
    DieClash
    Lehigh96
    Morgansforever

    Mark Goodman on deck

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • crazyhounddog
    crazyhounddog Posts: 14,250 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Hey Bob, that is the nicest 1938 64 brown proof I've ever seen!! Truly a beautiful and very hard to image Lincoln!! Good luck to all.
    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • robec
    robec Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The progression as of 10/17/09


    Good Luck in what messydesk has labeled, "The Brilliant Proof Toner Smackdown"



    CarlWohlforth - Received 9/5
    Becoka - Received 9/8, mailed to renomedphys 9/14
    Renomedphys - Received 9/17, mailed to Crazyhounddog 9/22
    Crazyhounddog - Received 9/24, sent to Blue62vette 9/25
    Blue62vette - Received 9/28, mailed to BillyGoatsGruff 10/1
    BillyGoatsGruff - Received 10/5, mailed to Mgoodm3 10/7
    Mgoodm3 - Received 10/13, mailed to Bochiman 10/16
    Bochiman
    Airplanenut
    Relicsncoins
    Astrostu
    Bsshog40
    Bruceswar
    Coindude
    rgCoinGuy
    FEC
    DMWJR
    James_EarlyUS
    Morgandollar1878
    Messydesk
    Soty27
    Direwolf1972
    Physics-fan3.14
    Pheh
    Frnklnlvr
    DieClash
    Lehigh96
    Morgansforever

    On the way to Bochiman, Airplanenut on deck.

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • WaterSport
    WaterSport Posts: 7,064 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    If there is one coin that will give you heartburn trying to photograph is a brilliant Lincoln proof. Good luck to all of you and I hope you send a bottle of Advil along with the coin to the next photographer. I can't wait to see the fruits of your labor.

    WS
    Proud recipient of the coveted PCGS Forum "You Suck" Award Thursday July 19, 2007 11:33 PM and December 30th, 2011 at 8:50 PM.
  • robec
    robec Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The progression as of 11/12/09


    Good Luck in what messydesk has labeled, "The Brilliant Proof Toner Smackdown"



    CarlWohlforth - Received 9/5
    Becoka - Received 9/8, mailed to renomedphys 9/14
    Renomedphys - Received 9/17, mailed to Crazyhounddog 9/22
    Crazyhounddog - Received 9/24, sent to Blue62vette 9/25
    Blue62vette - Received 9/28, mailed to BillyGoatsGruff 10/1
    BillyGoatsGruff - Received 10/5, mailed to Mgoodm3 10/7
    Mgoodm3 - Received 10/13, mailed to Bochiman 10/16
    Bochiman - Received 10/21, mailed to Airplanenut 10/24
    Airplanenut - Received 10/27, mailed to Relicsncoins 11/4
    Relicsncoins - Received 11/6, mailed to Astrostu 11/12
    Astrostu
    Bsshog40
    Bruceswar
    Coindude
    rgCoinGuy
    DMWJR
    nwcs
    James_EarlyUS
    Morgandollar1878
    Messydesk
    Soty27
    Direwolf1972
    Physics-fan3.14
    Pheh
    Frnklnlvr
    DieClash
    Lehigh96
    Morgansforever

    On the way to Astrostu. Bsshog40 next.

    - Bob -

    MPL's - Lincolns of Colorimage
    Central Valley Roosevelts

  • PCcoins
    PCcoins Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭
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    Thanks for the update. image

    Do you think the contest should be over with around new years?
    "It is what it is."
  • FEC
    FEC Posts: 592
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    << <i>Thanks for the update. image

    Do you think the contest should be over with around new years? >>



    As long as there arent too many Becokas that keep the coin a week, we should finish before the year is over.
  • BECOKA
    BECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
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    << <i>

    << <i>Thanks for the update. image

    Do you think the contest should be over with around new years? >>



    As long as there arent too many Becokas that keep the coin a week, we should finish before the year is over. >>



    Hey, to be fair the destination changed 3 times while I had it and it was a holiday weekend where the post office was closed. image
  • RunnersDad
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    Can't wait to see the results of this one! That is a stacked lineup!
    Mike

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  • BECOKA
    BECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
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    << <i>Can't wait to see the results of this one! That is a stacked lineup! >>



    It will be interesting, this is a beast of a coin and I for one could not capture it's beauty no matter what I tried. I was tempted to crack it out and try but I guess that's a no no. image

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