Which Magnifiers do you recommend?

SilverAvalanche · May 3, 2011 11:02AM

Ok, so these tired old eyes of mine are really giving me a hard time lately. lol Any recommendations on a GREAT magnifier that I would fall in love with and never look back? What your preference?

mingot · May 3, 2011 11:05AM

this, but look for a better price, amazon is not the cheapest

SilverAvalanche · May 3, 2011 11:06AM

Is there any that sit on a table top with lights? Or is it better with a hand held?

JamesMurray · May 3, 2011 11:09AM

I was able to pick up a few loupes on ebay for not a lot of money , glass lenses 10x and 16x , be careful of description as some are plastic lenses.Most household magnifiers are adequate for general use though,any hobbyshop will have them on the counter.

ambro51 · May 3, 2011 11:44AM

If you like 10X magnification, as I do....go to www.surplusshed.com and look up the unmounted Hastings Triplet. This is small, a little over 1/2 inch around and maybe 3/8 inch thick. gently rounded. I keep one always in my pocket ....and you dont even know its there. Really handy when you get a very worn wheatie in the Wa wa. This is the optic found inside most quality loupes. Just a LOT smaller unmounted. $15 as I recall...

CoinCrazyPA · May 3, 2011 11:46AM

A bit expensive but very nice on the eyes. hand held model # 5x/20D/140I use this brand

foodude · May 3, 2011 11:54AM

Zeiss or Eschebach 6/9 ... "Cheaper than an expensive mistake"

Spooly · May 3, 2011 12:04PM

Radioshack 30x Hand Illuminated Microscope

Cat No - 63-851

lkeigwin · May 3, 2011 12:11PM

Two that will never fail you.
Lance.

CoinCrazyPA · May 3, 2011 1:43PM

<< <i>Zeiss or Eschebach 6/9 ... "Cheaper than an expensive mistake" >>

what is the problem with this one?

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fastrudy · May 3, 2011 2:18PM

I recently bought this LED magnifier...leuchifturm

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CarlWohlforth · May 3, 2011 2:43PM

I have a loupe a diamond dealer gave me when he bought a new, better one. It is only good for the most detailed, extreme, magnification like looking for elusive evidence of a doubled die by looking at one numeral of the date. Normally I have a halogen bankers lamp and a cheap magnifying glass. I never use the glass until I've taken a good look at the coin with my naked eyeball. But the best, most accurate, magnification is examining a good photo of a coin.

Spooly? Wow! Nice to see you posting.

123cents · May 3, 2011 2:54PM

I use a Bausch & Lomb 7x.

PerryHall · May 3, 2011 8:28PM

I have several magnifiers---B&L's, Zeiss's, and a few el cheapos.

MadMonk · May 3, 2011 9:19PM

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X2....for a pocket mag, these two are the absolute best. The Zeiss gives more accurate color.

For a desk top, the Eschenbach aplanatics are excellent. 2888-50 is almost 5X. They have edge to edge clarity, and are just a pleasure to use.

baddogss · May 3, 2011 10:41PM

<< <i>Two that will never fail you.
Lance.

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I really like those.

Does anyone know what magnification does a grader at PCGS use when grading submitted coins is it 5X, 10X? Thanks,

291fifth · May 3, 2011 10:45PM

The 5x Eschenbach model 1177 is ideal for grading ... but it sure has gone up in price since I bought mine new for about $32 in the early 1990's!

ricko · May 4, 2011 12:16AM

Zeiss or Eschenbach..... I have the Zeiss and it is incredible. Having used magification devices (loupes, glass, scopes) over many years in business and hobbies, I can assure you these are top quality glass. Buy cheap, buy often, eventually get a good product. Cheers, RickO

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