Tips for Ebay Sellers - An Imaging Primer

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by howard38

Thanks, Lance. I did a search for scanner/printer threads but got so many hits that were not relevant that I gave up. A scanner w/a CCD element is also the advice I received from Frank in a PM so I'm definitely going w/that. Good to know that the combo units are garbage as well.

I don't know if ALL combo units are trash, but I've never seen one that had a CCD element, and without that your slabbed card scans will look out of focus regardless of how well the scanner performs otherwise.

I personally have/use 3 different Epson scanners and have been pleased with all of them. The Epson Perfection 3490 is my workhorse (I've burned through 2 and am on my 3rd now), and though they don't make them any more, you can usually pick them up cheaply second-hand. I don't think I've ever paid more than $50 for one (including shipping).

I also have a Mustek ScanExpress 1200 flatbed, which is great for oversized items (11.7"x16.5" scanning bed), but does have a CIS element, so it's only good for flats. It has also stopped responding lately, I think because the sensor that wakes it up when the lid is opened has gone out, but I rarely use it and haven't dedicated time to sussing out the real problem. Otherwise, it acts as a base for my Epson to sit on my desk

[howard38]

Thanks guys, I think I've got plenty of info to work w/now. I Probably am going to go w/separate units. My last question is if it makes a difference that I use a Mac? Are all or most scanners compatible w/both Macs and PCs?

[frankbmd]

LESSON #13 - HAWAIIAN SHIRT TRICK

Go to Honolulu to buy a shirt and I bet you can't find one that isn't marked 50% off. Works for cards too or does it?



This card is marked down 44% on Ebay, but alas no bidders.