Enhancing or editing scans when selling

[tschock]

Originally Posted by steve B

When I was selling on ebay I rarely did any adjusting other than cropping the image. It's easier to scan the entire area of the scanner and crop out the ones I want - if it's low res images. I tended to go with more detailed images and host them myself.


I think maybe once I modified an image, but the reverse of what's usually done. Boosted contrast to show a small crease, rather than hide it. I would have included the unmodified scan as well.

Steve,

It seems like you and I are/were doing it all wrong.

Not only would I crop, I'd often put a contrasting paper behind the card to better show the borders. White for things like '71 Topps. Gray, brown, or blue for 'white' bordered cards.

[Peter_Spaeth]

There is nothing like the trifecta -- an overgraded or altered card, with an enhanced scan, at a shilled price. Welcome to collecting.

[steve B]

Originally Posted by tschock

Steve,

It seems like you and I are/were doing it all wrong.

Not only would I crop, I'd often put a contrasting paper behind the card to better show the borders. White for things like '71 Topps. Gray, brown, or blue for 'white' bordered cards.

On my scanner I just leave the top open. If there isn't much light, like if I do the scanning at night, the background is black.

One time I had to redo a scan because I had a lamp on too close to the scanner. It actually took a passable picture of the lamp, wall and ceiling, as well as the cards

[Leon]

When I did auctions my goal was to have the card look on the screen the way it did in hand. You would think it's difficult by looking at some auctions. Something has been done here, I believe..

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1933-Goudey...0AAOSwaf1boaAr
.

[Throttlesteer]

Originally Posted by Leon

When I did auctions my goal was to have the card look on the screen the way it did in hand. You would think it's difficult by looking at some auctions. Something has been done here, I believe..

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1933-Goudey...0AAOSwaf1boaAr
.

They must have borrowed Dean's scanner

[irv]

Originally Posted by Leon

When I did auctions my goal was to have the card look on the screen the way it did in hand. You would think it's difficult by looking at some auctions. Something has been done here, I believe..

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1933-Goudey...0AAOSwaf1boaAr
.

I played and played with my settings trying to mimic the best I could with how my cards looked in hand but gave up.
Once I was told about the dark room lid up/open option, and with no plans to sell my cards, I never played anymore with my settings.
Looking back now in the thread, I am glad I decided to write my settings down at least.
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=224696

Just the other night I received this card. After I scanned it I thought WTH? The scan/pic the seller used was clearly manipulated imo. I went back and looked and sure enough, if I had of looked more closely, I would have seen something but the scan they took/used looked nothing like the card I received.
Needless to say, I highly doubt I will be purchasing from them anymore.

[Leon]

That is a huge peeve, when I get a card and it has issues that can't be seen in a pic when buying. Sellers need to disclose things that can't be seen on the screen but can be seen in hand.

Originally Posted by irv

I played and played with my settings trying to mimic the best I could with how my cards looked in hand but gave up.
Once I was told about the dark room lid up/open option, and with no plans to sell my cards, I never played anymore with my settings.
Looking back now in the thread, I am glad I decided to write my settings down at least.
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=224696

Just the other night I received this card. After I scanned it I thought WTH? The scan/pic the seller used was clearly manipulated imo. I went back and looked and sure enough, if I had of looked more closely, I would have seen something but the scan they took/used looked nothing like the card I received.
Needless to say, I highly doubt I will be purchasing from them anymore.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by Leon

That is a huge peeve, when I get a card and it has issues that can't be seen in a pic when buying. Sellers need to disclose things that can't be seen on the screen but can be seen in hand.

I have noticed the opposite with my scanner. It makes the cards look actually WORSE than they do in hand.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

I have noticed the opposite with my scanner. It makes the cards look actually WORSE than they do in hand.

We must have the same scanner. It is really bad on bright colored cards. I have a Clemente that in hand is amazing and my scanner makes it look dull and ugly.

[RedsFan1941]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

I have noticed the opposite with my scanner. It makes the cards look actually WORSE than they do in hand.

then buy a new scanner