what file should I buy?

[KikiTopaz]

Hi, I finally found a website that sells a coat of arms I'm looking for. It's in color and available in jpg, png or gif. Which file should I buy that will make it the easiest to convert to a black and white vector?
I'm still pretty novice at file types. I've attached an image that is similar to what I am looking at. Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks, Kari

[JESS]

Kari-
If you're going to pay for artwork, I personally would purchase vector art. Try Googling "gow family coat of arms vector", and see if you can find it with the work already done?
Jess

[GLASSART]

Kari-
If you're going to pay for artwork, I personally would purchase vector art. Try Googling "gow family coat of arms vector", and see if you can find it with the work already done?
Jess

What Jess said makes great sense!

[KikiTopaz]

You were right. I found a vector for sale. Good thing my boss and his brother own the company I work for. I was able to make them matching "scotch" glasses with their family crest.

[JESS]

Kari-
Atta girl! Where's the pics?
Jess