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ShadowCreator
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 Posted 03/09/2010 8:34 pm
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Many of you probably know which forum I am talking about (CT), and I am not using this thread to bash them, but I honestly feel like I gotta let off some steam regarding my experiences there. If this isn't allowed, please feel free to remove the thread and let me know. Thanks.
Now I am not as major of a member there as I am here, but I still go on a fair bit (or did in the past at least). One of the best things about THIS forum (coincommunity) is that it is so tightly knit, people are relatively respectful, etc. I just don't feel the same way there, and maybe that is why its so tough to land a sale there. In over two years, I have tried to sell at least 20 times on CT, without one single success. Not one.
Many people would respond, but would just fade off and lose contact, and the one or two that actually did try to go all the way wanted some ridiculous price for a high end certified coin, like $90 for a 1898-O PCGS VG-10 barber half. I politely pointed to auction realized prices of $160 and up and basically after a few more dialogues the guy just ceased responding. Now I admit, I am not perfect and sometimes can be a little slow with getting pictures, responding etc if the situation in my life isn't the best, but usually I do a decent job. So basically, I'm never going to even bother trying to sell on there any more. I've sold/traded quite a lot of coins on here with great success, even though I am not trying to get rich off my favorite hobby. The extra money is nice but its certainly not the only consideration I have.
My conclusion is that because the place is much larger, people are less trusting (understandable), but that its just more impersonal as well. There seem to be a lot of dealers there who are looking to get stuff absurdly cheap and the primary 'advertisements' in the open forum are just to ebay auctions, websites etc. Again not bashing, but it has been pretty frustrating for me and I hope others can understand this. Yeah I guess I also have had a few less than pleasant experiences with certain members there a long time ago, but thats a thing of the past and really not the subject of this thread. It just grinds my gears how it seems like EVERYONE there would be interested, then just fade off. Now this is going to happen a lot, this is just the nature of business, but to not get ONE single sale in over two years is just ridiculous. I don't know where I am going with this really, so give me your thoughts on this, especially if you have experienced or seen similar things there. Or, if you have actually had luck selling there, some tips would be nice. Thanks guys.
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Need barber, seated, buffalo, or other type coins? Send me a PM! I also like to trade for precious metals and high end pieces.
Now working on: Dansco 7070, Bust/Seated Liberty Dimes 1796-1840
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Edited by ShadowCreator - 03/09/2010 8:37 pm |
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Wornslick
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just carl
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ShadowCreator
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Posted 03/09/2010 10:01 pm
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Haha yeah I agree....I've pretty much moved on, haven't been there in over a month, just kind of reminiscing. Is PCGS forums really that bad? Someone recommended that I go there...now not so sure.
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Need barber, seated, buffalo, or other type coins? Send me a PM! I also like to trade for precious metals and high end pieces.
Now working on: Dansco 7070, Bust/Seated Liberty Dimes 1796-1840
Visit my new eCrater site here! Lots of nice stuff available. |
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biokemist6
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eaglefoot
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Posted 03/09/2010 11:26 pm
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This is the only one I've ever been to.....and the only one I ever care to "go" to !
For me....it's about the "people" and not anything else....I feel like I have some good "online" friends here....and kind of have my own little niche here, as do so many others who've been a part of CCF for a lengthy time.
We "regular" members are included in my comments too.....but I do think that the good qualities to this site are, in large part, due to our Moderators, and Forum Mom & Dad....in other words, "the way it's run"....they should get full credit !
I've discovered that there are so many brilliant coin collectors here who love to teach, to educate, to share, to conversate, and most importantly, they seem overwhelmingly respectful and kind. That's all I need to want to come here everday !
I've done a little trading.....been the recipient of some VERY kind folks too....but I haven't done the "selling" thing......so I can't speak to that, but I would just say that in this economy, it might be hard to "sell" medium priced coins just about ANYWHERE !....on ANY site....but I don't know.
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morgans dad
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SuperDave
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ShadowCreator
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Posted 03/10/2010 12:00 am
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Sigh....lol. I think I'll stay away then.
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Need barber, seated, buffalo, or other type coins? Send me a PM! I also like to trade for precious metals and high end pieces.
Now working on: Dansco 7070, Bust/Seated Liberty Dimes 1796-1840
Visit my new eCrater site here! Lots of nice stuff available. |
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deadmunny
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Posted 03/10/2010 05:22 am
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Though a bit of a shark tank, the Collectors Universe offers more eyeballs because of its heavy traffic. Rolls of junk silver and raw coins do well there. Not so sure about slabbed stuff. The CT buy/sell arena is not that active though I've found helpful people in the discussion forums.
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Moe145
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SeatedNut
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Posted 03/10/2010 08:10 am
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Shadow ... first and most important ... it's them and not you.
That site doesn't offer the transaction security you get here. They're not even in the ballpark. Here we take care of our own and remove those who would deceive. The audience may be smaller but, hey they're family! 
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KenKat
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Posted 03/10/2010 08:33 am
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I tried reading, but I just could never get into the CoinTalk site. Can't really say why - it just never caught my interest.
I do read the Collector's Universe/PCGS forum from time to time. There are a lot of knowledgeable posters and some nice people it seems, but there are also some big egos and a fair number of dust-ups as well. It's a good place to learn some stuff but I am not likely to ever post there.
This site is great! 
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