There Are 4 Coin Home Shopping Shows On TV Tonight! - Page 2

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jbuck Moderator United States 189142 Posts	Posted 10/26/2017 4:46 pm Quote: A big cut. I don't know if the rates are still the same but it used to be the Network got 25% of the gross just for network access. That doesn't include paying for the airtime or the studio rental. Then there are the labor costs, a producer, director, sound man, at least two camera men, a lighting technician, electrician, on air talent (usually at least two people) probably a gaffer and a couple of assistants. All paid at union scale. Then there is the staff that takes the phone orders. And of course the wholesale cost of the material to be sold. So what kind of markup do you have to have to cover those expenses? Exactly. The overhead of the brick and mortar coin shop (LCS) is often mentioned to explain why online dealers have better prices. The overhead on a home shopping program makes the LCS expenses look like a pocket change. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5246 Posts	Posted 10/26/2017 5:13 pm Quote: So what kind of markup do you have to have to cover those expenses? Evidently, from what we are seeing, quite a large one. Report this Post to the Staff
Silver Ham New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 10/26/2017 5:53 pm Although I have never purchased any coins from these home shopping shows, they can be fun to watch. I must admit, I learned about cameo coins while watching Rick Tomaska,s show a few years ago before I found this forum. I was tempted to buy a Franklin half dollar from his show, but it was expensive, and I collect on a budget. Report this Post to the Staff
TheForce Pillar of the Community United States 4870 Posts	Posted 11/25/2017 09:26 am I'll tune into the Coin Vault if I want a few laughs. They go on and on about rarity and over-hyping things and a lot of that stuff is overpriced. Report this Post to the Staff
winterfell Valued Member United States 231 Posts	Posted 11/25/2017 11:09 pm I've never purchased from him, but I enjoy watching Rick Tomaska's show. Report this Post to the Staff
afcop13 Pillar of the Community United States 1409 Posts	Posted 11/26/2017 08:44 am I have watched a few times in the past, and enjoyed the laughs. I hear him hype coins up and how rare even the opportunity is to buy such wonderful wares and just laugh. And then I pause, and get sad, because somewhere, someone's grandma is calling in and spending her social security check on these things thinking she is leaving something valuable to her grandchildren. These shows suck.....simply because they take advantage of the uninformed and vulnerable. Tomaska and the others are just used car salesmen and should feel dirty about themselves. Report this Post to the Staff
Sagegirl Valued Member United States 207 Posts	Posted 03/22/2018 10:32 pm Quote: Rick Tomaska is selling MS Liberty Double Eagles right now HSN was selling coins for an hour...most notably a SP70 2017 Gold Eagle Steve and Don are selling proof Silver Eagles Finally, the Coin Vault is selling BU rolls of Silver Roosies. You forgot Choppers Coins and Collectables,selling some shipwreck coins, and Jeremiahs coin and jewelry auction selling a 1000 dollar bill. Report this Post to the Staff
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