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This coin collecting show is on and I was wondering if anyone has scored a good deal on Home Shopping? Maybe a stupid question but I figured I would ask.
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Are there any deals on HSN? NO |
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Bedrock of the Community
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NO....but not never. They've had exactly one good deal and I think they made a mistake on it because they cut off sales abruptly. I subscribed to the LP1-4 plan they offered in 2009 and it was actually a bargain. But I know what I'm doing, most TV buyers don't. Everything else I've ever seen from them is a complete rip-off.
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Pillar of the Community
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HSN and Bargain should not be used in the same sentence. Everytime I see a coin program on everything is grossly over priced and over hyped. You would be better off finding a late night deal on ebay. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I usually miss stuff on HSN due to for some reason I just can't stand the sound of some of the people's voices on there. Might be my TV set but for some reason HSN seams to hire people with irritating voices.
When I do manage to watch, it always appears as if those coins are the best deals on Earth. Scarry.
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HSN and Bargain should not be used in the same sentence. Sure they can, as in, "HSN is never a bargain." |
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I'd say stay clear of just about any coin offer on TV. They are either overpriced or a gold plated ripoff (Clad in Pure .999 Percent Gold! Gold is at $1500 an ounce, don't let this opportunity slip away!!). There are a handful of exceptions, but only a handful.
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HSN is the best sitcom on TV.
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Pillar of the Community
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Actually...use it as a guide to learn how to over emphasize the positives of something that has NO positive about it.
If they could get PCGS or NGC to slab cow dung with a "first day issue MS69"....they could sell it.
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Sure, HSN has it's value: for the uninformed buyer who has oodles of cash and not the slightest interest in learning a quck fact ot two about what he/she is buying. It's paying top dollar for common grade/date material but without any of the legwork involved, so really what being paid for is the work involved, the actual coins are secondary. Doing the smallest amount of reasearch can yield some nice dividends. HSN is basically for the lazy, but it sure is entertaining.
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Is this a joke?  |
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Are there any deals on HSN? YES!, bad ones. |
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I watched the show two nights ago and have listed below all the coins offered with prices. Naturally I didn't 'bite' at any, but business seemed to be brisk again. I'm looking for your thoughts on the offers. 1) 2014 Native American Coin & Currency. Priced at (about) $160.00 + $9 shipping. 2) 1892 + 1983 World Columbian Expo 1/2 Dollar commemorative 2-pack. Price $100.00 + shipping. 3) 1 Troy ounce silver bars. Priced at $27.95 each (no limits). Depending on how many were bought, shipping was $5.95 - $10.95. also, 10oz Troy silver bars for $279.95. 4) 1999-2009 silver proof sets (11 years total). Priced at $900.00. 5) Two uncirculated Franklin half-dollars. Priced at $60.00. 6) Secret-Silver Centennial Sets (1976). Total of 6 coins: 2 Kennedy halves, 2 Washington quarters, and 2 Roosevelt dimes, one proof and one uncirculated of each. Price = $80.00 7) 1942-1945 Jefferson silver nickel set (11 pieces). Priced at $200.00. I think they were offered as uncirculated. He said it was a great deal, as they normally run $32 each! |
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HSN is the best sitcom on TV. I agree, my son and I will sit and watch their "deals" and laugh through the whole thing. I can remember one time I had just bought 3 O mint Morgans all certified at 64. That same day they were selling them "at a reduced price" of more than double what I had just paid. Thats not saying how much I saved by not buying at their regular cost!!  |
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Posted 04/26/2011 9:59 pm
