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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Poll Question
So I have bought literally thousands of coins online. Probably all from about over 100 different sources (ebay, CCF, and so on). My question is: Do you smoke? I have many instances where I open a box shipped to me and I can instantly tell if you were a smoker or not. So to you; Do you smoke? and do you think it affects potential repeat customers?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I see many people on ebay advertising "smoke-free" homes but I have never smelt smoke on any coins I have bought. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes I do smoke but do so outside no matter what the weather is because I have a nice large covered deck on my homes. I have never smoked around my coins or computer, which is where most of my coins are handled.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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 Smoking bothers me sooo much, that I would never want a T.P.G.'d coin within my collection reeking of cigarette smoke. Therefore, repeat business with that seller would be out of the question! Glenn  |
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United States
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I'm worried about the damage it could do the coins, not just the smell. I've repaired computers from the homes of smokers, and let me tell you, it's actually sorta terrifying seeing the accumulated orange fuzz and grime on the inside.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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My smoking days ended at 14, when due to lack of funds decided to make my own cigarettes: pencil shavings rolled in newspaper!
Not surprisingly, I didn't get to the end of my first cigarette!
Perhaps I should have volunteered in the Bush Fire Brigade!
My father used to go through 40 a day, and stopped because it was costing him too much. He just stopped. No withdrawal symptoms, or other problems, he just stopped. Never smoked again, not even one extra.
I know of an old guy who has smoked for more than 60 years, no problems at all, but,
sadly, I have lost an aunt to emphysema, and a good friend to lung cancer.
Edited by sel_69l
07/26/2011 10:38 am
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Pillar of the Community
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I smoke and hate the odor. Surprises that you could detect it on a coin after packaging, mailing, etc. Maybe the odor was on the packaging more so than the coin.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3294 Posts |
If you are smoking around me, make sure you plan to share those ribs or chops. I'll supply the baked beans if you like.
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Pillar of the Community
3352 Posts |
*** Remember, this is a family forum ***
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Pillar of the Community
United States
584 Posts |
I smoke, on the verge of quitting. Going the Chantix's route. But I know
The smoke attaches to the fibers of Mint Boxes, Your cardboard box, enevelope, paper all absorb smoke, Its amazing the damage it does, and yet I'm still smoking. SF
Captinwifo makes a good point, I also do some computer repair, and know exactly what hes talking about. Its amazing how it can build up to the point where it locks up a fan. Its grotesque. When I hit it with that (Filtered) compressed air and that ship starts flying everywhere, I can't help but to laugh.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I used to collect comics (in a limited way) and I looked for "non-smoking home" in listings. I had to return some that should have been mint but were damaged from being owned by a smoker, even through the bag. Replacing the bag and board didn't do anything about the smell.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Here in Canada a package of cigarettes cost between $10.00-$14.00 Can$. If a person for example, smokes a pack a day (which I'm sure there is someone out there who is doing it)that adds up to a whopping $3,650.00 per year. Can you imagine how many coins one could with that amount of money? (or at least one AWESOME key date piece) And the way the economy is going today, you'd be able to buy scarce coins at 60% trends which would stretch that $3,650.00 even further! Glenn  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I quit 10 months ago, I can smell it from 100 yards away now. It doesn't bother me in the slightest.....as long as I don't smell like it anymore, who cares.  Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Don't smoke and afraid to even want to be near one. A few years ago some doctors told me I had stage 4 Cancer. After massive operations and several bouts of Chemo, I couldn't even imagine why anyone would want to go through that by smoking.
All it shoud take to make people stop is visit a Cancer treatment center. One look at the people there should do that.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Interesting thread! I'm surprised you could smell smoke on a parcel; maybe seller blew some smoke in the box before sealing it up - sorta blowing smoke up your coins!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1064 Posts |
I quit 37 years ago, when the doctor asked me if I smoked, I said "yes", and he replied "That's too bad". Quit that day, never had another, but weirdly enough, I dream a lot that I smoke; my sub-concious musta enjoyed it...
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Posted 07/25/2011 7:40 pm
