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The success of the forum and the reasons for it

HallcoHallco Posts: 3,649 ✭✭✭✭✭
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******YOU!!! ******The folks that come here day in and day out to be involved in this great community. Sellers, buyers, coins that might mean absolutely nothing to one person that another holds deep in their soul. Coins I will never buy, but I love to see people who would. Funny stuff, informative topics, learning, teaching, unintentionally influencing someone else in a new series or interest with a coin that is posted. Sarcasm, a willingness to give to help others in need. Friendly arguments and disagreements that may never be looked at in the same way. We are the CU forum! ``

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  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,667 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The Coin Forum, like the Trading Cards Forum has been a great place to come to and look at other collector's coins and trading cards and learn new stuff each and every day. The Forums here are an invaluable source of information.

    Thanks to all for making this place what it is!!!

    Donato

    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
    Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set

    Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
  • thisistheshowthisistheshow Posts: 9,386 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great post @Hallco !

  • dpooledpoole Posts: 5,940 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wonderful post. CU has been a home for years....


    Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...



  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,556 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great forum, great members, great thread.

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,380 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Eric_Babula That makes my heart happy and a humble thank you!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    All the above ... plus we get the cutting-edge technology on coin photography which is a huge asset on this forum.

  • CoinstartledCoinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great post, Hallco!

  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,279 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Heather and Brett are doing a wonderful job running this forum. Keep up the good work and thanks for your efforts. Running a place like this can't be an easy job. :)

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • TurtleCatTurtleCat Posts: 4,610 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What I enjoyed years ago and what brought me back here is the knowledge, corny jokes, and love of sharing pics, successes, and life stories. I tried to find that on other forums at different times and the sites were either dead, boring, or always confrontational.

    TurtleCat Gold Dollars

  • doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    To me, the forum is a magical place, an escape from the responsibilities of life. I get to crack corny jokes, I get to indulge in fun hobbies, the power company doesn't bother me here, the car insurance company doesn't bother me here, the landlord doesn't bother me here, the grocery store manager doesn't look at me strange because I forgot to wear a shirt inside the store, what's not to love? If I can just manage to keep my wife from telling me to clean the bathroom every 20 minutes, it will be heaven on earth! This place is like going to the fair. We really need cotton candy vendors inside these threads!

  • P0CKETCHANGEP0CKETCHANGE Posts: 2,581 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for this post. I have learned a good deal here in the short time I've been lurking and then participating. Thank you to all of the knowledgable folks here.

    Nothing is as expensive as free money.

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,380 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ballistic_kennedy Welcome!! Sounds like you're well on your way!! And you came to the right place!!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • bearcavebearcave Posts: 3,996 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @TurtleCat said:
    What I enjoyed years ago and what brought me back here is the knowledge, corny jokes, and love of sharing pics, successes, and life stories. I tried to find that on other forums at different times and the sites were either dead, boring, or always confrontational.

    What he said!

    Ken
  • thisistheshowthisistheshow Posts: 9,386 ✭✭✭✭✭

    When I first got into coins, I knew I had to get information. And I naturally Googled my questions. I had always used a trick, even before this, when searching. I include the word "forum" in my search. That way I get similar questions, and can read through threads, not just "informational" articles -which are often sales pitches or just cursory observations.

    The two forums I was most impressed with the answers by, were this one and CCF. I am currently an active member of both. I spend probably 95% of my time here, but I recognize the great content of CCF. There are MANY experts there, and a lot of comprehensive and specific discussion which doesn't exist even here. I know a lot of you (from prior threads) do not like that place. But it is the best forum other than this one. I am "thisistheshow" over there too, if anyone sees me - (say hi!!)

    I am also "thisistheshow" on reddit - where I go mainly for sports and investing talk - but also can find some great coin content...... sometimes.

  • ElmerFusterpuckElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,729 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good stuff! Maybe that could be a TV commercial for this forum!

    10-4,
    Erik
    My registry sets

    My Instagram pictures
  • ParadisefoundParadisefound Posts: 8,588 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I thank Goodness for CU existence ...... deep wealth of knowledge generously shared by our experts as well as our seasoned collectors <3
    The vibe is all PAWS PAWS PAWS PAWS and I feel very privileged being one amongst "the knows"

  • ParadisefoundParadisefound Posts: 8,588 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Hallco ...... Mahalo for summing it up <3

  • TexastTexast Posts: 1,899 ✭✭✭✭

    This forum is second to none, much like the company that provides it.

    It has proven to be a great place to find friend's with many of the same interests. A venue for learning, teaching, moral support and the occasional rap on the knuckles when appropriate.

    I've been here going on fifteen years and hope to be around for many years to come.

    On BS&T Now: Nothing.
    Fighting the Fight for 11 Years with the big "C" - Never Ever Give Up!
    Member PCGS Open Forum board 2002 - 2006 (closed end of 2006) Current board since 2006 Successful trades with many members, over the past two decades, never a bad deal.
  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭✭

    "I'd rather fight than switch!" A slogan old timers will remember.

    I've learned a ton here and made some wonderful friends. I try to give back when I can.

    Thank you, CU!
    Lance.

    Coin Photography Services / Everyman Registry set / BHNC #213
  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 13,671 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @lkeigwin said:
    "I'd rather fight than switch!" A slogan old timers will remember.

    I've learned a ton here and made some wonderful friends. I try to give back when I can.

    Thank you, CU!
    Lance.

    Lance, your posts certainly don’t give the forum a black eye. 😉

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • JedPlanchetJedPlanchet Posts: 907 ✭✭✭

    It's a great forum - even for those of us who mostly lurk and are not the highest end collectors. I've learned a lot here!

    Whatever you are, be a good one. ---- Abraham Lincoln
  • Cougar1978Cougar1978 Posts: 8,313 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 12, 2020 4:47PM

    Like a college team with 5 star prestige, national championships, and blue chip 5 star players the numismatic knowledge, bourse room / shop skill set, and experience here give the forum a roster that is unmatched.

    Coins & Currency
  • logger7logger7 Posts: 8,588 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This site gets a lot of traffic, the Alexa rating: https://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/pcgs.com

  • DRUNNERDRUNNER Posts: 3,865 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Knowledge, and connection with a few individuals who have interests that supplant their numismatics as well.

    I have connected with owners of 1913 LibNicks on the same days I have offered common Wheaties to Scout troops.

    I have had a chance to inspire (a little bit) in some areas, and answer questions where I have some ability (holders).

    All-in-all . . . . . a wonderful place that I am grateful for . .

    Drunner

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