Where the hobby go? I will become crazy.
I have no idea of what kind of business you do, But me I will become nuts, crazy, dummy and more, and more.
The new wave trend to send you coins for restorations and also to analyze very deep with no fees or compensations. Also I receive critics as "I send to grad coins to TPG and no coin was analyzes nor attribute." LOL, What they ask Took time and knowledge and effort C-Mon.
To day I had a phone from a customer as this: "You do analyzes coins so, as we can see everything on the web you has to give me the right clock.
For very few time in my life I answer bad or pejorative and was: "Yes my right clock it is an Oyster Rolex 22 carats 1985, do you want to buy? in order to has the right clock?
And now I has remarks as I am discriminatory, racist, bigamist and more.
What we can do with this?
NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT.FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL.THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE. MARK TWAIN
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Sounds like you might need help. If you are in the U.S. and having a medical emergency, you can call 911.
Sorry I am PH Dr Md no need of 911. Just need to understand the wave go.
NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT.FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL.THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE. MARK TWAIN
OK, glad to hear that!
Can you rephrase the question? I don't understand.
i would guess your from out of the country, because your spelling is very bad and you don't know English terminology
I made 'it . Sorry now I am in a French environment so my mind go as the place. Hope is correct now.
NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT.FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL.THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE. MARK TWAIN
Reading your post makes me feel like I’m having a stroke. That said I’d like to hear more
Please do not made.
At 3 years old I start collect (beans LOL) At 5 introduce to hudge family collection. Time go studies, army university and more.
Always I study the artifacts. The business off (I do not was in) , was fair for me what it is. After 26 years of medical field 12 to 16 hours a day (relaxing time was study the coins) I took retirement, and open in coins restoration and also been involved on contrafeits with the law enforcement. I give courses for restoration of the coins to all TPG's (majors)
So you " OwenSeymour " you want to hear more. To days I am sad. I see no respect I see that as I state if you do not give OK for what is present your are attributed as I state ( look my first post remarks from customers)
My question was in fact : With this trend "the history, the passion the love, the patriotic feels will survive?"
NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT.FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL.THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE. MARK TWAIN
Yes it will!
Do you give restoration courses to PCGS
I gives. not now. they has now very good and qualified persons. those young Scientifics are supers. You can trust 100%.
And please do not forgot: This it is an art. is not just do.
PS: I took retirement complete on first July 2022. i just made some times in my lab, who very soon will be took over by a museum here in Canada. I live 6 month here.
NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT.FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL.THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE. MARK TWAIN
BONGO SAY NEARLY EVERYTHING DEPRECIATES OVER TIME. BONGO WOULD NOT PAY $500 FOR A SILVER BELL THIS XMAS AND EXPECT IT TO BE WORTH $550 NEXT YEAR. BUT BONGO KNOW A SILVER BELL IS NOT OLD COIN OR IS IT?
Throw a coin enough times, and suppose one day it lands on its edge.
Here is what I think you're saying. "I have no idea what you do but I'm becoming more and more frustrated. The latest trend seems to be sending coins in for restoration and grading for practically free. Also I'm criticized for sending coins out to TPG for grading and the coin was not attributed. What they ask for took time and knowledge. Today a customer called and wanted their coin looked at and graded and wanted an accurate time it would take to get their coin returned. For the first time I gave the customer a frank answer and offered my Rolex watch so they could keep accurate time of the service. Now I'm being accused of being bigoted. What can I do?"
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
It's just not nice to be rude or short with customers. Practice courtesy.
Interesting question and I’m with the folks who are saying polite in business is the way to go. Ofcourse, I understand when it’s just one too many and have crossed the line a wee bit. I think there’s always people who don’t want to pay for some services but yet they seek them out. Ummmmm. Thanks 🙏
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
How does this thread relate to US Coins?
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
I would like to make a suggestion to the original poster.
Please post your concerns in your native language. Someone here can translate it or we can use a translation app or Google translator. I believe you are try to make a point and I would like to see you get a fair shot at making it.
You have but two options. If you are concerned about negative reviews and just want to save face. Then you need to kill them with kindness, give the service for free and beg for forgiveness. But…
If they are wrongly accusing you of some type of fraud I would just tell them to take a long walk off a short pier. Once they post a negative review you will have to go respond to it explaining how and why the communication breakdown occurred basically throw pie in their face without sounding arrogant. It’s a delicate balance that’s usually worth the aforementioned ass kissing.
I recently had to reimburse a customer for half their annual maintenance agreement because their machine is very old like 10 years and the tight +++ cpa did not want to upgrade. I could have just told him what a sorry sob he is but knew he could cost me thousands more in future business with just one negative review.
So I kissed his sorry +++ all the way down to the bank. And so he feels vindicated now at least until the next copier company tells him his hit is too old.
*you're
Is related because 95% of the coins are US coins and US customers.
NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT.FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL.THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE. MARK TWAIN
Who's on first? 🙃
Purple. Because aliens don't wear hats.
Throw a coin enough times, and suppose one day it lands on its edge.
Hmmmmmmmmmm.......
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
@ Coinscratch
Thank you for the suggestions. I will try, been as much possible diplomatic.
My post was in fact about more and more the customers "jump the fence" (want everything they think on a "plate"). Ex: for restorations fees want also graded, variety grade, rarity studies and also market value.
I wrote this questions to you which deal on daily basis with customers. The American English non scientific language I do not master. Sorry for this. I do not do restoration at home or in the basement (as believes). The restoration it is " not a guessing game. It’s a scientific, calculated approach and with lots of experience you will become confident in your conservation skills." to quote one of the bigger on the field (probably member here also). We analyze everything first with EDS-EDX in order to know with what will deal. (molecular study)
To understand better where I stand, is I had in my hand to restore at one point (I worked in NY - obstetric-gynecology oncology) and the Ms. and Mr. X present me an 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. I shacked when I saw and touch. Took 3 weeks to restore and was a beauty. Never see another one in my life again. (Was bad toned coin with Cirrhosis or hepatitis secretions.)
For me this post it is how to approach this kind of behavior with out pain in the future times.
Thanks to all.
NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT.FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL.THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE. MARK TWAIN
It's meme-speak, people. Either that or ChatGPT is on a major bender.
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English isn't the guy's first language, but he's doing his best. Sounds like he's frustrated with potential customers expecting him to grade their collections for free, and other potential customers demanding he pay whatever the price guide says for whatever it is they're trying to sell him.
Communication is the bedrock of solid customer service. What we have here.....
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silviosi, OMG you're killing me! lol
I almost spit my food out reading your post. Lol.
I don't think I ever imaged reading those words in the same sentence with the word "coin."
Good one!
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Believe, I shake having that coin in my hand. I never ever after had one as that. I think was my best day in my life to can touch such beauty. I can not explain the feeling to see and be able to touch. IMHO never I will have something like this in my hands. Was the day that give me the best gift ever.
NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT.FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL.THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE. MARK TWAIN
Well, when you think liver of sulfur it's only natural for the mind to wander to cirrhosis and hepatitis.
I can relate. Cherrypickers are an assault on my lack of knowledge.
Sounds like a successful operation.
Solid gold.
I stand corrected. But all the ones I encountered didn't.
Throw a coin enough times, and suppose one day it lands on its edge.
I'm really disappointed with those who feel the need to try and be funny with a poster who is a non-native English speaker. It is very unkind and unnecessary.
I believe the OP speaks Italian as a first language and is currently located in a French speaking area of Canada. Also, I agree with you.
It would be helpful if he prefaced his words by stating he is not a U.S. citizen and is not fluent in the language.
I'll never forget when I went to Germany in the early nineties and tried to speak the language. The German response was, "No need to try and speak Deutsch, we all speak fluent English." Talk about embarrassing!!! 😂
You couldn't tell?
What's your point?
Oh, good grief, now I'm agreeing with @jmlanzaf. I'm sunk now for sure. Let's please try to be patient(not a patient) with Dr. Silviosi. I think he/she is being sincere and hopefully we will try to all give Doc a break. I have heard much worse by some on the forum who have a high school diploma.
Not knowing whether you are a male or female(which doesn't matter), I'll just call you Doc. I am 75 years old and have never held a 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar and only saw one on display at the Smithsonian 40 years ago, so I understand your shaking. That must have been a treat.
Take care, and just a suggestion, don't use comedy in your posts. lol
Jim
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I'm with you other than the "U.S. citizen" part. I'm pretty sure that you don't have to be a US citizen in order to speak fluent English. Some may even consider it a handicap...
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You're right, I should have said fluent in English.
@silviosi said
And now I has remarks as I am discriminatory, racist, bigamist and more.
What we can do with this?
Message has self-destructed 😂
Thank you to all for the suggestions and also opened for me a good deep reflection. 100 % not accurate in American English, and also the thing that always I have others ideas or studies in my mind in same time I wrote, by bypassing words or sequences, make difficult with others. I apologize for this.
Sorry answer late, but I was busy with the beauty (to restore) on the following photo. I hope I can buy because I have one smaller and need the brother or the sister. Please enjoy. Was complete cover in gunk and green.
NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT.FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL.THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE. MARK TWAIN
My point was I could tell OP wasn't fluent in English as soon as I read the post, i didn't need him to preface his words by stating so. The expectation that he should comes off as a little entitled, IMO.