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So someone comes out of nowhere, lists a completed set and uses the Registry to advertise it for sa

BoomBoom Posts: 10,165 ✭
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Wasn't there a thread recently regarding use of the Registry as advertisement to sell a set?

An entire set was just listed.

Is it or is it not against the rules to list a set solely to advertise it as follows?

Owner's Comments:
Offered by Heritage at the 2005 Fort Lauderdale FUN Signature Auction

So let's rumble. Is what I just copied and pasted, as written by the owner/ poster of
a brand new set, a violation of the rules....to use the Registry as advertisement?
Boom's Retired Registry Set & Boom's Retired Variety Set
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  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,954 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Link?

    Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.

  • BoomBoom Posts: 10,165 ✭
    Editted to read "See link below"!!
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  • BoomBoom Posts: 10,165 ✭
    Link

    Here ya go. What is this, a billboard advertising a put together set, explicitly for sale?
    Nothing wrong with selling your set but as Craig just said, using the Registry as a vehicle is not acceptable!
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  • BoomBoom Posts: 10,165 ✭
    For the Morning Crew's considerstion ttt
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  • slideridersliderider Posts: 1,834
    Report it to the boss.
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  • ERER Posts: 7,345 ✭
    It 's just wrong.
  • jonesyjonesy Posts: 5,031
    Excuse me, but I gotta have that 57D!! image
  • relayerrelayer Posts: 10,570 ✭
    Too bad the guy couldn't get it into the top 10 before going to market.

    I'm sure it's a nice set, but being #11 isn't quite the same as #1
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  • K6AZK6AZ Posts: 9,295 ✭
    I'm not sure if it violates the registry rules or not, but it sure stinks.
  • ScarsdaleCoinScarsdaleCoin Posts: 5,223 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I dont think its so bad....its not like he was posting on the boards...he just stuck it in his comments...
    Jon Lerner - Scarsdale Coin - www.CoinHelp.com
  • khaysekhayse Posts: 1,336 ✭
    Not this topic again.

    Didn't I get in enough trouble with the last thread? image

    -KHayse
  • zzzzzzzz Posts: 416
    I don't see anything wrong with it ... If he said he was selling one or two particular coins out of the set I might have a problem with that. He's not, he's selling the whole set at F.U.N. To me it's just an informational comment ...
  • ANACONDAANACONDA Posts: 4,692 ✭
    Brilliant marketing. What a splash. Breaks the rules.....maybe on a Friday evening when Carol is unavailable AND when everyone is on the boards to read about the set being available.

    Gets it linked in the PCGS US coin forum.

    BRILLIANT!

    I'd like to hire the guy.
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,797 ✭✭✭✭✭
    (yawn)

    Edited to add: I do not think it to be such a big deal. People use the registry as a marketing tool all the time. And this is the 11th finest Washington quarter set. I guess it would be more interesting if it were the finest Washington set or the 11th finest complete set of large cents by Sheldon number.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • ANACONDAANACONDA Posts: 4,692 ✭
    What's a matter, you don't like mint state Washington Quarters?
  • ColonialCoinUnionColonialCoinUnion Posts: 10,087 ✭✭✭
    I honestly thought this was the purpose of the registry -

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  • tmot99tmot99 Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭
    Although I can see some being bothered by this, I don't personally have a problem. But then again, my entire collection is available for a price. You might not like the price, but it is available. image

    What I find interesting is that there are very nice coins available that aren't on the registry. What I would like to know is how recently did these get graded, has he had this set put away for a while and just got it certified to sell? It makes you wonder just how many great coins are stored away and not on the market.
  • JrGMan2004JrGMan2004 Posts: 7,557 ✭


    << <i>I honestly thought this was the purpose of the registry - >>

    I see the purpose of the registry as a place to show off your collection (This is why I hate people with closed sets and sets that don't picture their coins), and if you feel so, to compete againest other sets... not as a way to market and sell your coins...
    -George
    42/92
  • rainbowroosierainbowroosie Posts: 4,874 ✭✭✭✭
    Hey, this is coins....anything goes...there are no scruples!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!image
    "You keep your 1804 dollar and 1822 half eagle -- give me rainbow roosies in MS68."
    rainbowroosie April 1, 2003
  • BowTieCoinsBowTieCoins Posts: 899
    I think there is good reasons why some one might not list a set while building it. Now that he chooses to sell it in a couple months. How would he discribe ?, (If listed this would be the 11th finest? ) So I could go either way here.

    Chris
  • mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
    Looks like they took a shot and thus far have hit their mark.


    Tomimage

    Coin's for sale/trade.


    Tom Pilitowski
    US Rare Coin Investments
    800-624-1870

  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    I can't see where the "11th finest washington set" is a great selling point.
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  • tmot99tmot99 Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I can't see where the "11th finest washington set" is a great selling point. >>



    It's better than 12th, 30th, or 50th

    Also, others can buy upgrades. He obviously has better coins than many so people will upgrade their sets. He probably has a good shot at getting some good prices as those below him bid to get better grades.
  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    As you can see the 11th finest set has created more buzz around here not because it's the 11th finest, but because the person put it on the regisrtry in the first place.
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  • mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I can't see where the "11th finest washington set" is a great selling point. >>






    It sure is getting some advertising space here!


    Tomimage

    Coin's for sale/trade.


    Tom Pilitowski
    US Rare Coin Investments
    800-624-1870

  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I can't see where the "11th finest washington set" is a great selling point. >>






    It sure is getting some advertising space here!


    Tomimage >>



    See my above comment.
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  • mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
    Bingo!


    Tomimage

    Coin's for sale/trade.


    Tom Pilitowski
    US Rare Coin Investments
    800-624-1870

  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    << I honestly thought this was the purpose of the registry - >>

    Maybe he thinks so too, and the seller.
    And getting up to 11 isn't that easy on any of the sets if your on a budget.
    My Current project....https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/album/160794
  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,380 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's often done by the "broker" that brings the collection to market, not necessarily the seller. I had assumed the auction houses do it too - am I mistaken?? I personally don't see a problem with the listing.
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,274 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I personally don't see a problem with the listing.

    neither do I.


    Now pass the kool aid image




    Marc
  • lloydmincylloydmincy Posts: 1,861 ✭
    I totally agree with RYK. If ANY seti is posted, is it not being advertised anyway??? You should be allowed to put info like that in your comments. It's a set that will not be a set anymore. So be it!!

    -----Lloyd
    The Accumulator - Dark Lloyd of the Sith

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  • jonesyjonesy Posts: 5,031
    Just leave the 57D for me!! image

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