Has the recent bullion price surge affected the quality of this forum?

291fifth

My opinion: In the last two weeks the quality of this forum has declined sharply.

Has the recent price spike in bullion brought about changes that are negatively affecting the forum by bringing in a different kind of poster? Topics seem to be drifting away from numismatics.

MrKelso

are the two not connected? most of what we collect are made from silver and gold so what is the problem if we talk about bullion for a bit?

ER

I see no problem here.

MAD4MORGANS

<< <i>My opinion: In the last two weeks the quality of this forum has declined sharply.

Has the recent price spike in bullion brought about changes that are negatively affecting the forum by bringing in a different kind of poster? Topics seem to be drifting away from numismatics. >>



You won't get too many quality replies with this one.

The numismatics guys are out shopping for low grade coins as future investments.

dan383

<< <i>are the two not connected? most of what we collect are made from silver and gold so what is the problem if we talk about bullion for a bit? >>







Numismatics , in fact collect "old and rare money" .
This money is made of gold & silver . (not snubbing copper)
Bullion prices directly reflect base price on the most common coins ,
which will reflect down the road on alot of classics that are collected .

I for one am interested in "bullion prices" as it reflects on my buying power .



Dan

INXS

<< <i>are the two not connected? most of what we collect are made from silver and gold so what is the problem if we talk about bullion for a bit? >>

RedTiger

It is only a very small handful of people, so it is not that hard to ignore, annoying as it is. Intelligent discussion, thoughtful analysis, new buys (or sells) are all worth posting. Spamming the forum every half hour with a current quote on a new topic is annoying and in my opinion, childish. Those that care about the price certainly know where to find it. Once a day after the close is more than enough. Better is once a week, or when a significant price level is reached on the upside or downside is plenty. Again, if someone is buying or selling that is worth reporting. Crowing about a 10 cent move in the last hour without any thoughtful comments or analysis is self-indulgent and of little interest to the average collector.

pontiacinf

<< <i>It is only a very small handful of people, so it is not that hard to ignore, annoying as it is. Intelligent discussion, thoughtful analysis, new buys (or sells) are all worth posting. Spamming the forum every half hour with a current quote on a new topic is annoying and in my opinion, childish. Those that care about the price certainly know where to find it. Once a day after the close is more than enough. Better is once a week, or when a significant price level is reached on the upside or downside is plenty. Again, if someone is buying or selling that is worth reporting. Crowing about a 10 cent move in the last hour without any thoughtful comments or analysis is self-indulgent and of little interest to the average collector. >>



amen to that!!!

ziggy29

I enjoy the discussion about bullion, since historically there is some correlation between bullion prices and the coin market overall. I just wish we didn't have 32 threads a day about it.

PerryHall

I think a full moon has more of an effect than the price of bullion.

mgoodm3

I see it as a posting flavor of the week.

oldcameoproofsguy

Silver and gold, silver and gold,
Ev'ryone wishes for silver and gold.
How do you measure its worth?
Just by the pleasure it gives here on earth.
Silver and gold, silver and gold
Means so much more when I see,
Silver and gold decorations
On ev'ry Christmas tree.
(spoken)What's a Christmas tree without tinsel and pretty silver and gold decorations?
Can't really call it a Christmas tree now, can you?
And think of all the fun and joy that would be lost on Christmas morning
if all the young folks didn't get to see that sparkling happy tree.
Silver and gold, silver and gold
Means so much more when I see,
Silver and gold decorations
On ev'ry Christmas tree.

Lakesammman

I prefer copper coins - is copper over $3 yet??

Deadhorse

<< <i>I think a full moon has more of an effect than the price of bullion. >>





That's the best laugh I've had all day, and it's been a long day.

Really, one thread a day is plenty. It is related to numismatics and I'm a collector as well. Been a collector for longer than I'd like to admit sometimes. I used to find Indian Head cents in the parking meter bags from the bank. So that should give you an idea how long I've been into this hobby/obsession.

I know the damn spot price and I know where Kitco is.

Rob9874

<< <i>Silver and gold, silver and gold,
Ev'ryone wishes for silver and gold.
How do you measure its worth?
Just by the pleasure it gives here on earth.
Silver and gold, silver and gold
Means so much more when I see,
Silver and gold decorations
On ev'ry Christmas tree.
(spoken)What's a Christmas tree without tinsel and pretty silver and gold decorations?
Can't really call it a Christmas tree now, can you?
And think of all the fun and joy that would be lost on Christmas morning
if all the young folks didn't get to see that sparkling happy tree.
Silver and gold, silver and gold
Means so much more when I see,
Silver and gold decorations
On ev'ry Christmas tree. >>



Well, just hearing Burl Ives in my head made me feel better.

Myqqy

Crowing about a 10 cent move in the last hour without any thoughtful comments or analysis is self-indulgent and of little interest to the average collector.

Deadhorse

<< <i>Well, just hearing Burl Ives in my head made me feel better. >>



Hey Rob, I've sent you two answers to your PM and neither shows up in my history.

What's up with that? Did you turn off PMs by mistake?

Ah! Now I see, turn on your PMs, I can't respond till you do and I've wasted several keystrokes.

Never got a PM from someone who had theirs turned off before.

ccex

291fifth postulated that the quality of posts on the U.S. Coins forum is inversely proportional to bullion prices. I've had fun here nonetheless. I postulate that spring has sprong and others, like me, are feeling sillier and less studious about the technical details of our coins than we were a month or three ago, when we were snowbound at home with nothing better to do than look at our old coins. I sold off a bunch of debris on eBay and haven't had to work ridiculous hours the last few weeks.

(OK, this isn't a quality post either. But with a thread topic like this, who would post something like a rarity analysis of Barber Dime varieties and errors?)

Hyperion

since when is this board about numismatics ?
numismatics are completely ancillary to the endless posts about

1) DEALERS (scores, rips, etc)
2) Ebay
3a) laura bashing
3b) modern bashing
4) precious metal trends
5) picture threads !

This forum says:
Talk about all types of U.S. coins with other collectors, dealers, and experts.

Personally I find myself scanning these boards less and less, there are odd threads here and there which are VERY EDUCATIONAL, but seem few and far inbetween.


ON THE other hand, with so many people posting, so many different topics and points of view.. there has to be something which you might like to read.

be happy they're accurately posting thier subject lines so you know what to avoid....

Longacre

The "quality" of the posts ebbs and flows (I am not sure if anyone can really come up with a consistent definition of quality-- some people might love bullion discussions, others might like moderns discussions, and still others might like Ebay posts, etc.). I tend to read what interests me and pass over the ones that don't interest me.

I've been posting less lately, but it does not have anything to do with the quality of the other posts.

Barry

I've been posting less lately, but it does not have anything to do with the quality of the other posts.

Same here. Bullion doesn't interest me, so I just skip those posts. This is a hobby forum for me, not an investment forum.

Why less posting? Perhaps it's weather-related. Spring is here, it's getting nicer outside, and there's more daylight. I'm back into bicycling, working around the house, getting the garden started, etc. as time permits. That all takes time away from here.

MrBreeze

In my opinion, the posts about metal PRICES updates should not be here. Discussion about the long term trend or how this affects numismatics is a worthwhile tangent to the coin market. Now, looking at this post on the macro level, a lot of the issues related to the dissatisfaction with all the new posters here are somewhat related to the well-established relationships and history between older members. You have personal relationships which have a great deal of inside jokes and personal anecdotes that new members can't possibly relate to, or comment on. In addition, the "old school" guys have established the morays of this sight. There is a support for old members that is not always there for new members. There are a few examples where I have seen a new member post something that is essentially repeated a week later by an old school member. The old school member gets 80 posts about what a good thread it was, and how the quality of discussion on the thread was very informative and useful. The new member who posted it a week ago got one or two responses and the thread was pretty much dead. Sometimes, some of you don't realize how easy it is for you guys to communicate with each other. As for me, I am trying to contribute as much as I can. I often test the boundaries to see what is viewed as "acceptable" or "worthwhile." It gives me a better understanding of what the forum is all about, and whether I want to participate, or not. I am going to upset everybody at least once, so be prepared for your turn. And, don't write me off if I have already upset you. I don't think I could come here and not push a little bit.

topstuf

cladking

<< <i>In my opinion, the posts about metal PRICES updates should not be here. Discussion about the long term trend or how this affects numismatics is a worthwhile tangent to the coin market. Now, looking at this post on the macro level, a lot of the issues related to the dissatisfaction with all the new posters here are somewhat related to the well-established relationships and history between older members. You have personal relationships which have a great deal of inside jokes and personal anecdotes that new members can't possibly relate to, or comment on. In addition, the "old school" guys have established the morays of this sight. There is a support for old members that is not always there for new members. There are a few examples where I have seen a new member post something that is essentially repeated a week later by an old school member. The old school member gets 80 posts about what a good thread it was, and how the quality of discussion on the thread was very informative and useful. The new member who posted it a week ago got one or two responses and the thread was pretty much dead. Sometimes, some of you don't realize how easy it is for you guys to communicate with each other. As for me, I am trying to contribute as much as I can. I often test the boundaries to see what is viewed as "acceptable" or "worthwhile." It gives me a better understanding of what the forum is all about, and whether I want to participate, or not. I am going to upset everybody at least once, so be prepared for your turn. And, don't write me off if I have already upset you. I don't think I could come here and not push a little bit. >>




Hmmmm. A little reformatting and I could get a whole thread out of this post.

It's natural for a new guy to take time bust into an established group but most of
us here are going to notice good posts whether it's a new member or and old one.

I try to avoid the inside jokes and codes so that newer members or lurkers can
follow the discussion. Obviously, we don't all do that.