Thanksgiving Coin Swap thread. Line-up posted. Happy Thanksgiving
Boom
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Hi everyone,
I've noted that there have been times when we have had HUGE turnouts for some swaps.
I've ALSO noted huge declines in interest in ensuing swaps. Apparently there are issues that I
am totally unaware of (above & beyond the dialogue I have had with several members that
have taken the time to express "issues" they have been made to deal with regarding any ONE,
in particular.)
If there are issues and or problems transpiring that are CAUSING dis-interest in swaps,
I NEED to be made aware of them as otherwise I can do NOTHING to help fix or address this!
Best to all,
BOOM ~
I've noted that there have been times when we have had HUGE turnouts for some swaps.
I've ALSO noted huge declines in interest in ensuing swaps. Apparently there are issues that I
am totally unaware of (above & beyond the dialogue I have had with several members that
have taken the time to express "issues" they have been made to deal with regarding any ONE,
in particular.)
If there are issues and or problems transpiring that are CAUSING dis-interest in swaps,
I NEED to be made aware of them as otherwise I can do NOTHING to help fix or address this!
Best to all,
BOOM ~
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Comments
Not sure how to reply.
Though you've probably gotten quite a few PM's I thought I'd go public.
First I'd like to publicly thank you for the couple of times you have helped me out with swaps concerning other members.
I know there are members here that are givers, willingly giving more than they receive.
But this is their choice, and I hope they get great satisfaction for doing so.
But I also believe that many enter the swaps hoping to recieve coins that will help their registry sets....I do.
It rarely happens for me any more as most of the coins I need are a bit pricier than when I first started swapping.
But I do start out by asking my partner what they're interested in & try to help out if I can.
Although I know communications are important, I also understand that we all have lives outside of coin collecting, and it's sometimes hard to understand why someone can't take 15 minutes to log on & update parnters on 'how things are gong'.
As mistakes are made in swaps, and rules added to prevent it from happening it again, I find so many rules stiffling.
Should a coin worth $25 to $50 have to be sent via Priority with insurance & delivery confirmation?
IMO, if you require swapper to provide you with so many personal info, that should be enough to let everyone deal with one another.
Only if there is a 'dispute' that cannot be resolved between the 2 parties should you get involved.
And disputes SHOULD NOT be made public.....EVER!
If one or both of the parties do air their laundry they should be banned from further swaps.
Jeez, possibly ruin a members rep. over a swap!
Makes me think twice about joining swaps.
Yes, there are times when the swap is worth hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, but when this is done there had better be total trust in the member you are swapping with, and them with you.
Realize that they have lives & sometimes PMs are not returned right away.
Next 'issue' is how to place value on coins.
Graded is a bit easier than raw, IMO.
With graded the two parties can use auction house 'sold' values for the TPG used.
Raw coins have to be accurately graded and possibly agree on how to value them.
This is if how to place values on coins are discussed at all.
Personally I would like to see members sign up & state a swap dollar amount, what they are looking for & what they have, then try to match partners 'best you can'.
JMHO
to publicly write your truest sentiments here, for all to see!
You and they are appreciated very much and as I read and re-read your work,
I must say that I am in total agreement with everything you have written here.
I have a re-kindled Respect for you - for doing so
& as such, would swap with you anytime & for any amount!
Personally speaking - I have much to be very thankful for this year!
Including the many friendships made here, revolving (of all things)
around coins.
$50-$75
Menomonee Falls Wisconsin USA
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistr...dset.aspx?s=68269&ac=1">Musky 1861 Mint Set
This way I can tell you what you need to know privately.
If for some reason you do not turn it on you need to do as everyone else that has every particiapted has done.
I need from you a PM that includes:
Your real Name
Your home address
Home phone/ work phone/ cell phone
Your email address (all of which must be verifiable)
Ebay ID (if you have one)
Area of interest numismatically
This will do for starters.
Like everyone else, your info is kept in a folder (a physical folder)
for my use to contact you - to make sure you are who you state you are
& to assist me in pairing you up with collectors of similar interests & means.
This will get you on your way.
Of course I'm in.
No limit $ wise......but of course I am hoping for coins that help out my sets.
PS- Shameless plug to say I'm planning on a 'Virtual Tag' just after Thanksgiving running about 2-3 weeks so that delivery is right around Christmas.
I will contact him soon but all does appear to be in order.
As such, unless otherwise stated, he is good to go.
Welcome Ted.
Sorry for the late sign up, I am in for $50 to $100. thanks for all the work you put in to these swaps, I appreciate it.
Tom
You're ALWAYS good to go here!
I think this thread needs more than a breath, it needs CPR and maybe a defibrillator too.
I think this thread needs more than a breath, it needs CPR and maybe a defibrillator too. >>
I'm sure we'll manage with whatever we have!
Sign in if interested & let's keep it simple, OK!
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, in advance!
Laterz.....
Hell, I don't need to exercise.....I get enough just pushing my luck.
I haven't been around much lately, and I just sent a list of all my best swapables to Ajia's V Tag.
If anyone has had any problem with my swaps, they haven't told me privately. And I don't look things up first, so I think I go a little overboard sometimes.
Sorry I didn't signup for this one, and now my coins are tied up.
But it's time to start getting ready for X mas anyway. I don't know if anyone is planing on doing grabbags like last year or not. I want to have something to add to the pot.
Paul
(Priest) BLASPHEMY he said it again, did you hear him?
Aija swaps with Asnovell
Musky1011 swaps with Ted2126
Tsacch swaps with eyoung429.
That's a rap.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Should anyone wish to swap with me, drop me a PM or email me.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
I will be gone deer hunting for the weekend
See ya soon
Menomonee Falls Wisconsin USA
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistr...dset.aspx?s=68269&ac=1">Musky 1861 Mint Set
USPS Priority
Insured
Signature confirmation #2304 3090 0000 1539 6533
Menomonee Falls Wisconsin USA
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistr...dset.aspx?s=68269&ac=1">Musky 1861 Mint Set
Menomonee Falls Wisconsin USA
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistr...dset.aspx?s=68269&ac=1">Musky 1861 Mint Set
Ted, in future swaps you should post just as Musky has, right here.
Welcome to the Club.
Can't you both communicate and come up with something?
If not - I'll swap with BOTH of you!
What's so difficult about a $60 - $70 surprise swap?
Now really! C'mon man !
Ditto.....
Ins/Del Conf. #0703 8555 7490 7469 4120 0119 0005 1582 3235
I'm proud of you.
Don't forget to follow through with the rest of the guidelines.
Keep us all posted and Good Luck to you both.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you both, as well.