TPGS Forum

CoinAuctionsHelp

Is there a present need for a new TPGS Forum? First, I don't consider this board a TPGS Forum, and what I mean is, a forum that discusses third party grading services, authentication/counterfeit issues and coin grading exclusively.

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Bear

That limited Forum would last for about three weeks

and then, having said all there is to say, dies.

CoinAuctionsHelp

I don't know if it would die. I think a lot of collectors, or those interested, would visit to ask new questions and post new information. While others would join or lurk to see information.

robkool

It would be intresting...

CoinAuctionsHelp

With all the 'generalized' forums on the web, I feel their is a need for more specialized forums. I see many forums that specialize and target specific audiences and have a successful membership. It seems, too many forums try to cover too many topics and it can get confusing for their membership.

I just finished my forum on TPGS and coin grading, and I hope this can become a hub for all graded coin collectors and novices to learn and discuss the "ins" and "outs" of TPGS and coin grading. My TPGS page on my website gets the most hits than any other page, and I answer many TPGS related emails, so there is a need for this forum.

Since I specialize in this area, it should be moderately successful at the least in my opinion.

Bochiman

It would die.
Unless it was well moderated, then it would get too nasty and potentially libelous.
If it was too moderated, it wouldn't attract the folks, or keep them.

No one from the actual TPGS companies would be on there, at least, officially. So, a lot of bicching (sic) and speculation.

CoinAuctionsHelp

You might be correct, but I disagree. It might never be huge, but if I can help one or two people than it's worth my effort.

Gemineye

Well ...what do call this place....???Doesn't it cover a broad range of sugjects..??
Sometimes it's generalized..and sometimes it's specialized.If it gets out of hand then it gets nuked...

CoinAuctionsHelp

Actually, this board has one message forum for US Coins. Most forums have several headers and you must click and click and click just to post in the appropriate forum or even find one. The only thing neg about this forum is that topics get buried too fast. Other than that, I like it here. You would be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable membership, and some of these members can be found on other forums also.

DieClash

TPGS is a topic within a Forum and not enough there to support a Forum itself. And need I say that this is not the Forum to support that topic?

There are a number of coin forums available and blogs. Just Google "Coin Forum" or "Coin Blog" for a good sampling.

Cheers!

CoinAuctionsHelp

You're correct. There's is hundreds of other coin website, but there's always room for one more. It's all in how much a webmaster is willing tp put into it. My website coinauctionhelp.com isn't even two years old and it has been successful and competes with most of the top coin sites on the Internet.

I didn't say that to brag, but to prove a point. I put a lot of work into it, but not just that. I new I would be publishing news, guides and articles that collectors could find on most websites. So, I did a lot of research and copied what I thought was great and added some aspects that other coin site didn't offer.

I'm by far not finished, but I have a great start for the future. I do respect everybody's opinion, but it just makes me more determined to try.

seateddime

forum would poof

barbershopper

After reading all the posts here, I don't think you'll convince us
that CU isn't the best and can cover it all.
I'm one of the newer members and try to visit here daily.
I've asked questions and gotten answers with 30 minutes or so.
I'm glad I found it and here's where I'll stay.
JT

CoinAuctionsHelp

I'm not recruiting. I don't expect anyone from CU to join. I'm not looking for people who desire a fast pace forum or who have a wealth of knowledge. I'm looking for members who need information in a format that fits a certain style, which is what I offer. Not all coin collectors enjoy CU as much as we do, and I have many subscribers to my RSS feed and News Letter.

Also, I'm not trying to convince anyone that CU isn't the answer, but that it's just one answer. I post this with all do respect to everyone's opinions.