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POLL: Do you showcase your coin hobby on Facebook?

PrethenPrethen Posts: 3,452 ✭✭✭
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I'm curious to know if any of you show off coins on Facebook. Personally, I'm a little paranoid about doing this, even if only my "friends" can see my site.
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  • TURBOTURBO Posts: 494 ✭✭✭
    I dont facebook.
  • copperhuntercopperhunter Posts: 925 ✭✭✭
    No way! The way facebook is going, everyone is going to be tracking your personal life and everything you do. I would not recommend it.
    Chris' Non-Red Lincoln Set 1909-1958
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  • RichieURichRichieURich Posts: 8,470 ✭✭✭✭✭
    For security reasons, I do not use Facebook and would not recommend it.

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

  • nibannynibanny Posts: 2,761 ✭
    I don't show my coins on FB, though I am thinking to link my blog there (which doesn't have my coins but only general info about US Numismatics).
    The member formerly known as Ciccio / Posts: 1453 / Joined: Apr 2009
  • JamesMurrayJamesMurray Posts: 4,036 ✭
    I use it and quite like it , friends from as far back as 30 some years ago have found me there as well as many old shipmates. I have noticed a lot and i do mean a lot of coin sellers on facebook , you can open a shop there ya know,ive bought bullion with no hassles and no fees, it's no ebay but the bullion dealers are raking it in there.
  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,409 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Luckily, I am not paranoid nor am I high profile.
    I may well use FB but I don't mess around with hobbies on there. Friends/family, yes. Hobbies, no.

    Using anything makes one less secure, however understanding what issues may arise, and how one handles things like information in the first place is the key to being reasonably secure and safe.

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • relicsncoinsrelicsncoins Posts: 7,923 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Are you kidding, I would probably be defriended as all of my friends have visions of tobaco stained fingers with yellowish green teeth and greasy hair. image
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  • SonorandesertratSonorandesertrat Posts: 5,695 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>For security reasons, I do not use Facebook and would not recommend it. >>



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  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,507 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No way!
    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
    Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners. :smile:
  • tneigtneig Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭
    I was showing pics and talking about them readily on FB for a brief period, but got several warning messages from friends about security. And they were correct, as you tend to say when and where you may be, or going away for a weekend, then what you have... So now, I don't keep anything but the day to day stuff in the house.

    So I erased the pics and topics off my timeline, especially being careful not to talk about investment or PM type topics. Shame, I wanted to share the fun and knowledge with friends, but on FB your stuff goes far beyond an inner circle (not that I trust my inner circle hah!). I mean nothing is secure. Even here, its an open place for someone w bad intentions to snoop around for info, so I try not to give personal details. Glad to have this forum for sure!
    COA
  • magikbillymagikbilly Posts: 6,780 ✭
    I do not FB! Whatever floats yer boat tho.


    Eric
  • JamesMurrayJamesMurray Posts: 4,036 ✭


    << <i>Luckily, I am not paranoid nor am I high profile.
    I may well use FB but I don't mess around with hobbies on there. Friends/family, yes. Hobbies, no.

    Using anything makes one less secure, however understanding what issues may arise, and how one handles things like information in the first place is the key to being reasonably secure and safe. >>




    Exactly Ron , its no more a security risk than selling on ebay or opening up shop anywhere online.Any security risks are provided soley by the user,theres intricate security levels on FB there to be used but few do and then wonder how their pics got nicked etc
  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No. I'm not a fan of Facebook.
    Lance.
    Coin Photography Services / Everyman Registry set / BHNC #213
  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,018 ✭✭✭✭✭
    no facebook, no my space, nor twittle-dee--dumdum.
    Jim

    When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln

    Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
  • thecointraderthecointrader Posts: 480 ✭✭
    What's facebook?

    "Giving away an MS-65 $20 St. Gaudens to everyone logged in when I make my 10,000th post..."
  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 12,998 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Is the face book connected to the google tubes? image

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • PrethenPrethen Posts: 3,452 ✭✭✭
    WOW! The answer is overwhelmingly obvious!

    I don't do much on FB myself.
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  • CoinosaurusCoinosaurus Posts: 9,631 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I do not discuss on FB.

    HOWEVER - if you friend a lot of collectors on FB, and I suspect most of us do, this information can probably be derived by someone who knows what they are doing.

    They are already using FB to do bizarre things like predict who is gonna hook up w/who, w/startling accuracy.
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  • tightbudgettightbudget Posts: 7,299 ✭✭✭
    Nope
  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,092 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't FaceBook, but am hoping to make some serious coin from it in the coming weeks.
    theknowitalltroll;
  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,782 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>For security reasons, I do not use Facebook and would not recommend it. >>





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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,238 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>For security reasons, I do not use Facebook and would not recommend it. >>



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    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,238 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Advertising that you collect coins on any social media is a serious security breach and just plain dumb.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • Batman23Batman23 Posts: 4,999 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>For security reasons, I do not use Facebook and would not recommend it. >>



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  • Raybob15239Raybob15239 Posts: 1,359 ✭✭✭
    Absofreaklinglutely not. While my page is not public, and is only visible to "friends", I still do not disclose anything. Its not being paranoid, its being safe.


    I enjoy FB for reconnnecting with lost friends and sharing news about the family (mostly pics of my kids). Aside from that, the bulk of my FB posts are political. I enjoy the debates and especially enjoy baiting certain co-workers into political debates. It can be fun, but like anything else, you need to use common sense.
    Successful B/S/T transactions: As Seller: PascoWA (June 2008); MsMorrisine (April 2009); ECHOES (July 2009) As Buyer: bfjohnson (July 2008); robkool (Dec 2010); itsnotjustme (Dec 2010) TwoSides2aCoin (Dec 2018) PrivateCoin Jan 2019
  • bronzematbronzemat Posts: 2,641 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would like to but dont. I have posted a few coins but nothing major. Most know I collect though. My profile is friends only.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I do not discuss coins on Facebook... it is a good medium for keeping in touch with grandkids and relatives out of state...security is what you make it, and it is a personal responsibility. Cheers, RickO
  • DAMDAM Posts: 2,410 ✭✭
    I have 1 friend on FB, my daughter. So I can keep up with the grandbaby.

    And listing coins on FB would be the absolute last thing I would do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Dan
  • blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,925 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I do. It is done through my business page there. There is enough public info about what I do where I am not paranoid to think there will be an issue through Facebook.

    I take a lot more measures on security offline, so I can feel comfortable online.
    http://www.bluccphotos.com" target="new">BluCC Photos Shows for onsite imaging: Nov Baltimore, FUN, Long Beach http://www.facebook.com/bluccphotos" target="new">BluCC on Facebook
  • garrynotgarrynot Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭

    Neocollect

    Have you guys ever seen this one?
  • BaronVonBaughBaronVonBaugh Posts: 1,837 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I dont facebook. >>



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  • CoinDogsCoinDogs Posts: 77
    its too risky to show off your coins like that
  • coinsarefuncoinsarefun Posts: 21,736 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes, CoinsAreFun is on Facebook and Twitter
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  • thisnamztakenthisnamztaken Posts: 4,101 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No!
    I never thought that growing old would happen so fast.
    - Jim
  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,226 ✭✭✭✭✭
    no

    Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.

  • kazkaz Posts: 9,179 ✭✭✭✭✭
    don't have an account.
  • LogPotatoLogPotato Posts: 2,177 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>don't have an account. >>



    This
  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,781 ✭✭✭✭
    Not in a million years!

    Buyer and seller of vintage coin boards!
  • PoppeePoppee Posts: 154 ✭✭
    I think I would poke out my eye with a stick first!!
  • SpoolySpooly Posts: 2,108 ✭✭✭
    It's always a "friend" of a "friend" that breaks into your house looking to steal coins. (Then gets pissed off that all the coins are at the bank and trashes the inside of your home.)

    Si vis pacem, para bellum

    In God We Trust.... all others pay in Gold and Silver!
  • GABGAB Posts: 641 ✭
    Sure, at least some.
    A few of them
    Golf time!!
  • crypto79crypto79 Posts: 8,623 ✭


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    << <i>don't have an account. >>



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  • coinman23885coinman23885 Posts: 1,126
    It sounds like a security risk to me. I voted no.
  • melvin289melvin289 Posts: 3,019 ✭
    Have an account but don't mention collecting coins. Have a picture of an old WLH in my pictures along with a picture of a $500 note.

    Ron
    Collect for the love of the hobby, the beauty of the coins, and enjoy the ride.
  • BuzzybestBuzzybest Posts: 932
    No! My ego isn't that big nor my security.
  • BuzzybestBuzzybest Posts: 932


    << <i>It's always a "friend" of a "friend" that breaks into your house looking to steal coins. (Then gets pissed off that all the coins are at the bank and trashes the inside of your home.) >>



    Is that why so many here want to know my exact address?!
  • Cam40Cam40 Posts: 8,146 ✭
    They are already using FB to do bizarre things like predict who is gonna hook up w/who, w/startling accuracy.

    is there an app for that?
  • KonaheadKonahead Posts: 1,476 ✭✭✭
    No no and no
    PEACE! This is the first day of the rest of your life.

    Fred, Las Vegas, NV
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,238 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>It's always a "friend" of a "friend" that breaks into your house looking to steal coins. (Then gets pissed off that all the coins are at the bank and trashes the inside of your home.) >>



    Is that why so many here want to know my exact address?! >>



    Perhaps they want to send you a nice coin as a gift?image

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

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