In a real Dismal attitude over the new posters in this contest.

DougDismal · June 20, 2012 5:47AM

Surprising there are so many first time posters posting on the contest by homerunhall today and I can't even get a friend of mine registered to this forum. No wonder why you all ask me why I'm so dismal...

-Doug

Peacemonkey · June 20, 2012 5:49AM

They should make a join date rule. I understand getting more membership on one hand, but lets say the contest hit one of those deal sites somewhere? Anyone and their mother is willing to sign up for a shot at a 2k$ item.

MilkmanDan · June 20, 2012 5:49AM

The contest was posted by PCGS on facebook, with a link to the forums. That may explain why there are so many new posters. Additionally, don't you think that could have been a motivating factor for the contest, to draw in more forum members and bring attention to PCGS as a company who appreciates it's customers?

DougDismal · June 20, 2012 5:50AM

<< The contest was posted by PCGS on facebook, with a link to the forums. That may explain why there are so many new posters. Additionally, don't you think that could have been a motivating factor for the contest, to draw in more forum members and bring attention to PCGS as a company who appreciates it's customers? >>

But how do so many "new" members get accepted with such ease and I can't even get a respected friend from my local coin club approved?

MilkmanDan · June 20, 2012 5:55AM

<< 

<< The contest was posted by PCGS on facebook, with a link to the forums. That may explain why there are so many new posters. Additionally, don't you think that could have been a motivating factor for the contest, to draw in more forum members and bring attention to PCGS as a company who appreciates it's customers? >>

But how do so many "new" members get accepted with such ease and I can't even get a respected friend from my local coin club approved? >>

I honestly don't know, but it sounds like there may be something going on with his registration. You might try sending a PM to Don Willis or another moderator to find out why.

illini420 · June 20, 2012 6:00AM

<< The contest was posted by PCGS on facebook, with a link to the forums. That may explain why there are so many new posters. Additionally, don't you think that could have been a motivating factor for the contest, to draw in more forum members and bring attention to PCGS as a company who appreciates it's customers? >>

That's odd, didn't see it on their Facebook page when I just looked.

Anyways, welcome to the new members if they really are new members

lasvegasteddy · June 20, 2012 6:00AM

not that i do or have...
but it pays to make a fresh alt if one wins that saint
i can see it now...when the winner is one who has 1 post
hmmm

GBurger717 · June 20, 2012 6:00AM

anyone can join at any time I thought. I know when I joined last year it was just a few clicks.

lcoopie · June 20, 2012 6:03AM

great to see the new folk here, not everyone is such a prolific long term member as the OP

LindeDad · June 20, 2012 6:06AM

<< anyone can join at any time I thought. I know when I joined last year it was just a few clicks. >>

They must be able to there's at least forty one posters to that post since yesterday afternoon when it started.

PerryHall · June 20, 2012 6:11AM

<< Anyways, welcome to the new members if they really are new members

>>

Are you suggesting there might be a few alts in this contest?

MilkmanDan · June 20, 2012 6:14AM

<< 

<< The contest was posted by PCGS on facebook, with a link to the forums. That may explain why there are so many new posters. Additionally, don't you think that could have been a motivating factor for the contest, to draw in more forum members and bring attention to PCGS as a company who appreciates it's customers? >>

That's odd, didn't see it on their Facebook page when I just looked.

Anyways, welcome to the new members if they really are new members

>>

My mistake, it was Twitter. I sometimes get confused by all this social media mumbo jumbo.

Buzzybest · June 20, 2012 6:20AM

PCGS sent me an email with the link to the contest.

Bochiman · June 20, 2012 6:25AM

Still haven't gotten as many new members as when a hot new flip is coming up

TorinoCobra71 · June 20, 2012 6:26AM

<< PCGS sent me an email with the link to the contest. >>

Same Here.

Swampboy · June 20, 2012 6:27AM

<< great to see the new folk here, not everyone is such a prolific long term member as the OP

>>

Ouch.

That smarts.

PerryHall · June 20, 2012 7:14AM

Those that only join to win a coin are unlikely to stick around after the contest ends

Justacommeman · June 20, 2012 7:17AM

<< Those that only join to win a coin are unlikely to stick around after the contest ends >>

If even one sticks around it will be worth it............MJ

crypto79 · June 20, 2012 7:20AM

<< Those that only join to win a coin are unlikely to stick around after the contest ends >>

Its like state quarter, only 1 in a 1000 (wild guess) will develop into a true numismatist. If we got 1 or 2 quality new members than I think it was worth PCGS's time and money even before factoring the reward to its loyalists. Besides it isn't our money

....yet?

WTCG · June 20, 2012 7:31AM

<< Those that only join to win a coin are unlikely to stick around after the contest ends >>

Behold the joy of paying for advertising. If you can pick up one customer out of several thousand who see your ad you've done very well.

derryb · June 20, 2012 7:36AM

<< 

<< Those that only join to win a coin are unlikely to stick around after the contest ends >>

If even one sticks around it will be worth it............MJ >>

not always, that's how you got stuck with me.

Bochiman · June 20, 2012 7:38AM

<< 

<< The contest was posted by PCGS on facebook, with a link to the forums. That may explain why there are so many new posters. Additionally, don't you think that could have been a motivating factor for the contest, to draw in more forum members and bring attention to PCGS as a company who appreciates it's customers? >>

But how do so many "new" members get accepted with such ease and I can't even get a respected friend from my local coin club approved? >>

Have him try it again, now, and see if they are working hard to get people on for the contest.
Also, does he use a "real" email or a hotmail/gmail type of email? That may make a difference in some places (not sure if it does here).

Justacommeman · June 20, 2012 8:01AM

<< 

<< 

<< Those that only join to win a coin are unlikely to stick around after the contest ends >>

If even one sticks around it will be worth it............MJ >>

not always, that's how you got stuck with me.

>>

Excellent point. I withdraw my statement. What a dumb contest. MJ

Kaelasdad · June 20, 2012 6:04PM

PCGS wanted to promote PCGS, promote their very cool forum, and award/reward someone who comes to their site--I would say they will accomplish each goal. If a newbie wins, its a free contest, I only hope its not someone with 50 alt accounts--but I see a lot of forum members participating--good luck to all, and anytime someone wants to give away a gold coin graded or not, well, Im game

determined · June 20, 2012 6:25PM

<< Surprising there are so many first time posters posting on the contest by homerunhall today and I can't even get a friend of mine registered to this forum. No wonder why you all ask me why I'm so dismal...

-Doug >>

<< great to see the new folk here, not everyone is such a prolific long term member as the OP

>>

What do you mean, he registered way back in April 2012 and has 29 posts.

DougDismal · June 20, 2012 8:40PM

<< 

<< Surprising there are so many first time posters posting on the contest by homerunhall today and I can't even get a friend of mine registered to this forum. No wonder why you all ask me why I'm so dismal...

-Doug >>

<< great to see the new folk here, not everyone is such a prolific long term member as the OP

>>

What do you mean, he registered way back in April 2012 and has 29 posts.

>>

Just pointing out what I see fellas. I might be guilty of being too new, but what I see seems real unscrupulous.

-Doug

coin22lover · June 20, 2012 8:45PM

I would say charge $1 by credit card for new memberships (answers a lot of questions...I worry about this new influx and any scammers coming in with the tide).

STONE · June 20, 2012 8:53PM

<< I would say charge $1 by credit card for new memberships (answers a lot of questions...I worry about this new influx and any scammers coming in with the tide). >>

Even charging a "membership" fee of $1/year to keep your account active would help alleviate the 30,000+ inactive accounts here on the boards!

coin22lover · June 20, 2012 9:12PM

<< 

<< I would say charge $1 by credit card for new memberships (answers a lot of questions...I worry about this new influx and any scammers coming in with the tide). >>

Even charging a "membership" fee of $1/year to keep your account active would help alleviate the 30,000+ inactive accounts here on the boards! >>

Well maybe, but I was thinking more like grandfathering in everyone who is already a member...just doing it for new members. On the other hand, if PCGS did do that, it would be a nice gesture for them to put the money back into doing more cool giveaways like the present one

JJM · June 20, 2012 9:17PM

PCGS on Facebook

HERE

astrorat · June 20, 2012 10:06PM

<< 

<< The contest was posted by PCGS on facebook, with a link to the forums. That may explain why there are so many new posters. Additionally, don't you think that could have been a motivating factor for the contest, to draw in more forum members and bring attention to PCGS as a company who appreciates it's customers? >>

But how do so many "new" members get accepted with such ease and I can't even get a respected friend from my local coin club approved? >>

I know when I joined, it took a while for the background check and drug test to be complete ... but I finally passed!

UNLVino · June 20, 2012 11:23PM

Everyone was new at one point. I still consider myself a newbie to forum and novice collector. But have had fun, some great transactions, met some fantastic folks and have learned a lot!

That said, if I win the Saint, then I will have a give-away of a > $100.00 coin open to all! My initial thought is it will be based on my 8 year olds pick of coolest aviator.

TwoSides2aCoin · June 20, 2012 11:28PM

I had to buy my friends. Thankfully this was before Mr Willis banned politics.

bsshog40 · June 21, 2012 1:09AM

Well I think it's a good marketing technique by PCGS. But I also think that if there were anymore coin collectors out there, they already knew of PCGS, knew of the boards here, and either was not interested or booted out in the past.

In a real Dismal attitude over the new posters in this contest.

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