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Poll - Do you use the BST forum?

TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭
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There are no search features so I guess you have to scroll though it.

Do you use the BST forum and how do you like it?

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    FlatwoodsFlatwoods Posts: 4,270 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I voted yes to Buy and Sell but it has been a while since either has happened.

    Not for lack of trying.
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    RockyMtnProspectorRockyMtnProspector Posts: 754 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, but only because that's a "not yet."
    GSAs, OBW rolls, Seated, Walkers. Anything old and Colorado-focused, CO nationals.



    Gonna get me a $50 Octagonal someday. Some. Day.
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    PaleElfPaleElf Posts: 990 ✭✭✭
    Yes. Used it a few years back far more than I do today. I haven't seen many desirable coins at a reasonable price these days and the few that I have I was too slow to respond.
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    BustCudsBustCuds Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭


    Voted "Yes" to buy and sell, never have had a problem.



    All nice, easy smooth transactions.
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    bigmarty58bigmarty58 Posts: 2,002 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes to buy and sell, never any issues.



    Bob
    Enthusiastic collector of British pre-decimal and Canadian decimal circulation coins.
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    LanceNewmanOCCLanceNewmanOCC Posts: 19,999 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: TopographicOceans

    There are no search features so I guess you have to scroll though it.




    i see a basic and advanced search feature.



    you can also use a browsers basic search ctrl+f

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    bigjpstbigjpst Posts: 3,226 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes both buying and selling.
    JRobinsonRareCoins.com

    My Ebay Store

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    hchcoinhchcoin Posts: 4,842 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I love the BST and everyone has been great to work with both buying and selling. I would even go as far as saying that I have dealt with some of the nicest coin people around right here on this BST. Very honest, very agreeable, easy to get along with, just great people.

    I agree it has been slim pickings for a while now. I miss some of the old posters that used to sell a lot of coins that I am interested in. Seems like they have slowly gone away to the point that very few remain. I really think there's a lot of people that would love to see some reasonably priced, really nice raw coins on the board that are not just links to eBay or auctions. A lot of times, I will list my coins here first at what I think is a good price and then put them up on eBay or at auction if no one buys.
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    topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
    They have WONDERFUL 1807 draped bust halves on there. image
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    hchcoinhchcoin Posts: 4,842 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: topstuf
    They have WONDERFUL 1807 draped bust halves on there. image


    She's a beauty!
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    YorkshiremanYorkshireman Posts: 4,603 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Done both, mostly selling but have bought a few nice items in my Box of 20.
    Yorkshireman,Obsessed collector of round, metallic pieces of history.Hunting for Latin American colonial portraits plus cool US & British coins.
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    logger7logger7 Posts: 9,638 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It looks like there are a lot of opportunities to buy there; I never had any luck selling on bst sections on any site; I have linked to ebay where I do sell stuff but frankly the wholesalers often pay just as much as you would net on ebay.
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    USMarine6USMarine6 Posts: 2,089 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd echo what hchcoin wrote. I've done 50+ transactions over there and all went as smooth as silk.
    Im sure this thread was created due do the recent screwings of some members. Let's not let one or two bad apples spoil the bunch.
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    MICHAELDIXONMICHAELDIXON Posts: 6,727 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I use it for Buying, Selling and Trading. Over the years, I have made many purchases without any problems.
    Fall 2026 National Battlefield Coin Show September 11 & 12, 2026 at the Eisenhower Hotel Ballroom, Gettysburg, PA. Early Bird passes Thursday September 10, 2026 from Noon to 5pm $25 each. WWW.AmericasCoinShows.com
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    AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 25,030 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes, both buy and sell.



    bobimage
    Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
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    DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I voted no because it is not user friendly. It should have menu's for looking for specific issues.
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    OldEastsideOldEastside Posts: 4,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
    YES.....bought 3 of my favorite Nickels on the BST here.

    Steve
    Promote the Hobby
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    grote15grote15 Posts: 30,140 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes to both buying and selling, many, many times. Most folks are honest and reputable here but I'd practice due diligence with newbies till they have established a track record of some kind.


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
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    oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 13,049 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have bought and sold on the BST. No problems on either side of the table here.
    oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait _defectus patientia_aka...Dr. Defecto - Curator of RMO's

    BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
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    oilers99oilers99 Posts: 238 ✭✭✭
    I've bought and sold on the BST and haven't had any problems so far - hope to keep it that way.
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    KccoinKccoin Posts: 1,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes here for buying. Seems like an honest place to do business.
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    SONOMOSCASONOMOSCA Posts: 430 ✭✭✭
    I've sold on the BST 5 or 6 times to 3 different buyers. No problems at all. Haven't bought, but will someday.

    I tend to be very cautious and I've been here long enough (long before my joined date) to know who I would buy from and who I wouldn't.
    BST transactions - Wondercoin, SNMAN , Mb423, Timbuk3
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    3stars3stars Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd rather sell to a board member at what I'd net on ebay than have to deal with the high risk of cons from ebay scammers.
    Previous transactions: Wondercoin, goldman86, dmarks, Type2
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    bestdaybestday Posts: 4,271 ✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: PaleElf
    Yes. Used it a few years back far more than I do today. I haven't seen many desirable coins at a reasonable price these days and the few that I have I was too slow to respond.


    Some Prices on BST higher than on Ebay... higher than retail . even sometimes for lower grades
    BST becoming an advertising billboard for coin sellers.. i.e ..check ebay auctions , visit website
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    BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very nice resource both directions. Sold two coins this week.
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    mbogomanmbogoman Posts: 5,316 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Over 100 transactions, both buying and selling, and all positive, with one lone exception (and I received a full refund on that one).

    mbogoman

    Asesabi Lutho

    https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345
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    kazkaz Posts: 9,345 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Some of my nicest coins and tokens have come off the BST!
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    bronco2078bronco2078 Posts: 10,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: bestday
    Originally posted by: PaleElf
    Yes. Used it a few years back far more than I do today. I haven't seen many desirable coins at a reasonable price these days and the few that I have I was too slow to respond.


    Some Prices on BST higher than on Ebay... higher than retail . even sometimes for lower grades
    BST becoming an advertising billboard for coin sellers.. i.e ..check ebay auctions , visit website


    Some sellers want more than Ebay prices without seller fees and paypal gift to boot. image


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    bidaskbidask Posts: 14,057 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very little
    I manage money. I earn money. I save money .
    I give away money. I collect money.
    I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.




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    aclocoacloco Posts: 955 ✭✭✭
    Yes, on the buy side, at this stage in my collecting career.
    Successful BST transactions with: jp84, WaterSport, Stupid, tychojoe, Swampboy, dragon, Jkramer, savoyspecial, ajaan, tyedye, ProofCollection, Broadstruck x2, TwinTurbo, lordmarcovan, devious, bumanchu, AUandAG, Collectorcoins (2x), staircoins, messydesk, illini420, nolawyer (10x & counting), peaceman, bruggs, agentjim007, ElmerFusterpuck, WinLoseWin, RR, WaterSports, KeyLargRareCoins, LindeDad, Flatwoods, cucamongacoin, grote15, UtahCoin, NewParadigm, smokincoin, sawyerjosh x3
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    SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,121 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Amazing FREE resource!!
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    BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,790 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: SeattleSlammer

    Amazing FREE resource!!




    Bingo!



    There are some really petty reasons for people not using it.

    It's one thing to only want to buy/sell in person. I can understand that.



    However, the BST is a great resource and, when used cautiously, can be a tremendous resource.



    There is ALWAYS some risk....no matter the venue. Even in person. However, one can mitigate most risk to a very acceptable degree.



    Same with BST.

    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

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I really like the BST and have used it frequently. I actually sold some darkside gold there years ago.... although not a dealer myself. Cheers, RickO
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    silverpopsilverpop Posts: 6,932 ✭✭✭✭✭
    gave up on the BST here for many reasons

    don't count your chickens before they're hatched

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    Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 12,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes to both, hundreds of troublefree transactions, including the Foreign and Ancient side, but like others have said, I used to be far more active a few years back on both sides.
    Successful BST transactions with 177 members. breakdown, scotty1419, mattniss, bigjpst, onlyroosies, Manorcourtman, guitarwes, Ebeneezer, Tonedeaf, Shane6596, Piano1, Ikenefic, RG, PCGSPhoto, stman, Don'tTelltheWife, Boosibri, Ron1968, snowequities, VTchaser, jrt103, SurfinxHI, 78saen, bp777, FHC, RYK, JTHawaii, Opportunity, Kliao, bigtime36, skanderbeg, split37, thebigeng, acloco, Toninginthblood, OKCC, braddick, Coinflip, robcool, fastfreddie, tightbudget, DBSTrader2, nickelsciolist, relaxn, Eagle eye, soldi, silverman68, ElKevvo, sawyerjosh, Schmitz7, talkingwalnut2, konsole, sharkman987, sniocsu, comma, jesbroken, David1234, biosolar, Sullykerry, Moldnut, erwindoc, MichaelDixon, GotTheBug
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    BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,790 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: silverpop

    gave up on the BST here for many reasons




    So, you posted this on 9/24/16 saying you gave up on the BST, but then, you posted a sale thread in the BST on 9/25/16?



    Interesting way to "give up" on something.....

    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

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    RodebaughRodebaugh Posts: 304 ✭✭✭
    Yes, 20-30 B/S's successfully completed.


    It needs a simple FB system. This would be a very easy upgrade that the good folks at FuseTalk Enterprise likely already have written.
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    liefgoldliefgold Posts: 1,770 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have had many successful transactions, buy and sell, on the BST. It is a great resource for collectors. Thanks to our hosts.
    liefgold
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    BaleyBaley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: liefgold

    I have had many successful transactions, buy and sell, on the BST. It is a great resource for collectors. Thanks to our hosts.




    Same here, well said.



    Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry

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    mariner67mariner67 Posts: 2,746 ✭✭✭
    Have successfully used it many many times to both buy and sell.
    I am grateful to our hosts.
    No problems at all with it.
    Successful trades/buys/sells with gdavis70, adriana, wondercoin, Weiss, nibanny, IrishMike, commoncents05, pf70collector, kyleknap, barefootjuan, coindeuce, WhiteTornado, Nefprollc, ajw, JamesM, PCcoins, slinc, coindudeonebay,beernuts, and many more
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    Natchez14Natchez14 Posts: 81 ✭✭
    Originally posted by: Rodebaugh

    Yes, 20-30 B/S's successfully completed.





    It needs a simple FB system. This would be a very easy upgrade that the good folks at FuseTalk Enterprise likely already have written.




    Yes!



    I've done about 10 purchases, and 1 sell where I shipped first. All went very smoothly and were pleasant experiences.

    But some simple feedback system would be very helpful to buyer and seller, newbie and veteran.



    Successful transactions with Schmitz7, Bigbuck1975, chumley, CCHunter, Smittys, Gerard, Tookybandit, MorganMan94, LogPotato, coinlieutenant, GoldCoin98, pcgs69, Kccoin, ajaan, JBN, BLee23,....

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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 32,222 ✭✭✭✭✭
    no but have looked. fwiw.
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    LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not much lately. Made some good deals in the past though.
    My Current project....https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/album/160794

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