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LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,460 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I'm averaging about 30X/day - that's if I'm at work! :D

There's something manic about on line coin searching - you just can't find enough fast enough! B)

"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.

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  • RockyMtnProspectorRockyMtnProspector Posts: 754 ✭✭✭✭✭

    About once a day.

    GSAs, OBW rolls, Seated, Walkers. Anything old and Colorado-focused, CO nationals.



    Gonna get me a $50 Octagonal someday. Some. Day.
  • Bayard1908Bayard1908 Posts: 4,092 ✭✭✭✭

    I used to be once a day. Ebay has gotten so bad in recent years that I'm down to once a week.

  • illini420illini420 Posts: 11,467 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Haha, usually once a week. Might miss the underpriced buy it now listings, but usually find the auctions that way.

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  • BruceSBruceS Posts: 1,356 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have the search items im interested in saved and i get an email when something new comes up. It's a great service and easy to set up.


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  • goldengolden Posts: 9,996 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A couple of times.

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,460 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow - slackers! :D

    I have the email alerts too but they are typically worthless and slow. Too much key word spamming.

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 15, 2017 9:46PM

    Okay, how about a poll:

    Which do you check more?

    • eBay
    • Dan Carr
    Private Mint News | 2010 Lincoln Reverse Finalists
  • Aspie_RoccoAspie_Rocco Posts: 3,671 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 16, 2017 3:50PM

    @Lakesammman said:
    I'm averaging about 30X/day - that's if I'm at work! :D

    There's something manic about on line coin searching - you just can't find enough fast enough! B)

    I can identify with this. All the time, the search is different seasonally almost. But I am always Variety hunting, registry hunting, and looking for stupid deals like pcgs first Strike ms69 silver eagles for $22 & $23. :o

    Edit
    What is F5 key for? Phone user here exclusively.

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  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭

    2 or 3 times a week

    I also miss the eBay wildcard character (i.e. "*").

  • ManorcourtmanManorcourtman Posts: 8,189 ✭✭✭✭✭

    5-10 per day

  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,956 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 16, 2017 3:27AM

    Probably 3 or 4 times a day that I'm aware of. I'm sure I do it subconsciously way more than that.

    Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.

  • mbogomanmbogoman Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭✭✭

    5-10 per day, also. When a good BIN pops up, you gotta be ready!

    mbogoman

    Asesabi Lutho

    https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Never.... I go to ebay maybe 3 times a month, and then to look for something specific (may not even be a coin)... Cheers, RickO

  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,603 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 16, 2017 5:22AM

    ebay notices in the morning e-mail

    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,...
  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Zoins said:
    Okay, how about a poll:

    Which do you check more?

    • eBay
    • Dan Carr

    ebay - continually all day

    Dan Carr - NEVER!!

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,460 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 16, 2017 5:52AM

    Love it! :D

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,609 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Like a vacuum. I'm sucked in.

    ``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

  • jwittenjwitten Posts: 5,235 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My search is very broad, so I do it twice a day, and look through about 400 coins each time.

  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,603 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 16, 2017 12:11PM

    I like BarberFanatics gif better, but my F5 is there, just about worn off;

    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,...
  • EXOJUNKIEEXOJUNKIE Posts: 1,624 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @Zoins said:
    Okay, how about a poll:

    Which do you check more?

    • eBay
    • Dan Carr

    ebay - continually all day

    Dan Carr - NEVER!!

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @Zoins said:
    Okay, how about a poll:

    Which do you check more?

    • eBay
    • Dan Carr

    ebay - continually all day

    Dan Carr - NEVER!!

    Who is Dan Carr and how does he even relate to this post? >:)

    I'm addicted to exonumia ... it is numismatic crack!

    ANA LM

    USAF Retired — 34 years of active military service! 🇺🇸
  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @EXOJUNKIE said:

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @Zoins said:
    Okay, how about a poll:

    Which do you check more?

    • eBay
    • Dan Carr

    ebay - continually all day

    Dan Carr - NEVER!!

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @Zoins said:
    Okay, how about a poll:

    Which do you check more?

    • eBay
    • Dan Carr

    ebay - continually all day

    Dan Carr - NEVER!!

    Who is Dan Carr and how does he even relate to this post? >:)

    Dan Carr makes fake coins......and as you can see I was answering Zoins questions.

  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @EXOJUNKIE said:

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @Zoins said:
    Okay, how about a poll:

    Which do you check more?

    • eBay
    • Dan Carr

    ebay - continually all day

    Dan Carr - NEVER!!

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @Zoins said:
    Okay, how about a poll:

    Which do you check more?

    • eBay
    • Dan Carr

    ebay - continually all day

    Dan Carr - NEVER!!

    Who is Dan Carr and how does he even relate to this post? >:)

    Dan Carr is a member on these forums, @dcarr, and his website lists his privately made overstruck coins and medals which can be added at any time. They are posted here and some sell out very shortly. There is a group of collectors on this forum that monitors his site for new releases, posts about them, and then acquires them. This has happened a few times recently the comparison made sense for those checking sites multiple times a day.

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  • CacoinguyCacoinguy Posts: 279 ✭✭✭

    Im with you 20-30x a day... however many times I pick up my phone

  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,755 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You can indeed score some deals on there if you search enough...

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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,233 ✭✭✭✭✭

    once a day. every once and great a while twice

  • EXOJUNKIEEXOJUNKIE Posts: 1,624 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DIMEMAN said:
    >
    Dan Carr makes fake coins......and as you can see I was answering Zoins questions.
    >
    @Zoins said:

    Dan Carr is a member on these forums, @dcarr, and his website lists his privately made overstruck coins and medals which can be added at any time. They are posted here and some sell out very shortly. There is a group of collectors on this forum that monitors his site for new releases, posts about them, and then acquires them. This has happened a few times recently the comparison made sense for those checking sites multiple times a day.

    Thanks guys. Didn't mean to jump into the middle of your @dcarr debate. I'll get back to my popcorn now. :p

    I'm addicted to exonumia ... it is numismatic crack!

    ANA LM

    USAF Retired — 34 years of active military service! 🇺🇸
  • EXOJUNKIEEXOJUNKIE Posts: 1,624 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Back to the OP ... I have five or six eBay searches that I consistently hit 3-4 times per day -- usually once in the morning and 2-3 times in the evening as I can't access it at work. Coincidentally, one paid off for me yesterday evening when I bought a token on a BIN at about 25% of market value. I even had to the courage to make a lower offer and the patience to wait for the seller's reply. Fortunately, he was quick and I got the item! B)

    I'm addicted to exonumia ... it is numismatic crack!

    ANA LM

    USAF Retired — 34 years of active military service! 🇺🇸
  • KellenCoinKellenCoin Posts: 1,237 ✭✭✭✭

    Maybe once or twice a day.

    Fan of the Oxford Comma
    CCAC Representative of the General Public
    2021 Young Numismatist of the Year

  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Where do you all find all of the free time?

  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @EXOJUNKIE said:

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @Zoins said:
    Okay, how about a poll:

    Which do you check more?

    • eBay
    • Dan Carr

    ebay - continually all day

    Dan Carr - NEVER!!

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @Zoins said:
    Okay, how about a poll:

    Which do you check more?

    • eBay
    • Dan Carr

    ebay - continually all day

    Dan Carr - NEVER!!

    Who is Dan Carr and how does he even relate to this post? >:)

    Dan Carr makes fake coins......and as you can see I was answering Zoins questions.

    +1

  • seanqseanq Posts: 8,733 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The most important search once a day, like clockwork. A have a few more esoteric searches where eBay will email me notices once a day if they hit.

    Sean Reynolds

    Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.

    "Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
  • toyz4geotoyz4geo Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Probably not often enough for me

    My War Nickels https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/nickels/jefferson-nickels-specialty-sets/jefferson-nickels-fs-basic-war-set-circulation-strikes-1942-1945/publishedset/94452

  • DavideoDavideo Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭✭

    I probably average just over once a day.

  • No HeadlightsNo Headlights Posts: 2,105 ✭✭✭✭✭

    To the OP. I hope you are self employed

  • mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Couple of times a week at most.

  • BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,857 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I check eBay a few times per year.

  • TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭

    I used to do it many times per day, but for the last couple of years I do maybe 10 times a year.

    I do still get emails on 3 of my saved searches if there are new listings that match.

  • CameonutCameonut Posts: 7,384 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I thought I was excessive at 2-3 times a week!

    Wow, some of you guys need to get a life outside of coins!

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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,460 ✭✭✭✭✭

    To the OP. I hope you are self employed

    Yep - sit in a dark room by myself for 10 hours/day reading CT/MRI/US exams - when caught up, it provides 10-20 seconds of brain cramp relief. ;) Those 30 searches take about 5 minutes/day total.

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,111 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Now I know I'm old..............I have no favorite ebay , or ebay 'search', or "hit" button, but I am still learning :smile:

    Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko

    Bad transactions with : nobody to date

  • Cougar1978Cougar1978 Posts: 8,781 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Probably a few times a week. My ebay searches vary - in terms of coins I have a saved search string (ANACS, ICG, NGC, PCGS, PMG) and then whatever I am searching. I also search Model RR items as I am active in selling that.

    Investor
  • derrybderryb Posts: 37,664 ✭✭✭✭✭

    as many as it takes to run out of money.

    I save my searches in a folder on my favorites toolbar. No matter what web page I'm on, 2 clicks and I'm there.

    No Way Out: Stimulus and Money Printing Are the Only Path Left

  • No HeadlightsNo Headlights Posts: 2,105 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Lajesammman
    Glad it keeps you sharp. That is a very important position. Good hunting

  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,068 ✭✭✭✭✭

    When ever the hell I feel like it. Ya see, I'm retired, I do what ever I wanna do :)....Don't hate me because of that. I have busted my butt all a my life for this. Yes I'm a rare breed. I'm retired and happy about it :) I do my best, and it's not easy, NOT to become a salty old hounddog but lately, with the news I see and read, it's getting harder to do everyday.
    Happy hunting, Joe

    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,111 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @crazyhounddog
    You have a great attitude :smile:

    Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko

    Bad transactions with : nobody to date

  • TonerGuyTonerGuy Posts: 590 ✭✭✭

    3-4... about to do it again... lol

  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @crazyhounddog said:
    When ever the hell I feel like it. Ya see, I'm retired, I do what ever I wanna do :)....Don't hate me because of that. I have busted my butt all a my life for this. Yes I'm a rare breed. I'm retired and happy about it :) I do my best, and it's not easy, NOT to become a salty old hounddog but lately, with the news I see and read, it's getting harder to do everyday.
    Happy hunting, Joe

    I hear ya! I'm retired too and love it. Finding Dime varieties is my job now! B)

  • jmski52jmski52 Posts: 23,261 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 17, 2017 10:58AM

    2 Questions for Dimeman - do you consider the Gold Merc to be a Mercury Dime, and do you have one?

    By definition, it's a dime, issued by the US Gobermint!

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    I knew it would happen.
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,609 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @cameonut2011 said:
    Where do you all find all of the free time?

    It's not free time. My fees there are sometimes more than the rent for a Brick & Mortar offline.

    ``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

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