Do you use social sites for coins?

Zoins · August 20, 2017 9:25AM

I've seen a number of social sites becoming increasingly popular for coins and exonumia. I'm wondering if the people here use those sites or if the people at those sites are a separate community. Some of the sites I've seen include:

Etsy (selling, mostly cheap stuff)
Facebook (general info)
Instagram (images, selling)
Kickstarter (selling, e.g. Mel Wacks new issues)
Pinterest (images)
Twitter (general info)

coinsarefun · August 20, 2017 9:37AM

Joined Instagram a short time ago to post my coins, tokens etc.... and have been on Facebook for a few years.
I do enjoy Instagram more as there are many collectors like me as well as sellers that I enjoy looking at.
I also found out that there are many more younger and beginner collectors out there then I thought. Many are collecting bullion coins that lead to a full fledge collector, which is really nice to see.

OPA · August 20, 2017 9:55AM

Nope....eBay & major bullion dealers are my only choice. PS, I primarily deal in related bullion coin, rounds & bar products.

mercurydimeguy · August 20, 2017 10:03AM

Fecebook, Instagram, and Twitter...

GeorgesCoins · August 20, 2017 10:04AM

I've been on Instagram for almost 3 years now. I've made tons of deals on Instagram and never had any issues. The community has grown a lot and it's a great resource for not only buying and selling, but also sharing pictures of cool coins.

epcjimi1 · August 20, 2017 10:05AM

golden · August 20, 2017 2:54PM

Never.

Zoins · August 20, 2017 3:18PM

I'm going to try one out as an experiment and see how it goes. It will be interesting to see what the community there looks like.

silverpop · August 20, 2017 3:18PM

nope

Peace_dollar88 · August 20, 2017 3:37PM

Facebook and instagram.

bronzemat · August 20, 2017 3:37PM

Yes, just instagram. Great coin community on it.

Shortgapbob · August 20, 2017 4:13PM

Facebook is expanding quickly as it relates to coins.

Regulated · August 20, 2017 4:23PM

I post fairly regularly on Instagram - mostly coins that I find interesting, whether they're inventory or stuff from my collection. I have made sales as a result, but that's fairly rare.

nk1nk · August 20, 2017 4:41PM

@Zoins said:
I'm going to try one out as an experiment and see how it goes. It will be interesting to see what the community there looks like.

I highly recommend you start with Instagram. It's unfortunate some just plain refuse to give it a shot, it truly is their loss. It's a great place to see some amazing coins and is really an eye opening glimpse into the wide array of collectors out there. Yes lots of bullion collectors and YN just getting into collecting but with the use of hashtag searches anybody can narrow down the content to what they enjoy. Follow PCGS of course but also check out NGC's Instagram, they have off the chart photos imo. Find the thread here that has all the forum members accounts, some great stuff there!

CommemKing · August 20, 2017 4:58PM

I think I would lose friends if I did. I know no one personally who collects coins like I do.

SurfinxHI · August 20, 2017 5:01PM

I'm at beachcombercoins on instagram.

GeorgesCoins · August 20, 2017 5:36PM

I'm Georgesstampsandcoins on Instagram.

coinsarefun · August 20, 2017 5:47PM

Great, I'm following beachcombercoins and Georgesstampsandcoins on Instagram.
I'm coins.arefun

illini420 · August 20, 2017 6:29PM

I have around 5500 followers on my Michael Kittle Rare Coins page on Facebook. I post things there once or twice a week an sometimes I get a sale from it... but not too often.

Still like to post things to educate and share interest in coins

RogerB · August 20, 2017 7:28PM

No. The few coins I have don't get out much.

A couple of them sit around and watch reality TV programs about 'coin counters,' 'coinage strip' and 'abused at 7-11.' Then there're the ever popular Masterpiece Theater productions of "The Three Penny Opera" and James Bond's "Moneypenny" friend.

ricko · August 21, 2017 5:07AM

I am on Instagram and Facebook... also Cointalk.... This forum, however, is the best resource for coin knowledge and professional resources. Cheers, RickO

ShadyDave · August 21, 2017 5:16AM

Come check out Reddit too. It is one of the most popular sites on the internet (daily unique users) and there are about a dozen or so users here that I see posting/contributing over there. It is definitely more amateurish, but there are many serious collectors there too and you can see how many YN's are actually interested in this hobby....

Reddit.com/r/coins

There are also a bullion related "sub-reddit" called "silverbugs":

reddit.com/r/silverbugs

There are a few places where people buy/sell/trade precious metals and coins as well:

reddit.com/r/coins4sale

reddit.com/r/pmsforsale

1630Boston · August 21, 2017 5:19AM

No

Cameonut · August 21, 2017 10:07AM

I HATE social media. For me a total waste of time and energy.

Of the list in the OP, I only use Pinterest only to collect photos for remodeling projects.

GoldenEgg · August 21, 2017 10:29AM

@Cameonut said:
I HATE social media. For me a total waste of time and energy.

Of the list in the OP, I only use Pinterest only to collect photos for remodeling projects.

You do realize this forum is a social media website, right?

johnny9434 · August 21, 2017 10:42AM

@OPA said:
Nope....eBay & major bullion dealers are my only choice. PS, I primarily deal in related bullion coin, rounds & bar products.

ebay and a few dealers here as well. fwiw

epcjimi1 · August 21, 2017 10:52AM

If I was 21 - 40 yrs old and interested, I'd go the source, rather than reddit, pinterest, instagram. But that's just me.

coinsarefun · August 21, 2017 2:25PM

@epcjimi1 said:
If I was 21 - 40 yrs old and interested, I'd go the source, rather than reddit, pinterest, instagram. But that's just me.

Most of the dealers.....if thats what you mean by source are on Instagram and etc....
They post and interact with everyone but only faster as they can reach a much larger audience.

OPA · August 21, 2017 2:31PM

@coinsarefun said:

@epcjimi1 said:
If I was 21 - 40 yrs old and interested, I'd go the source, rather than reddit, pinterest, instagram. But that's just me.

Most of the dealers.....if thats what you mean by source are on Instagram and etc....
They post and interact with everyone but only faster as they can reach a much larger audience.

Really? I don't see any of the "big dealers" selling on Instagram though.

Kkathyl · August 21, 2017 2:34PM

I bought a Morgan from a FB post ended up with a MS and was able to talk down the price and pick it up on my way home from work. That worked out nice. I listed a few and got a lot of uneducated folks trying to offer half of the melt value on a rare coin. The best bet for FB is join a closed Coin club group and you will find some opportunities. FB is in the early stages of selling & buying but will come along over time.

PTVETTER · August 21, 2017 2:35PM

Nothing like putting you information out there for so many to see.
At some point someone will say how did they know?

Kyle · August 21, 2017 2:39PM

@KyleNumismatics on Instagram. I also post on Reddit (r/Coins) quite frequently under the same name.

coinsarefun · August 21, 2017 3:07PM

@OPA said:

@coinsarefun said:

@epcjimi1 said:
If I was 21 - 40 yrs old and interested, I'd go the source, rather than reddit, pinterest, instagram. But that's just me.

Most of the dealers.....if thats what you mean by source are on Instagram and etc....
They post and interact with everyone but only faster as they can reach a much larger audience.

Really? I don't see any of the "big dealers" selling on Instagram though.

I didn't say selling, I only stated they are out there, showing coins. They post and interact.
But when since you mention it I went ahead and looked around.

ShadyDave · August 22, 2017 10:30AM

@epcjimi1 said:
If I was 21 - 40 yrs old and interested, I'd go the source, rather than reddit, pinterest, instagram. But that's just me.

When the coin "sub-reddit" has 15,000 subscribers on it, it is definitely worthwhile to check it out. While many of the people there are YN's or non-collectors, there are some top registry set collectors, dealers and professionals there. A lot more users there than I think even know about this site....

I regularly share information on the "silverbug" sub-reddit here. All the big bullion dealers (APMEX, Provident, MCM, JM Bullion) are there posting specials, resolving order issues and giving away special codes for discounts that I share on this sites "Precious Metal" forum...but I guess that is useless, right?

KellenCoin · August 22, 2017 10:32AM

I am a huge proponent of numismatic social media, and have a couple articles being published soon talking about that. I currently only an Instagram (@kellencoin), though I am very present of Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube.

DCW · August 22, 2017 10:40AM

I forget sometimes that there is a whole 'nother world out there on the internet away from these forums.
Though, I don't know if I'd particularly enjoy all my Facebook "friends" knowing about my collection and assets.
Might lead to more "friends."

ElmerFusterpuck · August 22, 2017 11:04AM

I belong to a few Facebook coin groups, always interesting for some good reads or nice pics.

Instagram is where I post the majority of my stuff, but not for selling, just for show (@elmerfusterpuck)

To the ones that only like to shout "bah!", you sound like a horse trainer/buggy driver blasting that new fangled thing called an automobile.

Cougar1978 · August 22, 2017 7:14PM

No - can compromise security. FB can take your cell number u used to text somebody and enables them link your FB page. A guy in coin club seeing woman from SA named Ann for several months in sugar relationship (who says she separated). When she texted him recently it matched the number with her real name / FB page - she is married! He was even able research who her husband is and where he works. He has not told her of this but she has broken off the SD relationship. Did hubby find out? What if her husband finds his cell number in wifey's phone and researches him thru FB and Spokeo?

Input your cell number in Spokeo and c what comes up. If y location services on.....

Baley · August 22, 2017 7:54PM

This here forum is my one and only social site for coins

Some_of_it · August 22, 2017 8:14PM

Did not enjoy Pintrist, __hated__ Twitter and may try Instagram soon. __

CascadeChris · August 22, 2017 8:34PM

@FadeToBlack said:

@Cameonut said:
I HATE social media. For me a total waste of time and energy.

It's the way of the future... Engaging the youth of the hobby in the places where they are is important to the long-term survival of the hobby. If you aren't growing, changing, or innovating, you're dying.

Yup. And 90% of physical "old school" coin clubs, especially ones that aren't in high population areas, wonder why they are a dying breed. Confront them with the truth and they can't believe it. Not that they facetiously can't believe it, they_literally_can't_believe_it because most of their members only vaguely know of the internet and if they have a call phone it flips open.

Zoins · August 22, 2017 8:46PM

Here are some social accounts of note:

PCGS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCGSCOIN/ - 79,449 followers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcgscoin/ - 2,966 followers
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PCGScoin/ - 8,772 followers

ANA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/anacoins - 7,363 followers

DMWJR · August 22, 2017 9:43PM

So is anyone having luck selling on these sites?

mannie gray · August 22, 2017 10:25PM

Nope.

mrstevesloan · August 23, 2017 12:03PM

Someone beat me to it, but here are all the PCGS social accounts. All worth checking out if you're interested in learning more about what's going on in the world of social media + coins.

PCGS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCGScoins
PCGS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PCGScoin
PCGS Twitter: https://twitter.com/PCGScoin
PCGS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCGSVideo

Do you use social sites for coins?

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