Would a separate category for errors be a good thing?

topstuf · February 5, 2020 7:09AM

How about a category dedicated to errors, potential errors, questions about errors, and discussion of errors?
All error posts moved there, too?

jmlanzaf · February 5, 2020 7:14AM

@topstuf said:
How about a category dedicated to errors, potential errors, questions about errors, and discussion of errors?
All error posts moved there, too?

There's already a Q&A forum. People don't use it. Maybe it's the name: "U.S. Coin Forum" Q&A might seem too much like an FAQ page. So, if you have a question about a coin made in the U.S., it ends up here. Maybe a "U.S. error coin" forum might gather those people.

On the other hand, the forum has been so quiet lately, we need the threads to keep things lively.

TurtleCat · February 5, 2020 7:20AM

I would say have a new forum called “Coin Roll Finds” which would encompass these plus a number of other types of messages. A sticky note could be added with resources to often-recommended sites and literature.

BillDugan1959 · February 5, 2020 7:21AM

All this pocket change being posted is helping to kill the forums. In some meth head's pocket and then five seconds later, on the PCGS forum, where it shouldn't be.

topstuf · February 5, 2020 7:23AM

Of course people don't use Q&A. Errors are exciting. Questions and answers are dull.
And you don't find any questions or answers lying in the street all run over and maybe worth a fortune.

Unknown · February 5, 2020 7:25AM

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ctf_error_coins · February 5, 2020 8:27AM

NO.

Absolutely Not.

No Way.

jmlanzaf · February 5, 2020 8:52AM

@ErrorsOnCoins said:
NO.

Absolutely Not.

No Way.

We took a vote. You're in charge of all "error finds" on the main board. Please respond to all new "finds" within 12 hours.

Oldhoopster · February 5, 2020 8:54AM

I think an error forum would help pull a lot of the basic newbie questions out of the main US forum. Until recently, I didn't know that the Q&A forum was supposed to handle that sort of thing, so I can't blame inexperienced collectors for using the US forum to ask about errors.

Not a bad idea, unless you enjoy seeing a "Is my road rash coin an error" pushing out posts that would be of interest to advanced collectors and numismatists.

Just my opinion

topstuf · February 5, 2020 8:59AM

Well, I screwed up this post. Misread another. An ERROR :'(

ctf_error_coins · February 5, 2020 9:00AM

Most of these people are just looking for information, that's a good thing.

If it is posted just for trolling then get out the ban hammer.

yspsales · February 5, 2020 9:04AM

Ahh... I thought this was for PCGS.

No to a dedicated forum... yes to our host linking known errors with values and True Views in some way.

FredWeinberg · February 5, 2020 9:07AM

I agree with ErrorsOnCoiins - there should not be a seperate
"Mint Error Finds" (or whatever) forum.

They're US coins - so the slippery slope is to then have a separate
Forum for all Modern Issues, for all Upgrade/GuessTheGrade,
for all Coin Show Reports, for whatever else members don't like
or get bored with.

Believe me - I see way too many 'is this real?' or 'Look what rare
Error I found' threads - but in general, posting info on such coins
helps general collectors here too - (you guys wouldn't believe how
many emails and phone calls I get every single day!)

We all collect US Coins - some collect silver dollars, some collect
copper coins, some collect modern issues, some collect Slabs.

.....and some of us, who like punishment, collect and deal in Mint Errors.

......all are US Coins, for the US Coin Forum.

topstuf · February 5, 2020 9:11AM

The "ban hammer" cost us some actual informative posters, IMO.
The proliferation of...... (being kind) ...."newbies" don't seem to show ME much promise.
I could easily be wrong and they will become dedicated hobbyists. THAT would be a VERY good thing.

I'd ...definitely support a consideration of amnesty and reconsideration of all the banned posters from a year or so ago.
Some might return and contribute.
THAT also would be a ...good...thing.

IMO.

jmlanzaf · February 5, 2020 9:15AM

@topstuf said:
The "ban hammer" cost us some actual informative posters, IMO.
The proliferation of...... (being kind) ...."newbies" don't seem to show ME much promise.
I could easily be wrong and they will become dedicated hobbyists. THAT would be a VERY good thing.

I'd ...definitely support a consideration of amnesty and reconsideration of all the banned posters from a year or so ago.
Some might return and contribute.
THAT also would be a ...good...thing.

IMO.

Honestly, I don't care. I find it easy enough to ignore the posts that annoy me. I wish some other people would also learn to ignore because I think they are sometimes rude or condescending or downright insulting to some of those newbies.

seanq · February 5, 2020 9:20AM

I voted no, I’d rather have new collectors posting here where other thread topics might catch their eye and inspire them. I’ve been on other forums where newbie posts are all grouped together and it seems the most knowledgeable people don’t bother visiting or replying.

Such threads are easy enough to ignore here, most of the time I’ll give the OP a quick look and if others have already replied, close the thread and move on.

Sean Reynolds

topstuf · February 5, 2020 9:25AM

@seanq said:
I voted no, I’d rather have new collectors posting here where other thread topics might catch their eye and inspire them. I’ve been on other forums where newbie posts are all grouped together and it seems the most knowledgeable people don’t bother visiting or replying.

Such threads are easy enough to ignore here, most of the time I’ll give the OP a quick look and if others have already replied, close the thread and move on.

Sean Reynolds

hear hear

oldabeintx · February 5, 2020 10:21AM

I voted "no". I'm not an error collector, but I find them interesting. If error threads showed up elsewhere, I likely wouldn't look and wouldn't learn.

CRH4LIFE · February 5, 2020 10:55AM

I think the main problem are the misleading videos and jumbo jumbo floating on YouTube and Facebook. Will turn newbies into gold hunters quick. They rush into it all and can’t accept a answer other then you are rich. You have to understand how to walk before you can run

CRH4LIFE · February 5, 2020 10:56AM

Pocket change enthusiasts

ricko · February 5, 2020 11:40AM

I voted no.... Though I do not collect errors, I find them very interesting. Sure, we get a lot of posts asking "Is this an error" Or "What kind of error is this"....From new or potentially new collectors. Remember, there are different gateways into the hobby...and for all those who sell coins, more collectors means more customers. And for all those bemoaning the 'death of the hobby'...I suggest tolerance and kindness to these new people.... they are the future. Cheers, RickO

Davideo · February 5, 2020 11:53AM

Can we move complaints about eBay to a separate forum?

ctf_error_coins · February 5, 2020 11:55AM

@Davideo said:
Can we move complaints about eBay to a separate forum?

No longer needed as the chief eBay complainer got himself banned

CRH4LIFE · February 5, 2020 12:22PM

I should note I voted “no”

LindeDad · February 5, 2020 12:31PM

We need more things on the right side of the page, that are not used.

jmlanzaf · February 5, 2020 12:48PM

@ErrorsOnCoins said:

@Davideo said:
Can we move complaints about eBay to a separate forum?

No longer needed as the chief eBay complainer got himself banned

Not an issue for long. eBay only has 31-1/2 months before they disappear as a going concern.

topstuf · February 5, 2020 12:53PM

How about a category for NEWBIES? All of em. That should be easy enough to figure out.
This Q&A assumes they can figure out what question to ask.

ctf_error_coins · February 5, 2020 12:55PM

Naw, put out the fresh meat here so they can develop a thick skin which is needed for this hobby

topstuf · February 5, 2020 1:04PM

@ErrorsOnCoins said:
Naw, put out the fresh meat here so they can develop a thick skin which is needed for this hobby

Thick skin from a capped die or PMD?

Jimnight · February 5, 2020 1:05PM

Flat out no.

topstuf · February 5, 2020 1:08PM

Why were the coins sitting on the railroad track?

They were waiting to become errors.

keets · February 5, 2020 1:14PM

I find it interesting that the members who are most adamantly opposed to a separate forum don't realize that a separate forum would make it easier to find the error threads they care so much about, they would all be together in one place. it would also provide more space on page one of the US Forum for other threads. that seems like a win-win outcome.

topstuf · February 5, 2020 1:36PM

@keets said:
I find it interesting that the members who are most adamantly opposed to a separate forum don't realize that a separate forum would make it easier to find the error threads they care so much about, they would all be together in one place. it would also provide more space on page one of the US Forum for other threads. that seems like a win-win outcome.

Not really. A dealer specializing in errors would want as much chatter as possible. If only to create interest.
I foresaw this but just wanted to ask.

ctf_error_coins · February 5, 2020 1:46PM

@topstuf said:

@keets said:
I find it interesting that the members who are most adamantly opposed to a separate forum don't realize that a separate forum would make it easier to find the error threads they care so much about, they would all be together in one place. it would also provide more space on page one of the US Forum for other threads. that seems like a win-win outcome.

Not really. A dealer specializing in errors would want as much chatter as possible. If only to create interest.
I foresaw this but just wanted to ask.

A dealer specializing in anything would want as much chatter as possible for their niche, should trade dollars have their own category? High-end rainbow toners their own category?

PerryHall · February 5, 2020 1:48PM

No. If it ain't broken, don't fix it.

topstuf · February 5, 2020 1:54PM

Namvet69 · February 5, 2020 4:59PM

I thought I knew something about what I already had until I logged in to CU and began reading a wide variety of posts. l was amazed at the depth and breadth of knowledge here. My participation here motivated me to reexamine my whole collection. I discovered varieties, errors, VAMs and so much more. This forum affords me a comfortability to show and tell, converse, laugh, think and learn. I'm 70 years old yet this hobby is ageless for me. This morning I picked up 5 OPA tokens, a brass bank token, 1 vulcanized fiber and 1 plastic sales tax token and a French legion Vietnam medal at a flea market. Who'd a thunk? Peace Roy

topstuf · February 5, 2020 6:52PM

@ErrorsOnCoins said:

@topstuf said:

@keets said:
I find it interesting that the members who are most adamantly opposed to a separate forum don't realize that a separate forum would make it easier to find the error threads they care so much about, they would all be together in one place. it would also provide more space on page one of the US Forum for other threads. that seems like a win-win outcome.

Not really. A dealer specializing in errors would want as much chatter as possible. If only to create interest.
I foresaw this but just wanted to ask.

A dealer specializing in anything would want as much chatter as possible for their niche, should trade dollars have their own category? High-end rainbow toners their own category?

Hmmmm, I see your point. People finding stray trade dollars and rainbow toners in the wild would be unlikely to find information about their new finds.
I think it's best to leave it alone so we can help all the trade dollar and rainbow toner and "error" finders find their place in our unified community.

Walkerfan · February 5, 2020 7:19PM

@Davideo said:
Can we move complaints about eBay to a separate forum?

jmlanzaf · February 5, 2020 7:20PM

@ErrorsOnCoins said:

@Davideo said:
Can we move complaints about eBay to a separate forum?

No longer needed as the chief eBay complainer got himself banned

Not an issue. eBay only had 31-1/2 months before they disappear as a going concern.> @topstuf said:

How about a category for NEWBIES? All of em. That should be easy enough to figure out.
This Q&A assumes they can figure out what question to ask.

Define "newbies"? Low post count would prove nothing. And we currently have a couple people with high post counts posting damaged coins.

Zoins · February 5, 2020 7:38PM

What we need is a sponsored Pawn Stars “what is this worth?” thread on top

WildIdea · February 5, 2020 10:23PM

Because one needs a basic understanding of the minting process to decipher legitimate and faked mint errors, I would think errors will always have a place in broad coin discussions. Sometimes the mental gymnastics needed to understand a complicated mint error is an awesome teacher of the lessons and learning of general coin creation.

Sonorandesertrat · February 6, 2020 8:59AM

As another post noted, there really is no need for a separate category for errors. Or for anything else related to coins. Other wise, how about separate categories for literature, counterfeits, gold, coppers, exonumia, etc?

"Because one needs a basic understanding of the minting process to decipher legitimate and faked mint errors, I would think errors will always have a place in broad coin discussions. Sometimes the mental gymnastics needed to understand a complicated mint error is an awesome teacher of the lessons and learning of general coin creation."
Spot on, and ditto for discussions of counterfeits and some kinds of altered coins.

Zoins · February 6, 2020 10:29AM

@Sonorandesertrat said:
As another post noted, there really is no need for a separate category for errors. Or for anything else related to coins. Other wise, how about separate categories for literature, counterfeits, gold, coppers, exonumia, etc?

Even if there were an Error Coin Forum, errors would still be posted here, just like World Coins are.

ctf_error_coins · February 6, 2020 10:31AM

@Zoins said:

@Sonorandesertrat said:
As another post noted, there really is no need for a separate category for errors. Or for anything else related to coins. Other wise, how about separate categories for literature, counterfeits, gold, coppers, exonumia, etc?

Even if there were an Error Coin Forum, errors would still be posted here, just like World Coins are.

Can I post the super awesome world coin major error I just got in?

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