Is the US Coin Forum a time suck?

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Dave99B
Dave99B Posts: 8,947 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited March 6, 2020 3:50PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Well?

Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.

Is the US Coin Forum a time suck?

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  • Bullsitter
    Bullsitter Posts: 6,295 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No, not to me.

  • Eric_Babula
    Eric_Babula Posts: 448 ✭✭✭✭
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    It's a time suck if you don't value what you're reading, but continue to read it anyway (e.g. Facebook, for me!). I value a lot of what I read here, so not a time suck, IMO.

    Rocking my "shiny-object-syndrome"!!!

  • TurtleCat
    TurtleCat Posts: 4,692 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, but that isn’t a bad thing. It just means a lot of interesting things going on.

  • Outhaul
    Outhaul Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @DIMEMAN said:
    A BIG NO! If anybody thinks it is they should just stay off. ;) Next year will be my 20th year here. :)

    Mine too! November 2021

  • coinbuf
    coinbuf Posts: 12,567 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 6, 2020 5:44PM
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    @PerryHall said:
    Question for those few forum members that voted "Yes"---Why are you still here if you think this place is a "time suck"?

    It can be both a time suck and useful at the same time, all the parking lot coin threads may be considered a time suck to some and others may consider them comic relief.

    My Lincoln Registry
    My Collection of Old Holders

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  • Jimnight
    Jimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Absolutely ... Not/No.

  • DIMEMAN
    DIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Outhaul said:

    @DIMEMAN said:
    A BIG NO! If anybody thinks it is they should just stay off. ;) Next year will be my 20th year here. :)

    Mine too! November 2021

    October 2021 for me.

  • Cougar1978
    Cougar1978 Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It is valuable, informative info source, like to read with morning coffee.

    Investor
  • Electricity
    Electricity Posts: 318 ✭✭✭✭
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    I’m much appreciative of being a forum member, to me it’s having the best of the best at the touch of my fingers. I learn something new here every single day, between seeing beautiful coins and watching old men argue... you can’t pay for this kind of entertainment

    I feel confident that if I have a “Serious” question or a situation that might arise, World class collectors, dealers, researchers and authenticators are here to help me out. Very thankful for the opportunity to be here.

    When I first joined a member said “Read the room” I’m old enough to know what that meant, but not numismatically educated enough to run with the conversation. I’m really starting to pick up on the verbiage of the forum and with my personal study I feel I’m started to get my feet under me a bit and would like to contribute to the conversation a bit more when I feel I have something meaningful to add.

    It amazes me that the people who post here have written books, testified as a expert witness, been professional graders, attended famous auctions and purchased/sold world class coins...

    So no the forum is not a time suck, I consider it an education and a safe guard for my wallet.

    Thanks Boys

  • BLUEJAYWAY
    BLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,794 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not for me. I enjoy the threads I find educational/interesting. And disregard the thread topics that I consider a waste of time.

    Successful transactions:Tookybandit. "Everyone is equal, some are more equal than others".
  • Walkerfan
    Walkerfan Posts: 10,391 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great info, great people, social interaction, eye candy and just a whole lot of fun.

    This is a great place to be!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • Hydrant
    Hydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 6, 2020 9:52PM
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    No. Not at all.

  • BryceM
    BryceM Posts: 11,940 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 6, 2020 8:26PM
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    Some threads certainly are. Not necessarily this one......

    :)

  • messydesk
    messydesk Posts: 20,814 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I don't think so, but someone who'd rather I be getting around to something else might.

    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • santinidollar
    santinidollar Posts: 1,056 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Never come here without finding something well worth reading.

  • Hydrant
    Hydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 6, 2020 8:34PM
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    @coinbuf said:

    @PerryHall said:
    Question for those few forum members that voted "Yes"---Why are you still here if you think this place is a "time suck"?

    It can be both a time suck and useful at the same time, all the parking lot coin threads may be considered a time suck to some and others may consider them comic relief.

    I do. I really, really do!!! Comedy is good! Wherever you can find it!

  • Zoins
    Zoins Posts: 34,489 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 6, 2020 8:37PM
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    Is the US Coin Forum a time suck?

    Well, I haven’t gotten a US Coin Forum you suck yet :(;)

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  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not at all... I have learned many things over the years here.... actually about 22 years....The forum totally regenerated in 2001 and we all had to 'rejoin'...so, next year will be the 20th anniversary of this forum iteration....This is a great coin forum with incredible experts available for consultation. It is also well regulated to keep conversations topically consistent. Roll on coin people.... have fun...Cheers, RickO

  • 3keepSECRETif2rDEAD
    3keepSECRETif2rDEAD Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    ...the new Mark Wahlberg on Netflix kicks major ass...time suck on that one ;)

  • Pedzola
    Pedzola Posts: 1,028 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I just voted yes, but my reading of "time suck" was only that I spend a lot of time here on the forum, not that it is a waste of time.

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  • Coinscratch
    Coinscratch Posts: 11,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nobody move! And no one gets hurt!
    Kidding, just always wanted to say that :D
    QA
    What is a time suck?
    Are you reading this?

  • WildIdea
    WildIdea Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I don’t always have time to kill, but when I do I like to take a spin through the threads here. Read them while in waiting rooms or with morning coffee. On a rare occasion, I have even started a few.

    It’s a great way to calibrate ones hair trigger BS detector.

  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,049 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    no not in the least bit. theres always something to learn here on pick up on

  • divecchia
    divecchia Posts: 6,715 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I do spend a lot of time on here, but I do not consider it a time suck.

    Donato

    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
    Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set

    Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
  • topstuf
    topstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No. But.
    When I login and the entire forum is full of posts, I often just "mark all viewed" and move on a bit later.
    I've found that the content is more interesting when there are fewer, better posts.

    Elitist? Hell yes. :p

  • asheland
    asheland Posts: 24,545 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    This place rocks in my opinion!

    My YouTube Channel

  • metalmeister
    metalmeister Posts: 4,633 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    My enjoyable time.

    email: ccacollectibles@yahoo.com

    100% Positive BST transactions
  • Dave99B
    Dave99B Posts: 8,947 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Major time suck for me.

    So much great information is being exchanged, IMO, it's easily the most valuable numismatic site on the Web. But still a time suck!

    Love this forum - Thanks PCGS!
    Dave

    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
  • toyz4geo
    toyz4geo Posts: 1,506 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Interesting post. As I scrolled through the posts I noticed the overwhelming number of master collectors (5 stars) that responded. I deduce that this forum might be a contributing factor to that 5 star position. I enjoy it and might spend a bit more time here than I should but it is NOT wasted time!

    Successful transactions with: JimTyler, Morgan13, ChangeInHistory, LukeMarshall, Old_Collector, basets , MICHAELDIXON, Waverlycoins, dsessom, privatecoin, SurfinxHI, ZoidMeister, giorgioll, Lakesammman, Twobitcollector, Cazkaboom, Dscoin, Shrub68, CoinHunter4, Cladiator, coinbuf, Elkevvo, ChrisH82, WindyCity, Kccoin, NumisOxide, Meltdown, blaircountycoin, blue62vette, greencopper, Kliao, Downtown1974, BankerBob56, coinlieutenant, cucamongacoin, FranklinFactory, scooter25, erwindoc, bigjpst, and others.

  • thisistheshow
    thisistheshow Posts: 9,386 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I voted maybe. I consider it a "loss leader" that enables me to get down to the real nitty gritty in the Sports Forum. :* That's where the real fun is....

  • Namvet69
    Namvet69 Posts: 9,423 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No freakin way dude! All the knowledge at my fingertips with no lingering aftertaste. Peace Roy

    BST: endeavor1967, synchr, kliao, Outhaul, Donttellthewife, U1Chicago, ajaan, mCarney1173, SurfinHi, MWallace, Sandman70gt, mustanggt, Pittstate03, Lazybones, Walkerguy21D, coinandcurrency242 , thebigeng, Collectorcoins, JimTyler, USMarine6, Elkevvo, Coll3ctor, Yorkshireman, CUKevin, ranshdow, CoinHunter4, bennybravo, Centsearcher, braddick, Windycity, ZoidMeister, mirabela, JJM, RichURich, Bullsitter, jmski52, LukeMarshall, coinsarefun, MichaelDixon, NickPatton, ProfLiz, Twobitcollector,Jesbroken oih82w8, DCW

  • derryb
    derryb Posts: 38,604 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wife says its a great baby husband sitter.

    Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat

  • percyb
    percyb Posts: 3,339 ✭✭✭✭
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    Asking the question is a time suck.

    "Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world." PBShelley
  • CoinNovice
    CoinNovice Posts: 151 ✭✭✭
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    I voted yes, simply because it is a time suck.
    it takes alot of my time.
    NEVER WASTED.
    just always on here :D

  • CoinJunkie
    CoinJunkie Posts: 8,772 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not sure. Let me think about it for a few hours...

    My Roosevelt Dime Registry Set
  • lkenefic
    lkenefic Posts: 9,518 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I said "maybe"... I get a lot of very useful information on this forum and, it's fun! But, I can see if someone is more engaged here instead of work (to buy more coins...) I could see it as a time suck...

    Collecting: Dansco 7070; Middle Date Large Cents (VF-AU); Box of 20;

    Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
  • Justacommeman
    Justacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 10, 2020 7:45PM
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    It used to be when it was vibrant. Now I spend a lot less time here

    m

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    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
  • Hydrant
    Hydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 11, 2020 8:39AM
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    @Justacommeman said:
    It used to be when it was vibrant. Now I spend a lot less time here

    m

    Good point.

  • Sandman70gt
    Sandman70gt Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not even in the slightest.

    Great people with huge amounts of knowledge.
    So much info can be had. Super resource.
    My collecting has really changed for the good since being here.
    Thanks to you all!
    Also bought and sold some here.
    It's really nice to have the bst.

    Bst transactions with: dimeman, oih82w8, mercurydimeguy, dunerlaw, Lakesammman, 2ltdjorn, MattTheRiley, dpvilla, drddm, CommemKing, Relaxn, Yorkshireman, Cucamongacoin, jtlee321, greencopper, coin22lover, coinfolio, lindedad, spummybum, Leeroybrown, flackthat, BryceM, Surfinxhi, VanHalen, astrorat, robkool, Wingsrule, PennyGuy, al410, Ilikecolor, Southcounty, Namvet69, Commemdude, oreville, Leebone, Rob41281, clarkbar04, cactusjack55, Collectorcoins, sniocsu, coin finder

  • Hydrant
    Hydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No.

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