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Unwritten Rules and Guidelines of the CU Forums
CoinHoarder
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We should all be familiar with, and abide by, the written PCGS Forum Rules and Guidelines:
However, what are some of the "Unwritten Rules and Guidelines" that pertain to these forums?
Or, what is considered proper, or improper etiquette, on the Forums?
Please list your examples.
I will start: Only one bump a day on the BST. 
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Only rub others the right way. If you rub them the wrong way you're like a bad rubber.
You don't tug on Superman's cape, you don't spit into the wind, you don't pull the mask off that old Lone Ranger, and you don't mess around with ________________ (fill in the blank.
Coinlearner, Ahrensdad, Nolawyer, RG, coinlieutenant, Yorkshireman, lordmarcovan, Soldi, masscrew, JimTyler, Relaxn, jclovescoins
Now listen boy, I'm tryin' to teach you sumthin' . . . . that ain't an optical illusion, it only looks like an optical illusion.
My mind reader refuses to charge me....
Only one_ post_ per day on the BST
--Severian the Lame
Don't hi-jack someone else's thread by bringing up another subject. Just start a new thread.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
Keep politics out of posts.
Especially another subject containing ***.
Coinlearner, Ahrensdad, Nolawyer, RG, coinlieutenant, Yorkshireman, lordmarcovan, Soldi, masscrew, JimTyler, Relaxn, jclovescoins
Now listen boy, I'm tryin' to teach you sumthin' . . . . that ain't an optical illusion, it only looks like an optical illusion.
My mind reader refuses to charge me....
For the love of god, don't post your (or other peoples, for that matter) cherrypicks until they're in hand.
Professional Numismatist. "It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."
That's a written rule, not an unwritten one.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
I do not post about any of mine until I have a tracking number and can confirm the USPS is in possession. I try not to post about ones I missed until at least a week after the auction closes, and if it was a monster I will sometimes lurk and look for the buyer's feedback before I share it.
I would also add not to post potential cherrypicks that are still live, I know some folks here have been waiting to snipe auctions that were outed on the Forum before they even had a chance to bid.
Sean Reynolds
"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
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
Stop quoting folks 15 picture posts so they all load again in the comments!
Click on this link to see my ebay listings.
Coins on the coin forum
Sports cards on the sports cards forum
The BST forum is not a discussion forum. Do not bump other people's BST threads esp with
.............Nice coin!!!!
Somebody here did that and the seller found out, intercepted the package. Turned around, sold it for 8x what the fellow bought it for.
Don't post until its in hand.
Professional Numismatist. "It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."
Don't post threads not specifically about coins... such as this one.
Do not post after you've been drinking.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
If you post a guess the grade thread, don't wait a week to post the actual grade. 48 hours seems appropriate.
No *** for you!
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
Please proofread your posts before posting so we don't have to spend time trying to figure out what you're trying to say. This suggestion only applies to a few of you.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
I agree with the don’t comment on other peoples BST posts unless it’s regarding the purchase of item. I’ve seen several people posting in BST threads (not mine) questioning the sellers price as too high etc. pretty rude IMO
My Ebay Store
Put "CAC" in the title. Everybody loves threads about them, you'll get lots of hits.
No misspellings in thread titles.
Avoid responding to old posts.
Sometimes old post need to be revisited though
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
don't feed the trolls.
Old threads are OK. Not so much old posts.
Sometimes we miss posts so it certainly happens and some don't check in every day or even every month but, as a (unwritten) rule, it is best to avoid responding to old posts.
Remember that you can correct someone without insulting them.
But don't post the grade too quickly, either. In other words, think Goldilocks - make the timing "just right".
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Yeah, but no one ever reads the written rules.
If you disagree with someone give the reason, for Pete's sake!
Pete (not related to the above Pete).
Pete
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Great thread that I got a kick out of👍
Perhaps we can reduce the amount of "Dog piling" in certain types of threads... hitting the agree button in some instances should be enough unless there are multiple issues that need to be explored/addressed.
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
Words like "fully original luster" will guarantee a minimum of 100 post
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There is nothing you can say about CAC that has not already been discussed ad nauseam. Just don’t 😂
Never argue with JM unless you have several hours to kill
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I've been guilty of that on occasion.
Don't start 10 new posts in a day and thus hog a big share of the first page.
If you have nothing to add, add nothing.
Smitten with DBLCs.
Be careful,,,,,,the seller could still recall the package before it is delivered to you for $12.
Please don't post a "I know I have something really rare here. Can someone tell me what it is?" kind of post.
Don't feel obliged to reply to EVERY topic, unless you are @ricko
I attempt a search of the subject before I ask a question... some subject questions have been discussed to the point where there is simply not much else to be kicked around. Completing that search will likely lead to a more meaningful and refined set of questions and discussion.
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
If you sell a coin to a forum member on the BST, actually send him the coin once it's been paid for. Unfortunately, it doesn't always happen.
Also, if you buy a coin on the BST, do your due diligence. If the seller is not a well established member here, require the seller to send the coin prior to payment. If he refuses, pass on the deal.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
Title your thread with the type of coin (or topic) you wish to discuss. Making ambiguous thread titles denies the reader the option to determine if the content is of interest.
When resurrecting old threads, alert the reader that it is an old thread and then state why it is relevant to the added content you are creating.
Avoid hijacking a thread by engaging in a debate far removed from the OP’s thread intent. Create your own thread with your issue.
I see the above more as courtesies versus rules.
Stop chewing with your mouth open. Take deep breath’s before political responses. Avoid being oversensitive. Floss daily.
One or two clear, cropped pictures is all that is needed.
Seems like new members love to post 10-15 huge, uncropped, out of focus pictures as if more is better.
Collector, occasional seller
Don't reply to your own replies
...unless you have a good reason. Which arguably this isn't.
Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. A good rule for life in general.