Things I REALLY LIKE about the CU forum....

my3cents · December 12, 2005 12:00PM

#1) Discussions about the world economy and precious metal prices

#2) E-bay "hunts" for scammers

#3) Guess the grade threads

#4) Some of the most awesome coin pics ever

what's your fav's?

coinnut86 · December 12, 2005 12:03PM

D, all of the above

airplanenut · December 12, 2005 12:07PM

<< <i>D, all of the above >>

That would be E, they're 4 things in the first post

But I agree with the sentiments there... but, I think the massive amount of knowledge that is freely shared is even more impressive than anything in that list.

my3cents · December 12, 2005 12:10PM

#5) The trusting environment and ability to learn and ask for help

#6) The smarta$$ cynicism of some board members (read RUSS)

sellsatan · December 12, 2005 12:11PM

I like waiting for the oppurtune moment and then mercilessly picking the brain on one of the many expert collectors and dealers that are members here. I hope to one day know enough to have my brain picked. Do you folks realize the amount of numismatic knowledge freely circulating here? It's absolutely astonishing.

busco69 · December 12, 2005 12:40PM

This place has all other forums beat hands down ,there is more knowledge about coins here than any other website I have seen.I will be a member here as long as I am collecting and I hope that is a long time.I would also like to thank those who help myself and others on this board,they don't have to share thier knowledge but they do and that means alot to me, as I'm sure it means alot to others on these boards also. Thanks Tom T.

my3cents · December 12, 2005 9:42PM

ttt for the morning crew

TwoSides2aCoin · December 12, 2005 9:52PM

An unwritten code of ethics most hold in high esteem, laced with cynicism, sarcasm, some of the funniest people I've ever had the pleasure to laugh at and with... and then this WEALTH of Knowledge and vastness of opinions...... Yeah, I like the "free for all" kind of First Ammendment rights we get to practice here.

ibzman350 · December 12, 2005 10:11PM

H.......all of the above.

Herb

Dismeguy · December 12, 2005 10:56PM

Amen to everything that has been said so far....

I've grown dependent on the CU forum for all the latest numismatic news. Also the depth of knowledge within the forum is priceless. This is the place for anyone who wants a crash course on numismatics.

Recently, the forum alerted me to the problems with eBay's Rafael Rios and save me headaches and a few bucks. I had won one of his auctions and simply did not pay after all the negative forum attention.

mhammerman · December 12, 2005 11:49PM

Yeah, what 3cent said...and it is kind of like a pacifier for when you can't buy a coin. If the buks aren't there at the moment and you wish you could pull the trigger but can't without severe penalties...just come to the forum and look at other people's newps for a while. If you can't find what you want and have the buks but there isn't one to buy...just come to the forum and look at other people's newps, maybe post some grumpiness. If you're in a good situation where you have the buks, find the coin, and pulled the trigger...come to the forum and post your newp for some of the folks that are in one of the first two predicaments. It goes around.

Saul Goode

kranky · December 13, 2005 12:15AM

I'm repeating a lot of what's been said, but in the spirit of the season...

This is a very special place for coin collectors. The level of expertise runs the gamut from those just getting into the hobby all the way to incredibly knowledgable numismatists and specialists, and information is freely shared with all. I hope people realize that to read and heed the information available here can not only keep you from wasting a great deal of your hobby funds, but add immeasurably to your enjoyment of collecting.

It's like having hundreds of mentors at your beck and call! You can see great photos of breathtaking coins that most people never have a chance to see in person. Beyond that, getting to know some people here has given me the opportunity to see some things in person which would never have happened otherwise, from both collectors and dealers.

You can hear opposing viewpoints on issues and they are almost always reasoned arguments, not simply a "You're wrong"/"No, I'm right" exchange.

Beyond the numismatic knowledge, there is also a steady stream of hobby news that's up to the minute. Also, it's a remarkably "commercial-free" board. People respect the difference between this board and the Buy/Sell/Trade forum.

And while I dare not name names in fear of overlooking someone inadvertently, I greatly appreciate those of you who contribute much more than you probably get in return. Thanks very much for sharing. Without this board, I never would have heard the compliment "You're not a monkey" from a prominent dealer.

I've gotten acquainted with a number of board members who are just good people. My personal enjoyment of the hobby has increased a hundredfold since I found this place.

Barberman55 · December 13, 2005 2:27AM

Talking coins (Barber coins)..........with other Barber fanatics.

Friendships that I've developed thru the CU forums.

Edited to add: Kranky said it best......I agree with everything that he said!

michael · December 13, 2005 2:31AM

Things I REALLY LIKE about the CU forum....

everything

mgoodm3 · December 13, 2005 2:34AM

1. chat about coins
2. Learn about coins and grading.
3. See and show nice pictures
4. allowed me access to photograph some really nice coins for others.

FatMan · December 13, 2005 2:41AM

I really like the wealth and breadth of numismatic knowledge that is shared here. Many of the members here are experts in their fields. And I like the opportunity to see great pics of some very beautiful and or rare coins. Prior to my participation on the forum my collecting was a very private and individual activity. I have made many collector friends through my participation here and it has really made my collecting much more enjoyable.

However, I must disagree with the OP on his first two points. I believe that the discussions about world ecomony and precious metals as well as the ebay witch hunts only detract from the purpose of this forum..which is US Coins. My personal opinion is both of those topics should be moved to the Open Forum.

Pistareen · December 13, 2005 2:53AM

I love seeing the genuine curiosity about numismatics here. Some of y'all are real sponges for info.

Of course, I also like the fact that numismatic news seems to break here first, i.e. the discovery of two new bust half varieties, etc.

BECOKA · December 13, 2005 2:56AM

Love it all. There is something for everyone newbies and experts alike. It's just fun.

CarlWohlforth · December 13, 2005 3:28AM

I appreciate the generous sharing of knowledge.

I REALLY LIKE the sharing of photos.

It is fun to learn more about coins and the people who collect them.

I like the heads up on scammers and problems. I think it is uber cool when people spot the same coin in different auctions/holders or other interesting situations.

AlixTCat · December 13, 2005 4:51AM

I appreciate the forum as a place to learn more than I could from any book and learn it from people who have "been there and done that."
I really enjoy when others post pictures of their coins, proofs, circs, varieties... etc.
I have learned more in here in the past 6 months than I had learned about coins in my whole 37 years.

A big thanks to all who post in here!

Jonathan

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