If you guys really want to learn to appreciate these forums.

Russ · February 28, 2008 4:25AM

Spend some time over at the eBay forums. Here, we get the occasional whine, moan, rant, or attack. Over there, it's nothing but. Post a question or look for help here, you'll get numerous responses of genuine advice and guidance. Post a question or look for help over there, and you'll either get ignored or attacked. It seems that about 90% of the posters over there have nothing better to do but complain.

This place is a serious breath of fresh air.

Russ, NCNE

STONE · February 28, 2008 4:28AM

So why do you hang out on the eBay Forums Russ?

Russ · February 28, 2008 4:30AM

<< So why do you hang out on the eBay Forums Russ? >>

Lately it's because there's been lots of entertaining threads about the impending demise of eBay.

Russ, NCNE

BECOKA · February 28, 2008 4:30AM

I checked it out a few times. It's more like a grade school or daycare over there and here it is more educated.

jmski52 · February 28, 2008 4:30AM

Russ, are you still functioning as a counter-indicator for silver? Have you still been selling? Inquiring minds want to know.

DeusExMachina · February 28, 2008 4:31AM

I agree. Not to mention the incredible amount of information stored on these boards. If I have a question, I can search the archives and almost always find the answer to my question(s) and more.

WinPitcher · February 28, 2008 4:32AM

Sounds like the Sports card forums we have here.

Steve

TwoSides2aCoin · February 28, 2008 4:32AM

If I ever offend you, I'm pretty sure you'll let me know

ya dirty powerscrewer.

Stooge · February 28, 2008 4:33AM

I do my best to not get involved in the many complaints around here, but lucky me, I have been attacked a few times, and yes I have attacked a few times, but generally, I try to stay out of it.

Russ, you do have quite a few good responses, and have generally very interesting posts. I try to read them all!

Later, Paul.

Russ · February 28, 2008 4:36AM

<< Russ, are you still functioning as a counter-indicator for silver? Have you still been selling? >>

Yes, but I only have a little so it's not selling time yet. BTW, the last time I sold it was at $15.73. Clearly, I have the magic touch.

Russ, NCNE

ziggy29 · February 28, 2008 4:37AM

As far as the flaming and insults go, there's a reason why so many people over there use "posting IDs" that never actually have any activity on eBay.

Coinlearner · February 28, 2008 4:37AM

Since starting on-line about a year ago, I lurked there for a couple of weeks but the level of "advice" was not encouraging. Came here to learn how to "survive" selling/buying over there

robkool · February 28, 2008 4:41AM

That's why I NEVER EVER go to those forums... Personal attacks behind a keyboard is BAD...

Gemineye · February 28, 2008 4:44AM

<< If you guys really want to learn to appreciate these forums. >>

I agree...it's a good place to put your feet up and have a brew.....

ahooka454 · February 28, 2008 4:46AM

Even with the minor things I dont care for here, Id rather be here than over there. Even the people I dont really chat with here are decent enough to help if one needs it.

I have posted in a few places, but this by far is the best! Hands down I love it here.

jamakin · February 28, 2008 5:29AM

I bought 50 oz of silver directly after Russ last announced he was selling.
It's like having a crystal ball.....

tahoe98 · February 28, 2008 6:30AM

ah the bay

Longacre · February 28, 2008 6:46AM

I didn't even know they had a forum over there.

PrivateCoinCollector · February 28, 2008 7:31AM

<< 

<< Russ, are you still functioning as a counter-indicator for silver? Have you still been selling? >>

Yes, but I only have a little so it's not selling time yet. BTW, the last time I sold it was at $15.73. Clearly, I have the magic touch.

Russ, NCNE >>

I sold nearly $400 in face at Long Beach. That was 2 weeks ago and it was breaching $17. Thought I was being smart!

YaHa · February 28, 2008 7:34AM

<< I didn't even know they had a forum over there.

>>

I don't like egg beaters, I like eggs.

Bear · February 28, 2008 7:35AM

&%#$ em.

tmcsr69 · February 28, 2008 7:35AM

<< I checked it out a few times. It's more like a grade school or daycare over there and here it is more educated.

>>

I totally agree. I've visited ebay's coin forum several times and just never found it enjoyable.

Elcontador · February 28, 2008 7:47AM

I was on E-bay for a total of a half hour six years ago. Have never been back since and I'm sure I haven't missed anything.

ArizonaJack · February 28, 2008 7:49AM

This is a great site, and I need to clarify something. After going off on another thread, I want it clear that my distaste for a policy does not cross to the people here, only a policy I disagree with.

This and another site I belong to are far superior to any others out there, and I agree, I have found the Ebay message boards to be battle grounds and clicky, not for me at all.

renman95 · February 28, 2008 8:00AM

Russ, you are correct. Thanks for the reminder. I'm getting a great education here...thanks to all!

R

BigRed · February 28, 2008 11:19PM

I don't even go to ebay anymore and I do appreciate these boards very much.

Classof67 · February 28, 2008 11:57PM

<< 

<< If you guys really want to learn to appreciate these forums. >>

I agree...it's a good place to put your feet up and have a brew.....

>>

I concur!

TrustNo1 · February 29, 2008 12:30AM

you are correct, I posted on the ebay forum about a seller(non coins) who had questionable tactics and over 900 neagtives...first thing I got as replies were complaints about my font

SeaEagleCoins · February 29, 2008 1:26AM

<< &%#$ em. >>

As always, Bear... simple, direct and to the point...

I couldn't agree with you more...

TwoSides2aCoin · February 29, 2008 1:31AM

We have better coins here, that's for sure !!!

If you guys really want to learn to appreciate these forums.

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