False Advertising on PCGS Site - What should be done? ** Update PCGS Says they monitor and Will Blo

itsnotjustme · March 7, 2009 11:56PM

As we all know, there are ads on wide varities of web sites. These ads are ovten supplied by companies other than the one running the web site. No different with PCGS. The shortfall comes when the credibility of advertisements detracts from the credibility of the site and thus the company whose site it is.

Case in point today, this ad was on the PCGS site, supplied by google.

All Coin Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Maple Leafs, Eagles, Krugerrands Buffalos All Buy 1 get 1 free plus
BuySilverAndGoldBullion.com

When I followed the link, I did not find what was advertised. (not at all surprised...)

So the question: Should the company hosting the web site have a standard they hold advertiser to, in order to uphold their own reputation?

OPA · March 7, 2009 11:59PM

I don't see the add that you are referring to ... do you have a link?

Never mind...it's a pop up ... and I've got a pop up suppression that will not allow me to see it.

TwoSides2aCoin · March 8, 2009 12:11AM

If the MEDIA is responsible for what is put out , are they the cause of moral decay ?

I wish we would investigate reporters and put them under the limelight for what they say. If every papparazzi had to submit to the same standards they put their subjects under, there'd be a whole lot less flashbulbs going off.

Food for thought.

Barndog · March 8, 2009 12:14AM

torches, farm tools, and an angry mob -- to the castle!

TwoSides2aCoin · March 8, 2009 12:15AM

<< torches, farm tools, and an angry mob -- to the castle! >>

Pardon me sir, have you any Grey Poupon before you pull up the drawbridge

?

RegistryCoin · March 8, 2009 12:55AM

I think it's just one of those things where you get a little too "bottom line" oriented, and it comes back to bite you in the bottom, but due to their orientation, no one will care.

CoinHusker · March 8, 2009 12:56AM

<< If the MEDIA is responsible for what is put out , are they the cause of moral decay ?

I wish we would investigate reporters and put them under the limelight for what they say. If every papparazzi had to submit to the same standards they put their subjects under, there'd be a whole lot less flashbulbs going off.

Food for thought. >>

"If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed." -Mark Twain

RYK · March 8, 2009 12:57AM

<< torches, farm tools, and an angry mob -- to the castle! >>

ColonialCoinUnion · March 8, 2009 12:59AM

<< So the question: Should the company hosting the web site have a standard they hold advertiser to, in order to uphold their own reputation? >>

Do you watch TV, read any newspapers or see any billboards on the highway?

BBN · March 8, 2009 12:59AM

I don't think PCGS is responsible for the google ads that appear

Bayard1908 · March 8, 2009 1:07AM

That's a Google ad. PCGS has no control over what Google ads are on this site.

PerryHall · March 8, 2009 1:08AM

Just like eBay, they aren't responsible.

RedTiger · March 8, 2009 1:09AM

Most of the ads come from Google now. A lot of money comes in from such ads, and go up with traffic and on click throughs. The ads will vary based on the key words in the thread you are viewing, and come from the huge pool that signs up with Google. PCGS can not easily selectively filter such ads so not much can be done. You might report them, but to whom? Google? PCGS? Good luck with either of those. In the old days, PCGS sold banner advertising and had much more control, but much less ad revenue, and much more book keeping. Those days aren't coming back.

ebaytrader · March 8, 2009 1:12AM

<< That's a Google ad. PCGS has no control over what Google ads are on this site. >>

That's not entirely true. PCGS can control the category but not the content.

garsmith · March 8, 2009 1:15AM

I am sure that PCGS follows the link to verify where it goes when it is first submitted, but how can they continuously monitor where that link leads in the future. It would be impossible without having several employees dedicated to following each link 24/7 a cost that would drive them out of business. The only thing they can do is hope an links that go array are reported to them so they can take proper action.

lcoopie · March 8, 2009 1:16AM

have you seen much in the way of true, non misleading advertising?

TwoSides2aCoin · March 8, 2009 1:25AM

P.S.

It's a good question, but really.. we can log on in Yahoo Chat and discuss it.

droopyd · March 8, 2009 5:14AM

<< 

<< That's a Google ad. PCGS has no control over what Google ads are on this site. >>

That's not entirely true. PCGS can control the category but not the content. >>

You can also block "adsense" ads from specific advertisers -- quite easy to do actually.

COALPORTER · March 8, 2009 5:27AM

Really, the ads by Google are dynamic and just react to what is posted. The adds have more to do with some of the weeds that post here. Maybe someone is just saying they don't like being around weeds and need to move on.

19Lyds · March 8, 2009 5:31AM

<< So the question: Should the company hosting the web site have a standard they hold advertiser to, in order to uphold their own reputation? >>

Yes. Please report it to PCGS so that they can address the issue.

Provide specifics though or expect to get ignored.

Zoins · March 8, 2009 5:32AM

If the ads are good enough for Google?

19Lyds · March 8, 2009 5:39AM

I followed the links on the page and, to me, it looks like an information link which links to other search links.

While it is a bit misleading, it doesn;t look like it links to a "specific" seller. It looks like it links to a conglomeratation of sellers that have paid flat rate fees for links to their web sites.

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tahoe98 · March 8, 2009 5:53AM

<< 

<< If the MEDIA is responsible for what is put out , are they the cause of moral decay ?

I wish we would investigate reporters and put them under the limelight for what they say. If every papparazzi had to submit to the same standards they put their subjects under, there'd be a whole lot less flashbulbs going off.

Food for thought. >>

"If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed." -Mark Twain >>

..............i knew that wasn't a quote from chris mathews!!

TwoSides2aCoin · March 8, 2009 5:54AM

Edited because I don't want to discuss morality issues. Even if they're important to critical thinking.

DonWillis · March 8, 2009 10:51AM

We already block a number of ads and will take care of this one. Please report any offenders to me at my email address: dwillis@collectors.com

We cannot proactively control what Google sends to us. We continually police our sites and react to bogus ads by blocking offending advertisers from appearing.

By the way ads help defray the cost of this message board.

jesbroken · March 8, 2009 10:57AM

If you are not responsible are you then irresponsible-just a thought-Jim

itsnotjustme · March 8, 2009 12:04PM

Thank You!

YaHa · March 8, 2009 12:24PM

I see nothing wrong with the ads... Hell the prices they charge for 1 kugerand, they should give you 2 free at that price...

Always remember nothing is free in life... Although maybe a couple of extra nails from a roof Joe/Twosidesofashingle installs on your home. Anyone that chases or is curious of ads in such, should refrain at once and turn off the puter..

RegistryCoin · March 8, 2009 12:35PM

Excellent.

SeattleSlammer · March 8, 2009 12:42PM

If you are not responsible are you then irresponsible-just a thought-Jim

???
Jim, that's not what he said.
He said that they can't control what Google sends them...but that they do their best to police things.
What more do you want exactly?

TwoSides2aCoin · March 8, 2009 12:50PM

George, technicians use metal screws for permanent roofs. Roofers use nails for temporary roofs.
You want extra nails, call a temp guy

percyb · March 8, 2009 2:35PM

<< 

Please report it to PCGS so that they can address the issue.

Provide specifics though .... >>

This sounds like a sensible and mature way to proceed.

PerryHall · March 8, 2009 8:24PM

Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

seanq · March 8, 2009 11:21PM

<< 

<< 

Please report it to PCGS so that they can address the issue.

Provide specifics though .... >>

This sounds like a sensible and mature way to proceed. >>

Which is probably why it took 19 posts to the thread before someone suggested it.

Sean Reynolds

coinpictures · March 8, 2009 11:52PM

<< Just like eBay, they aren't responsible.

>>

"PCGS is just a venue."

*snort*

itsnotjustme · July 23, 2009 3:01AM

ttt
Recommend people use information in this thread to report aflse/mis-leading/inappropriate ads to Mr WIllis at dwillis@collectors.com.

JupitarCoins · July 23, 2009 4:53AM

Just curious why your bringing this up again after 4 months.

Mar327 · July 23, 2009 5:16AM

<< Just curious why your bringing this up again after 4 months. >>

Perhaps because of this thread?
Link

JupitarCoins · July 23, 2009 5:47AM

<< 

<< Just curious why your bringing this up again after 4 months. >>

Perhaps because of this thread?
Link >>

Thats probably the reason why. Thanks for the link to the thread, I had not read it.

False Advertising on PCGS Site - What should be done? ** Update PCGS Says they monitor and Will Blo

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