The reasons I do give-aways here.

gsaguy · April 25, 2011 1:48AM

As most of you know, I've done a few give-aways here in the last couple of years. For the most part they seem to be really well-received with everyone here having a good time and someone walking away with a cool coin. Of course, there are also a few who get mad, stomp around, and say I'm only spammig my auctions. I understand this. There's no doubt that the page views I get with a give-away can influence an "outside" bidder, giving him pause about just how strongly he should bid. In that respect, call it spam if you wish.

But let's be honest here. The guys who are going to buy the kind of material I'm selling on ebay already know my auctions are running and are already watching. And they know what my items are worth. I'm rarely off by more than a few percentage points on the final hamme price. In other words, these guys know what they're doing and don't need a give-away for find my auctions.

I'm not looking for potential buyers here. What I'm looking for is this......a message from last night's winner:

I just wanted to let you know that this fulfills a kind of a lifelong dream. When I was a kid, a CC coin was as much of a holy grail for me as a SVDB penny. As a 10 year old, I always dreamed of owning one, but never thought I would. Fast forward about 30 years, and now that I can afford one, my collecting interests took me to other series and I never got around to actually getting one. So, your contest may just have re-kindled that fire in me. I certainly spent some time reading into the GSA sale and I learned quite a few things I didn't already know. As far as opening it, my gut tells me to keep it sealed and enjoy the mystery, but I'll certainly let everyone know if I have a change of heart and open it.

This is what coin collecting is all about....having fun. And if my give-away can ignite the GSA CC fire in just one collector, I'm happy.

Thanks All!!

GSAGUY

llafoe · April 25, 2011 1:51AM

I expect 99% enjoy your give-aways... as for the 1%, they must be my ex-wives... ignore them, I do.

dragon · April 25, 2011 1:52AM

GASGUY, You don't really have to explain or defend your motives or reasoning to anyone here IMO, your reputation precedes you.

mcarney1173 · April 25, 2011 1:53AM

yeah, I enjoyed reading his message very much, and your contests are loved by the majority. The people who call your give-aways "spam" are only angry cause they lost the contest

cheezhed · April 25, 2011 1:54AM

What dragon said...

keyman64 · April 25, 2011 1:59AM

SamByrd · April 25, 2011 2:03AM

very cool.

coirn · April 25, 2011 2:06AM

I've quickly learned 90% of the enjoyable experiences here on this forum come from 10% of the contributors.
You are among that 10%.

tcmitssr · April 25, 2011 2:10AM

I don't think you have to explain yourself at all. I'm grateful for your contests and I'll always enter.

Don't sweat the small stuff or those who have a cheap two cents to add.

....someday, maybe, someone will actually have a contest I win though. I'm zero for eternity. Hell, even Barry (yes Barry!) has won a contest. Seesh!!!

bestclser1 · April 25, 2011 2:10AM

Class act!

garrynot · April 25, 2011 2:18AM

Gsaguy, It is not spam, it is creative and thoughtful promotion. Nothing wrong with that at all. I am glad to see that your winners are very appreciative of your efforts. More power to you.

Garry

Kove · April 25, 2011 2:30AM

I definitely don't consider it spam, because the copy you write for each coin you auction is extremely informative. Even if it were just a giveaway contest, that can be fun and most folks don't mind. But you go above and beyond with what you do, really providing practical information that many non-specialists wouldn't find elsewhere.

Russ · April 25, 2011 2:59AM

<< because the copy you write for each coin you auction is extremely informative. >>

It's some of the best reading on eBay.

Russ, NCNE

littlebear · April 25, 2011 3:06AM

<< This is what coin collecting is all about....having fun. >>

You've got that right!!

Larry L.

DennisH · April 25, 2011 3:11AM

Coin collecting needs more folks like you.

scottgardener · April 25, 2011 3:17AM

Well done! Thank you for keeping the spirit of the hobby alive!

pocketpiececommems · April 25, 2011 3:18AM

I've never thought of it as spam. There is always someone out there with too much time on their hands and that try to figure out the negative to anything.

I wonder if these same complainers didn't go trick or treating when they were kids because they thought they might have to say thank you?

fivecents · April 25, 2011 3:21AM

gsaguy is one of the good guys and a real class act. I have had the pleasure of talking to gsaguy a quite a few times at my local coin show and coin show after party!

This forum can always use a nice give-away.

kimber45ACP · April 25, 2011 3:30AM

AUandAG · April 25, 2011 3:33AM

bob

123cents · April 25, 2011 3:36AM

rgCoinGuy · April 25, 2011 3:41AM

So, did I win the contest?

MrLee · April 25, 2011 3:48AM

As a small time collector of GSA Morgans, I always enjoy reading about and learning more of the history behind the sale of them. Thanks for posting it here. I appreciate it.

Now if I could just find a book about the GSA sale.

BBQnBLUES · April 25, 2011 4:09AM

You're a Class Act GSA

For those of us who aren't able to attend shows or even local coin club meetings this Forum is worth it's weight in SILVER.. ha

Thank You Again for being so generous !!!!

SoCalBigMark · April 25, 2011 4:28AM

Posting PM's is a bannable offense.

gsaguy · April 25, 2011 4:51AM

<< Posting PM's is a bannable offense.

>>

As always, I get permission before I do things. Mom raised some ugly kids, but not stupid ones.

Thanks all. It was a fun give-away and when I decide to auction the next really special coin, I'll do another.

19Lyds · April 25, 2011 5:18AM

My only regret with your GSA Giveaway is that I didn't win!

I look forward to the next offering!

Type2 · April 25, 2011 5:21AM

Did I make it am I in. Thanks for the chance.

shorecoll · April 25, 2011 5:22AM

I thought the reason was the same as when your mom had to tie a pork chop around your neck to get the dog to play with you...oh wait...that was me.

TwoSides2aCoin · April 25, 2011 5:23AM

Fun is as fun does.

Monstarcoins · April 25, 2011 5:24AM

Ill be sure to have the same type of giveaways when some of my better coins come up for auction in the next few months! Awesome Idea GSA GUY!

gsaguy · April 25, 2011 5:52AM

<< Ill be sure to have the same type of giveaways when some of my better coins come up for auction in the next few months! Awesome Idea GSA GUY! >>

Cool. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

GRANDAM · April 25, 2011 6:01AM

quattrocoins · April 25, 2011 6:32AM

Bryan is one classy guy...even though he deserted Loosyanna for Argentina!

TONEDDOLLARS · April 25, 2011 8:54AM

With all your knowledge about GSA's, you should write a book

lkenefic · April 25, 2011 9:08AM

++

golfer72 · April 25, 2011 9:44AM

Good stuff GSA guy!

Swampboy · April 25, 2011 10:09AM

<< GASGUY, You don't really have to explain or defend your motives or reasoning to anyone here IMO, your reputation precedes you. >>

Zactly.

BXBOY143 · April 25, 2011 11:03AM

<< As most of you know, I've done a few give-aways here in the last couple of years. For the most part they seem to be really well-received with everyone here having a good time and someone walking away with a cool coin. Of course, there are also a few who get mad, stomp around, and say I'm only spammig my auctions. I understand this. There's no doubt that the page views I get with a give-away can influence an "outside" bidder, giving him pause about just how strongly he should bid. In that respect, call it spam if you wish.

But let's be honest here. The guys who are going to buy the kind of material I'm selling on ebay already know my auctions are running and are already watching. And they know what my items are worth. I'm rarely off by more than a few percentage points on the final hamme price. In other words, these guys know what they're doing and don't need a give-away for find my auctions.

I'm not looking for potential buyers here. What I'm looking for is this......a message from last night's winner:

I just wanted to let you know that this fulfills a kind of a lifelong dream. When I was a kid, a CC coin was as much of a holy grail for me as a SVDB penny. As a 10 year old, I always dreamed of owning one, but never thought I would. Fast forward about 30 years, and now that I can afford one, my collecting interests took me to other series and I never got around to actually getting one. So, your contest may just have re-kindled that fire in me. I certainly spent some time reading into the GSA sale and I learned quite a few things I didn't already know. As far as opening it, my gut tells me to keep it sealed and enjoy the mystery, but I'll certainly let everyone know if I have a change of heart and open it.

This is what coin collecting is all about....having fun. And if my give-away can ignite the GSA CC fire in just one collector, I'm happy.

Thanks All!!

GSAGUY >>

that is awesome!!

Frankiefanatic · April 25, 2011 11:07AM

<< Bryan is one classy guy...even though he deserted Loosyanna for Argentina!

>>

I thought he was in Venezuela?

GrumpyEd · April 25, 2011 11:15AM

It was a cool giveaway.

Plus I learned from checking it out, I thought ALL GSAs came from the later dates.

llafoe · April 25, 2011 11:16AM

<< 

<< Bryan is one classy guy...even though he deserted Loosyanna for Argentina!

>>

I thought he was in Venezuela? >>

One has Madonna... one has oil... who could make that hard of a decision?

Un cajun en América del Sur.

quattrocoins · April 25, 2011 11:21AM

<< 

<< Bryan is one classy guy...even though he deserted Loosyanna for Argentina!

>>

I thought he was in Venezuela? >>

I stand corrected!

Musta been the mullet that threw me off...I believe they are more prevalent in Argentina.

FullCameo · April 25, 2011 11:21AM

Excellent post GSA.

The person complaining is just a big fat baby.

LogPotato · April 25, 2011 11:22AM

What i want to know, does your facial hair actually grow in on its own all white trashy like that?

PerryHall · April 25, 2011 9:41PM

<< GASGUY, You don't really have to explain or defend your motives or reasoning to anyone here IMO, your reputation precedes you. >>

Agree. Thanks for your generosity but just remember that "no good deed goes unpunished".

dpoole · April 25, 2011 11:02PM

Gsaguy doesn't have to spam. His stuff commands attention on its own.

ricko · April 25, 2011 11:17PM

GSAGuy really got me started on my CC Morgan series. I purchased a few 'unopened' GSA's from him and from there I just had to continue... Great guy, super products, and very knowledgeable. Cheers, RickO

richardshipp · April 25, 2011 11:45PM

I learn more numismatic knowledge off of your "give-aways" and "auctions" than I do from a lot of the stuff that is posted here. It all good and even better as I was a lucky winner of one of your CC coins last year!

Monstarcoins · April 26, 2011 2:36AM

<< Excellent post GSA.

The person complaining is just a big fat baby.

>>

Sorry but a spade is a spade where I come from.

AuroraBorealis · April 26, 2011 2:54AM

As expected GSA guy you are a true gentleman... Love the give a ways...

AB

The reasons I do give-aways here.

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