Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Based on recent issues, there appears to be a need for some clarity on both sellers and buyers parts on what type of information should be stated upfront. So, take all the feedback from both recent and past sales and start making a list of what you (as a buyer) want to see when somebody posts a coin for sale. The community can discuss and maybe we'll end up with a definitive list we can pin so that all the coin sellers know what the buyers want. I'll start the list so you know what I mean. What coin buyers want to see: - Size and weight of coin - Metal (finish) - Enamel (hard or soft) - Price - Delivery date Copy/quote this and add to it, comment as needed, etc. but do not make this a place for directing attacks at anybody. Aside from being against the guidelines, this should be a general discussion aimed at clarifying things for everybody. Quote Link to comment
+coreynjoey Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) How many of each metal/finish will be minted? Will there be a possibility of a remint? If there is a remint, will it be in the same metals/finishes or new ones? Edited August 20, 2007 by coreynjoey Quote Link to comment
+PengoFamily Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) The following should also be disclosed: What coin buyers want to see: - Size and weight of coin - Metal (finish) - Enamel (hard or soft) - Price - Delivery date & -quantites of each metal made -indication of whether or not there will be a remint due to demand. -LE's, XLE's, etc and if those are for sale or trade only -if the coin is also available for trade or is purchase only -shipping costs to US, Canada and international -date of sale and how to purchase (i.e commercial site, email sent to OP, etc) Phew!! Think that's it!! : Edited to add FSM's list too. Edited August 20, 2007 by PengoFamily Quote Link to comment
+CachingCoins Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'd really like to see the quantity of coins that are going to be made. - Size and weight of coin-I think it is important that it be specified up front, but it doesn't determine if I buy. - Metal (finish)-I think it is important that it be specified up front, but it doesn't determine if I buy. - Enamel (hard or soft)-I think it is important that it be specified up front, but it doesn't determine if I buy. - Price-I think it is important that it be specified up front, but it doesn't determine if I buy. - Delivery date Now this does matter to me. I don't like paying for coins way in advance. Now, I know things happen with minting etc, that can't be helped. As a buyer what I like best is the reservation option. IMHO Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Quick reminder, if you want me to be able to put together a final list, please quote/edit the items from the previous post so we keep a running list. Going back through hundreds of posts and trying to make a clean list isn't do-able for me unless The Frog increases my salary. Quote Link to comment
+Droo Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) What coin buyers want to see: - Size and weight of coin - Metal (finish) - Enamel (hard or soft) - Price - Delivery date Photos of samples when they've been made available. But the art's a start. As already mentioned.... shipping & handling. EDIT to add: Reminting? Who cares.... I'm not a glutton. Edited August 20, 2007 by Droo Quote Link to comment
+Hula Bum Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 What coin buyers want to see: - Size and weight of coin - Metal (finish) - Enamel (hard or soft) - Price - Delivery date -shipping cost for both US and Int. -total quantity made (broken down by metal, including AE, XLE, ZE, FE, WE, PE, DE, Blah blah blah) -re-mint possible, no re-mint Quote Link to comment
+Theseus Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I actually think tsun's thread is different enough from this one to merit staying open (what to disclose when selling vs. whether reminting is a moral tragedy may be related but are different issues) but I guess that's neither here nor there at this point. My thoughts on that question (reminting) are as follows... First, I think everyone agrees that the more clarity upfront the better. Second, I'm in what appears to be the minority that thinks reminting is fine. I understand the reasons why people take the other side of this and don't dispute them. The market demands more? Crank 'em out and match the supply to the demand. Yes, yes, the horrific devaluation of the first batch - that doesn't bother me one whit. Again, I know others don't see it this way but I do. Quote Link to comment
+CrossRoadNomads Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) What coin buyers want to see: - Size and weight of coin - Metal (finish) - Enamel (hard or soft) - Price - Delivery date -shipping cost for both US and Int. -total quantity made (broken down by metal, including AE, XLE, ZE, FE, WE, PE, DE, Blah blah blah) -re-mint possible, no re-mint Availability... sell, trade, quest, private, public, mystery, purchase limits, and so on Edited August 20, 2007 by CrossRoadNomads Quote Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 What coin buyers want to see: - Picture of art and then coin when coin samples are available -Size and weight of coin - Metal (finish) - Enamel (hard, soft, translucent, glitter) - Price and shipping costs - Expected Delivery date -Total quantity made broken down by metal and enamels if there is a mixture, including AE, XLE, LE, SE etc and what these abbreviations means to the seller -re-mint possible, no re-mint. If reminted in what metals and enamels and information as above -purchase only or some for trade -how to purchase and date of sale Quote Link to comment
ParentsofSAM Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Sellers should stay away from definitive words when that is not what they want to say. If it is not the total minted and you might mint more don't use the word total. Instead say the 'First Minting is 300', that does not man you will have a second minting but does leave it open. Quote Link to comment
+CachingCoins Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 What coin buyers want to see: - Picture of art and then coin when coin samples are available -Size and weight of coin - Metal (finish) - Enamel (hard, soft, translucent, glitter) - Price and shipping costs (worldwide or local only) - Expected Delivery date -Total quantity made broken down by metal and enamels if there is a mixture, including AE, XLE, LE, SE etc and what these abbreviations means to the seller -re-mint possible, no re-mint. If reminted in what metals and enamels and information as above -purchase only or some for trade -how to purchase and date of sale Quote Link to comment
YemonYime Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'd like to see this added for obvious reasons: "Approximate air speed velocity (of said coin) when thrown left-handed from a European-made jet-propelled unicycle." Laugh all you want, but don't be surprised if this ends up in a puzzle cache. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'd like to see this added for obvious reasons: "Approximate air speed velocity (of said coin) when thrown left-handed from a European-made jet-propelled unicycle." Laugh all you want, but don't be surprised if this ends up in a puzzle cache. AND, "how many skips will i expect to get if I decide to skim it across a river verses a pond." Quote Link to comment
+ScoutingWV Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'd like to know if it weighs the same as a duck. Seriously - I think the items listed above cover me from a buyer's perspective. Quote Link to comment
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