coppercoins.com - new site - need some input for 'My Coppercoins'.

[papascoins]

I stopped reading several posts ago, but I will say this. Coppercoins is already the best, no discussion there. Any improvements coming will only make it that much more irresistible and "mandatory" for the serious collector and dealer of Lincoln Cents. Just sign me up and tell me how much it is. Without CC I would have to go back to merchandising, which I hated. Besides, It would be a legitimate tax right off as a business expense, but that's another discussion somewhere else. Lastly, I wish I had the computer skills or photography skills or the Lincoln cent variety attribution skills to somehow help, but since I don't, I will happily contribute the small fee asked for each month.

"What he said......"

[seal006]

I am all for Chuck and Bob being able to profit from CC. In fact, I was pushing this issue a few years ago. The only thing in my mind is that I want to see a significant difference in being a "paid" member as opposed to a "free" one. I was all for LCR charging as well, but have been disappointed, as I do not see a HUGE difference or benefit for being a paid member so far.

[Roller]

"What he said......"

Ditto. There are no free lunches (except for CC, thus far LOL). I think these guys have been and are very generous with their accumulated knowledge. They deserve to make a buck. I'll pay for the info.

[hasfam]

I think we all got used to FREE. If all my sales were constantly Cherry Pickers varieties @ $.99 cents each all the time, then decided to start charging closer to what they are really worth, I know I'll lose some buyers and hear complaints from others, but in the end I will provide a good variety at a reasonable price that makes the more serious collector happy and keeps me in business. Yes, I paid my $20 to LCR, but that wasn't so I could just tell everyone I have auctions going. I paid it just because it's very existence is worth it to me. Without LCR I wouldn't have met or have the back and forth discussion with a lot of people I really like and respect. Even if CC never changes a thing but asks for a subscription, I would pay. Just because it exists and I wouldn't be able to do what I do without it. I'm living hand to mouth like many. I'm 60 with no pension and still forking out money for education, weddings, people who need more help than me etc, all with hard earned income....that is generated by sales from Lincoln varieties that I learn and talk about here and attribute on Coppercoins. Enough. The value is already there. It's time to pay the bill and that's near to nothing too.

[seal006]

I think we all got used to FREE. If all my sales were constantly Cherry Pickers varieties @ $.99 cents each all the time, then decided to start charging closer to what they are really worth, I know I'll lose some buyers and hear complaints from others, but in the end I will provide a good variety at a reasonable price that makes the more serious collector happy and keeps me in business. Yes, I paid my $20 to LCR, but that wasn't so I could just tell everyone I have auctions going. I paid it just because it's very existence is worth it to me. Without LCR I wouldn't have met or have the back and forth discussion with a lot of people I really like and respect. Even if CC never changes a thing but asks for a subscription, I would pay. Just because it exists and I wouldn't be able to do what I do without it. I'm living hand to mouth like many. I'm 60 with no pension and still forking out money for education, weddings, people who need more help than me etc, all with hard earned income....that is generated by sales from Lincoln varieties that I learn and talk about here and attribute on Coppercoins. Enough. The value is already there. It's time to pay the bill and that's near to nothing too.

And I agree with every bit of that. I guess I am frustrated because I am footing the bill for those that choose not to pay. Up to this point I have not seen a huge difference in what is provided to each group.

[Roller]

I sent my $20 in and I really do not anticipate useing the auction site but a few times, maybe. I know what you mean Rock. After my son's recent wedding I hope my daugter will not follow suit, for a little while, anyway.

[DCW]

" Lastly, I wish I had the computer skills or photography skills or the Lincoln cent variety attribution skills to somehow help, but since I don't, I will happily contribute the small fee asked for each month."


If it hasnt been brought up already, you actually had a great idea through your modesty. Wouldn't it be great if the collector could submit photos of a particular variety to become "plate coins" for the website, assuming they are of high quality? Im not talking about Mycoppercoins or anything about personal inventory, just submitting pics of an already established variety to me made definitive examples for the community. Some collectors are hesitant to send off high dollar coins for photographing. As the variety is submitted to Chuck or Bob for approval, some circulated or less appealing examples could be replaced.

And Rock, you are definitely a guy that would fit this type of contributor. Your photos of varieties are always very professional.
Something to consider.

[Maineman750]

I believe there are quite a few pictures on CC that were contributed by collectors.