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rec.collecting.coins

rec.collecting.paper-money

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About Newsgroups & Newsgroup Etiquette

If you need help accessing the newsgroups listed on this website or other newsgroups, contact your service provider.

These groups are distributed just about everywhere in the world where Internet access is available, and articles are posted by participants from several countries. While most articles are written in English, posts in other languages are part of the international nature of the groups.

In addition to usual "netiquette" (see news.announce.newusers), please keep the following guidelines in mind when posting articles to these groups:

Only write about subjects that are "on topic" for the group, as defined in the group's charter (see below). Any area of numismatics is ok in rec.collecting.coins. Articles without numismatic relevance are not.
When requesting information about a numismatic item, provide as much identifying information as possible, including (when known) what country issued it. Dollars, pennies, and many other denominations have been minted in multiple countries. Do not assume those who read your article will know which one you mean.
Never post images or other binaries. It's ok to post a text only article with an offer to send images by e-mail or to view them on a web site, and they may be posted to appropriate groups in the alt.binaries hierarchy.
If posting about material you wish to sell, include "FS" (for sale) or "FA" (for auction) in the subject header, e.g. "FS: Ancient Greek Coins"
If posting about material you wish to buy, include "WTB" (want to buy) in the subject header, e.g. "WTB: Early U.S. Proof Sets"
Limit the number of buy, sell and auction notices you post. One per day is generally accepted. More than 3 per day will get you a lot more enemies than customers. Combine announcements about coins you are interested in selling or acquiring into one post rather than separate posts for each item.
Avoid reposting the same auction notices and other commercial articles too frequently. Once a week for the same announcement is plenty. Most news servers save articles for a week or more, and yours will still be there when each reader gets around to checking the group.

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Disclaimer

Coin Collector's University attempts to address the most commonly asked questions about coin collecting. It is intended only as a general guide to the hobby. The information found in this website should not be misconstrued as an actual course in Numismatics and is in no way intended for use as investment advice. Inclusion or mention of a product, dealer or company in this FAQ does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.