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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;beef1020, post: 2380366, member: 24544&quot;]I think I am missing something here Doug, I read this as implying Ken is breaking this rule.&nbsp; Was that your intention?</p><p><br /></p><p>For the record, this issue comes up periodically and I agree with those that see nothing wrong with posting coins in upcoming auctions.&nbsp; This is a public forum made up of ancient coin collectors.&nbsp; To think that we would not discuss upcoming major sales seems like a drastic self-imposed gag... </p><p><br /></p><p>I am still somewhat active in early American copper, and never came across this attitude from those collectors, so I was quite surprised at the negative response I received from posting a coin I was interested in.&nbsp; The major EAC sales are basically community gatherings which bring everyone together, and generate a lot of chatter/buzz/enthusiasm. </p><p><br /></p><p>Here, the major sales can&#039;t be talked about lest we inadvertently bring attention to our hobby. While I understand this can drive up prices, it&#039;s important to keep in mind that attention/buzz/enthusiasm are also required to keep collectors active and pull in the next generation, which is of course who we will all be selling our coins to...&nbsp; I understand it&#039;s a double edged sword, but I really don&#039;t think this hobby needs to intentionally tamp down interest, I think it&#039;s detrimental.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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