Comments on: Sponsored: Gold American Buffalo coins

By: bargainbabe

bargainbabe — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:14:57 +0000

@EllieD RI is such a small state, I’d rather not say exactly where I am living. But I will definitely let you know about my shopping adventures here and how I adjust to saving money in a small state.

Congrats on the publication of your letter! That is quite a record.

By: EllieD

EllieD — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:11:49 +0000

@Kelli M ~ I’d hold off buying Apple until we see what Steve Jobs does about fixing the problems with the iPhone4, among other things. At any rate, it’s not generally a good idea to buy high, no matter what the stock.
@Julia ~ You still haven’t told us where in RI you’ll be living, and I’m sure most, if not all, are interested. You mentioned a shopping site near you that has great bargains. I’d like to hear more about that, and how it compares with downtown LA. BTW ~ I had another letter in the Opinionated section this past Sunday! That’s 3 in a little over a month!!

By: Brian Fox

Brian Fox — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:24:48 +0000

Hi Julie, I have to agree on some. I love your site but I think most of your deals are from the big companies that already advertise everywhere. I love your personal articles but see ads for Ralphs, CVS, Walgreens, etc. is not what I expect from you. I miss the days when you used to tell us about the Mom & Pop, local places and the bargains they have. I don’t need to read your emails or your site to know that Penney’s or whoever is having a big sale. I can see that on TV, the radio and in pop-up ads on the internet daily.

By: Kelli M

Kelli M — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:18:11 +0000

I don’t mind seeing ads. I think that coin looks cool. I’m not sure why some people see gold as tacky? What if it was an ad for stocks or bonds or something? It’s basically the same thing. Sometimes they go up, sometimes they go down. Gold has out-performed them all historically.

Apple stock is at an all-time high. Do you think it’s bad to buy it? Should we wait until Apple is out of good ideas and the price falls, so we can buy it then? Hmmm….

By: bargainbabe

bargainbabe — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:21:00 +0000

@T I’m sorry to hear that you are considering unsubscribing and I hope it is not because of an occasional ad.

By: bargainbabe

bargainbabe — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:13:55 +0000

@Scaredekat The Gold Buffaloes are 24k. I appreciate your readership!

By: Keera

Keera — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:57:20 +0000

It is a very unstable market in-deed, noone can predict the market even the best can not be always right.

If the market of the US currency goes down, precious metal like gold does go up, and sometimes it goes down.

For me; I would buy the gold when I can and hold on to the metal, When the time comes that the paper money is not even worth the paper that it is printed on. then at least I have something to bargain with.

Even my children and theirs just might have some income in there time of need.

By: scaredekat

scaredekat — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:12:15 +0000

I love your site and would never “unsubscribe” however, Julia, i’ve seen those gold coins on tv before and correct me if im wrong, i thought they said 23k gold not 24k.

regardless .. do what you have to do, to pay those bills.

By: EllieD

EllieD — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:36:49 +0000

There is nothing wrong with offering products from various advertisers, especially when you’re upfront about them. However I agree with Ashton that now is definitely not the time to buy gold while prices are at an all-time high. Taking iffy fliers at any time always carries some risk.

By: T

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:46:39 +0000

I agree with Aileen and Ashton. I have found little in the emails recently to be of use to me. I am a few days away from unsubscribing.

By: Ashton

Ashton — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:29:20 +0000

I hope no one takes this ad seriously. I think we’ve all hear “buy low, sell high.” To buy gold now when it is at such a high price would be foolhardy at best.

By: Aileen Clarkson

Aileen Clarkson — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:56:48 +0000

This is kinda tacky. I really expect more from your site than this sort of advertisement.