LICENSING COLLECTORS AND INVESTORS

MrEureka

It seems to me that we could eliminate many of our TPG problems if we insisted that all collectors and investors be trained and licensed before they be allowed to buy coins. I don't know that the government would back us up on this, but the ANA and PNG could certainly insist that its dealers only sell to licensed buyers. What do you think?

RYK

I THINK IT IS A GREAT IDEA!

RegistryCoin

That's pretty good, Andy... How much for a license?

1957joe

PLEASE tell me that you are joking!

ss350camaro

I think Buyers, Sellers, AND Graders should be certified.

Bubblehead

I WANT CERTIFICATION!

kieferscoins

Yep. Make them learn about what they are buying and not blame it on the grading services when they get 50% bodybags.

Cameron Kiefer

Coulport

Many believe we are already certified - - - - - insane.

nickel

seems that local revenue starved cities and or states could asses collectors a fee for purchases . buyers would not have recourse to sellers . Also , there can be different levels , such as state quarters and nickels , modern commems , proof & mint sets , bullion , private mint , foreign , 20 th century type , 19 th century type , and gold . Each level commands more knowledge and of course a higher licensing fee with each step . then , they could graduate with an ABCD degree . ( Americas Best Coin Dealers )

Purple73

This board is my license. If I were about to buy something that I think is a bit shady I would certainly come here before I purchased it. Experience will always top a license.

PURPLE!

lathmach

Great idea. Since I'm not licensed I'll save a lot of money I'd otherwise waste on this foolishness.

Ray

dorkkarl

i have the ez-est solution of all. if this whole coin-collecting thingee is just too danged difficult to grasp....

COLLECT SOMETHING ELSE

does it really need to be more complicated than that?

K S

Placid

Yes go collect Art.

Fairlaneman

<< <i>i have the ez-est solution of all. if this whole coin-collecting thingee is just too danged difficult to grasp....

COLLECT SOMETHING ELSE

does it really need to be more complicated than that?

K S >>



Sort of TRUE about everything Collectable isn't it ? Cars, Cards, Salt & Pepper Shakers, Beanie Babies, same old thing over and over.

The solution is that if you can't be happy with any collectable just Plain Quit Collecting.

Ken

RGL

Sorry. Do we really need more government intervention or third party control over our lives? What's next, a license if you want to work at a fast-food joint or any occupation? A license if you want to buy a car or a house? A license certifying you are smart enough -- or not -- if you want a higher education? We're bordering on infringement of personal liberties in this dangerous area. No thanks, I'll pass ...

dorkkarl

bingo fairlaneman.

K S

Lakesammman

It's like drivers liscenses - many are incompetent even with it. Collectors/dealers are no different.

UncleJoe

Educating collectors should be the goal.

But even there we would have as many if not more disagreements than grading.

IMO investing and coins should not be in the same sentence. Again, my opinion, others would disagree. Many would warn collectors against the high prices of Moderns while others would disagree. As well as disagreemants over what is considered collectible or worth collecting.

To each their own and unfortunately also buyer beware.

Joe.

Shamika

I'm laughing!

STEWARTBLAYNUMIS

Andy - You REALLY are bored !!!!!


Stewart

LAWMAN

Watch out what you wish for; you might just get it.

The LAST thing any of us wants (dealers, collectors and other new-miz-matist types) is a bunch of licensing regulations. I do support some sort of voluntary grading policing done by the priestly class among us with a soft and professional touch, but, give me a break on the rest. I have made my living representing clients for nigh on 30 years, many of whom have problems with the Government (you know, 'trust me, I'm from the Gov'mint?'). You don't want this hobby regulated by the 50 states, cities, counties and the federal system.

Leave well enough alone!

g097103

If I got say a mercury or wheat cent in change would I have to turn myself in for reeducation?

BillJones

It would difinitely keep the riff-raff out of the neighborhood.

cladking

<< <i>It would difinitely keep the riff-raff out of the neighborhood. >>



Even better, it would drive the riff raff right into circulating coinage.

chiefbob

Mail order certification by the A-See-Gee School of Grading?

charley

We all do have a license that we use every time we buy or sell....its' called money....."this note is legal tender for all debts public and private". It is how we choose to use this license (correctly or incorrectly) that is the problem.

ElectricEye

It would never work. Most dealers would require two to three people to hold them down to get the collar on and most collectors would roam free for months before being branded.