Slightly OT - why is it that most of the "B" posts here are from collectors?

KollectorKing

Why don't more dealers use this forum on the "B" side of the equation

coinguy1

KK, in answer to your question.....

To start with, there are a lot fewer dealers here than there are collectors. In addition to that, my guess would be that many dealers don't expect to be able to buy much via this forum, due either to the type of material that might be available and/or the prices they would have to pay to obtain it.

However, in the interest of open-mindedness, I will start a "wanted to buy" thread shortly.

MadMonk

Probably because of guys like me!

KollectorKing

I think further elaboration is in order on my question.

1. For those dealers that maintain a contant "supply of inventory" wouldn't it make sense for them to post their "want list" here?

2. For those dealers that have customers who supplied them with want lists, wouldn't it make sense for them list on here those coins that are on their customers' want list?

3. For those dealers who buy coins for their own collection, ditto as above.

kk

RNCHSN

I respectfully submit that what Mark might mean is that many of the "sellers" generally ask prices that are higher than the "dealers" are willing to pay.

and/or

The "want lists" are specific enough, or the customers particular enough, that the coins might need to be seen "in hand" to verify that they are indeed what the customer might want. Most dealers don't want to tie up their assets buying coins that "might" be what their customers want.

I have sent a few coins out on approval to board members for just this reason. Sometimes I got a check, and sometimes the coin came back.

jdimmick

Speaking from a part time seller's point of view, I can find coins for re-sale purposes cheaper locally than from the forum.

jim