I think it's official - I'm a coin dealer now
seanq
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I just bought this coin with the sole intention of submitting it to PCGS and reselling it.
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The seller added the pics of the whole coin after I wrote and requested them last evening. It sure looks like a shot 65RD from those pics, but even if it's a 64 I can make my money back.
So now that I've come this far, what's the next evolutionary milestone I can expect? Setting up a table at a local show? Opening a web-based storefront? Taking coins on consignment? Begging for flips?
Sean Reynolds
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The seller added the pics of the whole coin after I wrote and requested them last evening. It sure looks like a shot 65RD from those pics, but even if it's a 64 I can make my money back.
So now that I've come this far, what's the next evolutionary milestone I can expect? Setting up a table at a local show? Opening a web-based storefront? Taking coins on consignment? Begging for flips?
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
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That's a Great coin! One i've always wanted to own but never been able to find in a grade i liked and could afford
I suggest set up a table at a local coin show. The table fees should be reasonable and it's a great experience. Personally, I'm kind of exhilirated by the coin show scene, especially when being on the dealer's side of the table. I'm already looking forward to these next two coin shows.
Bruce
Congrats!!!
PS...I have an extra stapler if ya need it, no staples tho!
Russ, NCNE
please allow me to offer some help to you.
You already have an email address so you're half-way to becoming a dealer and didn't know it.
Just open a ebay store and POOF, you're a dealer.
Now, you will need to put a link in your signature line on the boards here.
But you still need to act like a collector and start threads showing your new purchases.
Basically you do a preview, then wait a couple days and post these coins on the BST, or ebay.
Then you will need to reply to any post, not to up your post count like many think you are
but to have folks click on your links.
Most important make sure you stir up a bit of trouble on the BST or even on this board.
It doesn't matter what kind of trouble, you are doing this for attention, and remember what they say...
"The only bad publicity is no publicity."
Consignments? That's easy. Just tweak the heck out of your pictures making the coins look hideous.
Doesn't matter because you just have your friends (add people that consign coins to you) come on here and swear the coins look
just like the images. You might get a lot of returns from collectors that know what they are doing,
but you can work out a deal to avoid a negative. Just act like a nice guy and tell them you won't charge the re-stocking fee.
Sorry for my short reply but hopefully this helps just a bit to get you started.
I can't figure out how to read that last reply....extremely fecetious and sarcastic or ???? Is there some bad blood here?
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I can't figure out how to read that last reply....extremely fecetious and sarcastic or ???? Is there some bad blood here? >>
I have no idea, but thought it was pretty funny.
Billy
<< <i>extremely fecetious and sarcastic or ???? >>
You think?
Russ, NCNE
<< <i>Well since you've been gracious enough to answer a few questions I've presented to you
please allow me to offer some help to you.
It's okay, the joke is on stman. Wait until he sees how many familiar-looking error large cents I have in my new eBay store
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
Best of luck with the dealings.
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etexmike
Now you need to submit and crack it out at least 4 times to make sure the grading services get well paid, then you can find some fish to pay you 110 for it and you can pretend you made a profit.
<< <i>It's okay, the joke is on stman. Wait until he sees how many familiar-looking error large cents I have in my new eBay store >>
Hey great, although I'm really only interested in 1795. Look forward to the link in your sig line,
and of course a post about your new finds in this forum.
On a side note... I was serious about the help you have taken the time to give me on error coins.
Cameron Kiefer
<< <i>....extremely fecetious and sarcastic or ???? >>
Is this toilet humor
<< <i>Have you posted your first "got free flips?" thread yet? Then we will know you have made it big time!
Cameron Kiefer >>
Don't forgot to constantly say "PCGS or NGC wouldnt grade that, so it doesnt have a grade" when people politely ask grading advice
-Daniel
-Aristotle
Dum loquimur fugerit invida aetas. Carpe diem quam minimum credula postero.
-Horace
I like your thinking
Thanks for re-spelling that word for us!