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GoldCoinLover · September 24, 2005 12:14PM

I wanted helpful information not to hear other people will buy it instead of me. I'm only 17 and barely have enough for this give me a break, this is ridiculous.

Aethelred · September 24, 2005 12:26PM

There is about $86.50 worth of gold in a 20 Franc, an angel is a little more desireable than a Rooster, so I think $98 sounds just about right.

satootoko · September 24, 2005 1:10PM

<< Is this a coincidence? Or what? >>

Definitely an "or what".

He likes to sell coins. You said you had a certain amount to spend, so he didn't waste his time (or yours) by telling you about the many, many coins he has priced at more than your budget. Instead, he did what a good salesman would do - offered you what he had within your budget.

He is a very well known, very competent honest dealer, like many others out there. Don't be paranoid.

Bailathacl · September 24, 2005 6:18PM

Having bought from Clark Smith myself, I would not be surprised if he dropped his retail price a few dollars to meet your budget....

sumnom · September 25, 2005 12:57AM

There actually good people out there from time to time.

ROBERTB · September 25, 2005 1:57AM

Oh he's a good guy. I've been working with him on a nice piece.

JZrarities · September 25, 2005 4:53AM

I have purchased a couple of expensive coins from Clark. Both times I was extremely happy with the coin (and the price).

With gold as high as it is,, I would be happy for $98 (and many dealers would charge over $100).

Enjoy. You made a good purchase from Clark.

MadMarty · September 25, 2005 5:29AM

Clark is a great dealer. I bought a lot if Central American gold from him when I was going through that phase!

GoldCoinLover · September 25, 2005 6:03AM

trozau · September 25, 2005 6:45AM

GoldCoinLover · September 25, 2005 7:49AM

GoldCoinLover · September 25, 2005 8:15AM

kuhli · September 25, 2005 9:29AM

<< Why doesn't he answer all my questions? He doesn't show me a picture of it, any legit buyer would want a picture, I don't care how trustworthy he is, I want to see the coin, secondly , it isn't on his site, and he didn't answer that question either. >>

Here is the deal. Tomorrow afternoon, when I get home from work, I am going to call Clark. If he still has this 1895 French Angel, I will give him my credit card information and buy it from him, sight unseen. Once I get it, I will be glad to provide you with as many pictures of the coin as your hard-drive can choke on!!

MacCrimmon · September 25, 2005 9:56AM

<< Here is the deal. Tomorrow afternoon, when I get home from work, I am going to call Clark. If he still has this 1895 French Angel, I will give him my credit card information and buy it from him, sight unseen. Once I get it, I will be glad to provide you with as many pictures of the coin as your hard-drive can choke on!! >>

ROBERTB · September 25, 2005 10:22AM

Aethelred · September 25, 2005 10:25AM

<< Why doesn't he answer all my questions? He doesn't show me a picture of it, any legit buyer would want a picture, I don't care how trustworthy he is, I want to see the coin, secondly , it isn't on his site, and he didn't answer that question either. >>

I have bought and sold many coins without seeing them, it is something that happens every day in this business. I suspect he may not be answering your questions because he is very busy and please keep in mind that he is only making about $10 if that on this deal, perhaps he is busy selling $100,000 worth of coins to another dealer.

wybrit · September 25, 2005 10:36AM

Stupid people. I wanted helpful information not to hear other people will buy it instead of me. I'm only 17 and barely have enough for this give me a break, this is ridiculous.

And if you continue to make comments like this, you will continue to get the responses you deserve.

As aethelred patiently responded, many coins are bought sight unseen. Like humans, there are many coins that look a whole lot better on camera than they do in reality (and vice versa).

lordmarcovan · September 25, 2005 10:45AM

GCL-

I'll boil it down, nice and simple.

Behave yourself, or buzz off.

Read more and post less. Grow up. Please. Your last crybaby antics here were enough- it is a wonder anyone bothered to speak to you anymore.

You sent me a PM out of the blue the other night, asking me why I hated you. I found it really strange, since I had responded little to any of your posts and I never said I hated you, to you or anyone else.

But your childish and frankly insane posting drowns out the few good posts you make, and your attitude is what has gotten you hated by many people here.

GoldCoinLover · September 25, 2005 10:54AM

lordmarcovan · September 25, 2005 11:04AM

<< >>

Now that's MUCH better!

Aethelred · September 25, 2005 11:17AM

GCL - Two bits of advice:

1. If you want a coin don't post information on who is selling it or for how much it in a public forum. I would never buy a coin from under someone, but the rules of the game are that the forst person to show up with cash in hand takes it home unless you have been specific in stating that you intend to buy it.

2. The people here are among the kindest and most helpful you will encounter. They are honest and forgiving, if you alienate them it will be to your own detriment.

Millertime · September 25, 2005 11:25AM

<< GCL-

I'll boil it down, nice and simple.

Behave yourself, or buzz off.

Read more and post less. Grow up. Please. Your last crybaby antics here were enough- it is a wonder anyone bothered to speak to you anymore.

You sent me a PM out of the blue the other night, asking me why I hated you. I found it really strange, since I had responded little to any of your posts and I never said I hated you, to you or anyone else.

But your childish and frankly insane posting drowns out the few good posts you make, and your attitude is what has gotten you hated by many people here. >>

Very well spoken milord.

lordmarcovan · September 25, 2005 11:28AM

<< Read more and post less. Grow up. Please. >>

I once had pretty much the same thing said to me, over on the eBay Coin Forum.

spoon · September 25, 2005 11:53AM

If anyone is masochistic enough to continue clicking into this thread, could you please give a link or other contact info for this Clark Smith fella? Sounds like a good dealer to me and I'm in the market for gold!

spoon · September 25, 2005 11:57AM

Oops.. looks like all I needed was google

http://www.coinvault.com/

Thanks to me

lordmarcovan · September 25, 2005 12:08PM

According to the Beatles, all you need is love.

But Google is good, too.

He has some good looking coins.

New icon, Eric? Gone modernistic on us, eh? I like it.

spoon · September 25, 2005 12:56PM

<< New icon, Eric? Gone modernistic on us, eh? I like it. >>

Yep, I'm planning on doing all the modern German eagles.. at least the ones that aren't fugly. Might wind up posting them before the next upload so I can get help, instead of uploading once a month for the next ten years

But at least it seems my icons are popular! Preussen and RobertB have my german ones and I saw someone with my old Romania... I'm running out of options!

GoldCoinLover · September 25, 2005 1:00PM

<< 

<< New icon, Eric? Gone modernistic on us, eh? I like it. >>

Yep, I'm planning on doing all the modern German eagles.. at least the ones that aren't fugly. Might wind up posting them before the next upload so I can get help, instead of uploading once a month for the next ten years

But at least it seems my icons are popular! Preussen and RobertB have my german ones and I saw someone with my old Romania... I'm running out of options!

>>

Spoon did you get my message?

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