Anybody else find this coin store experience strange?
jayboxx
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So, I went into this coin dealer and asked him if I could use my electron microscope to look at some coins and he said no....wait, wrong post.
What actually happened is I went to a store near my house I had never been to, mind you, this is an actual store front with posted hours, some display cases with coins, etc. I asked the guy if he had any proof IHC's, and he says "we only sell coins via our website, check there."
Taken aback a bit I asked again if they had any proof IHC's, same response.
Anybody else find it odd they would have a store front but not sell, let you look at, or even answer the simple question?
What actually happened is I went to a store near my house I had never been to, mind you, this is an actual store front with posted hours, some display cases with coins, etc. I asked the guy if he had any proof IHC's, and he says "we only sell coins via our website, check there."
Taken aback a bit I asked again if they had any proof IHC's, same response.
Anybody else find it odd they would have a store front but not sell, let you look at, or even answer the simple question?
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<< <i>Anybody else find it odd they would have a store front but not sell, let you look at, or even answer the simple question? >>
Sorry, but I can't answer such a question, other than through my website.
<< <i>Anybody else find it odd they would have a store front but not sell, let you look at, or even answer the simple question? >>
Yes
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Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
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Proof IHCs aren't exactly state quarters or dateless Buffalo nickel rolls (I read the microscope thread too ) so it's somewhat surprising to me that they would turn away a potential high-spending customer.
Could be a front for a numbers racket or some other ne'er-do-well activity.
<< <i>Some Chinese restaurants are like that, too. They've been there for years, but nobody ever eats there.
Could be a front for a numbers racket or some other ne'er-do-well activity. >>
Does anyone "run numbers" anymore?
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
Let's see Liberty Nickel I have a basket of those I sell for $1.50 each. I'll pay $1.
<< <i>How is being a knowledgeable collector a waste of his time (not that I am all that knowledgeable). I buy coins that I like, even if they cost more than usual at times. >>
As a knowledgeable collector, you know that you could, for example, sell a common date PCGS MS-65 Morgan Dollar for over $100.00 on ebay. Because of that, the dealer will assume you know this and he would never be able to buy it from you for $30 and then immediately sell it for over $100 on ebay himself like he could possibly do with someone who knows nothing about coin values.
Why they would turn away a potential high-end buyer remains a mystery. Perhaps that guy up front didn't even know what a Proof IHC was and just gets orders from his boss to turn away anyone with nothing to sell.
them to come see him at the monthly show if they want to purchase anything.
He is open to buy, not sell, and uses his time at the shop to process the collections he buys.
I still find it strange but obviously it is a successfull business model since so many stores operate this way.
Ken
<< <i>Sounds like you walked into an ongoing robbery--I'd have left and called the Police. Not kidding!! >>
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Jerry
I am never surprised at stand alone shops. You meet all kinds. The personalities in some are often met with disdain because of the ANTI-Social behavior attached to one who cares less for the customer and more for the profit.
My advice : Steer clear, or go back and ask for the owner. If he is the owner, ask for his Uncle Guido !
Dan
First Place Winner of the 2005 Rampage design contest!
Anyway, come to think of it, it probably isn't a bad idea to ask any new dealer you meet if they are a scam artists just to keep them on their toes and let them know you are a knowlegdeable collector and will not be taken lightly.
Coin dealer's have too big an opinion of them selves and it doesn't hurt to let them know that they are there to serve you, not give you attitude.
I just assume any dealer of anything I meat is a scam artist, why not be honest and tell them? You can work on building a good relationship with them after they have established that you know what you are doing and are on the look out for them to be dishonest liars and cheats.
Jerry
Like I said, don't know where you live but if it's like my area, best go somewhere else for your coins.
However, if you want to have some fun and have a lot of guts, dress up a car like a police car and cruise the area of that shop. Make sure you have a will first.
<< <i>I know you are trying to be funny by making fun of me and my post about the microscope, but it is like water off my ducks back.
Anyway, come to think of it, it probably isn't a bad idea to ask any new dealer you meet if they are a scam artists just to keep them on their toes and let them know you are a knowlegdeable collector and will not be taken lightly.
Coin dealer's have too big an opinion of them selves and it doesn't hurt to let them know that they are there to serve you, not give you attitude.
I just assume any dealer of anything I meat is a scam artist, why not be honest and tell them? You can work on building a good relationship with them after they have established that you know what you are doing and are on the look out for them to be dishonest liars and cheats. >>
Yeah, that'll work.
Jerry