Do you seek the learned counsel of more advanced collectors, or do you just rely on dealers for advi
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One of the best things about collecting is the relationships that you develop not only with dealers, but with other collectors. Because other collectors collect coins "for fun" (rather than for profit, like dealers), sometimes I find that they have a different passion than your typical dealer. Of course, there are some dealers who come to mind who are passionate about numismatics, such as JK, CCU, QDB, etc. However, there seems to be a bit more oomph when talking with a fellow collector.
When you are thinking of making a purchase, do you seek the learned counsel of fellow collectors, or are you a lone ranger? Or do you rely on the advice and wisdom of your preferred dealer? Personally, when I am thinking of making a purchase, I typically inform RYK and get his opinion. Board member Reece (who put together the Pinnacle Collection of New Orleans gold) frequently gets a note or a call when I am close to making a BIG purchase. And of course, whenever I do anything numismatic, I always ask that age-old question, "what would fc do?"
Do you seek the advice of fellow collectors, and can you give a specific example of when that advice was particularly useful?
When you are thinking of making a purchase, do you seek the learned counsel of fellow collectors, or are you a lone ranger? Or do you rely on the advice and wisdom of your preferred dealer? Personally, when I am thinking of making a purchase, I typically inform RYK and get his opinion. Board member Reece (who put together the Pinnacle Collection of New Orleans gold) frequently gets a note or a call when I am close to making a BIG purchase. And of course, whenever I do anything numismatic, I always ask that age-old question, "what would fc do?"
Do you seek the advice of fellow collectors, and can you give a specific example of when that advice was particularly useful?
Always took candy from strangers
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--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
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)
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<< <i>Collectors. I have'nt been able to get some dealers like (Whitlow) to answer emails after 3 tries so I move on. >>
Try calling and ask for Mike Printz.
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
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<< <i>Collectors. I have'nt been able to get some dealers like (Whitlow) to answer emails after 3 tries so I move on. >>
Try calling and ask for Mike Printz. >>
If they don't have time to answer a quick email, they don't have time to run my CC.
I purchased 2 MS66's elsewhere today from another top company.
Difficult to phone during work, lucky to have wireless ISP
Regards
Buying top quality Seated Dimes in Gem BU and Proof.
Buying great coins - monster eye appeal only.
Steve Duckor, Peter Shireman, and even David Akers are all consulted in the Barber halves (and quarters- include Doug Kurz).
We each view coins at auction, and exchange opinions. Especially for the auctions like Queller, and Buddy Byers, where raw coins were the predominant ones offered.
For Lib nickels, Baxi and I discussed all coins at auction, and when we viewed other private collections.
Most dealers, (exception: Davd Akers for the Barbers, and Sheridan Downey and Don Willis for the early bust and capped bust halves) do not see enough coins for the series to have special information that long term collectors have.
Early proofs--probably a dealer will be the best choice, like Joe O'Connor.
So, its not an either/or, and I try to use all sources of information.
I should try talking to a few of them and see what comes out of that...there have got to be some good ones somewhere!
Have a great evening!
K