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Local Dealer - Such a tease!

SilverEagles92SilverEagles92 Posts: 6,787 ✭
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I went to a local shop today, and was immediately drawn to an array of beautifully toned morgans. They ranged in grades from MS63 to MS66 (from what I could tell) and all had magnificent rainbow toning. After staring at them through the case for probably 20 minutes, I finally asked if I could see one of them, an 1883 NGC MS63*. Well, guess what... NOT FOR SALE! They're out of his personal collection. Made me mad image

So I bought a MS62 DMPL 81-O and left image
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  • TONEDDOLLARSTONEDDOLLARS Posts: 2,928 ✭✭✭✭
    Where, who is the dealer
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  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Everything is for sale...at the right price. image
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  • SilverEagles92SilverEagles92 Posts: 6,787 ✭


    << <i>Where, who is the dealer >>



    Raleigh, NC

    I'm not sure of his name. He's Russian, if that narrows it down.
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  • robkoolrobkool Posts: 5,934 ✭✭✭✭✭
    OUCH !!! I hate it when they do that...
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  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Must be a museum.


    Steve
    Good for you.
  • coolestcoolest Posts: 2,281 ✭✭✭
    Silly of him not to have a NOT FOR SALE sign.
  • SilverEagles92SilverEagles92 Posts: 6,787 ✭


    << <i>Silly of him not to have a NOT FOR SALE sign. >>



    That's what I thought. At least give some indication that I won't be going home with one of these coins before I waste my time drooling over them.
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  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    When I had a shop if I did not want to sell an item I'd put a 'make offer' sign up.

    If it is in the case it is implied it is for sale.

    Or, he is running a museum and not a shop.

    Stev
    Good for you.
  • SilverEagles92SilverEagles92 Posts: 6,787 ✭
    His excuse was that someone asked him to bring them to look at, but even then I think they should be behind the counter somewhere.
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  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,044 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Even if they're not for sale, and not even labeled that they're not for sale, I'd still be happy to see them....as opposed to the usual tray upon tray of circulated type that you usually encounter at B&Ms.

  • KahunaKahuna Posts: 94
    May be that dealer felt you couldn't afford it and said it was from his own collection however, I do find this odd by this dealers standards.
    Big Kahuna

  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,512 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A big mistake on the part of the dealer unless his real goal was to prompt you to make a stupidly high offer.

    When collectors go to coin shops they want to be able to buy what is on display. The dealer wasted your time. Don't go back.
    All glory is fleeting.
  • SilverEagles92SilverEagles92 Posts: 6,787 ✭


    << <i>May be that dealer felt you couldn't afford it and said it was from his own collection however, I do find this odd by this dealers standards. >>


    That's definitely not the case, I was in a few weeks ago and made a rather large purchase. He knows me well.

    I'll go back, I've been dealing with him for quite a while, I was just disappointed to see that these weren't for sale.
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  • Halfhunter06Halfhunter06 Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭
    Too bad, but hey, stuff like this brings people in
  • BBQnBLUESBBQnBLUES Posts: 1,803 ✭
    That Coin shop obviously doesn't need or appreciate your business Chad.. I would have told him that & walked out the door never to return..
  • mrpotatoheaddmrpotatoheadd Posts: 7,576 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Even if they're not for sale, and not even labeled that they're not for sale, I'd still be happy to see them....as opposed to the usual tray upon tray of circulated type that you usually encounter at B&Ms. >>

    I agree- it's always nice to see interesting stuff even if it's not for sale. I'd never have guessed that a dealer displaying "not for sale" coins in his shop would be something that would upset people, but I suppose you never can tell.

    Maybe coin store owners shouldn't have any coins at all out on display, and just show customers the specific coins they ask to see. That way, there'd be no chance of a prospective buyer wasting his time looking at coins he can't buy. image
  • zeebobzeebob Posts: 2,825 ✭
    I tend with the crowd of, "It's fun to see interesting stuff..." But I also think it's a bit of a tease not to label said stuff as NOT FOR SALE, LOOK WITH YOUR EYES NOT WITH YOUR HANDS.

    NO COINS FOR YOU - 1 YEAR.

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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,547 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The dealer was letting everyone know that he keeps the good stuff and sells everything else to his customers.

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  • mrpotatoheaddmrpotatoheadd Posts: 7,576 ✭✭✭


    << <i>The dealer was letting everyone know that he keeps the good stuff and sells everything else to his customers. >>

    I guess for anyone looking for a reason to be upset about something, that would be as good as any...
  • steelieleesteelielee Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭
    Where in Raleigh if you don't mind saying...I'm in Raleigh and can't find any shops....
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  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,180 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>His excuse was that someone asked him to bring them to look at, but even then I think they should be behind the counter somewhere. >>



    Didn't he offer to order any for you?image
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  • pennyanniepennyannie Posts: 3,929 ✭✭✭
    SilverEagles92- You did not miss out on anything, manofcoins sold the dealer those coinsimage

    I actually find that irratating myself.
    Mark
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    working on proof shield nickels # 8 with a bullet!!!!

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