Coin loupes at a b&m

atarian

Is this a good practice or should it be avoided. I'd think it's ok but what say you

tightbudget

Are you referring to bringing your own loupes? If so, that's perfectly fine.

D

I think it's common practice to bring your own loupe to a B&M.

-D

johnny9434

theres nothing wrong with it in the least bit. i bring 2

tahoe98

...i just bum it off the b&m owner.

RyGuy

With the crap lighting found in most B&Ms, I think having a loupe is necessary to help detect any slight imperfections you can't see in the light.

LindeDad

I usually end up forgetting mine; most of my stops are spur of the moment. But I allways take it to the shows though.

DCW

Im assuming that you are talking about something high mag to cherrypick. I dont see a thing wrong with cherrypicking a dealer for varieties. Just be leery the dealer that let's you do the work for him and then quotes a new price for your lovely finds! This has been discussed on previous threads.

guitarwes

<< <i>...i just bum it off the b&m owner. >>



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It's perfectly ok to bring your own IMO. It's good to get used to your own loupe.

PerryHall

Offer to sell the dealer a 16-D dime or an 09-SVDB cent and see how fast he whips out his loupe.

kimber45ACP

I remember when I bought my first 1/4 AGE.
I took a loupe and a digital caliper.
I asked them to weigh it out for me, looked at my cheat sheet and then used
the caliper to verify diameter and thickness.

I got a rather strange look, but it was my first time buying gold.
That was at Dallas Silver and Gold exchange back in 98.

lcoopie

if they want you as a customer,
they should try to make you feel comfortable.

doh

<< <i>I remember when I bought my first 1/4 AGE.
I took a loupe and a digital caliper.
I asked them to weigh it out for me, looked at my cheat sheet and then used
the caliper to verify diameter and thickness.

I got a rather strange look, but it was my first time buying gold.
That was at Dallas Silver and Gold exchange back in 98. >>



Did you not trust them or???

Teva

I bring two loupes and a three in one light that has a white light a black light and a green laser. I have brought to many coins home and saw something on them I did not see at the shop so now I don't leave home with them.