Is this an absurd claim for a coin dealer to make?

Bayard1908 · January 23, 2011 4:03AM

"He is known in the hobby as the leader in all types of U.S. Collectible Coins."

I know nothing about the dealer. If it's not absurd, it's at least awkwardly worded.

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CoinJunkie · January 23, 2011 4:08AM

I'll vote "yes".

OTOH, do you think anyone actually takes it at face value?

MrEureka · January 23, 2011 4:09AM

If it's not absurd, it's at least awkwardly worded.

It's poorly worded and exaggerated, but close enough to the truth to not qualify as "absurd".

CaptHenway · January 23, 2011 4:09AM

I've known Gary for years. Nice guy.

Perhaps he should have said "a leader," as I might go to a specialist such as Tom Reynolds first if I were looking for a large cent.

Not a big issue, though, IMO.

TD

CoinJunkie · January 23, 2011 4:15AM

<< If it's not absurd, it's at least awkwardly worded.

It's poorly worded and exaggerated, but close enough to the truth to not qualify as "absurd". >>

Sorry, but the claim that a single dealer can be the leader in ALL types of US coins is fairly absurd (to me, anyway).

RYK · January 23, 2011 4:18AM

He appears neither on my personal list of coin experts nor on my list of English writing experts.

Frankcoins · January 23, 2011 4:21AM

After 45 years I am reasonably competent in most areas.....

MrEureka · January 23, 2011 4:22AM

Sorry, but the claim that a single dealer can be the leader in ALL types of US coins is fairly absurd (to me, anyway).

I agree. And on further review of the eBay listing, I think they could have taken a better picture of themselves. And Gary could use a haircut. Not that any of this is relevant if he has a coin you want to buy.

coinguy1 · January 23, 2011 4:24AM

Yes, and it would be an absurd claim for a non-dealer to make, too.

bidask · January 23, 2011 4:29AM

All dealers have their own way of marketing......I find his claims not absurd as I read that often among many dealer ads.

coinlieutenant · January 23, 2011 4:32AM

Absurd is a bit subjective....but I would say "yes".

Manorcourtman · January 23, 2011 4:42AM

No big deal imho. He does need a haircut though!

cmerlo1 · January 23, 2011 5:06AM

No biggie to me... I don't read all that extra crap anyway...

WTCG · January 23, 2011 5:14AM

Perhaps he isn't the definitive human encyclopedia on all issues but Gary does possess decent general knowledge about US coins.

Barry · January 23, 2011 5:53AM

Looks like he's not an expert at cleaning coins either, based on the auction linked in the OP.

AnkurJ · January 23, 2011 6:34AM

<< He appears neither on my personal list of coin experts nor on my list of English writing experts. >>

JapanJohn · January 23, 2011 6:40AM

Not a problem in my opinion. Simple advertising. I/We are the best. To be taken with a grain of salt but nothing wrong with self promotion.

John

DaveE · January 23, 2011 6:49AM

The guy is a Jets fan, that explains it.

ColonialCoinUnion · January 23, 2011 6:56AM

I have it on good authority that Avis never really tried harder, either.

JCMhouston · January 23, 2011 6:59AM

I didn't see mustard stains on his shirt so he must be at the top of the list. And he does seem to have some decent coins listed.

coinguy1 · January 23, 2011 6:59AM

<< Perhaps he isn't the definitive human encyclopedia on all issues but Gary does possess decent general knowledge about US coins. >>

Wei, possessing decent general knowledge about US coins is a wee bit different from the claim that was brought up for discussion.

coindeuce · January 23, 2011 9:03AM

"Is this an absurd claim for a coin dealer to make?"

No. It is status quo in marketing strategy for any retail business...aside from trying to "sell it with sex", this is the norm.

AMRC · January 23, 2011 9:24AM

Where has he been all my life? I need to pay better attention.

coinguy1 · January 23, 2011 9:42AM

<< "Is this an absurd claim for a coin dealer to make?"

No. It is status quo in marketing strategy for any retail business...aside from trying to "sell it with sex", this is the norm. >>

Even if you think that type of claim is typical marketing strategy, that doesn't negate it's absurdity. And I even think the seller is a good guy.