It finally happened to me in Pittsburgh.....
NewEnglandRarities
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This probably belongs in the "why coin dealers drink" thread but......
On Saturday I had a "customer" come over to the table and asked to look at a few Fugio coppers. He seemed like he knew Fugios a bit but had a lot of questions which frankly we love to get and answer.
So we discussed two pieces specifically after looking at 5-6. He asked the prices. I said 1750 for this one and 2350 for that one. He pondered for awhile and then said I'll take the one for 1750. He then pulled out a $20 and asked if I had change. Frankly I was amazed as this person seemed to know some history and asked good questions.
I have been waiting for years for this to happen and I figured it would never happen to me, but never say never!
On Saturday I had a "customer" come over to the table and asked to look at a few Fugio coppers. He seemed like he knew Fugios a bit but had a lot of questions which frankly we love to get and answer.
So we discussed two pieces specifically after looking at 5-6. He asked the prices. I said 1750 for this one and 2350 for that one. He pondered for awhile and then said I'll take the one for 1750. He then pulled out a $20 and asked if I had change. Frankly I was amazed as this person seemed to know some history and asked good questions.
I have been waiting for years for this to happen and I figured it would never happen to me, but never say never!
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<< <i>This probably belongs in the "why coin dealers drink" thread but......
On Saturday I had a "customer" come over to the table and asked to look at a few Fugio coppers. He seemed like he knew Fugios a bit but had a lot of questions which frankly we love to get and answer.
So we discussed two pieces specifically after looking at 5-6. He asked the prices. I said 1750 for this one and 2350 for that one. He pondered for awhile and then said I'll take the one for 1750. He then pulled out a $20 and asked if I had change. Frankly I was amazed as this person seemed to know some history and asked good questions.
I have been waiting for years for this to happen and I figured it would never happen to me, but never say never! >>
This happened to me several times when I first started doing sports card shows in the mid-late 1980's.
Even then, a 1951 Bowman Mantle (his true rookie) was in the four figures. I said 3550 twice, and both times the people gave me $40.00!
<< <i>How did he respond/react when you told him the actual amount? >>
He actually was apologetic but seemed very confused why an old coin that was raw and not uncirculated would cost so much. Maybe he thought I was crazy. He basically left within 20 seconds of my "counter offer"
<< <i>This probably belongs in the "why coin dealers drink" thread but......
On Saturday I had a "customer" come over to the table and asked to look at a few Fugio coppers. He seemed like he knew Fugios a bit but had a lot of questions which frankly we love to get and answer.
So we discussed two pieces specifically after looking at 5-6. He asked the prices. I said 1750 for this one and 2350 for that one. He pondered for awhile and then said I'll take the one for 1750. He then pulled out a $20 and asked if I had change. Frankly I was amazed as this person seemed to know some history and asked good questions.
I have been waiting for years for this to happen and I figured it would never happen to me, but never say never! >>
Oh boy!!
What is he really doing there in the first place?
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Actually I feel bad for the poor guy looking at the Fugios. There is no graceful way to extricate yourself from such a mess.
Too funny!
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Actually I feel bad for the poor guy looking at the Fugios. There is no graceful way to extricate yourself from such a mess. >>
About the only thing the dealer could do is produce a Gallery Mint repro and offer it at a similar price.
Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You should have said one thousand seven hundred fifty dollars instead of just 1750. You got the newbie all excited.
BTW PCGS65RD greysheet was $2500 at the time.
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<< <i>Just goes to show you, always have change ready or you may lose a sale. >>
Wise words here...
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which is what I would say had it been me
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Educated mind want to know why?
To someone who isn't totally up on pricing for a coin, I can see how that can be confusing...
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.
Would you write that on a check?
Don't get me wrong, I have done the same thing and quickly corrected my quote
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<< <i>Some people just honestly don't know. >>
<< <i>Lazy Americans, we all know $1750 is not pronounced seventeen fifty.
Would you write that on a check?
Don't get me wrong, I have done the same thing and quickly corrected my quote
I've heard this in both Germany (in German) and in Mexico (in Spanish). Speaking numbers this way is not unique to Americans. True, we don't write numbers this way, and neither do the Germans nor the Mexicans.
Edit: spelling
<< <i>I think it's funny that if he thought those were the prices he wouldnt get the more expensive one