"I've been in too many coin shops and witnessed the dealer giving someone off the street who knows little about coins a low ball offer for their coins." - PerryHall
I suppose they could have been shouting... >>
It wan't me. When I dress as an old widow, I make it a point to speak only in whispers as a loud spoken word might blow my cover.
"I've been in too many coin shops and witnessed the dealer giving someone off the street who knows little about coins a low ball offer for their coins." - PerryHall
I suppose they could have been shouting... >>
It wan't me. When I dress as an old widow, I make it a point to speak only in whispers as a loud spoken word might blow my cover. >>
So, that was you!
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
"Please feel free to browse our inventory or read a magazine while we finish with the customer ahead of you. We look forward to giving you our full attention momentarily."
I'm in sales so you'll have to forgive me if I sound solicitous.
Please step away. Poor choice of words IMHO.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
I see nothing wrong with it, and yes, the WRONG customers may find it a bit insulting, but those are the kind of customers you'd probably rather walk out of your shop than to butt in and be a part of the current transaction that is involving someone else. Good luck! Love it!
<< <i>I see nothing wrong with it, and yes, the WRONG customers may find it a bit insulting, but those are the kind of customers you'd probably rather walk out of your shop than to butt in and be a part of the current transaction that is involving someone else. Good luck! Love it! >>
First, people can't be expected to read your signs, much less obey them.
Second, if you're going to keep merchandise on a counter, you can't expect customers to step away from that counter until it's their turn.
My suggestion is to keep a section of the counter clean and put up a sign that says "Appraisals Here", or something like that. A small screen or barrier at that spot to ensure privacy might also be helpful.
Andy Lustig
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
<< <i>I hate to sound cynical but it sounds like you don't want any of your regular customers to hear the offer you are about to make the widow for her late husband's gold coin collection. >>
I was waiting for that comment to come up... If I want to offer 95% of melt for Krands and offer them out for 5% over melt, thats MY business, Not yours... I am not here to get validation from you or anyone else, I am here to make a living...
dang near forgot my smiley face.... :-) >>
Now you are my hero!! >>
A polite response to an absolutely rude comment!
Larry L.
Autism Awareness: There is no limit to the good you can do, if you don't care who gets the credit.
<< <i>Your letting you feeling's cloud the waters, think your going to lose business as the message can easily be construed as insulting. >>
I will leave it up for a couple weeks and get customer opinions...
I was picking up a perscription at the Drug Store yesterday and they had this Identicle sign posted on the wall, Thants where I got the idea, I liked it so I made one... We will see if it helps or hinders....
Just looking for opinions here, cuz were all coin folk :-) >>
Okay, but the difference between your coin shop and a pharmacy is the pharmacy enforces HIPPA for a reason.
I'm in the group that thinks the wording should be reconsidered.
The concept is great. If I were a seller with a box of inherited coins, I would welcome the sign. If I were a buyer purchasing a significant amount of PM, I would welcome the sign.
But if I were a collector, coming in off the street, to browse, check inventory, etc..... I would wonder just how welcome am I to browse around? The wording plants a little doubt in my mind. Perhaps would do a very quick glance but depending on the atmosphere of the shop, could turn around and leave.
Customer Privacy is Important and Respected here. Please allow our other patrons their privacy while waiting and we'll be with you soon. >>
Personally, I wouldn't take offense to the sign you posted, but if you were to change it I kind of like this one posted by another member with the slight modification. Some of the more sensitive people might get upset with the "our patrons". I mean what? I'm not a patron? Why is that guy more important than me? You get the idea.
I approve of the sign, I get it. I was in a pawn shop once looking for silver coins. The pawn guy pulled out a box and set it on the counter in front of me. Two guys walked over and stood right behind me looking over my shoulder. I was was not happy. Some people have no manners.
Si vis pacem, para bellum
In God We Trust.... all others pay in Gold and Silver!
I feel the original sign is fine. And some of the ideas were good too. What is one mans manners is not allways the same in everyones book. Should you have to stop and say anything every time someone walks in? The shop I go to often, I stop and tell the owner to take care of them and then we resume what we are working on, he has never had a problem with that.
<< <i>I don't quote often, and I've never quoted Dita Von Teese, but "You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there’s still going to be somebody who hates peaches" >>
If ya google DVT "You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there’s still going to be somebody who hates peaches", you can see the basis of the quote.
What it has to do with people snooping in on private transactions in a coin shop where a sign is posted that you should not snoop on transactions is beyond me.
<< <i>What it has to do with people snooping in on private transactions in a coin shop where a sign is posted that you should not snoop on transactions is beyond me. >>
Since he quoted my prior post, I would guess it doesn't have anything to do with snooping in on private transactions and everything to do with the capacity for people to dislike just about anything.
<< <i>[ I would guess it doesn't have anything to do with snooping in on private transactions and everything to do with the capacity for people to dislike just about anything. >>
<< <i>"Please feel free to browse our inventory or read a magazine while we finish with the customer ahead of you. We look forward to giving you our full attention momentarily."
I'm in sales so you'll have to forgive me if I sound solicitous.
Please step away. Poor choice of words IMHO. >>
You forgot the part where the phone rings and everyone standing there has to wait while the salesperson goes over how to tell what a 1909 wheat cent is worth or why "trust" is spelled wrong on a peace dollar. All this phone attention for a person that will probably never show up in person.
Mark NGC registry V-Nickel proof #6!!!! working on proof shield nickels # 8 with a bullet!!!!
A sign saying simply PRIVACY PLEASE was at the coin shop I started going to as a 10 year old in 1967. I didn't know what it meant until the 2nd or 3rd time my Dad took me there, a man came in to sell Mr Causey a 1919-P Buffalo nickel, probably XF. Mr Causey offered one dollar, and I immediately yelled "Wow, Mr Causey! You're just gonna give him a dollar? It looks like it's worth A LOT MORE THAN THAT!!" Mr Causey handed me the nickel and said "What a smart young man you are. You pay the man what you think it's worth, and then you pay ME something for use of my floor space and air conditoning so you will have a nice place to buy coins from people who come here from the advertising that I pay for. Not realizing extreme sarcasm, I asked Mr Causey how much he wanted just as my Dad grabbed the coin out my hand and handed it back to Mr Causey telling him "We are so very very sorry." As he was dragging me out of the coin shop I remember saying "Why are we sorry?? I almost made a deal!!"
Frank Provasek - PCGS Authorized Dealer, Life Member ANA, Member TNA. www.frankcoins.com
hate to sound cynical but it sounds like you don't want any of your regular customers to hear the offer you are about to make the widow for her late husband's gold coin collection.
thats nobodys bussiness ! what is being offered !!
<< <i>A sign saying simply PRIVACY PLEASE was at the coin shop I started going to as a 10 year old in 1967. I didn't know what it meant until the 2nd or 3rd time my Dad took me there, a man came in to sell Mr Causey a 1919-P Buffalo nickel, probably XF. Mr Causey offered one dollar, and I immediately yelled "Wow, Mr Causey! You're just gonna give him a dollar? It looks like it's worth A LOT MORE THAN THAT!!" Mr Causey handed me the nickel and said "What a smart young man you are. You pay the man what you think it's worth, and then you pay ME something for use of my floor space and air conditoning so you will have a nice place to buy coins from people who come here from the advertising that I pay for. Not realizing extreme sarcasm, I asked Mr Causey how much he wanted just as my Dad grabbed the coin out my hand and handed it back to Mr Causey telling him "We are so very very sorry." As he was dragging me out of the coin shop I remember saying "Why are we sorry?? I almost made a deal!!" >>
<< <i>First, people can't be expected to read your signs, much less obey them.
Second, if you're going to keep merchandise on a counter, you can't expect customers to step away from that counter until it's their turn.
My suggestion is to keep a section of the counter clean and put up a sign that says "Appraisals Here", or something like that. A small screen or barrier at that spot to ensure privacy might also be helpful. >>
I vote lock the door and have people wait outside. If we are just standing there waiting, it is unreasonable to expect us to turn our hearing off and close our eyes.
<< <i>[ I would guess it doesn't have anything to do with snooping in on private transactions and everything to do with the capacity for people to dislike just about anything. >>
<< <i>I vote lock the door and have people wait outside. If we are just standing there waiting, it is unreasonable to expect us to turn our hearing off and close our eyes. >>
When the dealer is making an offer to buy someones coins, perhaps everyone else in the store should be required to wear ear plugs.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
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<< <i>I keep my distance... >>
"I've been in too many coin shops and witnessed the dealer giving someone off the street who knows little about coins a low ball offer for their coins." - PerryHall
I suppose they could have been shouting...
It wan't me. When I dress as an old widow, I make it a point to speak only in whispers as a loud spoken word might blow my cover.
<< <i>Maybe a 4' high pedestal sign stand, that says "please wait here". >>
Or "Please take a number...and get the hell outside until I call it!"
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<< <i>I keep my distance... >>
"I've been in too many coin shops and witnessed the dealer giving someone off the street who knows little about coins a low ball offer for their coins." - PerryHall
I suppose they could have been shouting...
It wan't me. When I dress as an old widow, I make it a point to speak only in whispers as a loud spoken word might blow my cover.
So, that was you!
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
We look forward to giving you our full attention momentarily."
I'm in sales so you'll have to forgive me if I sound solicitous.
Please step away.
Poor choice of words IMHO.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
If you butt in don't let the door hit you on the way out!
<< <i>How bout
If you butt in don't let the door hit you on the way out! >>
I you could work in "Severe Tire Damage" that would say it all.
My all time favorite shop sign.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
Lance.
<< <i>I think its stupid, I probably would walk out. >>
At my LCS,it would be to a cheering crowd!
<< <i>I see nothing wrong with it, and yes, the WRONG customers may find it a bit insulting, but those are the kind of customers you'd probably rather walk out of your shop than to butt in and be a part of the current transaction that is involving someone else. Good luck! Love it! >>
Another one of my heros!
SP? Or is it heroes?
Second, if you're going to keep merchandise on a counter, you can't expect customers to step away from that counter until it's their turn.
My suggestion is to keep a section of the counter clean and put up a sign that says "Appraisals Here", or something like that. A small screen or barrier at that spot to ensure privacy might also be helpful.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
<< <i>Thank you for respecting the privacy of our customers by maintaining a thoughtful distance. >>
I believe I saw that sign in Las Vegas outside a business of ill repute.
And yes,I maintained a very thoughtful distance!
Teddy hit on something
How about somthing like
Customer Privacy is Important and Respected here.
Please allow our patrons their privacy while waiting and we'll be with you soon.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
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<< <i>I hate to sound cynical but it sounds like you don't want any of your regular customers to hear the offer you are about to make the widow for her late husband's gold coin collection. >>
I was waiting for that comment to come up...
If I want to offer 95% of melt for Krands and offer them out for 5% over melt, thats MY business, Not yours...
I am not here to get validation from you or anyone else, I am here to make a living...
dang near forgot my smiley face.... :-) >>
Now you are my hero!! >>
A polite response to an absolutely rude comment!
Larry L.
<< <i>Your letting you feeling's cloud the waters, think your going to lose business as the message can easily be construed as insulting.
I will leave it up for a couple weeks and get customer opinions...
I was picking up a perscription at the Drug Store yesterday and they had this Identicle sign posted on the wall,
Thants where I got the idea, I liked it so I made one...
We will see if it helps or hinders....
Just looking for opinions here, cuz were all coin folk :-) >>
Okay, but the difference between your coin shop and a pharmacy is the pharmacy enforces HIPPA for a reason.
Apples to oranges!
Just think how nice of a world this would be If everyone minded their own business...
and as for HIPPA... What I do with a customer in the confine's of my own Business is NO ones business but mine and the customers..
:-)
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The concept is great. If I were a seller with a box of inherited coins, I would welcome the sign. If I were a buyer purchasing a significant amount of PM, I would welcome the sign.
But if I were a collector, coming in off the street, to browse, check inventory, etc..... I would wonder just how welcome am I to browse around? The wording plants a little doubt in my mind. Perhaps would do a very quick glance but depending on the atmosphere of the shop, could turn around and leave.
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How about somthing like
Customer Privacy is Important and Respected here.
Please allow our other patrons their privacy while waiting and we'll be with you soon. >>
Personally, I wouldn't take offense to the sign you posted, but if you were to change it I kind of like this one posted by another member with the slight modification. Some of the more sensitive people might get upset with the "our patrons". I mean what? I'm not a patron? Why is that guy more important than me? You get the idea.
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In God We Trust.... all others pay in Gold and Silver!
<< <i>Boy... Some people just don't get it....
Just think how nice of a world this would be If everyone minded their own business...
and as for HIPPA... What I do with a customer in the confine's of my own Business is NO ones business but mine and the customers..
:-) >>
Then maybe you should lock the door to your shop when you have just one customer in there.
That'll be real good for business.
<< <i>Is this sigh respectible enough, to remind folks to mind their own business ? >>
No matter what you do, someone will find a way to be offended. Do what *you* think is best for *your* business.
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<< <i>Is this sigh respectible enough, to remind folks to mind their own business ? >>
No matter what you do, someone will find a way to be offended. Do what *you* think is best for *your* business. >>
I don't quote often, and I've never quoted Dita Von Teese, but
<< <i>"You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there’s still going to be somebody who hates peaches" >>
<< <i>I don't quote often, and I've never quoted Dita Von Teese, but "You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there’s still going to be somebody who hates peaches" >>
If ya google DVT "You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there’s still going to be somebody who hates peaches", you can see the basis of the quote.
What it has to do with people snooping in on private transactions in a coin shop where a sign is posted that you should not snoop on transactions is beyond me.
<< <i>What it has to do with people snooping in on private transactions in a coin shop where a sign is posted that you should not snoop on transactions is beyond me. >>
Since he quoted my prior post, I would guess it doesn't have anything to do with snooping in on private transactions and everything to do with the capacity for people to dislike just about anything.
<< <i>[ I would guess it doesn't have anything to do with snooping in on private transactions and everything to do with the capacity for people to dislike just about anything. >>
OK, I'm in. I dislike just about everything.
<< <i>"Please feel free to browse our inventory or read a magazine while we finish with the customer ahead of you.
We look forward to giving you our full attention momentarily."
I'm in sales so you'll have to forgive me if I sound solicitous.
Please step away.
Poor choice of words IMHO. >>
You forgot the part where the phone rings and everyone standing there has to wait while the salesperson goes over how to tell what a 1909 wheat cent is worth or why "trust" is spelled wrong on a peace dollar. All this phone attention for a person that will probably never show up in person.
NGC registry V-Nickel proof #6!!!!
working on proof shield nickels # 8 with a bullet!!!!
RIP "BEAR"
That one sounds inviting, huh ? No wonder business is dead.
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<< <i>" Trespassers will be shot. "
That one sounds inviting, huh ? No wonder business is dead. >>
Might as well add " as of May 1, 2012 no more warning shots will be fired due to the price increase of ammo"
NGC registry V-Nickel proof #6!!!!
working on proof shield nickels # 8 with a bullet!!!!
RIP "BEAR"
GOOD SIGN.
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Silver is the mortar that binds the bricks of loyalty.
thats nobodys bussiness ! what is being offered !!
<< <i>A sign saying simply PRIVACY PLEASE was at the coin shop I started going to as a 10 year old in 1967. I didn't know what it meant until the 2nd or 3rd time my Dad took me there, a man came in to sell Mr Causey a 1919-P Buffalo nickel, probably XF. Mr Causey offered one dollar, and I immediately yelled "Wow, Mr Causey! You're just gonna give him a dollar? It looks like it's worth A LOT MORE THAN THAT!!" Mr Causey handed me the nickel and said "What a smart young man you are. You pay the man what you think it's worth, and then you pay ME something for use of my floor space and air conditoning so you will have a nice place to buy coins from people who come here from the advertising that I pay for. Not realizing extreme sarcasm, I asked Mr Causey how much he wanted just as my Dad grabbed the coin out my hand and handed it back to Mr Causey telling him "We are so very very sorry." As he was dragging me out of the coin shop I remember saying "Why are we sorry?? I almost made a deal!!" >>
That's a great story!
<< <i>First, people can't be expected to read your signs, much less obey them.
Second, if you're going to keep merchandise on a counter, you can't expect customers to step away from that counter until it's their turn.
My suggestion is to keep a section of the counter clean and put up a sign that says "Appraisals Here", or something like that. A small screen or barrier at that spot to ensure privacy might also be helpful. >>
I like this answer.
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<< <i>[ I would guess it doesn't have anything to do with snooping in on private transactions and everything to do with the capacity for people to dislike just about anything. >>
OK, I'm in. I dislike just about everything. >>
Then why are you here?!
<< <i>I vote lock the door and have people wait outside. If we are just standing there waiting, it is unreasonable to expect us to turn our hearing off and close our eyes. >>
When the dealer is making an offer to buy someones coins, perhaps everyone else in the store should be required to wear ear plugs.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire