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The Thrill of a Deal

Aspie_RoccoAspie_Rocco Posts: 3,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I quite enjoy the thrill of striking a deal. Negotiating, trading, and bartering.
I recall as a kid trading baseball cards, pogs, garbage pail kids, comics, etc.

Tomorrow I have arranged to meet, in person, one of the top registry guys for Jefferson nickels! I'm excited enough about that, but to sweeten the day, we are trading pcgs nickels (like kids with baseball cards.)
This is awesome for me, but I am trading away of the "crown jewels" of my collection, in exchange for many other coins needed to fill out my registry set.

The anticipation is overwhelming! Haha can't wait. So this brings me to the question...

Do you enjoy trading or buying only? Any stories, pointers, or experiences to share?

I've never been to a coin show or actually met another coin enthusiast outside random people at the local coin shop.
:smile::smiley::smile:

http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753

https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/

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  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nah, I don't enjoy haggling.

    I usually have a price in mind and if it isn't met, after a polite "Can you do a little better?", I offer thanks and move along.
    Lance.

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  • Aspie_RoccoAspie_Rocco Posts: 3,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    With most of the trades I have worked out we usually trade based on the pcgs price guide list prices. Or close. I usually offer the better end of the deal to the other person, since I am usually the one intitiating the request to trade.

    The actual negotiations are usually only over which extras they have for which extras I have. And matching pre established ask/offer prices.

    http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753

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  • BruceSBruceS Posts: 1,355 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You trading away your toughest dates/best coins to fill more holes? Will you be able to replace them later or are they duplicates? Anyways best of luck to ya.


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  • Aspie_RoccoAspie_Rocco Posts: 3,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BruceS said:
    You trading away your toughest dates/best coins to fill more holes? Will you be able to replace them later or are they duplicates? Anyways best of luck to ya.

    Basically yes. I'm getting 2 tough varieties that I outright cannot afford otherwise, 3 upgrades, and filling 5 holes, 1 downgrade, and a few side collection pieces.

    The favorite I am trading off, I have one lesser grade version and am confident I can replace the grade eventually. I like top pop coins but would rather have the quality bulk and leap past 90%

    http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753

    https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/

  • AMRCAMRC Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Listen to @BruceS

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  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,350 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Corso, Overby, or Dingledein? If it's that Dingledein guy, take an extra shirt with you 'cause he'll be wearing yours when the tradin's over. :o

  • Aspie_RoccoAspie_Rocco Posts: 3,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 18, 2017 6:53PM

    @bolivarshagnasty said:
    Corso, Overby, or Dingledein? If it's that Dingledein guy, take an extra shirt with you 'cause he'll be wearing yours when the tradin's over. :o

    Mwahahaha! We will see. I always give credit for a coin in my sets when acquired from another registry or member here. Maybe next week there will be a new "Thank you ........." next to the new coins in my set.
    Sincerely,
    Giddy

    PS.
    Does it make me a bottom feeder to build with the leftovers of giants... or clever? :|:wink:

    http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753

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  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,316 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sounds like great fun!! I hope that you enjoy and it works out for you.

    I usually buy outright, these days, but early on---I used to sell stuff that I didn't want or need and then used the proceeds for something that I did.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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  • CascadeChrisCascadeChris Posts: 2,524 ✭✭✭✭✭

    When it came to Pogs I enjoyed just taking them from the neighborhood kids with my massive triple slammer. I couldn't be beat :wink:

    As to your question. It all depends. Every situation is different.

    The more you VAM..
  • CoinstartledCoinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I always attempted to make sure that the counter party was as satisfied as I was.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have never traded coins... I just buy... Never even considered a trade... Just hate the thought of giving up any of my coins... :'( Cheers, RickO

  • TookybanditTookybandit Posts: 3,412 ✭✭✭✭

    Looking forward to hearing how it went. If you close the deal, post a couple pics!

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,316 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's wonderful!! Glad things worked out so well!!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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  • SurfinxHISurfinxHI Posts: 2,457 ✭✭✭✭✭

    B)B)B)

    Dead people tell interesting tales.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You seem elated... and if your trading partner feels the same, then it was win-win all the way... Cheers, RickO

  • originalisbestoriginalisbest Posts: 5,917 ✭✭✭✭

    Sounds like a win-win and fun. Congrats to you both! :smile:

  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,189 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Awesome!

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  • davewesendavewesen Posts: 6,142 ✭✭✭✭✭

    looks like an exceptional group you have there.

  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 13,969 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No. When I buy it's to add to my collection, not to sell or especially trade. It's just not for me.

    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • sparky64sparky64 Posts: 7,036 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good for you.
    Great looking group you have shown there.
    I'll take another gander at your set tonight when I have more time.

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  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    As long as everyone is happy....all is good.

  • Aspie_RoccoAspie_Rocco Posts: 3,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well in hindsight it was a great deal all around! We are both happy, and even worked out another deal.
    I now have a sizable credit with this awesome fellow to pick more coins for my set.
    The options are exciting and now I have to decide whether to make quality upgrades or fill spots with lower grade tough varieties.

    http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753

    https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/

  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 13,781 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats @Aspie_Rocco

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  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,444 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations - there are many ways to enjoy the hobby, and you found one of them!

    If you had just taken those coins to a dealer to sell, unless he was a specialist in these, you likely would have gotten very lowball offers. Doing this, you made your dollar go further, so to speak, and advanced your collection, and (it sounds like) made a great new friend in the hobby.

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  • GazesGazes Posts: 2,315 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Enjoy this thread ---congrats !

  • erwindocerwindoc Posts: 5,090 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I love trading! Glad it went well for you!

  • AmazonXAmazonX Posts: 680 ✭✭✭✭

    Sounds like it was a lot of fun! Congrats on the new pick ups.

  • KellenCoinKellenCoin Posts: 1,206 ✭✭✭✭

    I usually do not have to haggle, but is fun when I do :)

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  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,210 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats...on to the next adventure!

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  • GotTheBugGotTheBug Posts: 1,629 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 26, 2019 8:49AM

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