What would you expect a new hire to know?
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What are some things you'd expect a new hire at your coin shop to know?
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How to make change for a dollar.
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
Not to make ANY decisions/authorizations/quotes/sales/buys/offers without approval of cognizant store personnel.
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I wouldn't expect them to know anything, but this would be variable depending on experience. I'd expect different things from a high school kid than I would a lifelong numismatist.
Honesty and integrity would be absolute prerequisites for employment. Sadly, this is getting harder to find.
I was going to “LOL” that but that is so true. Without the cash register I sometimes wonder how some “clerks” would handle themselves when they go shopping.
Then realism hits... plastic.
At a min I would expect them to be up to speed on how the PM spot works and accosiated premiums to the different types comes to mind first. When I worked at a shop part time, it seemed most people off the street need help with that right off and someone who can enthusiastically get into it person after person all day long is a big plus. It was a nice break for the full timers who can get burnt out explaining this over and over. Also, how to access printed books and online searches for references, how eBay works and a general understanding of things of value and a basic overview of history.
I’m laughing at this because I can picture people that are smart enough to be taught this trade and some not so much. I think most aspects can be trained and trust is earned as you go. When you know everything an employer is looking for, you typically know enough to open up yourself.
How to ship packages.
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Incredible, but I have trained people that had no idea how to count change.
i would start them slow by selling the lower end stuff and working with one customer at a time as well as building a relationship with them for the next time they come in. No buying or dealing with the expensive coins until they have been at the store awhile and show that they have a good grasp of what is going on in many different series.
This is an interesting question. I personally take it for granted which coins come well struck or are found soft in a given area, which dates are tougher in a certain grade, among lots of other things. The cool thing is that there is always something new to learn.
What to do when a band of gypsies come into the shop.
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
Not to hand over coins not paid for?
Assuming its a younger person, if they are interested in and willing to learn about coins and currency. And if you're answer to anything is whuuut as you look up from your cell phone, you're fired.
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How to set an alarm clock, the route to the shop, and what time work starts.
and how to shoot straight
Integrity.
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For the last 6 years I have strongly desired to work in a coin shop. Only one locally and they do not seem to hire outside of family or long term associates. Seeing the sheer volume of people trying to sell them stamps, counterfeits, and not so special coins has made me second guess this desire, but I would still leap at the opportunity.
Lol, this is reasonable. I would be the guy looking up from a coin (not phone) saying whuuuut?
I wonder how long it would take to examine ever single coin a shop has.
And in all seriousness, I envision working in a coin shop as a similar experience to being invited to willy wonkas candy factory. Total immersion in Coins...
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There are so many things to consider when hiring an individual...and, like every business, there are certain fundamentals and then applicable required skills. An employee in a coin shop is not an entry level position. Perhaps hire as a janitor/window washer, counter cleaner... and then, once known and found to be competent, begin training....Better to hire skilled individuals to begin with - cost a little more in salary, but the investment in training an entry level employee will be far more expensive when they leave for a better paying position. Cheers, RickO
Complete honesty. Everything else can be taught. Also assumes the individual has some coin knowledge.
Depends just how new he is.
How to ship the right coin.
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I hear people say this quite often. I thought it was a regional thing. Is it really that bad out there? I had a shit of a time hiring someone for my store and it was basically mail room at $15 under the table. The only people who showed interest had criminal records.
Know how to work
Know how to treat a customer
Know how to get along with their fellow workers
Know how to learn
Get to work on time, show up every work day
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How do bay listings, ship outgoing, evaluate customers....realize our goal buy low / sell high that shop overhead and coin market brutal.
That's it in a nutshell
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A credit check may tell you a lot.
Background checks tell alot more.
While were add it, throw in social media check. Eye opener... 😳
I would expect a new hire to know the difference between subordinate and insubordinate.
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Obvious signs of cleaning or abuse. Customer courtesy. One coin at a time policy.
dependability and honesty-the two most valuable assets an employee can have. All else can be taught.
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This was the first thing I thought of as well. These days young people can't seem to make change for a dollar.
I know this is discriminatory, but I'd hire an older person with some experience in the basics. Too much drama with the younger crowd for my taste.
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