Does it deterr you if a dealer advertises he is an ANA member?
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Most price list or periodicals selling coins advertise they are ANA members. They have really nice web sites and also publisize they are ANA members even major dealers. Does this change anyones opinion when buying a coin? Does it matter if he is an ANA member or not? Or,does it affect your decision in a negative way since anyone can join for $36 or so?
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Authorized dealer for PCGS, PCGS Currency, NGC, NCS, PMG, CAC. Member of the PNG, ANA. Member dealer of CoinPlex and CCE/FACTS as "CH5"
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"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Put all the abbreviations and letters you want behind your name, I really don't care if you're a member of the ANA, PNG, or even the NRA.
I see it as nothing more than an additional sales pitch.
sounds like a bunch of old men slapping each others backs over lunch how swell they are.
as for the children, take care of your own
Looking for alot of crap.
It cannot possibly be a negative.
I firmly believe in numismatics as the world's greatest hobby, but recognize that this is a luxury and without collectors, we can all spend/melt our collections/inventories.
eBaystore
<< <i>There is some measure of protection available, as the ANA does expel members for improper conduct and practices.
It cannot possibly be a negative. >>
Good points.
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
<< <i>it doesn't mean a damn when making a deal >>
Maybe, maybe not. But an ANA Member/ Dealer has a Charter and a code of ethics he is SUPPOSED to adhere to facing expulsion as a consequence of conduct unbecoming that of an ANA Member/ Dealer.
In the case of one particular Dealer that had multiple complaints levied against him for such misconduct, he was eventually expelled from the ANA and yes he still advertises in a National Numismatic Periodical.
This reflects badly on said periodical for allowing him to continue to fleece the masses. This knowledge by the periodical therefore, in essence, makes THEM culpable and to some degree an accessory to Fraud. THEY do not enforce their own guidelines for advertising Uncirculated coins thereby rendering said "Policy" for doing so, totally useless.
So, to answer the question, NO, it does not deter me whatsoever but at least I know I have as a last resort, a governing body that can weigh evidence and perhaps be of value should a deal go wrong with a fellow ANA Member.
<< <i>It doesn't matter to me in the least. >>
What he said............
TorinoCobra71
<< <i>The ANA kicked out the owner of Coast to Coast Coins for selling cleaned and overgraded coins. >>
He was expelled for not responding to correspondance relating to the filed complaint. If he had responded he would probably still be an ANA member.
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<< <i>The ANA kicked out the owner of Coast to Coast Coins for selling cleaned and overgraded coins. >>
He was expelled for not responding to correspondance relating to the filed complaint. If he had responded he would probably still be an ANA member. >>
You are correct. The ANA received several complaints about him selling misrepresented coins (cleaned, overgraded, etc). He probably chose to not respond since he knew the charges were valid.
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
the more suspicious I begin to get. The really fine dealers have
a great word of mouth reputation.
Camelot