Say you're approached by a dealer/friend who let's you know, in a subtle fashion, that he has a spec
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been off the market for quite some time, but that isn't quite in his hands yet. He says that if you will agree to pay a certain amount he will pry it out of the hands of the current owner. Trouble is, the current owner is your best friend. What would you tell the dealer?
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Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
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<< <i>nothing. I'd talk to my friend. >>
I agree. Get it out in the open beforehand. I hope a coin isn't worth potentially ruining your friendship.
<< <i>I'd cut out the middleman, and let my friend reap all the profit, if he's planning on selling anyways.
Presumably the middleman is better at "prying" coins from their owners when the owner is on the fence.
<< <i>nothing. I'd talk to my friend. >>
<< <i>What would you tell the dealer? >>
Nice try!
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
<< <i>Now, what if it develops that your dealer thought HE was your best friend? >>
Does he know you're friends with the potential seller?
<< <i>Now, what if it develops that your dealer thought HE was your best friend? >>
They can all think what they want. I don't get into the soap opera stuff, hand holding etc. My Sig line always applies.
BTW, since the dealer seems to not have possession of the coin we wouldn't have anything to talk about.
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
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I bought it directly from the friend.