"I had room in this coin"...is there a better way for a dealer to say he's giving you a br
Longacre
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In another thread, an excessively prominent member of these boards posted a picture of a spectacular newp that he just received. Although he did not ask for a discount, the member indicated that the dealer charged him less than invoice price. The reason? It was because the dealer said "he had room in this coin".
Personally, based on the pictures of the coins that this member buys, I think he should be paying this dealer more than the invoice price. The coins are that nice.
However, that got me thinking. Is there a better way for a coin dealer to exchange pleasantries with a client and give that client a break on a coin, rather than saying, "I had room in this coin"? It just seems very impersonal, and almost implies that the dealer could have charged a lot more, but is charging slightly less (obviously). This is not a knock against the dealer, but perhaps we can come up with a better way to describe a price reduction, rathern than using a description that I view as negative. What do you think?
Personally, based on the pictures of the coins that this member buys, I think he should be paying this dealer more than the invoice price. The coins are that nice.
However, that got me thinking. Is there a better way for a coin dealer to exchange pleasantries with a client and give that client a break on a coin, rather than saying, "I had room in this coin"? It just seems very impersonal, and almost implies that the dealer could have charged a lot more, but is charging slightly less (obviously). This is not a knock against the dealer, but perhaps we can come up with a better way to describe a price reduction, rathern than using a description that I view as negative. What do you think?
Always took candy from strangers
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
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The dealer can say that any way he/she wishes.
I'll reply "Thanks" ... with the additional "Let me look at some more coins"
How about they charge Longacre regular price without choosing to "insult" him instead
"Um... thanks?"
<< <i>In another thread, an excessively prominent member of these boards posted a picture of a spectacular newp that he just received.... >>
You are assuming he "just received" it. And, seeing as how the coin looks very familiar, I have good reason to think you are mistaken.
That aside, what would YOU suggest that a seller/dealer say (in order to make it less impersonal) when, without being asked, he/she decides to discount a coin from his/her listed price?
Thanks for the warning - I will be sure never to discount a coin for you. After all, I wouldn't want to offend you, by presenting it to you in the wrong way.
You visited the Silk Street Market... You know how it goes.
<< <i>"Special price. Just for you..." Then they wave a calculator at you with a number on it.
You visited the Silk Street Market... You know how it goes. >>
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
Edit: Whoops, I see that one's already been taken.
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
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 have learned not to go by what any dealer verbally says, until I see the price in writing it isn't the final asking price.....trust me I know from what i am speaking about.
Alan, thanks for the reminder - I forgot to tell you that you owe me $500 more than was WRITTEN on the invoice.
you a break, which arm
do you prefer?
Camelot
<< <i>I would have said "and because I appreciate your [return] business and want to continue with having you as a client, I have discounted this coin by x.xx. I look forward to working with you in the future on your collection." >>
I sort of like this.
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
<< <i>if you believe that line you're a bigger sucker than the guy who walks the floor pricing off a RedBook. >>
Why would you not believe that "line"? Do you think that the discount was given because the seller DIDN'T have room in the coin?
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<< <i>I would really like to give
you a break, which arm
do you prefer? >>
Good one, bear.
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>because all dealers are essentially self-promoting marketers and their own PR man. i would turn it around and ask you, as i did in a roundabout way of Longacre, why would you believe the line?? any other questions?? >>
I'd believe it because I thought or knew it to be the truth.
<< <i>that is your choice, of course. experience teaches us each different things. it has taught me that a dealer won't leave money on the table unless he has a cash flow problem or is stupid. most of the stupid guys don't last long. >>
I, and plenty of dealers I know, have purposely left "money on the table" on many occasions. And it had nothing to do with cash flow. It has even generated some good will among our fellow dealers and/or clients. Perhaps we were, as you say, "stupid", but we are still in business.
Sorry but the previous post is in very bad taste IMO.
And on the other extreme, some dealers make a habit of trying to sell every coin they bring to shows. Most fall somewhere between those two extremes.
<< <i>that is your choice, of course. experience teaches us each different things. it has taught me that a dealer won't leave money on the table unless he has a cash flow problem or is stupid. most of the stupid guys don't last long. >>
No, maybe it is a dealer who has a business practice and sticks to it. Understands his customer base and doesn't try to screw them over or make excuses.
I've had a dealer, on these boards, give me a few price breaks on new items, without me asking, as well. Actually, a few dealers. Great folks all.
NONE of them had to sell to me and in more than a few instances, they had other offers (not their telling me either, but other folks saying they were after it and if I didn't want it, they did).
So, some folks are just too cynical or they project their own way of dealing, and screwing of others, into thinking that is how all other dealers should/do act.
I can guess who barndog bought the mentioned coin from and the deal would have gone as it was told. No BS, no screwing. Just a clean/honest dealer rewarding a customer who was likely easy to work with.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
Camelot
"Me love you long time"
or
"I make ah SPECIAL wonton for you...."
...although, that would only lead to suspicion as to the authenticity of subject coin.
Indeed.
That's a little bit suspicious....
I have scoured the forum over and over, and I cannot find the thread where I posted my newp.
Lately, my dealers have not had any extra room.
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