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What I want from a coin dealer
tradedollarnut
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Treat me with respect
Have access to the best coins
Have reasonable markups
Be honest
Pay me promptly as promised
If you say you're giving me first shot, do it
I DON'T CARE HOW YOU SPELL!
Have access to the best coins
Have reasonable markups
Be honest
Pay me promptly as promised
If you say you're giving me first shot, do it
I DON'T CARE HOW YOU SPELL!
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NGC registry V-Nickel proof #6!!!!
working on proof shield nickels # 8 with a bullet!!!!
RIP "BEAR"
But if a dealer wants to present themselves as professional and attract new customers via their website, spell check is probably a good idea.
AND I DO NOT CARE IF THE DEALER HAS NO TEETH AND GREEN HAIR. A LITTLE SCARY
PERHAPS, BUT I WOULD DO BUSINESS WITH THEM.
Camelot
<< <i>What I want from a coin dealer, that I am the financial backer of. >>
I fixed it for you.
<< <i>Treat me with respect
Have access to the best coins
Have reasonable markups
Be honest
Pay me promptly as promised
If you say you're giving me first shot, do it
I DON'T CARE HOW YOU SPELL!
<< <i>GIVE ME HONEST SERVICE, AT A REASONABLE PRICE , WITH A SOUPCON OF HONESTY,
AND I DO NOT CARE IF THE DEALER HAS NO TEETH AND GREEN HAIR. A LITTLE SCARY
PERHAPS, BUT I WOULD DO BUSINESS WITH THEM. >>
excellent use of soupçon bear! ryk would be proud.
treat me fairly
first shot in my collecting discipline with established relationship
Great communication (spelling championship belt not required. As long as they spell my name correctly on the check when I sell I'm down with that)
MJ
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
<< <i>What I want from a coin dealer, that I am the financial backer of. >>
I fixed it for you.
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What's that got to do with anything?
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<< <i>What I want from a coin dealer, that I am the financial backer of. >>
I fixed it for you.
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What's that got to do with anything?
Some folks like taking potshots no matter what......
They also like to make assumptions, true or not, on where a thread was meant to go
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
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<< <i>What I want from a coin dealer, that I am the financial backer of. >>
I fixed it for you.
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What's that got to do with anything?
You mentioned the part of you don't care how they spell. That's why I fixed it for you. I was joking this time. No "potshot whatsoever. I forgot, if it ain't happy talk it's taking a shot, and not allowed. My bad.
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<< <i>What I want from a coin dealer, that I am the financial backer of. >>
I fixed it for you.
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What's that got to do with anything?
You mentioned the part of you don't care how they spell. That's why I fixed it for you. I was joking this time. No "potshot whatsoever. I forgot, if it ain't happy talk it's taking a shot, and not allowed. My bad. >>
did not tdn use the same joke on rwb in an earlier legend thread?
my first reaction to tdn's post was that sounds a lot like legend but
that is not surprising as she is well known and recommended by the
community. so seeing the joke by stman was sorta expected.
Have access to the best coins
Have reasonable markups
Be honest
Pay me promptly as promised
If you say you're giving me first shot, do it
That's a good start.
And I agree that spelling is not of paramount importance.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
By the time I see a nice coin, it has traded hands at least a few times and been marked up accordingly, so by the time I see it, the markup is not reasonable. This is why I have bought two coins in the last two years and a few months.
"Seu cabra da peste,
"Sou Mangueira......."
I disagree. The people that get access are usually the people that work hardest to get access.
By the time I see a nice coin, it has traded hands at least a few times and been marked up accordingly, so by the time I see it, the markup is not reasonable. This is why I have bought two coins in the last two years and a few months.
I'm curious, if you only found two coins that were reasonably priced, how many did you find (that you would like to own) that were unreasonably priced?
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
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<< <i>What I want from a coin dealer, that I am the financial backer of. >>
I fixed it for you.
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
To be treated like I would treat you if on the other side of the table/counter/computer screen.
as a very small B&M shop I have some regular customers that get treated just a little different from the rest.
in fact some have become friends.
I have been selling and buying coins from 1998 and to my suprise I have meet more dishonest collectors that dealers. That is sad
<< <i>Treat me with respect
Have access to the best coins
Have reasonable markups
Be honest
Pay me promptly as promised
If you say you're giving me first shot, do it
I DON'T CARE HOW YOU SPELL!
This was really well put. After seriously dealing for some 13 years, and collecting for some 50 yrs, I wholeheartedly include Legend, Andy Kimmel, Joe Kaminisky and a few others who fit these requirements. I couldn't care less who is a part owner, etc., and such "enlightening" comments/digs are equally old and annoying. I judge dealers by their integrity and how they deal with me. That's the bottom line.
Larry L.
A fair shake both buying and selling. A nice "Hello" before a deal and a "Thank You" after the deal goes a long way also.
Ken
<< <i>TDN's 7 pre-equisites translate to the 7 P's: proper prior planning prevents piss poor performance!
Hey! I like that one!
I disagree. The people that get access are usually the people that work hardest to get access.
Andy, I think you're wrong. This is a busines; it's all about the money. People who spend the most money are the ones who get first shot at the coins I described.
By the time I see a nice coin, it has traded hands at least a few times and been marked up accordingly, so by the time I see it, the markup is not reasonable. This is why I have bought two coins in the last two years and a few months.
I'm curious, if you only found two coins that were reasonably priced, how many did you find (that you would like to own) that were unreasonably priced?
I found three other dealer coins (and one auction coin) I would like to own during this time, but their prices to me appeared to be excessive, so I passed on them. Of my two purchases, one was an auction coin, while the other was a dealer coin.
"Seu cabra da peste,
"Sou Mangueira......."
1) Coins
2) Fair Prices
3) A relationship built on trust
https://acoinshop.com/ —-> https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
"I DON'T CARE HOW YOU SPELL! "
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I disagrie, speleng iz vary emportent too mi.
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"America suffers today from too much pluribus and not enough unum.".....Arthur Schlesinger Jr.
Authorized dealer for PCGS, PCGS Currency, NGC, NCS, PMG, CAC. Member of the PNG, ANA. Member dealer of CoinPlex and CCE/FACTS as "CH5"
If you are not looking for a specific coin, but open to buying a range of quality coins, you can get some real bargains.
<< <i>the people who get access / first shot to the best coins / best coins for the grade are the people who consistently spend the most on them, which leaves me, and most of us, off the bus.
I disagree. The people that get access are usually the people that work hardest to get access.
Andy, I think you're wrong. This is a busines; it's all about the money. People who spend the most money are the ones who get first shot at the coins I described.
By the time I see a nice coin, it has traded hands at least a few times and been marked up accordingly, so by the time I see it, the markup is not reasonable. This is why I have bought two coins in the last two years and a few months.
I'm curious, if you only found two coins that were reasonably priced, how many did you find (that you would like to own) that were unreasonably priced?
I found three other dealer coins (and one auction coin) I would like to own during this time, but their prices to me appeared to be excessive, so I passed on them. Of my two purchases, one was an auction coin, while the other was a dealer coin. >>
Jeff, I disagree about any generalizations regarding who gets first shot at the best coins. Often, it is a matter of who has certain coins on their want lists. I know of many great coins that go to clients who spend far less than others.
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I disagrie, speleng iz vary emportent too mi.
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<< <i>"I DON'T CARE HOW YOU SPELL! "
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I disagrie, speleng iz vary emportent too mi.
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Don, you can throw me out if this is a violation. But that's some funny stuff there.
https://acoinshop.com/ —-> https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
I disagree. The people that get access are usually the people that work hardest to get access.
Andy, I think you're wrong. This is a busines; it's all about the money. People who spend the most money are the ones who get first shot at the coins I described.
By the time I see a nice coin, it has traded hands at least a few times and been marked up accordingly, so by the time I see it, the markup is not reasonable. This is why I have bought two coins in the last two years and a few months.
I'm curious, if you only found two coins that were reasonably priced, how many did you find (that you would like to own) that were unreasonably priced?
I found three other dealer coins (and one auction coin) I would like to own during this time, but their prices to me appeared to be excessive, so I passed on them. Of my two purchases, one was an auction coin, while the other was a dealer coin. >>
Jeff, I disagree about any generalizations regarding who gets first shot at the best coins. Often, it is a matter of who has certain coins on their want lists. I know of many great coins that go to clients who spend far less than others.
Mark, I couldn't agree with you more (and no disrespect to you Jeff).
My customers/collectors that work mutually with me to establish a good relationship of trust and respect will get first shot and a fair deal for us both. The $ amount doesn't matter whatsoever. If you help me keep current with your want list and understand the preferences you have for a coin such as toning, etc. I will work my butt off to do my best for you. It's all about a working relationship where we both succeed.
Ken, you're so right a thank you both ways is very meaningful as well.
Glenn
Website-Americana Rare Coin Inc
you? I? Pcgs? Ngc?
Sell to me at Bluesheet
Buy from me at Greysheet
Always pay in cash
give me first shot at new material
(lol)
As a professional employer, what happens when you get a resume with poor spelling and structural mistakes?
That being said, Albert Puhols applies to work at your company and you have a softball team, you might not care as much.
I think it's less filling AND tastes great.
I used to "work" very hard at getting "first shot" at coins for years - would call the Monday after EVERY major show to inquire what had come available from my primary dealer at the time. Was offered first shot at many coins simply by being the "bird in hand".
Calling it work is a joke - it was alot of fun.
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
<< <i>Blackborder, everyone's got to eat so i don't really ever expect things to go quite by my list.
First item on the OP's list.
<< <i>Jeff, I disagree about any generalizations regarding who gets first shot at the best coins
I think it's less filling AND tastes great.
I used to "work" very hard at getting "first shot" at coins for years - would call the Monday after EVERY major show to inquire what had come available from my primary dealer at the time. Was offered first shot at many coins simply by being the "bird in hand".
Calling it work is a joke - it was alot of fun. >>
I like that. It's relationship building and coin collecting all rolled into one.
https://acoinshop.com/ —-> https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
<< <i>Treat me with respect
Have access to the best coins
Have reasonable markups
Be honest
Pay me promptly as promised
If you say you're giving me first shot, do it
I DON'T CARE HOW YOU SPELL!
Tradedollarnut, I can empathize with your frustrations, it's brutal out there. FWIW, I buy all my rare and expensive coins from a dealer who simply goes by, "Guido." Find him at Augostino's, Elmwood Park, Harlem at Grand, back table, most nights...
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<< <i>TDN's 7 pre-equisites translate to the 7 P's: proper prior planning prevents piss poor performance!
Hey! I like that one!
It is often accompanied by 'Lack of preparation on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.'
And if the situation were reversed, how should a collector decide which dealer to offer "a first shot at new material"?
I mention this specifically because I'm wrestling with this very issue. Does a collector owe anything to any dealer if he wants to shop a coin around before he entertains offers? I say no, he doesn't.
Therefore, why should a collector "expect" first shot at anything, unless he is financially-tied to a specific dealer?
I knew it would happen.
<< <i>If people do not have the time to proof read their own work, why would they expect anyone else read it? >>
Funny... how would you (or anyone else) even know whether or not it was proof read UNLESS you actually read it? Kind of ironic, no?
Anyhoo... all I ever want from a coin dealer is nice coins at fair prices... a friendly attitude is also nice... but not a requirement...just as long as they are not nasty or mean spirited... (a shower before the show and not having beans or cabbage the nite before are also helpful qualities)...
...and for the record... all I want from a coin collector is a modicum of respect and that they clean their hands before leaning on my cases
...again... a friendly attitude is also nice... but not a requirement... just as long as they are not nasty or mean spirited... (PS... also helps if they realize that the coins in my boxes are all in order by date... is it so hard to keep it that way?) (a shower before the show and not having beans or cabbage the nite before are also helpful qualities)...
Rumor has it that Legend has hired a former Mint Director from a certain South American country to direct their international operations and run spell-check. As a gesture of goodwill they will have a special on coins of the ancient Aztec city of CHIIE.
that's precious.
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