Well I finally did it...

Bruceswar · January 21, 2012 3:12PM

I finally turned to the dark side. By that I mean I am on the other side of the counter. I am now on the dealer side. I am working in a coin shop here in the Dallas area. Been buying a ton of coins as of late. We do lots of bullion at the moment and also non bullion coins. It Amazes me what people sell and at what prices sometimes. Sometimes they want the moon, while other times they are super easy to deal with. Today I bought a nice 1923 S Peace Dollar Vam. Those coins are always cool. Lets see how this works out.

Baley · January 21, 2012 4:22PM

Hey, coingrats!

if those customers get too difficult, just intimidate them with those nunchakus

sorry, you must have heard it a million times

Good luck

Bruceswar · January 21, 2012 4:32PM

That I have. I have to say business has been pretty damn good even though it is Jan. Between, scrap, bullion, ebay and coins turning out pretty decent.

19Lyds · January 21, 2012 4:55PM

<< I finally turned to the dark side. By that I mean I am on the other side of the counter. I am now on the dealer side. I am working in a coin shop here in the Dallas area. Been buying a ton of coins as of late. We do lots of bullion at the moment and also non bullion coins. It Amazes me what people sell and at what prices sometimes. Sometimes they want the moon, while other times they are super easy to deal with. Today I bought a nice 1923 S Peace Dollar Vam. Those coins are always cool. Lets see how this works out. >>

Yes! Congrats!

But be very careful on talking about what comes through the door since you never know when someone's going to accuse you of being.........................a coin dealer!

pennyannie · January 21, 2012 4:57PM

Where is this store located, might make a trip over.

Bruceswar · January 21, 2012 5:08PM

We are located on Broadway and I-30 Legacy Gold and Silver.

Bruceswar · January 22, 2012 10:04AM

<< 

<< I finally turned to the dark side. By that I mean I am on the other side of the counter. I am now on the dealer side. I am working in a coin shop here in the Dallas area. Been buying a ton of coins as of late. We do lots of bullion at the moment and also non bullion coins. It Amazes me what people sell and at what prices sometimes. Sometimes they want the moon, while other times they are super easy to deal with. Today I bought a nice 1923 S Peace Dollar Vam. Those coins are always cool. Lets see how this works out. >>

Yes! Congrats!

But be very careful on talking about what comes through the door since you never know when someone's going to accuse you of being.........................a coin dealer! >>

Haha.... I might just be accused of that.

Edscoin · January 22, 2012 11:43AM

Hey Bruce, Good Luck on the new adventure!

STONE · January 22, 2012 11:46AM

I'll try to make a trip down from Denton to say hi....have any Bust Dimes

etexmike · January 22, 2012 11:57AM

Best of luck in the new venture.

I get to the DFW area a few times a year. I'll try to look you up on one of my trips.

Mike

Bruceswar · January 22, 2012 12:24PM

<< I'll try to make a trip down from Denton to say hi....have any Bust Dimes

>>

Actually just got a 1835 AU55 or so Half Dime in. It is pretty close right?

fcloud · January 22, 2012 12:28PM

Sounds like fun.

Let me know if you get any Mercury Dime Varieties...

WaterSport · January 22, 2012 1:16PM

Thats great, you going to be left watching the shop while everyone heads off to Long Beach in a couple of weeks??

WS

Bruceswar · January 22, 2012 2:52PM

<< Thats great, you going to be left watching the shop while everyone heads off to Long Beach in a couple of weeks??

WS >>

Actually I am headed to long beach. Should be a fun show. I will buying coins for the shop.

@fcloud I will keep a watch out.

ricko · January 22, 2012 11:01PM

Good luck in your new venture... Cheers, RickO

TwoSides2aCoin · January 22, 2012 11:14PM

Manning a shop is arduous. I often feel sorry for our guy in the mall here. When hours are mandated like that in a mall setting, it must be stressful. Even as we like what we do , there is a "grind". Keep the fire burning.

Cameonut · January 23, 2012 1:05AM

I feel your pain.

I also started taking my turn behind the table at local coin shows. Sitting at the table for 8 hours stretches has is moments. I am getting to see more coins for sale (but buying few) and getting to unload some of the duplicates from my collection. I guess that makes me a "wannabe" dealer, but that's OK, once my inventory is gone, I will go back to the "collector" side of the table.

I am amazed at all the tire kickers, and guys that will ask for a price and then counter with half that number. But I don't mind all that because there are still enough pleasurable people to make it worthwhile.

I don't think I am cut out to be a dealer on a full time basis. I can't imagine making a living from coin dealing - it is tough enough as a wannabe.

DorkGirl · January 23, 2012 1:19AM

Good luck!!

Bruceswar · January 23, 2012 3:10PM

Thanks for all the well wishes. Gonna be a fun ride.

johnny9434 · January 24, 2012 5:09AM

the best of everything on your endeavers

Well I finally did it...

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