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Originally posted by zakgold
Drop me a PM, I travel the state and I usually keep track of the decent stores around the state. it is what I do on my lunch hour.
Ed
Thanks for the info. I will get by both of those shops. |
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United States
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I had a similar experience (not near as bad) at my first trip to a coin store. That is what drove me to ebay and online dealers my first couple of years. And probably why I still prefer to deal with online dealers and collectors as opposed to shops. I have had good experiences at shows, though. |
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Originally posted by wrk4lvg
I won't let it ruin my day. Not all of it anyway. I guess I should have brought the bright red corvette, or gone down the street and borrowed one of my friends Dodge Vipers...instead of my gas friendly Nissan Frontier. That would have made me look more serious?
Almost everywhere I go, I dress casual and comfortable. Only the fact that I am married keeps me from ending up dressing slobby and tattered.  I am not a rich guy but I certainly have more money than my appearance would suggest.  I am also often a 'spurty' buyer, and when I go to buy, I usually have a good portion of my coin budget saved up for the occasion. Edited by Stujoe
07/22/2005 10:23 pm
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Please don't let this first experience ruin your fun with coins. Especially if you find out from others that they were treated like gold at the shop and you feel like it's only happened to you. It's happened to most if not all of us. Two dealers ignored me at two different shows. I was ignored while sitting at their tables. No one else was at their tables but me and them! Talk about feeling uncomfortable. The first time I got up and went 2 tables and sat down at Judy Kagin's table and got treated like gold! Day and night within 20 seconds. The exact same thing the second time. Just different dealers. Other people can't say enough good about these 2 dealers. My door is slammed to them. And the dealers that I think are coin gods are slammed unmercifully by others. There are plenty of dealers who will be happy to work with you AND do it honestly. Now this part is fun: I ran what happened to me past a dealer I'm friends with at the St. Louis show where the second time occurred. He kind of chuckled and said that happens quite a bit at shows and a lot dealers love it! Fifty percent of the time the person who gets slighted will stop at another table and spend twice as much as they planned just out of spite and still P.O.ed! I will say this. I spent money when I sat down at Judy Kagin's table and plan on spending more at the SF ANA show! Jerry |
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Australia
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Originally posted by Susanlynn9
It's a shame when a dealer forgets what it was like to be collector. One of the things I like about being a dealer is that I have a lot more information to share. In my opinion, a dealer who isn't interested in sharing info about the hobby with a customer, has no business being a dealer (and is definitely not one I would want to do business with). Hang in there, Jayson. You will find a good shop. 
Susan, that is what makes you a great dealer. I was at a coin show and went to a table where the dealer had a story for every coin he was selling. Real interesting stuff about the history, politics, Mint etc. Anyone can offer a coin for sale, but that extra information is what makes the coin more attractive and interesting to buy. Every coin has a story!  |
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Toast, I agree! And stories behind coins or any collectible can make the sale too! Even general stuff like the mintage nr. is fun to hear. I've had dealers tell me who was President, what battle was fought, the name of mines where the gold came from, and who knows what. I've encountered others who have a very methodical, non entertaining, direct approach which can be quite effective also. I stopped at one dealer's table at a show and he had a customer he was showing coins to. After about 30 seconds he made eye contact and said.."If you would like to see something you will have to wait your turn." BAM! There was no politeness nor was there any rudeness either. And it worked too. Once he was finished with the other guy he gave me his undivided attention. People came up and looked and walked away, but the next guy who hung around as long as I did was told.."If you would like to see something you'll be next." And he didn't leave either.
Jerry
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wrk4lvg
Dont forget that there are coins available from other forum members,, it doesn't hurt to post a want need list here !!
Sorry that your first visit to a dealer was bad !! you should try it here in New Mexico in this little area I live in, the only dealer 15 Miles away is a jerk !! he uses coins mag for a price guide to sell coins from LOL,,
its a long ways to anywhere here !!
Rick
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United States
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Originally posted by Twentycent
The first time I got up and went 2 tables and sat down at Judy Kagin's table and got treated like gold!
Let me offer this, anyone attending a major show should visit Judy Kagin's table. She is one of the most gracious dealers that I know. She (if time permits) will talk to you with a passion for the hobby, kids, and just about anything else. She also (unlike most of us) has a fantastic memory of whom she meets. My son absolutely loves to visit with her during the shows. Judy is just plain and simple good people. David Bowers is another one that I highly recommend meeting. While his time during the show is usually very limited, he treats collectors like pure gold. Get him talking about different aspects of historical documents or pieces and hold on. A great guy and a model for all dealers to follow. |
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I second NDs vote for Trader Nick Though I think chances of actually meeting him are not that good as he is spending more time buying. I cannot see him letting his staff threat customers badly though.
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United States
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TraderNick is indeed an interesting person that everyone should meet at least once. I have had the pleasure of knowing Nick for better than a year now, and have dealt with him professionally and personally. While he is tough to track down these days, it is worth the effort. Susan and Bobby are also on a much needed to "meet list". Again I have dealt professionally and personally and they are good people. For anyone who wants to deal with ebay, these two (nick and susan) are at the very top of my recommendations. I know that both treat their customers with the utmost respect and fairly. Even though I buy and sell coins that are out of the range of most, I would hope that if anyone is attending a show that I am at, please stop by for a chat. You can ogle the coins free of charge I am also more than happy to offer buying or selling advice or a second opinion at any show. A cold Pepsi would win you a place in the heart (hint-hint) and probably even better advice! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thank you all for your ideas! I was really hoping to get to a dealer and maybe one day a show. That way I can get a good idea of which direction I wanted to go in.
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I have a story that NONE of you are going to believe but it will have to wait just a while longer and then I can spill my guts! I will tell you about a perfect dealer that you will not believe. Be patient, its coming!
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United States
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Coin shop's are candy store's for grown up's
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United States
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WOW thank you all for the nice words, that makes me feel great.
Now get the hell outta my store! LOL jk, I don't think I've actually ever said that...yet ;)
I would welcome ANYONE to drop by the shop when you're in the Central Florida area. You can email me anytime for my cell phone number. It's true that I am traveling regularly but I still spend a lot of time in the shop. I have young kids so I limit my travel to one or rarely two trips per month. I figure that coin shows will still be around when my kids are grown, so my priority right now is them. I used to think I could change the world or do something great for mankind but now that I've gotten a few years on me I've decided the best way I can help the world is to leave behind well balanced children. Oh and I also stopped smoking as a gesture to humanity :D
PLEASE if you're going to be in my area do phone me or email me or just drop by. I have a habit of buying lunch for out of town guests.
Nick
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United States
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Ah, I forgot to add...about that Tampa coin shop. I'm pretty sure I know those guys from shows and they aren't all bad, but like many dealers they're just not the social butterfly. Some coin dealers are downright cantankerous! My philosophy is that people want to be greeted when they come into a store, whether it's a mall location, a Wal-mart, convenience store, or whatever. Sure sometimes I let folks walk in and out without saying hi but that's not the norm for me. I try to treat others the way that I'd like to be treated, plain and simple. Remember, Ghandi said that we must BE the change that we'd like to see in the world. This works on every level...from customer service to picking up that piece of paper on the sidewalk and putting it in the trash. Remember, whatever we do,the world is watching and many people will emulate what they see us do! Nick |
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