Being A YN Really Stinks Sometimes!

I couldn't help but think of this thread when reading the following.

http://www.australian-threepence.co...n-shops.html

I have never been to the first coin shop mentioned in this article but I have been to the second coin shop (which I won't mention by name but fair to say there aren't too many coin shops in this area so it's pretty obvious which store they are talking about). I had the exact same experience described in this article, has anyone else?

It's a wonder that some people stay in business, like the article I was also told at this place that I couldn't view the nice coins because I couldn't tell him exactly what I was looking for (apparently high grade pennies and florins isn't specific enough for some people). I'm serious about that, because I couldn't be specific enough to say I want to view a 1918 penny he refused to show me anything. I spend alot of my income on coins and this guy just like in the australianthreepence article lets money walk out the door. Dealers like this really do just give the rest a bad name.

That article is written about the same shop I had the bad experience. Sounds like quite a few people have. Maybe its worth complaining to ANDA because theyre really doing the hobby a bit of harm.

Kids is like 65 Hey!

I am a lot younger in the morning than I am in the evening.

Nice to hear so many collectors with great knowledge calling themselves young.

Just for the record I am 50 something. Married for over 34 years. Oldest is 30 this year and youngest of 5 is 18 this year.

As it comes to sales people (and young men) my girls have a picture of me and my chain saw. Nice touch! The boys seem to work it out by walking out that door just as you people have.

A simple solution is when you walk into ANY shop is simply smile, be engaging and act like you own the place without being arrogant and you WILL get the full attention of the owner or hired help.
If that doesn't work just go to another shop

What- Neater than Brighton Road.?

Being nice doesn't work, some people just have an attitude. If I remember correctly after not being allowed to view the 'nice' coins at this shop I asked if I could have a look at some of the loupes/glasses he had on display as I figured I was in a coin shop I may as well look at/buy something.

I asked if I could view a particular loupe to which I was asked in a very condescending tone "Why?", I said I had a loupe but was looking at upgrading it so I just wanted to compare if any of the ones in the glass cabinet were easier/better to view through, to which he said "Why bother they are all the same", anywho after two minutes of what can only be described as convincing I was allowed the 'privilege' to view the two loupes, noting that after 5 seconds of looking at each I was told "So are you finished with that one?" in a tone that indicated that I really was just wasting his precious time in his opinion (also noting that not a single other person was in the store).

After he said that to me the second time I just handed back the glass and said thanks but that i'd stick with the one I've got. On the way out I thought I could at least ask though if he had any pre-decimal proofs in stock, he replied by saying "No we don't have any but even if we did I seriously doubt you'd be able to afford them anyway".

After that I just walked out and would encourage every member on this forum to never go to that coin shop unless they feel like being as frustrated as the above, I note I have been to this store twice (I thought maybe I got him on a bad day) but I've had the same experience twice and seems I'm not alone.

I just went through this topic again. And I am glad that it is still active.
This morning, I woke to a message from a favorite dealer who had a coin that I may be interested in. Now THAT is good business!
No matter whether I want it or not, HE REMEMBERED ME!
When distance and other constraints make shopping in person difficult, finding a trusted dealer can take some time. But it is well worth the effort.

This YN is turning 62 in another three weeks.
[coins keep me young!]