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I remember when you first started this venture and am not faulting you. Still, do be aware that if this is your store, and the burn took place under the name of your establishment, if this (or any) person later discovers they've been taken, it will be you they smear. Just friendly food for thought from someone who has seen it happen.

That said, I have to respectfully disagree on the playing it safe part, at least in this particular example. Generally speaking, I would wholeheartedly agree, but if this buyer fellow didn't know enough to confidently buy on the spot, was unwilling to do a little quick homework, or simply reason with the lady, openly telling her he needed to do so (believe it or not, this will work in your favor more often than not) it says a LOT about his character and true motivations.

This can be somewhat of an odd business in that there's a very fine line to walk, especially today and if you wish to have any staying power. Money now is great, no doubt, but a hell of a lot more can be made in the long run, especially if able to read people well. In fact, over the years I came across a number of people who, upon seeing that they can trust you, only then bring out the truly good stuff, and this was after claiming not to have anything else. Even apparently foolish sellers are not as dumb as they initially come across as being. Just something to think about.

 

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Thank you sir, you're the best lol.
He also bought an 1882-cc Morgan gsa and some other coins for less than $300.. what would have been a fair offer?

 

Details would be necessary, but I'm guessing, at least based upon your earlier posts that this is a somewhat different situation.

 

I don’t find making a good deal bad, but when you have a good resource for an item right at your fingertips, the fair thing to do for yourself and your customer would be to check before buying.

Or say “I’m going to call a buddy” and get an expert opinion.

 

Does anybody have any idea what this thing is worth?

 

Everyone is not fortunate enough to have a set up like Rick Harrison lol

 

Why do you keep creating new threads for this coin? This is your 3rd thread. You could of asked your question on your 1st and 2nd thread.

 

It is an 18-U, and a beauty!

 

http://www.pcgscoinfacts.com/Coin/Detail/884

 

This is the image to, I used from the site to match the OP coin too .

 

But you do have CT members right at your fingertips.

 

So why did you create a 3rd thread asking how much it's worth? Ask your dad!

 

Lol my dad doesn't know he just buys the coins. We're too busy selling crabs, we don't have anytime to even evaluate the coins.

 

Ah ok.. What kind of Crabs?

 

Blue crabs

 

The best ones imo.

 

Three topics have just become one ...

 

If in a pcgs holder, these sell at auction for around 1500, maybe a bit more. When gold is purchased at a shop, isn't the seller's contact information or driver's license copied? There should be some way to contact them and offer a more reasonable amount than what was paid (assuming very low based on the op's remarks)