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<p>[QUOTE="Catbert, post: 1991834, member: 12718"]I am a U.S. type collector and have purchased three coins from Tom, two from his website and one in person at the 2014 winter FUN show. They can be seen in this thread here:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/introducing-my-3-coin-barber-type-set.249676/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/introducing-my-3-coin-barber-type-set.249676/">https://www.cointalk.com/threads/introducing-my-3-coin-barber-type-set.249676/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>I've also received coins "on approval" (an opportunity to see a coin in hand before committing funds to buy) and have, on a couple of occasions, determined they weren't right for me. As you can imagine, this is a privilege that is built upon mutual trust between both parties and should be respected as such. The collector should have a serious interest in the coin (meaning willing to buy if satisfactory), will take great care with the coin and slab when it is in the collector's possession while under review, and will promptly return the coin in careful packaging if the coin needs to be returned. Tom has been extremely professional during these interactions.</p><p><br /></p><p>I believe that one aspect to building a high quality collection is for the collector to develop a small network of ethical dealers who offer excellent material and are willing to provide expertise as needed to guide the collector. Before I got to know Tom, I bought several coins from Mark Feld who's reputation for honesty, quality material, and technical knowledge was well known (and unsurpassed IMHO) before he decided to leave coin dealing and join Heritage. I think that Tom has an equal reputation in all of those areas and has earned a spot in being one of the best dealers in U.S. type in the business. </p><p><br /></p><p>On the knowledge sharing front, I remember at the FUN show asking his opinion of a reeded edge half (another series in which he is well versed) that had some attractive blue rim toning. He gave me an honest opinion that it was cleaned and offered his opinion that it was not of the calibre I was seeking for my collection. Tom is quite receptive to providing his knowledge and perspective should you wish to seek his insights. I find Tom to be a valuable resource in this regard.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have such confidence in Tom that I have listed him as a preferred dealer option for my heirs should they wish to sell my collection via dealer consignment. He is a great person to know and one of the select dealers where I can say without hesitation or reservation that he will interact with you in a highly trustworthy manner.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Catbert, post: 1991834, member: 12718"]I am a U.S. type collector and have purchased three coins from Tom, two from his website and one in person at the 2014 winter FUN show. They can be seen in this thread here: [url]https://www.cointalk.com/threads/introducing-my-3-coin-barber-type-set.249676/[/url] I've also received coins "on approval" (an opportunity to see a coin in hand before committing funds to buy) and have, on a couple of occasions, determined they weren't right for me. As you can imagine, this is a privilege that is built upon mutual trust between both parties and should be respected as such. The collector should have a serious interest in the coin (meaning willing to buy if satisfactory), will take great care with the coin and slab when it is in the collector's possession while under review, and will promptly return the coin in careful packaging if the coin needs to be returned. Tom has been extremely professional during these interactions. I believe that one aspect to building a high quality collection is for the collector to develop a small network of ethical dealers who offer excellent material and are willing to provide expertise as needed to guide the collector. Before I got to know Tom, I bought several coins from Mark Feld who's reputation for honesty, quality material, and technical knowledge was well known (and unsurpassed IMHO) before he decided to leave coin dealing and join Heritage. I think that Tom has an equal reputation in all of those areas and has earned a spot in being one of the best dealers in U.S. type in the business. On the knowledge sharing front, I remember at the FUN show asking his opinion of a reeded edge half (another series in which he is well versed) that had some attractive blue rim toning. He gave me an honest opinion that it was cleaned and offered his opinion that it was not of the calibre I was seeking for my collection. Tom is quite receptive to providing his knowledge and perspective should you wish to seek his insights. I find Tom to be a valuable resource in this regard. I have such confidence in Tom that I have listed him as a preferred dealer option for my heirs should they wish to sell my collection via dealer consignment. He is a great person to know and one of the select dealers where I can say without hesitation or reservation that he will interact with you in a highly trustworthy manner.[/QUOTE]
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