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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Arizona Jack, post: 540639, member: 9308&quot;]Thanks for all the well wishes folks, it does mean alot, and many of you are customers as well, I thank you for your trust and support.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One thing that I think really changed me was the 2 diferent worlds that exsist in the coin biz. Buying and Selling.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It is a totally different experience being behind the table rather than on the buy side. I find myself to many times thinking &quot; collector &quot;, but I do think that gives me a better additude and perspective on the situation. I hope that does not change, it will not change, how&#039;s that.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Long ago, GDJMSP advised me to walk a show and test the selling to dealers. I think that was the greatest advise ever given. It grounds you in reality when you have a cherished coin to sell, and it get&#039;s a 2 second &quot; not interested &quot; from an old salt dealer, I had to learn not to take it personally. Selling that way will realy open your eyes to where you stand, and I 100% agreee that that experience will make you a better buyer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Many &quot;rare&quot; coins are as common as the dirt we walk on., You need to truly understand that. Your VF-30 1924-D&nbsp; Lincoln that you expect to get redbook price for is not so rare when I have 7 of them at my table, and there are 10 more of them at any given show. Only if your&#039;s is well struck, mark free and eye appealing would a purchase be considered , and then it will be &quot;behind the sheet&quot;. This goes with every coin as I do not deal in rare coins at all, RARE coins are way above my level. I used to get offended at these dealers, but now I understand so much better. I hate to see a sad face leave my table, but sometimes it is just the way it is.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Out of time, I&#039;ll add more later.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I have some mentors that need acknowledgment, and some true great folks that have helped pave my way.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I will get into buying at auction, and another big thing that most do not do......the amertisation of costs involved. Are you REALLY making a profit? Or are ya just having fun.........[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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