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Message:: [QUOTE="nerosmyfavorite68, post: 25353549, member: 134416"]I like the friendly ones, as long as it isn't something egregious, like trying to pass off dreck to me. I try to be polite, try to read the dealer if he's talkative or not, etc. It's been a long time, but I'll nod or make some greeting, or if it's in the walkaround stage, say so. Is Jon Kern the only ancients dealer at the July Cinci show?  I've bought a few of my favorite coins from him. For example, in 2002 he had a bulk bag of Lysimachus large silver Tetradrachms (they go for a lot nowadays).  I picked a gorgeous one out, which had small ding on the cheek, because I knew it would be more affordable.  I got it for $200-something. It's really tough if one's a budget buyer and one's budget might be $500 or 600, tops.  One has to be wise with the buy. One such buy was in 2009 when I was just on the verge of completing a buy for a Constans II solidus when I spotted a Heraclius 'Jerusalem' solidus on his table.  The Constans quickly went back, and I walked away with a bucket list want. Looking through pick bins or bags is fun, but it's easier just to sit at home and browse through vcoins at my convenience.  Coin shows are great for that special coin, though.[/QUOTE]