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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Carausius, post: 4799031, member: 76440&quot;]Because as a collector/hobbyist, I want a thriving network of dealers, and auctions are a prime source for their stock.&nbsp; A thriving network of dealers is good for our hobby and symptomatic of a strong collector base.&nbsp; Fewer dealers generally means a weaker collector base, less competition and potentially higher retail prices.&nbsp; Fewer dealers also means fewer outlets for collectors to sell coins when the time comes. I&#039;m happy to see dealers make massive profits and stay in business. </p><p><br /></p><p>For years, auction buyers were primarily dealers.&nbsp; The internet has changed the dynamic.&nbsp; If anyone is tresspassing on the other&#039;s historic turf, it&#039;s we collectors (bidding remotely).</p><p><br /></p><p>I don&#039;t mean to sound &quot;testy&quot; by the way, just matter of fact.&nbsp; I&#039;m not emotional about this.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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