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<p>[QUOTE="jgreenhood, post: 550249, member: 17030"]Or you could just buy out a shop. Or just put an add in the paper saying buying silver haves at $X, etc... You've got to think buying all those sets & breaking them down is a lot of work. Not to mention all the supplies you need. 2x2's, tubes, The correct kind of stapler etc... I know that mentioning the stapler sounds silly but most staplers do not make the staple flat in the back this damages coins, unless you invest in a pair of pliers to crimp it down.</p><p><br /></p><p>I honestly don't know how my parents got into coins. You can always start off small & set up at Flea Markets as a great many dealers do. You can also focus on an area. </p><p><br /></p><p>A lady I know Harriet only looks for errors. She buys tons of coins from the mint & sells the rest to other dealers at Bid or just below bid.</p><p><br /></p><p>Other dealers I know only deal with High end. </p><p><br /></p><p>As an FYI each state has different laws. Some states charge sales tax on coins. (Silly right but FL doesn't) Also many think it's no big deal buying silver & gold. In FL you must have a license to buy gold & silver unless it is a coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Oh and Hon made a good point if you do ebay you will need to invest in a good camera. So it's not just about your stock. We've spent hundreds of dollars over the years for trying to find a good one.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="jgreenhood, post: 550249, member: 17030"]Or you could just buy out a shop. Or just put an add in the paper saying buying silver haves at $X, etc... You've got to think buying all those sets & breaking them down is a lot of work. Not to mention all the supplies you need. 2x2's, tubes, The correct kind of stapler etc... I know that mentioning the stapler sounds silly but most staplers do not make the staple flat in the back this damages coins, unless you invest in a pair of pliers to crimp it down. I honestly don't know how my parents got into coins. You can always start off small & set up at Flea Markets as a great many dealers do. You can also focus on an area. A lady I know Harriet only looks for errors. She buys tons of coins from the mint & sells the rest to other dealers at Bid or just below bid. Other dealers I know only deal with High end. As an FYI each state has different laws. Some states charge sales tax on coins. (Silly right but FL doesn't) Also many think it's no big deal buying silver & gold. In FL you must have a license to buy gold & silver unless it is a coin. Oh and Hon made a good point if you do ebay you will need to invest in a good camera. So it's not just about your stock. We've spent hundreds of dollars over the years for trying to find a good one.[/QUOTE]
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