Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;borgovan, post: 867217, member: 13016&quot;]Take any reference material you need; do not ask to see the dealer&#039;s greysheet.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Carry a bag with all of your reference material, loupe, etc. in it. Keep your hands away from the bag while examining coins. If you need to get something out of the bag while at a table, do it while the dealer has full sight of your hands and bag.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ask questions, but do not be burdensome. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You may politely ask for a discount: &quot;What&#039;s the best price you can give me on this coin?&quot;, &quot;Do you have any room in this?&quot;, etc., but do not be obnoxious about it. They have to make a living too.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Stay well-hydrated. This is easy at a 30-dealer show like the one you&#039;re talking about, but more difficult at a 200-dealer show. You&#039;ll feel better, and think better.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Be mindful of the type of lighting the dealer has. Full-spectrum lighting will show a coin in a much different manner than normal yellowish incandescent lightbulbs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Use manners.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Don&#039;t knock a dealer&#039;s coins or price. If you don&#039;t like them, simply decline the purchase. Making disparaging remarks will not earn you any favor with anyone.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Enjoy yourself. This is supposed to be a relaxing hobby, right? Have fun![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in