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<p>[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 2793808, member: 36230"]I agree, but also think collectors would be wise to see this as the game it is. If interested in fairly common or average material, priced accordingly, that one can easily find, there's little reason to deal with nonsense. However, with genuinely scarce material, a potential pick or the like, one should ask themselves what's more important: possibly getting their hands on a certain coin they've long wanted/pulling in a profitable giveaway, or not dealing with a schmuck? I'm certainly not suggesting such unprofessional behavior is okay, but only pointing out that sometimes the greater goal should take precedence, plus there is something very sweet in pulling one over on such a person.</p><p><br /></p><p>That said, considering this thread will live on and will be read by who-knows how many people, it's only reasonable to point out that a good dealer can be an invaluable asset, particularly to new collectors, but also to even the most experienced.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 2793808, member: 36230"]I agree, but also think collectors would be wise to see this as the game it is. If interested in fairly common or average material, priced accordingly, that one can easily find, there's little reason to deal with nonsense. However, with genuinely scarce material, a potential pick or the like, one should ask themselves what's more important: possibly getting their hands on a certain coin they've long wanted/pulling in a profitable giveaway, or not dealing with a schmuck? I'm certainly not suggesting such unprofessional behavior is okay, but only pointing out that sometimes the greater goal should take precedence, plus there is something very sweet in pulling one over on such a person. That said, considering this thread will live on and will be read by who-knows how many people, it's only reasonable to point out that a good dealer can be an invaluable asset, particularly to new collectors, but also to even the most experienced.[/QUOTE]
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