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<p>[QUOTE="Orielensis, post: 3711922, member: 96898"]Just to be clear: my comment was certainly not referring to you, Ken. I saw nothing at your table I wouldn't feel comfortable considering and discussing if I really wanted the coin and had the budget.</p><p><br /></p><p>If I go to a coin show, I expect things to be a little bit more expensive than in a private sale, on ebay or at some less prominent auctions. This is just fair – coin dealers have exhibition costs to cover and need to make a living, too. Additionally, having a coin in hand before making a purchase decision is in many cases worth a small upcharge when compared to buying online. What I find bothersome, on the other hand, are fantasy price tags that give me the impression that someone is trying to check whether I'm fully starry-eyed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, it's somewhat understandable that some of your colleagues like to haggle and hence set their initial prices a bit high. But there is a limit where they simply loose me as a potential buyer. I'd feel shabby asking anyone for a discount above an absolute maximum of, let's say, 25%. Thus, if a dealer's common type Severan denarii in fairly attractive yet not exactly exquisite condition are priced at $120 and upwards, I'll not even signal interest. Instead, I'll politely say "thank you" and walk away... Most larger dealers probably won't consider this a great loss, though.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Orielensis, post: 3711922, member: 96898"]Just to be clear: my comment was certainly not referring to you, Ken. I saw nothing at your table I wouldn't feel comfortable considering and discussing if I really wanted the coin and had the budget. If I go to a coin show, I expect things to be a little bit more expensive than in a private sale, on ebay or at some less prominent auctions. This is just fair – coin dealers have exhibition costs to cover and need to make a living, too. Additionally, having a coin in hand before making a purchase decision is in many cases worth a small upcharge when compared to buying online. What I find bothersome, on the other hand, are fantasy price tags that give me the impression that someone is trying to check whether I'm fully starry-eyed. Also, it's somewhat understandable that some of your colleagues like to haggle and hence set their initial prices a bit high. But there is a limit where they simply loose me as a potential buyer. I'd feel shabby asking anyone for a discount above an absolute maximum of, let's say, 25%. Thus, if a dealer's common type Severan denarii in fairly attractive yet not exactly exquisite condition are priced at $120 and upwards, I'll not even signal interest. Instead, I'll politely say "thank you" and walk away... Most larger dealers probably won't consider this a great loss, though.[/QUOTE]
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