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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;National dealer, post: 25614, member: 487&quot;]Okay lets see if I can help a bit.</p><p><br /></p><p>1. Safety. Always remove any sign of being at the show before leaving the building. If possible have a friend with you. Two are less likely to be robbed than one. </p><p>Always go into a show with the idea of having fun. Shows can be overwhelming for the new collector. </p><p>Always remember that the dealers are there to make money. If you are only looking for information, remember to be polite and allow customers to come first. </p><p>2. Most shows require you to be a licensed coin dealer in some state with a tax id number.</p><p>3. Feel free to make an offer on any coin. Do so with a legitimate offer though. Don&#039;t offer a price if you are not willing to meet that price.</p><p>4. I believe that most shows are conducted the same. It is usually a fun place to do business and meet people.</p><p>5. Generally if time permits, most dealers do enjoy seeing other coins. However, most do not make offers out of the blue. If you wish to sell a coin, you should quote a price and allow the dealer to buy at that price, make a counter offer, or pass on the coin. </p><p>All dealers will quote you a price on their inventory, and you should show them the same respect.</p><p>6. Usually, there isn&#039;t a lot of fraud on the show floor. Yes there are over priced coins, and bad deals. You must know your material and your dealer. Do not rush into a purchase solely on price.</p><p>7. All customers should have a loupe for viewing coins. Most dealers want their customer to be picky. Do not however walk in and act like you know more than you do. Dealers can spot this a mile away. Ask questions. Ask for the current greysheet price. Realize that you will pay more, but will give you a general idea of where to start your price.</p><p>8. Most dealers will be happy to trade coins. </p><p><br /></p><p>The most important thing to remember is that you are engaging in a business transaction. Be respectful, and remember that it is your hard earned money that you are spending. Spend it wisely. Be picky. Ask as many questions as you like, and pick a dealer the same way in the way that you pick your coins.</p><p>As with coins, all dealers are not created equally. Some will stand out in the crowd. They should treat you with the same respect as you treat them. Some will be more talkative than others, and some will know more than others.</p><p>One little trick at the show. Ask other dealers to recommend a dealer to you for the material that you are seeking. This will give a you a base idea of who to spend your money with.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hope that helps.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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