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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rysherms, post: 1863179, member: 46631&quot;]personally, im willing to pay 5% more in person than an online medium. i can see it in person. i can hold it in my hand. i am not depending on juiced pictures, or shady business practices i am unaware of from a person/company i will never meet. the internet affords people anonymity and unfortunately, people exploit that. but most online venues have all sorts of buyer protection - at worst, my credit card.</p><p><br /></p><p>now, i also buy a significant portion of my collection online. south florida has one of the most abundant coin show &quot;circuits&quot; i know of, but, unfortunately, i collect very specific, unpopular coins. i see the same dealers at every show. each location has a few sprinkled in that others dont. i have probably approached 25-35 dealers in the last 6 months and gave them my business card with a short list of coins i am looking for. i have only gotten one phone call that manifested into a sale this way. and i had one dealer flat out turn me down saying &quot;i don&#039;t do &#039;want&#039; lists&quot;...which shocked me. i have also made some pretty friendly acquaintances this way too and even partnered with a dealer on a few deals this way. the old fashioned way; with a handshake.</p><p><br /></p><p>depending on what you collect will denote where you get your coins. be smart, be patient, and don&#039;t settle for a low grade just because it is on your screen or in front of you...thats the best advice i can give.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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