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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Phil&#039;s Coins, post: 7440002, member: 112104&quot;]Unfortunately the LCS(s) are a dying breed. Several factors are in play, (without getting political) Crime especially in the larger metro areas are completely out of control and someone that offers coins or PM&#039;s are prime targets. The cost of doing business is constantly increasing, taxes, rent, ins. etc. make it almost impossible to keep your doors open. I live in SW Missouri, we have had a couple of stores close, one due to death of the owner who was without a doubt one of the most entertaining and knowledgeable individuals I have EVER encountered, he knew his business and was known far and wide as a gentleman with high integrity. The other store closed (thankfully) when the individual was no longer healthy enough to operate the store and the family had no one to run the business. We now have only one LCS and you never know what to expect in the form of knowledge (very basic) and really does not provide a true Coin Shop atmosphere. He is very overpriced and in my opinion (and others) tries to completely lowball you if you should want to sell a coin. We do have a store (not really a coin shop) Patriot Gold and Silver, that is in business to buy and sell gold and silver, he allows a couple of his friends to display their coins for sale, Jeff is a great person and likes to communicate with his clients/shoppers/lookers in a manner that makes them feel welcome. What is the answer? Wish I knew, because I really do not want to drive to KC or STL to look at coins. </p><p>Stay Safe. </p><p>Phil[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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