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<p>[QUOTE="SilverSurfer, post: 829543, member: 21603"]Haha, like your last quote. I too have the red book and have looked up the prices. But, honestly, nobody in their right mind pays the full red book price, especially at a coin show, where competition for your sale should be good. There are supposed to be 85 coin vendors at this show. I've noticed that MS buffalo is priced at $70-$100. But, I have visited my local coin dealer and he had one for $40. I'm sure at the coin show I can get one cheaper....just wondering how much cheaper.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for the Capped bust half dollars, again, I see the red book price is $150-$200 for what I want. But the blue book price for many of these is $45-$60. So, why would I pay $175 for something I should be able to barter for cheaper. </p><p><br /></p><p>I guess I should have been more thorough on my question. What I'm asking is what I should expect to pay AT THE SHOW. I'm expecting something cheaper than red book pricing......just wondering how much cheaper.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="SilverSurfer, post: 829543, member: 21603"]Haha, like your last quote. I too have the red book and have looked up the prices. But, honestly, nobody in their right mind pays the full red book price, especially at a coin show, where competition for your sale should be good. There are supposed to be 85 coin vendors at this show. I've noticed that MS buffalo is priced at $70-$100. But, I have visited my local coin dealer and he had one for $40. I'm sure at the coin show I can get one cheaper....just wondering how much cheaper. As for the Capped bust half dollars, again, I see the red book price is $150-$200 for what I want. But the blue book price for many of these is $45-$60. So, why would I pay $175 for something I should be able to barter for cheaper. I guess I should have been more thorough on my question. What I'm asking is what I should expect to pay AT THE SHOW. I'm expecting something cheaper than red book pricing......just wondering how much cheaper.[/QUOTE]
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