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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 1208345, member: 26302&quot;]This is the most common misconception of younger or newer collectors. I have it too somewhat regarding ancients since most of the time all I have access to is the internet for thse coins. However, large shows and auctions is truly where most of this material moves and prices found. As for websites, these dealers do not need to try to sell on the web since coin shows allow them to move as much as they need without the hassles of a website.</p><p><br /></p><p>Somewhat OT but related, I find the same confusion with numismatic literature. People think they can use web resources and be on the same playing field as dealers. They think access to PCGS prices is equal to a dealer having a graysheet, or that they can google a coin and see the same type of attribution references a dealer would own. Its not the same. </p><p><br /></p><p>The internet is great, has allowed access to tons of people in this hobby. However, people just coin collecting using internet resources and buying everything here are really missing large parts of the hobby, large, very important parts. </p><p><br /></p><p>I am very glad you made it to a large show Winged, and hope your excellent trip report and excellent responses here by others help open some eyes of collectors on the advantages of attending large show. Yeah, they can be expensive and a hassle, but in many ways what you can learn there is invaluable.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chris[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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