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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;TypeCoin971793, post: 3320603, member: 78244&quot;]I always approach interacting with dealers from the perspective of acting how I would want my customers to act at my table if I was a dealer. That means do not interfere with transactions currently taking place, asking to examine coins that are not already in pick bins, having both of my hands clearly visible at all times, not doing anything with my bag unless I am intentionally removing something/putting something in, clearly stating my intentions, etc. Very rarely do I get a negative response from dealers, and the ones I get a negative response from are generally those who are negative to begin with.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chatting with the dealers makes up most of my time at shows. Dealers passionate about the hobby will enjoy talking with others passionate about the hobby, especially if business is slow at the time. Being engaged like this often inspires the dealers to work with me on their prices.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sometimes dealers at shows will have coins which I almost never get to see in hand (Aes Grave, proof seated dollars, AU draped bust stuff, etc.), so I often ask them (if they aren’t busy) if I could examine those coins even though I have no intention of buying them. If the dealer is halfway decent, he/she would have no problem doing so and answering any questions I have. I learned a lot by doing this.</p><p><br /></p><p>Coin shows are really what you make of them. I always stay from opening until right before closing. If you are just there to check something off your list, there is nothing wrong with that, but there is so much more that you would be missing by not interacting.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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