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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Cherd, post: 7807342, member: 24754&quot;]It&#039;s probably also worth noting that my criticisms of coin dealers derive partly from a naïve, utopian vision of a world were collectors can obtain, buy, sell, and trade ancient coins without influence from business interests. But the reality of the matter is that, without the tools, networks, and conveniences provided by business interests, my collecting ancient coins on a budget would literally be impossible.</p><p><br /></p><p>There is a difference between buying a coin from one person for the sole intent of selling it to another for profit, and providing a platform that allows people to sell their coins to a wide audience for the cost of a commission, but in the end, the profit motive is the same (they are all &quot;coin dealers&quot;).&nbsp; But, where would we be without these mechanisms and people putting time into maintaining and filling them?</p><p><br /></p><p>I mean, I live in downtown Atlanta, GA an entire ocean away from where these coins could even possibly be found. How could I possibly have a Roman coin collection without people doing work to make them show up in my mailbox?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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