Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
FUN Show (Florida United Numismatics)
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="ldhair, post: 3748725, member: 11540"]I don't see many using credit cards at the show. Most dealers are not able to process cards there and it cost them 2 to 5% in fees if they do.</p><p><br /></p><p>Like Jason said, good dealer references may help with checks. This type of payment takes a lot of trust from both sides.</p><p> </p><p>I made a large deal once with a dealer that had no reason to trust me. I made an offer to give him a check and he could ship the coins a few weeks later, after he knew the funds were good. This built a trust between us that has lasted for many years.</p><p><br /></p><p>Cash and carry is by far the best way to go. Some hotels offer SDBs that you can store cash and coins in. That's better than the small room safes. You can also ship your coins home from the show and not worry about having to travel with them.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Fun show also has a security room that you can use for storage. You just have to plan around when the security room in open.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ldhair, post: 3748725, member: 11540"]I don't see many using credit cards at the show. Most dealers are not able to process cards there and it cost them 2 to 5% in fees if they do. Like Jason said, good dealer references may help with checks. This type of payment takes a lot of trust from both sides. I made a large deal once with a dealer that had no reason to trust me. I made an offer to give him a check and he could ship the coins a few weeks later, after he knew the funds were good. This built a trust between us that has lasted for many years. Cash and carry is by far the best way to go. Some hotels offer SDBs that you can store cash and coins in. That's better than the small room safes. You can also ship your coins home from the show and not worry about having to travel with them. The Fun show also has a security room that you can use for storage. You just have to plan around when the security room in open.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
FUN Show (Florida United Numismatics)
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...