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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Insider, post: 2425956, member: 24314&quot;]Then, <span style="color: #00b300">I stand corrected <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie100" alt=":wideyed:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></span>.&nbsp; Please don&#039;t be mad at me.&nbsp; I thought this was normal &quot;horse trading.&quot;&nbsp; Nevertheless, if you are paying $250 for WELL WORN F+ $2 1/2 Indians that have dirt in the crevices that make their design stand out nicely - (perfect for the OP); you are not in the right place, with the right dealers, at the right time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now, let&#039;s not get into a debate about ethics and start pontificating. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie23" alt=":bigtears:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; Many moons ago (Indian slang <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie11" alt=":rolleyes:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />), I&#039;ve picked-the-eyes-out of some customers before - so much so that I will probably rot in hell for it.&nbsp; Nevertheless, sheep are for shearing.&nbsp; Ignorant numismatists and dealers are ALSO.&nbsp; Those dealers who pass their good fortune &quot;forward&quot; to others will be blessed forever in my eyes.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I&#039;ve been very fortunate in my numismatic dealings.&nbsp; I&#039;ve sold too low by $$$.&nbsp; I&#039;ve also paid too much (at the time) with excellent results down the road.&nbsp; Thankfully, it usually balances out.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Unfortunately, I thought most of you long-time members/dealers were in the same boat.&nbsp; I&#039;m not going to &quot;spring&quot; for a well worn $2 1/2 Indian any where near $250.&nbsp; I get to buy things below melt on many occasions.&nbsp; Here is another experience I&#039;ll brag about to make a point:&nbsp; Three months ago, a well know southern dealer gave me an &quot;Omega&quot; High Relief $20 in a capitol holder - destined for his refiner - <span style="color: #b30000">FOR FREE</span><span style="color: #000000">!&nbsp; The coin is pictured on a recent Collector&#039;s Universe thread about the &quot;Omega&quot; man.&nbsp; So you see, I&#039;ve been very fortunate to have some very good dealer friends <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie6" alt=":cool:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> and get some unbeatable <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie98" alt=":wacky:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> prices.&nbsp; </span>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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