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<p>[QUOTE="ikandiggit, post: 962849, member: 16269"]One of the guys that sets up at the show I go to, has an extensive inventory (mostly in binders) that is kept behind the table so I have to ask to see them. When I do, he always lets out a deep sigh as if it's a real inconvenience for him to pull them out for me to look at. There aren't any prices on any of the coins so I'm always asking. He just gets grumpier and grumpier each time I ask. Even when I buy something, he slams the binder shut and shoves it back. I've heard him make comments about other customers like "Oh, big spender!" or "that was a waste of time!" I know the guy probably has other issues but if you're there to sell, then don't be a jerk.</p><p><br /></p><p>I've mentioned before that the seller that I deal with gets a lot of my money because he's accessible and so is his stock. And he's the guy that always has a swarm of customers around his table. The other guy carries similar items but always complains on how bad he does.</p><p><br /></p><p>Imagine a novice collector going to his first show and meeting the grumpy guy. Kind of leaves a bad taste that would discourage anyone starting a new hobby.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ikandiggit, post: 962849, member: 16269"]One of the guys that sets up at the show I go to, has an extensive inventory (mostly in binders) that is kept behind the table so I have to ask to see them. When I do, he always lets out a deep sigh as if it's a real inconvenience for him to pull them out for me to look at. There aren't any prices on any of the coins so I'm always asking. He just gets grumpier and grumpier each time I ask. Even when I buy something, he slams the binder shut and shoves it back. I've heard him make comments about other customers like "Oh, big spender!" or "that was a waste of time!" I know the guy probably has other issues but if you're there to sell, then don't be a jerk. I've mentioned before that the seller that I deal with gets a lot of my money because he's accessible and so is his stock. And he's the guy that always has a swarm of customers around his table. The other guy carries similar items but always complains on how bad he does. Imagine a novice collector going to his first show and meeting the grumpy guy. Kind of leaves a bad taste that would discourage anyone starting a new hobby.[/QUOTE]
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