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Message:: [QUOTE="Owle, post: 1377620, member: 22004"]I generally agree with these comments, as usual the nuances and variations on these issues demand everyone play by the rules of fair play, not lie, not have a side kick trying to play games, manipulate, etc..  "A man's word is his bond".  Yes true, but if there is any deceit or fraud in the deal, the contract is null and void.  People have called me on "my word" when they misunderstood what the deal was.  Talking to a good lawyer to thoroughly hash out the five figure deal would have been really smart instead of being intimidated into "honoring" my word. Reasonable profit may not be a "right" but it is an aim.  If the market weakens, the dealer has no right or desire usually in defiance of common sense. I contacted a major dealer who puts out a price list of coins.  I said why are you asking for a $500 profit on a $2000 transaction, based on what he offered me for nice certified coins.  He said he wasn't, but to all appearances he was.  Who was the world class buyer at auctions that would get up and intimidate the crowd into not bidding on PQ coins at shows?  Pittman?  Or you look at the Bobby Fischer syndrome of gamesmanship, which enabled him to score major Phyrric victories but did not do much for the game. I want win/win deals where both the dealer and myself come off the situation being satisfied.[/QUOTE]