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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;National dealer, post: 6649, member: 487&quot;]Here are my three basic rules for buying from any dealer I don&#039;t know.</p><p><br /></p><p>1. Full time dealer</p><p>2. Member ANA or PNG</p><p>3. Listed in Numismatic Dealer Directory</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br /></p><p>Why these things don&#039;t necessarily protect you against everything, it does make it a little easier. Full time dealers make a living at buying and selling coins. It is tough to make everyone happy, but most try. The PNG and ANA both have mediation services if that need ever arises. On top of having guidelines for dealers to follow.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now of course this is just one dealers opinion. </p><p><br /></p><p>The greatest advice I can pass along is take the time to get to know your dealer. Make small purchases until you both get a feel for each other. Relationships are built over time. </p><p>People often feel if they don&#039;t get the coin now, they never will. Well this just isn&#039;t the case. I can think of only a handful of coins that need to be bought as soon as they come available, and they won&#039;t be on Ebay or any other online auction.</p><p><br /></p><p>So take your time, and build a relationship with your chosen dealer. This will only benefit you in the long run.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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