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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 2026936, member: 26302&quot;]Yes, that dealer truly is very high priced. We agree on that point.</p><p><br /></p><p>The moderator you speak of I do not recall has ever said you should not buy online. His POINT is that you can truly judge a coin better in person. Its pretty irrelevant when it comes to bullion, so he is referring to collectible coins. He is right, but we all know many people only have access to crappy dealers like this, and no shows are nearby. This has always been true, which is why for a century there were mail order dealers. The internet is simply an improved version of mail order dealers. I buy almost all of my coins online, maybe 99%, because i buy very esoteric things. However, this does not negate the truth that seeing coins in person is preferable to pictures, if a person has the chance. Unfortunately many of us do not live on the coasts or in Chicago and have access to truly great shows. Btw, you are COMPLETELY mischaracterizing what he said about becoming an educated numismatist. He said everyone should avail themselves to all sources of knowledge, including the internet, books, and shows and good dealers to educate themselves. I have been here almost 5 years now and have never heard him say that without going to a coin show you cannot become educated. Like a good book, its a quicker way, a shortcut, to becoming educated rather than trying to learn on your own.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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