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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ken Dorney, post: 2622077, member: 76086&quot;]I stayed out of this thread until now since as a dealer my comments are sure to be suspect.&nbsp; But, since you mention the above I figured it was safe to respond.&nbsp; This is indeed one way in which many collectors have become dealers.&nbsp; Buy a few &#039;extras&#039; and resell them to help offset the cost of ones collection (its how I got started).&nbsp; I have to say that I am surprised at the comments advising against buying.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Sure, I get it and I too advise collectors all the time to buy only the best they can afford.&nbsp; But not everyone can afford a nice VF or better Nero denarius.&nbsp; Maybe this example is all they can afford.&nbsp; But, whatever.&nbsp; Many reasons pro and con, I understand both sides.&nbsp; However as a dealer I can advise that even the crappiest of Nero Denarii sell for roughly $100.&nbsp; Why not buy it?&nbsp; Even if below your standards one could flip it on Ebay and buy a really nice Gordian sestertius or many other coins.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Yes, I know, I have read countless threads here advising of value, prices, etc., but few seem to know of what they advise.&nbsp; Honestly I am not sure where so many people seem to be buying their coins.&nbsp; If I could buy at these levels I would cash out my 401(k) and retire in a few mere months.&nbsp; I have read many threads where people say something similar to &#039;I wouldn&#039;t pay $50 for that&#039;.&nbsp; They are right.&nbsp; They wont and cant.&nbsp; They will likely pay $150, $200, etc.</p><p><br /></p><p>My advice, go back and buy it. Flip it for $50 (undercutting most by 50%) and turn it to some nice Chinese coins![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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