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<p>[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 1547891, member: 26302"]I understand your anger, and know where you are coming from sir, but to me its simply sales puffery. You don't think this happens every single day, to consumers of nearly every single item? If you hate coins on tv, then jewelry markups would make you downright sick to your stomach. </p><p><br /></p><p>It is what it is, and I don't get mad about it anymore. It happens even within our "normal" industry as well. I have flips of ancient coins marked for $185 that I paid another dealer $15 for. Its a collectible, so education is key. If people refuse to get educated, and overpay from certain sellers, there is nothing we can do to stop it. This applies to tv shows, certain mail order dealers, or even higher priced "traditional" dealers. </p><p><br /></p><p>All we can do is help those who ask for help, and I believe participating in sites like CT does that. Do you really think I care that much any more about US coins? Yet I still particpate when others ask questions or ask opinions of grades here. I am just trying to spread what little knowledge I have.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chris[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 1547891, member: 26302"]I understand your anger, and know where you are coming from sir, but to me its simply sales puffery. You don't think this happens every single day, to consumers of nearly every single item? If you hate coins on tv, then jewelry markups would make you downright sick to your stomach. It is what it is, and I don't get mad about it anymore. It happens even within our "normal" industry as well. I have flips of ancient coins marked for $185 that I paid another dealer $15 for. Its a collectible, so education is key. If people refuse to get educated, and overpay from certain sellers, there is nothing we can do to stop it. This applies to tv shows, certain mail order dealers, or even higher priced "traditional" dealers. All we can do is help those who ask for help, and I believe participating in sites like CT does that. Do you really think I care that much any more about US coins? Yet I still particpate when others ask questions or ask opinions of grades here. I am just trying to spread what little knowledge I have. Chris[/QUOTE]
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