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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;BooksB4Coins, post: 1484817, member: 36230&quot;]With all due respect, a large percentage of these coins - while they may be fine collectibles as a set - have little collector interest/value, other than the keys/better dates/varieties. Going on on your grade ranges, and as much as I hate to say this to a collector, the average B&amp;M most likely would sell many for melt and have little need for the non silver coins. The unfortunate fact is that while the better dates may sell (reasonably) well, a sizable portion of the rest are basically stagnant inventory. If this dealer had a customer (or customers) looking for such sets, chances are his offer would have reflected this.</p><p><br /></p><p>For anyone to state - as a fact - that the dealer lowballed you only because the coins were in sets or that he thought you needed money is nonsense. Sure, this happens and some dealers have been known to do such things, but by and large this is not why offers are often lower than collectors hope for. There is no reason for the dealer to buy if he cannot make a profit AND turn over inventory. Its not like people are going to rush the door to snatch up most of these coins.. demand simply isn&#039;t there. Without the OP providing an detailed list, all we can do is speculate, but chances are his offer was not that bad all things considered. While it was probably a little lower than he would go, I am quite sure he was not swinging for the fences either.</p><p><br /></p><p>OP, have you ever dealt with the dealer before? If a regular customer, you would most likely get a better offer, but if a walk-in he has never seen before... well, you get my point. Building a relationship with a good dealer, even if it may cost a little more upfront, can often be made up for in the end.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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