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<p>[QUOTE="LostDutchman, post: 1321201, member: 16994"]I will give you my opinion as someone who does this for a living. You need to find what is going to be your bread and butter. For us personally US coins, US currency, bullion, and scrap are what pay our bills and puts a little in the bank. There are however a hundred different things I get presented with from high end watches to old cameos and costume jewelry. I personally got tired of seeing money walk out the door because I didn't know enough to buy something so I took the time and learned the market.... I have really expanded the things I'll buy. Most of it goes straight to the internet... but it's still a sale. Limiting what you buy is not a good idea. Gaining the knowledge is the hard part. The best laid plans are only as good as their execution. </p><p><br /></p><p>I have found that being active in your local coin clubs is also a great idea. Not only do you get to enjoy the club and it's benefits... but when the members need something they will come see you. </p><p><br /></p><p>I'm not going to give away all the secrets... bu I have entertained the idea of doing consulting for people who are thinking about opening a shop <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="LostDutchman, post: 1321201, member: 16994"]I will give you my opinion as someone who does this for a living. You need to find what is going to be your bread and butter. For us personally US coins, US currency, bullion, and scrap are what pay our bills and puts a little in the bank. There are however a hundred different things I get presented with from high end watches to old cameos and costume jewelry. I personally got tired of seeing money walk out the door because I didn't know enough to buy something so I took the time and learned the market.... I have really expanded the things I'll buy. Most of it goes straight to the internet... but it's still a sale. Limiting what you buy is not a good idea. Gaining the knowledge is the hard part. The best laid plans are only as good as their execution. I have found that being active in your local coin clubs is also a great idea. Not only do you get to enjoy the club and it's benefits... but when the members need something they will come see you. I'm not going to give away all the secrets... bu I have entertained the idea of doing consulting for people who are thinking about opening a shop ;)[/QUOTE]
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