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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;IdesOfMarch01, post: 2111356, member: 39084&quot;]I&#039;m pretty sure most of the collectors here value your knowledgeable and objective comments on all aspects of ancient coins, including a coin&#039;s grade and value, so I would encourage you not to stop offering them.</p><p><br /></p><p>It appears I&#039;ve been much more fortunate than you in my interactions with dealers, but of course I&#039;ve been collecting far fewer years than you so have not had the &quot;opportunity&quot; to run into those less-than-scrupulous dealers.&nbsp; If I had, I certainly would have stopped dealing with them immediately, so I understand and share your attitude toward such dealers.</p><p><br /></p><p>BTW, your comment &quot;The hobby of US coins once was enjoyed by kids and old men who pulled pennies from their change.&quot; touched a nostalgic and joyful period when I was very young (in the 1950s) and would indeed pull older American coins from circulation for my various denomination (pennies, nickels, half dollars, etc.) collections.&nbsp; The thrill of finding an old coin in my parents&#039; change is one that I still remember to this day, and despite the always less-than-perfect condition of these coins, is a thrill that was every bit as exciting as adding new coins to my current 12 Caesars collection.&nbsp; Thanks for reminding me of this.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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