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<p>[QUOTE="tommyc03, post: 2569601, member: 17665"]Many classic U.S. series have seen significant increases over this amount of time. I cannot speak for the Capped or Seated series, but if you check the Barber series, these have gone through the roof in higher end grades. You might make yourself a "cheat sheet" before you visit. A short list of your wants, the current guide price ( Not the Red or Blue book ) or end of sale prices for similar coins on Ebay or Heritage and a price you think is reasonable. Reasonable means, don't expect miracles or prices from 8 years ago. Many dealers in smaller shops do not have the time to keep changing the fluctuating prices on their coins, possibly due to there being only the owner working there alone. And remember that LCS's have overhead, rent, electric, phone, insurance, etc., so they must factor that in also. And do not overwhelm them by asking to see too many different types/series at once, making them jump hoops. Try to focus on a particular series each time you go. Every dealer is a bit different than another, so you will have to hone your negotiating skills to match. A little kindness and consideration will go a long ways in the end, to develop a good relationship. You will probably see that rudeness go away after awhile.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="tommyc03, post: 2569601, member: 17665"]Many classic U.S. series have seen significant increases over this amount of time. I cannot speak for the Capped or Seated series, but if you check the Barber series, these have gone through the roof in higher end grades. You might make yourself a "cheat sheet" before you visit. A short list of your wants, the current guide price ( Not the Red or Blue book ) or end of sale prices for similar coins on Ebay or Heritage and a price you think is reasonable. Reasonable means, don't expect miracles or prices from 8 years ago. Many dealers in smaller shops do not have the time to keep changing the fluctuating prices on their coins, possibly due to there being only the owner working there alone. And remember that LCS's have overhead, rent, electric, phone, insurance, etc., so they must factor that in also. And do not overwhelm them by asking to see too many different types/series at once, making them jump hoops. Try to focus on a particular series each time you go. Every dealer is a bit different than another, so you will have to hone your negotiating skills to match. A little kindness and consideration will go a long ways in the end, to develop a good relationship. You will probably see that rudeness go away after awhile.[/QUOTE]
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