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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;jamesicus, post: 2825999, member: 14873&quot;]Edited:to correct several errors and omissions:</p><p><br /></p><p>Because of my physical limitations (I do not drive and I have difficulty walking) I no longer attend coin shows, in fact, I do not visit local coin shops very often. I purchase my coins online via mail these days.</p><p><br /></p><p>I whole-heartedly dislike waiting very long for purchase transactions to be consummated and particularly do not like anxious mailing delays (I am too old to squander precious time on those things) and I hate all of the perceived, or real, problems inherent in customs procedures and operations. For me, that rules out buying from vendors located overseas (I am located in the United States), Auction House bidding and e-bay.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also only buy coins from personal acquaintances or dealers who have earned my trust or have established a reputation for in-depth knowledge of ancient coins, fair dealing, honesty and prompt, reliable delivery.</p><p><br /></p><p>I guess that makes me a crusty curmudgeon! But adhering to those criteria keeps me out of trouble and makes my current collecting life very pleasurable. I miss out on many good deals (and coins I would like to have) by being so strict -- but there are always plenty of other coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>Where on earth did I find dealers that met my requirements? Well there are two dealer/members of Coin Talk that I buy from whenever I can -- Ken Dorney and Victor Clark (Victor&#039;s Imperial Coins) -- they both measure up for me on all counts. I may find others in due course but for me they fit the bill at present.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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