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<p>[QUOTE="MaestroPCG, post: 144607, member: 5985"]Hearing the stories of some of the dealers posted in this thread, I'm even more thankful for my local coin shop. Cherokee Coins & Jewelry in Louisville has been a great place to "hang out" on occasion to talk about coins. The store is clean, organized and everything is well presented. But, most importantly, the proprietor always takes the time to talk to my family and me when we walk in the doors, and always attempts to show us something that we might not have seen whether or not we're buying anything.</p><p> </p><p>I think unfriendly dealers has been one of the biggest disappointments in the hobby. Since my kids also collect coins, I'm always looking for places that they enjoy going with me, and we've actually been to a couple of places in town where they were very clearly made to feel unwelcome. There's nothing more frustrating than walking into a RETAIL business where the customers feel like they're not wanted. And the shop with the biggest inventory in town is just too corporate feeling for me. They haven't been unfriendly, but honestly I like that personal touch of having a dealer who will talk with you and make you feel like you're wanted when you walk through the door. Thanks Steve!</p><p> </p><p>pCG[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="MaestroPCG, post: 144607, member: 5985"]Hearing the stories of some of the dealers posted in this thread, I'm even more thankful for my local coin shop. Cherokee Coins & Jewelry in Louisville has been a great place to "hang out" on occasion to talk about coins. The store is clean, organized and everything is well presented. But, most importantly, the proprietor always takes the time to talk to my family and me when we walk in the doors, and always attempts to show us something that we might not have seen whether or not we're buying anything. I think unfriendly dealers has been one of the biggest disappointments in the hobby. Since my kids also collect coins, I'm always looking for places that they enjoy going with me, and we've actually been to a couple of places in town where they were very clearly made to feel unwelcome. There's nothing more frustrating than walking into a RETAIL business where the customers feel like they're not wanted. And the shop with the biggest inventory in town is just too corporate feeling for me. They haven't been unfriendly, but honestly I like that personal touch of having a dealer who will talk with you and make you feel like you're wanted when you walk through the door. Thanks Steve! pCG[/QUOTE]
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