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<p>[QUOTE="dougsmit, post: 2330586, member: 19463"]I have been told by more than one dealer that it is not possible to be both a dealer and a collector and do a good job at both. I know there are those who doubt this but what you have told us is that we should not buy coins from you because you charge too much for your coins. Another problem that arises to those playing both roles is how you handle confidential information you get from customers looking for a specific coin. If you are looking for an owl and know a customer is also, do you bid against that customer when the coin of both your dreams comes on the market? This is not a problem with something like owls that are available by the thousands but can get ugly if you collect rarities matching your customer's wants. I believe dealers who get the 'fun' of handling thousands of coins will do better in the long run if they do not collect.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="dougsmit, post: 2330586, member: 19463"]I have been told by more than one dealer that it is not possible to be both a dealer and a collector and do a good job at both. I know there are those who doubt this but what you have told us is that we should not buy coins from you because you charge too much for your coins. Another problem that arises to those playing both roles is how you handle confidential information you get from customers looking for a specific coin. If you are looking for an owl and know a customer is also, do you bid against that customer when the coin of both your dreams comes on the market? This is not a problem with something like owls that are available by the thousands but can get ugly if you collect rarities matching your customer's wants. I believe dealers who get the 'fun' of handling thousands of coins will do better in the long run if they do not collect.[/QUOTE]
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