Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;CappedBustDimes, post: 310870, member: 9104&quot;]&#039;&#039;I ALWAYS try for bargains. I always haggle prices. I wouldn&#039;t buy a coin for the price asked regardless of anything.&#039;&#039;</p><p><br /></p><p>this philosophy only works for most if it is for pieces you plan on holding for a lifetime or are willing to give in to hagglers and are willing to sell the same item for less than what at a discount...basically if &#039;&#039;you always try for bargains&#039;&#039; you will always end up with sub par &#039;&#039;bargain&#039;&#039; coins and have remember that when it comes time to sell [if the time ever comes].</p><p><br /></p><p>bargain coins are not a bad thing...all depends on the collector/investor and what factors weigh in the most when deciding on a piece...ie..originality, eye appeal, grade etc.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>i like usually only work with 3-5 dealers but, if at a show or working with someone new i will &#039;&#039;test&#039;&#039; dealers by haggling a bit without insulting with a low ball offer.&nbsp; if a seller is willing to lower his price substantially, it tells me two things;</p><p>1, the seller is a cheat looking for an ignorant mark or 2, the seller has zero confidence in the piece/his inventory and wants to move it at a &#039;&#039;loss.&#039;&#039;[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in