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<p>[QUOTE="bkozak33, post: 1217315, member: 30309"]I went to a Antique/Coin shop today and everything he had was completely overpriced. I see a few possible explanations for this. </p><p>1. He doesnt want to sell anything</p><p>2. He just wants to rip off people who dont know better</p><p>3. He is out of touch</p><p><br /></p><p>These were a few of his deals</p><p><br /></p><p>1. 1980's proof sets for 19.00</p><p>2. Common junk morgans for 50.00</p><p>3. Roll of 2006 Jefferson nickels for 15.00</p><p>4. 7 Bi Centenial halves for 35.00</p><p>5. circulated silver rosies for 6.00</p><p>6. Circulated coins you find in your change for 2.00 (1985 Nickel, 1971 Cent, Etc.)</p><p>7. Junk silver halves for 18.00</p><p>8. coin flips for .30 cents</p><p><br /></p><p>I was going to say something to him, but didnt want to offend him. I ended my visit pretty quickly, and will not go back</p><p><br /></p><p>I like supporting these small shops and usually always find something to buy, but i didnt feel comfortable buying anything[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="bkozak33, post: 1217315, member: 30309"]I went to a Antique/Coin shop today and everything he had was completely overpriced. I see a few possible explanations for this. 1. He doesnt want to sell anything 2. He just wants to rip off people who dont know better 3. He is out of touch These were a few of his deals 1. 1980's proof sets for 19.00 2. Common junk morgans for 50.00 3. Roll of 2006 Jefferson nickels for 15.00 4. 7 Bi Centenial halves for 35.00 5. circulated silver rosies for 6.00 6. Circulated coins you find in your change for 2.00 (1985 Nickel, 1971 Cent, Etc.) 7. Junk silver halves for 18.00 8. coin flips for .30 cents I was going to say something to him, but didnt want to offend him. I ended my visit pretty quickly, and will not go back I like supporting these small shops and usually always find something to buy, but i didnt feel comfortable buying anything[/QUOTE]
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