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<p>[QUOTE="ddddd, post: 26210265, member: 22377"]I think there is some validity to the "I can find it cheaper on eBay" statement. I do understand the costs that dealers have and the convenience of seeing a coin in hand vs a picture online. However, eBay sellers also have costs: there are eBay fees (~13.5%), shipping costs (including the packing materials/envelopes), and potential travel (to the post office or to buy supplies). If the show dealer has generic items and the same items are cheaper on eBay, most people will buy from eBay as price is the ultimate deciding factor. The show dealers who want to make more sales will need to keep their costs below eBay for generic items. Now I personally would not insult the show dealer by bluntly saying their prices are too high but if one ever asked why I passed on a coin, I might let them know about the same item being less on eBay.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ddddd, post: 26210265, member: 22377"]I think there is some validity to the "I can find it cheaper on eBay" statement. I do understand the costs that dealers have and the convenience of seeing a coin in hand vs a picture online. However, eBay sellers also have costs: there are eBay fees (~13.5%), shipping costs (including the packing materials/envelopes), and potential travel (to the post office or to buy supplies). If the show dealer has generic items and the same items are cheaper on eBay, most people will buy from eBay as price is the ultimate deciding factor. The show dealers who want to make more sales will need to keep their costs below eBay for generic items. Now I personally would not insult the show dealer by bluntly saying their prices are too high but if one ever asked why I passed on a coin, I might let them know about the same item being less on eBay.[/QUOTE]
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