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<p>[QUOTE="thedredge, post: 2333015, member: 37385"]I know for myself I had 3 LCS's in the city I grew up in. It was great as one would travel to different show that I would never have been able to go to. He would occasionally call me to ask if I wanted something that he found and thought would be good for what I was collecting at the time. As there are some things that I wanted regardless if it was paper, glass, wood, or something totally different, as long as it wrapped around the theme I was going for. I never would have been able to obtain the items I did during that time if it was not for my LCS.</p><p>Today is a totally different story, with the advent of the internet I can find just about anything anywhere that I would want. Heck look at the demise of local coin club numbers compared to before the internet. We all can meet here and question and learn without leaving the comfort of our surroundings. It used to be, if you did not make the meeting you had to wait weeks to be able to question someone who "might" have the knowledge you were looking for.</p><p>Having a LCD is good for everyone. I still go in once in awhile to make purchases as I would rather pay a couple extra bucks and support my local economy than not have one here. Besides it is harder to get a child interested in collecting when they can only look online. Going and holding and looking up close or hitting that bargain bin for something that just appeals to them for what ever reason, just can't be beat.</p><p>Take a child and visit your local coin shop today.</p><p><br /></p><p>Disclosure: I am not a dealer and have not been paid to say anything. LOL[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="thedredge, post: 2333015, member: 37385"]I know for myself I had 3 LCS's in the city I grew up in. It was great as one would travel to different show that I would never have been able to go to. He would occasionally call me to ask if I wanted something that he found and thought would be good for what I was collecting at the time. As there are some things that I wanted regardless if it was paper, glass, wood, or something totally different, as long as it wrapped around the theme I was going for. I never would have been able to obtain the items I did during that time if it was not for my LCS. Today is a totally different story, with the advent of the internet I can find just about anything anywhere that I would want. Heck look at the demise of local coin club numbers compared to before the internet. We all can meet here and question and learn without leaving the comfort of our surroundings. It used to be, if you did not make the meeting you had to wait weeks to be able to question someone who "might" have the knowledge you were looking for. Having a LCD is good for everyone. I still go in once in awhile to make purchases as I would rather pay a couple extra bucks and support my local economy than not have one here. Besides it is harder to get a child interested in collecting when they can only look online. Going and holding and looking up close or hitting that bargain bin for something that just appeals to them for what ever reason, just can't be beat. Take a child and visit your local coin shop today. Disclosure: I am not a dealer and have not been paid to say anything. LOL[/QUOTE]
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