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<p>[QUOTE="Oldhoopster, post: 7958146, member: 84179"]The thing that he fails to realize is that we all agree that crime is a problem. Unfortunately, he keeps pushing the narrative "my way is the only way that will work and I'm not listening to anything else". From what I've gathered in reading his posts, he believes that most dealers are crooked and make their living working with thieves to profit from stolen goods. The only way to stop this, is for govt intervention with numerous regulations (he never mentions that many jurisdictions already have reporting requirements and hold times).</p><p><br /></p><p>All of the discounting of other ideas (having a firearm will only get you killed), bullying (if you disagree with my tactics you're a troll and support criminals), and rambling nonsense does nothing more than alienate those who would normally be his ally.</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>It's very sad, but all he is managing to do is drive a wedge between himself and other concerned collectors. I keep speaking up because I want to make sure this topic doesn't become trivialized by a stubborn, closed minded person who can't see the forest through the trees. My request to the rest of the CT forum is to not let this member derail an important topic. Security and safety start well before the "crooked dealer" buys your stolen coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Oldhoopster, post: 7958146, member: 84179"]The thing that he fails to realize is that we all agree that crime is a problem. Unfortunately, he keeps pushing the narrative "my way is the only way that will work and I'm not listening to anything else". From what I've gathered in reading his posts, he believes that most dealers are crooked and make their living working with thieves to profit from stolen goods. The only way to stop this, is for govt intervention with numerous regulations (he never mentions that many jurisdictions already have reporting requirements and hold times). All of the discounting of other ideas (having a firearm will only get you killed), bullying (if you disagree with my tactics you're a troll and support criminals), and rambling nonsense does nothing more than alienate those who would normally be his ally. It's very sad, but all he is managing to do is drive a wedge between himself and other concerned collectors. I keep speaking up because I want to make sure this topic doesn't become trivialized by a stubborn, closed minded person who can't see the forest through the trees. My request to the rest of the CT forum is to not let this member derail an important topic. Security and safety start well before the "crooked dealer" buys your stolen coins.[/QUOTE]
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