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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;treylxapi47, post: 1989817, member: 41863&quot;]This is where it pays to be on the lookout for more than one coin or have an interest in many series or types. </p><p><br /></p><p>So if I go to a show, and I </p><p><br /></p><p>A) Either dont see whats at the top of my priority list</p><p><br /></p><p>or B) Find some examples I am after but find better deals online,</p><p><br /></p><p>Then I move on to coins that I can walk out with that day. </p><p><br /></p><p>There is ALWAYS a good deal to be found at any location/venue, its just a matter of if you can spot it over someone else, before they do. Which is where the knowledge pays off and lets more savvy collectors recycle free money back into the hobby to obtain more coins. </p><p><br /></p><p>This is how I approach shows. </p><p><br /></p><p>I have a list say of top 10 coins I am looking for, that gives me a good chance of finding something that I want or need. These are gonna be my scarce types and what I walk the floor first looking for. </p><p><br /></p><p>Second on my list will be coins in sets I am working on, but not super actively. Say like my 3rd Gem Franklin set, or my Gem Jefferson set.</p><p><br /></p><p>Third thing I am looking for if none of that works are coins I might be able to turn around and flip here or on ebay or to a dealer to make a little scratch to support another coin buy down the road. </p><p><br /></p><p>Last thing I am looking for, if all else fails and it isnt on my list is a piece of silver or two. </p><p><br /></p><p>So the way I am playing the game is just about the same as you, except I make sure I always get my little fix someway or another, at the show, since that was my intentions. </p><p><br /></p><p>I mean at the very least silver is silver and it has tracked inflation well, so I dont mind spending money at the show on a few pieces to put back so i dont leave empty handed. I went to the show to spend money afterall, and thats typically what I do. </p><p><br /></p><p>So I am not supporting the dealers or show by them selves, I am supporting my want and desire to own more coins, but in order for me to have that opportunity I feel I must attend a show here and there and help out the dealers who make an honest effort to be courteous and helpful, but also maintain good deals.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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