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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;geekpryde, post: 1992156, member: 36248&quot;]I agree with you, but at the same time, the opposite point can be made.&nbsp;&nbsp; The internet allows Great dealers to sell not only in their own backyard and at shows a few times a year, but to EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>As I have said in the past, the <u>great dealers</u> will find the correct balance between in-person deals at shows and stores, sales to regular customers (want-lists, on-approval, etc), and sales to random internet buyers. </p><p><br /></p><p>Newer tools like a good website with a shopping cart, an eBay presence, good photography, <u>can and should</u> be combined with the old-school tools of a good personality (friendly, outgoing, helpful), good character, good prices, willingness to make the deal work (trades, layaway, etc), branding (logo, business cards, newsletters, etc), good written coin descriptions, etc.</p><p><br /></p><p>Bad dealers will go away, good dealers stay in business (maybe), and great dealers will find the change in buying habits from us younger collectors will mean a vastly larger pool of potential customers, both one-offs and dedicated repeat business.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The great dealers will be able to place coins with eager collectors, at prices that make both parties happy, yes, probably with smaller buy/sell spreads, but also less time for coins sitting in inventory.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>A smart dealer will take the best of the old ways combined with the best of the new ways, and prosper.&nbsp; &nbsp; <b>No reason this new-age has to only benefit collectors/ buyers.</b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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