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<p>[QUOTE="TopcatCoin, post: 1870120, member: 22746"]Here are some scenarios I have seen at coin shows when asking a dealer for a price:</p><p><br /></p><p>1. The dealer gives a price off the top of his head without even looking too closely at the coin. It is usually fair, and if I like/want it, I will typically buy it with no haggling.</p><p><br /></p><p>2. The dealer either looks at the price on a sheet of paper behind the table or at a code or perhaps a price on the back of the 2x2 and gives you a number. I typically find these prices high and negotiable. They now know exactly how much they are into a coin, and you can haggle to get a better deal.</p><p><br /></p><p>3. The coins are all not marked with a code/price. You ask the dealer for a price even for his/her best price. They then pull out the Red Book. I say thanks, have a nice day, and move on.</p><p><br /></p><p>Doug is right. You have to do your homework before the show or bring some resources with you to know what a fair price is for you at that moment. Fair price is going to vary from dealer to dealer. TC[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="TopcatCoin, post: 1870120, member: 22746"]Here are some scenarios I have seen at coin shows when asking a dealer for a price: 1. The dealer gives a price off the top of his head without even looking too closely at the coin. It is usually fair, and if I like/want it, I will typically buy it with no haggling. 2. The dealer either looks at the price on a sheet of paper behind the table or at a code or perhaps a price on the back of the 2x2 and gives you a number. I typically find these prices high and negotiable. They now know exactly how much they are into a coin, and you can haggle to get a better deal. 3. The coins are all not marked with a code/price. You ask the dealer for a price even for his/her best price. They then pull out the Red Book. I say thanks, have a nice day, and move on. Doug is right. You have to do your homework before the show or bring some resources with you to know what a fair price is for you at that moment. Fair price is going to vary from dealer to dealer. TC[/QUOTE]
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