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Message:: [QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 1334670, member: 112"]I don't disagree Mike. But even someone who is just barely beginning coin collecting can be directed to trustworthy dealers by people like you, me, and some other members of this forum. To me, any time you can get 5 or 6 good recommendations from people who at least seem to know what they are doing and have a good reputation themselves, that's enough to start. That's enough to give a recommended dealer a try at least. Now I know you even though I've never met you in person. I've known you for years, just like you've known me for years. And I have enough faith in your judgement that if you told me dealer so and so was a respectable guy - that's all I'd need to do business with the the guy. But I would of course require a good return policy, I require that of anybody. Back when I was working, the way I used to put it is this - if I recommend a dealer to somebody and that dealer screws you over, then I'll stand behind that purchase myself. I'd pay for it in other words. That's how much faith I put in the people I recommend. And I won't recommend them unless I feel that way. Granted, yes I believe the OP needs to learn and study. Everybody needs to learn and study. After over 50 years I am still learning and studying every single day. That will never change for me. But the OP can still be set in the right direction by recommending some reputable dealers to him.[/QUOTE]