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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Dollar1948, post: 580434, member: 17239&quot;]Hi, I went to a Canadian coin show today with the hopes of finding some more decently priced US Lincolns, for my collection.</p><p>I presently am only collecting BU/MS grades, and the 43s mentioned above caught my eye.</p><p>Now, I took a spread sheet in with me, in which I have within the cells the present retail value of the coins I need, based on the 2009 Red Book.</p><p>I had noted MS63-$2.50, and MS65-$8.00 for this particular coin. This is American funds.</p><p>The Canadian dealer from NW Ontario, (North of the Minnesota boarder) had a $20.00 notation on the flip, with a grade of MS64. The coin is very clean and blemish free so I agree with the grade, but its the price I initially struggled with.</p><p>I told him to check out the Red Book, and I quoted my price and he says he is using a magazine called Coin World, for his US values, as he doesn;t trust the Red Book. To be honest with you, I have read in here that the Red Book&#039;s prices may not be a true reflection of whats happening in the market.</p><p>To make a long story short, I ended up buying something else so I got him down to 10 bucks Canadian for that coin.</p><p>My question is, does his original asking price seem within line of this coins&#039; true value? Is the Red Book that far out of wack?</p><p>Your answers will help me decide if I will do business with him ever again, as this was the 1st time I met him. As a dealer one would think there would be no dishonesty thrown at a 1st time buyer with a potential opportunity for other purchases down the road. One wouldnt want to burn their bridges.</p><p>Thanks for any advise.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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