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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ToughCOINS, post: 1948698, member: 20480&quot;]Let&#039;s consider a few things . . .</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It sounds like a fair amount of time has passed since you frequented this shop.&nbsp; We all grow from our experiences, and it&#039;s entirely possible that this owner, and perhaps even his staff has changed as a result.&nbsp; Giving this man the benefit of the doubt is probably the best way to handle the situation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I don&#039;t think you can fault this seller for being unwilling (unable?) to bargain when he apparently pays strong money for the coins he puts in his inventory.&nbsp; Expecting to waltz into his shop and bargain on price, while he willingly pays the asking price at your table, without any negotiation at all, is paradoxical to me.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>From behind the table, I would sell a few coins to him at your prices, but not all that he wants.&nbsp; Price a few of them high enough that you&#039;re sure he&#039;ll pass. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Then I&#039;d take the others to his shop with you, explain that you&#039;d retained those coins on purpose, and try to cultivate a new relationship, knowing you still have some coins they would like to own.&nbsp; If he&#039;s a good dealer, he&#039;ll respect the fact that you are trying to work with him at a level closer to wholesale than retail.&nbsp; Then, you need to respect the fact that his overhead is much higher than your own.&nbsp; Any deal struck in his shop still needs to be in his favor.&nbsp; Conducting business that way will gain you far more of his respect than that gained by customers who do not consider his position (perhaps you were one of them years ago?).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>- Mike[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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