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<p>[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 1370670, member: 26302"]I wouldn't ask him anything. I don't begrudge them their sales. If it weren't for their program, many people would not buy collectible coins at all. Them using their "leading numismatic catalog" is a touch misleading, I wish they used something like a Redbook instead, but that is the extent of my gripes.</p><p><br /></p><p>Listen, anything you buy from tv or telemarketers or any higher priced advertising medium will be much more expensive than you can buy elsewhere. I can buy nacho chips from a convenience store for say $4. Equivalent amount in a grovery store maybe $2.50. Same quantity at Costco maybe $1.75, but same quantity at Restaurant Depot for $1. That is life. I do not picket the convenience stores or grocery stores near me, not pillory them online for being "scams". They have higher expenses, and must charge more. Why are we so darned quick here to do the same with higher cost coin sales outlets? Don't like it, become educated and learn where to buy cheaper. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Chris[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 1370670, member: 26302"]I wouldn't ask him anything. I don't begrudge them their sales. If it weren't for their program, many people would not buy collectible coins at all. Them using their "leading numismatic catalog" is a touch misleading, I wish they used something like a Redbook instead, but that is the extent of my gripes. Listen, anything you buy from tv or telemarketers or any higher priced advertising medium will be much more expensive than you can buy elsewhere. I can buy nacho chips from a convenience store for say $4. Equivalent amount in a grovery store maybe $2.50. Same quantity at Costco maybe $1.75, but same quantity at Restaurant Depot for $1. That is life. I do not picket the convenience stores or grocery stores near me, not pillory them online for being "scams". They have higher expenses, and must charge more. Why are we so darned quick here to do the same with higher cost coin sales outlets? Don't like it, become educated and learn where to buy cheaper. :) Chris[/QUOTE]
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