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<p>[QUOTE="cpm9ball, post: 1906703, member: 24633"]It wasn't exactly embarrassing, but there is no telling what a collector might resort to in order to secure something.</p><p><br /></p><p>While attending the FUN Show several years back, I was browsing through dealers' cases looking for any nice medal that caught my eye. I spotted one from about 6' away, but there was an elderly couple standing in front of both of the dealer's cases. At first, I waited patiently as they took their time. It seemed like forever, and I began to worry that they, or someone else with less courtesy, might ask to look at it. So, I moved a little closer to the woman and craned my neck to get a better view. The woman took note of this and edged closer to her (I assume) husband. I was still too far away to reach across her and point to the medal while trying to get the dealer's attention. Again, I moved closer to her, and she nudged her husband in an effort to put some distance between us. Finally, I was close enough to move in and when I got the attention of the dealer, I asked to see the medal. I didn't even bother to haggle with him. He told me his price, and I bought it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chris</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]326480[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]326482[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="cpm9ball, post: 1906703, member: 24633"]It wasn't exactly embarrassing, but there is no telling what a collector might resort to in order to secure something. While attending the FUN Show several years back, I was browsing through dealers' cases looking for any nice medal that caught my eye. I spotted one from about 6' away, but there was an elderly couple standing in front of both of the dealer's cases. At first, I waited patiently as they took their time. It seemed like forever, and I began to worry that they, or someone else with less courtesy, might ask to look at it. So, I moved a little closer to the woman and craned my neck to get a better view. The woman took note of this and edged closer to her (I assume) husband. I was still too far away to reach across her and point to the medal while trying to get the dealer's attention. Again, I moved closer to her, and she nudged her husband in an effort to put some distance between us. Finally, I was close enough to move in and when I got the attention of the dealer, I asked to see the medal. I didn't even bother to haggle with him. He told me his price, and I bought it. Chris [ATTACH=full]326480[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]326482[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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