<<it is always the coin dealer who is trying to rip them off. >>
While I fully agree the likes of HSN are not doing right by their customer,& on average, the consumer does far better at any coin shop, the coin shop isn't always wearing a white hat either.
I agree it should be the right of every business person to attempt to set their selling price & that it is the responsibility of the consumer to assure they are getting the best possible deal.
That said, I well recall walking into an unknown coin shop here in Denver several years ago. I asked about bullion coins & silver rounds. The owner, while showing me to the right case, spied the watch fob hanging from watch pocket of my jeans.
He asked to see it, I said "Sure you can see, but I'm not interested in selling something from my great grandfather.
He said as he looked at the 21 Jewel 17 size solid gold case Elgin and said "Oh, another cheap retirement watch, Let me take it off your hands for , let's say $10."
I took back my watch returned it the pocket. I picked it up an hour prior having had it cleaned & appraised by a local Swiss born jeweler at $1250. As I headed for the door having bought nothing, he yelled out "Hey, wait a minute, I can go $25."
No, I've never returned.
There are good and bad in every field,Bob, I even met a decent used car dealer - white patent shoes & all - once. |
