Half Penny Jon Posted May 9, 2004 Author Posted May 9, 2004 I always find that coins without photos turn out to be really nice when they arrive. Quote
Half Penny Jon Posted May 9, 2004 Author Posted May 9, 2004 Yes Chris, do you? I know that most dealers have their own private collection. Colin Cooke has the largest collection of farthings existant apparently (not surprising because he is a farthing specialist). Quote
Chris Perkins Posted May 9, 2004 Posted May 9, 2004 I have a few little bits that I keep, wouldn't really call it a collection, because I find I end up selling a lot of them if someone enquires and offers market value. I have the sabotaged remains of my collections from when I was a kid, but there really is nothing much nice remaining. Quote
Half Penny Jon Posted May 9, 2004 Author Posted May 9, 2004 Do you have a specialist collection or is it all bits and bobs. Quote
Master Jmd Posted May 9, 2004 Posted May 9, 2004 I have a few little bits that I keep, wouldn't really call it a collection, because I find I end up selling a lot of them if someone enquires and offers market value. I have the sabotaged remains of my collections from when I was a kid, but there really is nothing much nice remaining. amazing, a dealer with no proper collection... Quote
kuhli Posted May 10, 2004 Posted May 10, 2004 amazing, a dealer with no proper collection...Not that surprising. As a dealer, Chris must separate business from hobby. Bear in mind, there is a large difference between a dealer (who makes his livelyhood selling coins) and a collector who sells his surplus (usually to finance his own collection). When I make transactions with a dealer, I expect the dealer to provide me with what I want (if I ask about a BU 1907 farthing, I don't expect to be offered a VF. I can accept if they offer an almostUNC, if that is all he has available. but if less than that, then just be forthright and say you don't have any) and I expect the full service that comes with it, regardless of how large the purchase is. (today I may only need a £5 coin, but treat me right, next week I may be looking for £500 coin). A dealer should have some basic knowledge with most all coins, whether it is something they normally sell or not. (if I ask a dealer if they carry any Dutch ducats, they better at least know what I am talking about. I don't expect a collector who specializes in British copper to neccesarily know what a Dutch ducat is)When I am dealing with a collector, I know that I am getting the "lesser" of what he has, I don't expect all the red-carpet treatment, but I also can usually count on a good deal from one collector to another (chances are he got a deal somewhere, either on the coin he is offering, or the up-graded piece he is keeping, and most are willing to share some of the savings) Quote
Sylvester Posted May 11, 2004 Posted May 11, 2004 (if I ask a dealer if they carry any Dutch ducats, they better at least know what I am talking about. I don't expect a collector who specializes in British copper to neccesarily know what a Dutch ducat is) Lovely coins those ducats! Quote
Half Penny Jon Posted May 13, 2004 Author Posted May 13, 2004 Could anyone please tell me what an 'Impared proof' is? Quote
Emperor Oli Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 I think it's "impaired". Taking the example of the visually impaired, where their sight is not very good, it probably means a proof with some minor problems.... Quote
Half Penny Jon Posted May 13, 2004 Author Posted May 13, 2004 I've seen quite a few so called 'impared proof's', I wonder why not many of them are recorded. Quote
Emperor Oli Posted May 13, 2004 Posted May 13, 2004 Because it's not a purposeful thing methinks, it's just through handling etc. Quote
Half Penny Jon Posted May 13, 2004 Author Posted May 13, 2004 Oh right, I was not aware of that, thanks for clearing that up people! Quote
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