Do you think it is worth it?

[Half Penny Jon 0]

I always find that coins without photos turn out to be really nice when they arrive.

[Master Jmd 80]

chris, do you have a collection of coins?

[Half Penny Jon 0]

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).

[Chris Perkins 228]

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.

[Half Penny Jon 0]

Do you have a specialist collection or is it all bits and bobs.

[Master Jmd 80]

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...

[Half Penny Jon 0]

[kuhli 0]

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)

[Sylvester 15]

(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!

[Half Penny Jon 0]

Could anyone please tell me what an 'Impared proof' is?

[Emperor Oli 0]

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....

[Half Penny Jon 0]

I've seen quite a few so called 'impared proof's', I wonder why not many of them are recorded.

[Emperor Oli 0]

Because it's not a purposeful thing methinks, it's just through handling etc.

[Half Penny Jon 0]

Oh right, I was not aware of that, thanks for clearing that up people!