National pricing

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Hank,

You are right. The people I saw/heard arguing over dealer pricing were all younger collectors, under 40 years old. It was quite interesting hearing them tell the dealers why their asking prices were "way out of line."
Those younger people apparently never heard the adage that you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. By the way, I did not see anyone who was arguing with a dealer about their prices actually succeed in making a deal.
Maybe if they keep having those experiences they will learn how to haggle calmly with being offensive.

Rich

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

Great report, thanks! I'm guessing there's some correlation between the actual arguing over prices, as opposed to haggling or negotiating, and the influx of younger collectors/flippers, which is good news otherwise. Those who have been around for awhile learn there's a right way and a wrong way to try to get a price down, and which side ALWAYS wins when the discussion turns ugly.