Earlier this week I read Top 10 “Coin Dealer Ethics” by Susan Headley of About.com. The article is a compilation of the ten most incredible stories she has collected about the less-than-ethical behavior of some coin dealers.
The same day, noted numismatic researcher and author Roger Burdette posted a note on the Collectors’ Society forums that read:
Coin-business people are often the newcomer’s earliest contact with the hobby. That is the best, and often only, chance to create a positive impression of coin collecting. When coin-businesses project an attitude of integrity, honesty, veracity and patience the “newby” is more likely to find the hobby appealing...
Full Article: Combating Unethical Behavior at Shows, Mr. Ambassador - Coin Collector's Blog
