Coin Shops - The Good and the Very Very Ugly

[Fulvio]

Well, after the rave review, I just had to head over to see Adam this morning. And he confirmed my suspicions as to the bad/ugly shop.

However, even after being comprehensively pillaged the other day, it seems a few things were left behind for us locals. I walked out a bit poorer (or a bit richer, depending on your viewpoint) than I walked in. Here's what I bought, and the marked prices. Lets see how close the guesses are to what I actually paid.

Penny Blank Planchet ($35)
1978 10¢ Split Planchet - Obverse Half ($25)
1963 6d Clip ($6)
1966 2¢ Clip ($6)
1940 1/- VF (probably cleaned) ($39)
1986 $1 Unc - Massive Rev Strikethrough + Obv Die Crack ($49)
2003 $1 Korean War Unc - Folded metal on part of Rim ($4)
2007 $1 Unc Roo - Ex-PNC ($20)

for a total $184. Slightly overpriced in my opinion. What do you think? I'm very happy with this lot, even the 1940 Shilling which looks too clean, but I can't say conclusively if its been tampered with at this stage. I certainly would have no qualms about recommending him to people, and I'm going to email him links to both the blog post and this forum.

[enworb]

I think you paid about the going rate for everything except for the 10c which has split. I would have paid a bit more than that.

[Robster]

After reading of everyones misfortunes I have headed off on another tack.!!
First job- leave several coded messages (or a cross on a nondescript window).
Head to a secret location known only to yourself and your dealer at a prearranged time.! Feign interest in the postal supplies until contact is made (practice slipping in unnoticed) to avoid detection.! (still got it.!)
Confirm transaction, trade for cash and exit 'Stage Left.'
Way more fun than your everyday deal.:wavemulticolor:

[Fulvio]

Don't forget the Aston-Martin with the ejector seat and machine guns.

[purplepennyhunter]

After reading of everyones misfortunes I have headed off on another tack.!!
First job- leave several coded messages (or a cross on a nondescript window).
Head to a secret location known only to yourself and your dealer at a prearranged time.! Feign interest in the postal supplies until contact is made (practice slipping in unnoticed) to avoid detection.! (still got it.!)
Confirm transaction, trade for cash and exit 'Stage Left.'
Way more fun than your everyday deal.:wavemulticolor:

Ahh a secret rendezvous Robster.

I'm glad Adam received your custom Fulvio. He was very accommodating and friendly. We may not have alerted him to our coin media status though :angel:

[Fulvio]

Its OK, I did.. next time you rock up, you'll get the red carpet and complimentary champagne that goes with the rock star status.