2026-01-14
Why Coin Buying Triggers Fear of Mistakes
You walk into a coin shop. You feel like an imposter. You blindly agree with the dealer because you don't want to look stupid. We fix that today.
Buying a computer is easy. You look at specs. Buying silver feels... arcane. It has its own language (Spot, Melt, Premium, Cull, Numismatic). It involves "Negotiation" (which most modern humans hate).
The "Imposter" Effect
When you walk into a coin shop, you feel like the dealer holds all the cards. He knows everything. You know nothing. This power imbalance creates Fear. And Fear makes you buy the wrong thing. You buy whatever he recommends just to end the interaction.
How to Flip the Script
- Walk in with a List: Do not browse. Walk in and say: "I am looking for 5 Silver Eagles and $10 Face Value of Junk Silver."
- Ask the Price First: "What is your 'Ask' on Eagles today?" If it's too high, say "Thank you" and leave.
- Realize HE Needs YOU: You have the money. He has a pile of metal he needs to sell to pay rent. You are the boss.
Negotiation Scripts
We wrote down the exact sentences to say to a dealer to get better pricing. Download the scripts.