(1) We moved our store to a bigger location (7293 West Sahara Suite 106 Katy corner from Mercedes) 2 years ago Thanksgiving).
(2) We are fortunate enough to have a very strong business so we are nowhere near "going by the wayside". Last year we grossed over $50,000,000.00. Being the largest rare coin, currency & Bullion Dealer in Nevada helped us obtain these numbers though. (not showing off here just letting you know we are not going anywhere).
(3) I am not your "old friend". My friends respect me and i respect them.
(4) I did not and would not offer a group deal to anyone on our chips. Especially someone on "the list". (i invited him to see the group before it went on ebay, My bad)
(5) We have over 22000 chips. (maybe a slight bit more than 30k worth) Of which 2-3% are of this caliber but we like them and do not release many often. We do not sell directly any chips in our store.
(6) For security purposes we do not allow pictures taken in our store.
(7) I looked into Certifying Chips when i ran into a large group of Fakes about 8-10 Years ago. I did not want my customers to be saddled with these fakes from other sources. I determined it would not be in the best interest of my business to do so (for many reasons). I have not handled or owned a "slabbed" chip since that time. However for a reason which i cannot fathom, i, and my wife, are still on this "list".
(8) Everyone on the list has sworn to not do business with us as long as we are on it so i get to go through the list and make sure none of the winners are on the pledge list and then send a copy to ebay to cancel the sales. I am not looking forward to this but i guess i wouldn't want anyone to break their pledge. I respect there choice even if i do not understand our inclusion.
(9) I give notice on here when we sell items on eBay because i know that i have many customers who frequent this board and are not on the list.
To all of you that have done business with me and my employees over the years, Thank you for your support and we look forward to providing you with exception collectibles and outstanding service in the future.
To all of you on the list please respect me and my store and do not come in as long as we remain on the list. You are not here to do business obviously so please respect our time as we do yours.
When anyone comes in to see our chips they will be asked for Picture I.D. if they are on the list they will be asked to leave. As long as we are on this list we will do our part to help everyone enforce it.
Thank You for taking the time to read this post and i hope it clears up a few things for those who "wonder" what is going on.
I am aware that someone will find fault in what i write (it never fails).
Good luck in the auctions.
All the best to you all,
Mark Scott
Sahara Coins & Extraordinary Collectibles
7293 W. Sahara Suite 1-B
Las Vegas, NV 89117
702-367-4360
mark@saharacoins.net
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