There are basically two types of Coin Dealer UK based, the retailer and the wholesaler. The retailer actively seeks to acquire new minted products into his/her inventory, and frequently attended coin shows, local auctions, and actively conducts marketing offerings to purchase coins. Wholesalers on the other hand, purchase large quantities of pre-issued, nearly new coins from mints around the world, in bulk amounts and resell these to retailers, coin shops, or individual collectors. Wholesale dealers do not actively look for new minted products to add to their inventory. The major difference between a retailer and a wholesaler is that retailers buy in large volumes while wholesalers typically buy in small quantities.
In addition to coming into contact with a wide variety of different types of people, both types of dealers should have a good understanding of the industry they work in. Many new coin dealers will attend trade shows and be exposed to a wide variety of dealers and collectors from around the country. Dealers who attend trade shows have the advantage of meeting up with other dealers and collectors in the industry.
This gives them the opportunity to network within a larger network of dealers and find out information about other available coin dealers. Additionally, a good dealer will attend shows and be able to meet with dealers from all around the world. If you are looking for a coin dealer yourself then you can look to companies like GM Coins.