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They certainly do. And the book world has more than it's fair share of characters.
I know a dealer who has a lovely shop that's usually empty. Why is it empty? BEcause it's in a little back alley where people don't see it, because he won't advertise and won't even be listed in the telephone dirctory or free internet listings. Why? Because he 'doesn't want customers'. Why? Because if you don't strike him as a book lover then he isn't interested, just won't do business with you (whether buying or selling) at all. Whereass if you've heard of him from a fellow customer and searched him out, then that's cool. He had about eight 1930's council posters in stock and a regular customer wanted to buy them all. 'You can't buy them all, you can buy three at the most. Then someone else can buy some too.' 'If I can't have them all then I don't want any'. 'Fine'.
I've had a few rare little items off him - if he likes you then he's the most genuine and pleasant chap you could hope to meet.
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