Generally my experiences with coin stores have been pretty good. The only problems I've had are when I walk into a coin store, people think I'm lost just because I'm a 20-year-old female (well, I look about 15, but whatever). Then, when I asked to see something specific, like Philadelphia mint Peace dollars, they still watched me like a hawk (no, they weren't trying to make themselves available for me to ask questions, they were staring at me from across the store). The one I frequent now is owned by the nicest guy; at least now I've frequented it enough for him to know I know my business! (except that one time I asked to see his Barber dollars when I meant halves... that was embarrasing...)