What have I gotten myself into...decided to open a shop!!

elwood · January 25, 2007 1:42AM

Just thought I'd announce that I have opened a Coin and Collectibles Shop. The name is Dawes and Co. named after an ancestor of mine , William Dawes, who rode part of Paul Revere's ride.

I've spent the last 7 years doing the national coin show circuit and got sick of the traveling. So, decided to open a shop. I will still be attending some of the national shows from time to time but for now I'm trying to get this place up and running.

The website should be online next week or early the following week. I have a few goodies that I think people will like.

I'll probably post the web address, on the BST Board, when it goes online.

I'm located 5 hrs w. of Chicago, 2 1/2 hrs s. of minneapolis, 1 hr s.e. of LaCrosse Wisc., 9 hrs n. of St Louis, etc....in other words the middle of nowhere

Here's a couple pics of the interior.

I also sell Antique Firearms.

dthigpen · January 25, 2007 1:43AM

Looks neat, congratulations. My great grandmother on my Father's side was a Dawes and lived in Oklahoma.

shirohniichan · January 25, 2007 1:45AM

I love the decor!

The Winchesters and Sharps add a nice touch. Best wishes on your new venture.

Where's the new brick and mortar location?

mcheath · January 25, 2007 1:46AM

That shop looks real sweet. Good luck

guitarwes · January 25, 2007 1:47AM

COOL looking true B & M store there Elwood.
I love the Winchester bullet montague, the shooting irons, and the old cash register!
can't see the coins or I would compliment them also.

I wish you the best in your endeavor.........wes

Garneteye · January 25, 2007 1:49AM

Great look to the store, the raw brick give it a rustic feel. Good luck!

Dan

dbldie55 · January 25, 2007 1:49AM

Very cool. Nice elk antler chandelier, they make those locally. I also like the old cash register. (Nice whitetail too)

Burks · January 25, 2007 1:51AM

Ah guns and coins together at once.

Very nice looking shop.

elwood · January 25, 2007 1:54AM

<< My great grandmother on my Father's side was a Dawes and lived in Oklahoma. >>

Mr Thigpen, I didn't know we were related

<< Where's the new brick and mortar location? >>

I'm located in a small town in Iowa.

THANKS!!! for the compliments!!!

INXS · January 25, 2007 1:56AM

Best of Luck elwood, I really like the interior. Where is this located?

RR · January 25, 2007 1:57AM

Iowa? Near Waukon by chance?

RR

Dentuck · January 25, 2007 1:57AM

Congratulations and best wishes.

The interior reminds me of Cohen's in the French Quarter, New Orleans.

RedneckHB · January 25, 2007 2:00AM

Very nice looking shop. What does that buck score? 140ish?

Stuart · January 25, 2007 2:00AM

Elwood: I really like the look of your new shop. it has a very warm and comfortable look to it that should make your customers feel very relaxed while there. Best of luck to you in your new business endeavor.

BigE · January 25, 2007 2:04AM

Looks like a very nice shop with a great atmosphere. I bet you do really well, I see the TV cameras too, good idea----------BigE

PerryHall · January 25, 2007 2:05AM

Looks like a museum. First class all the way. Be sure to let us know your web site once you get it up and running. Do you give a discount to forum members?

elwood · January 25, 2007 2:06AM

<< Iowa? Near Waukon by chance? >>

Only 20 miles away.

<< What does that buck score? 140ish? >>

High 180's non-typical...16 pointer with lots of kickers and a drop tine (sp?)

pharmer · January 25, 2007 2:10AM

Looks nice. Good luck!

mgoodm3 · January 25, 2007 2:10AM

Nice shop.

greghansen · January 25, 2007 2:14AM

I, of course, am partial to the pheasant tail feathers in the lower right hand corner of the 2nd picture!

Congratulations, and best wishes.

BobaFett72 · January 25, 2007 2:14AM

I wish you the best of luck with your business venture!

coinlieutenant · January 25, 2007 2:18AM

Steve!! Excellent. Very excited for you. If I am ever up that way, I will most certainly drop in.

Let me know when you buy that original gem set of bust quarters that walked in the door!!

AU58WALKERS · January 25, 2007 2:22AM

How much for the cat hide?

RR · January 25, 2007 2:26AM

20 miles away? Probably Decorah?

Wife's family use to go over there from Waukon to a german restaurant on the hill near town and some nordic type shop in town. That was many moons ago.

RR

BigE · January 25, 2007 2:26AM

How much for the crackerbox?

----------BigE

elwood · January 25, 2007 2:36AM

<< Probably Decorah? >>

That's it...way too many Norwegians

<< Let me know when you buy that original gem set of bust quarters that walked in the door!! >>

Thanks John!! One can always hope

TomB · January 25, 2007 2:38AM

While I doubt I will make it out to your neck of the woods, if I ever do, I will be certain to stop in. Good luck!

Julian · January 25, 2007 2:38AM

You certainly have the knowledge and attitude to operate a successful numismatic emporium, Steve. I wish you the very best of luck.

AU58WALKERS · January 25, 2007 2:39AM

looks more like my old gun shop rather than a coin shop.

Lakesammman · January 25, 2007 2:44AM

Wow - nice. That ain't your average coin store!!

elwood · January 25, 2007 2:44AM

<< You certainly have the knowledge and attitude to operate a successful numismatic emporium, Steve. I wish you the very best of luck. >>

Thanks Julian!!!! I really appreciate that!!!!!

What about my attitude?

BadgerRay · January 25, 2007 2:55AM

Elwood,

I live in Rochester, MN and would love to come to your stop sometime as Decorah, IA is less than 100 miles from here. What is your store address (especially since it is new and cannot be looked up in yellow pages) and what are your store hours.......

THANKS,

Ray

Russ · January 25, 2007 3:03AM

That's dangerously close to Marty.

Russ, NCNE

elwood · January 25, 2007 3:04AM

Hi Ray

I sent you a PM with details.

steve

elwood · January 25, 2007 3:06AM

<< That's dangerously close to Marty. >>

He just deals in modern crap doesn't he?

messydesk · January 25, 2007 3:07AM

Nice looking place! Congratulations and best of luck to you.

ricko · January 25, 2007 3:22AM

Great looking shop.... guns and coins.. I love it. Congratulations.. best of luck. Cheers, RickO

RichieURich · January 25, 2007 3:28AM

Steve, I'm happy to see your shop, it looks like a fun place for the collectors to visit! And I will be happy to visit your website to help pay some of your start-up expenses.

When the set of gem BU Bust Quarters walks in, please sell it to CoinLt. But when the circ. set of Bust Quarters or Seated Quarters comes in, sell it to me!

Congratulations on your new shop and I wish you all the success in the world.

cladking · January 25, 2007 3:28AM

It looks great. Good luck.

lkrarecoins · January 25, 2007 3:29AM

Good luck on your venture...it looks like a very nice place!

Fletcher · January 25, 2007 3:37AM

Nice ... put your website url in your signature line. It will help you get ranked higher on the search engines.

TahoeDale · January 25, 2007 4:10AM

Steve,

I think you have found the answer to a collector's dream. You can be among all the things you like, every day.

Be sure to keep us up to date on the progress of the endeavor. We would love to hear the stories that will occur-- the little ol lady who comes in with the shoe box, and Lo and Behold--

Early dollars, bust quarters, and a few Gobrecht's.

Good Luck

MICHAELDIXON · January 25, 2007 4:13AM

Beautiful Store! Best of luck!

jdimmick · January 25, 2007 4:32AM

Steve,

Thats awsome!, I love the look of your store. Congratulations on getting this up and going. Ill Pm you

jim

MadMarty · January 25, 2007 4:34AM

Where is that FRESH MEAT icon!!!

Congrats!!

dthigpen · January 25, 2007 4:38AM

<< 

<< My great grandmother on my Father's side was a Dawes and lived in Oklahoma. >>

Mr Thigpen, I didn't know we were related

>>

Perhaps we are. Scary for you, I'm sure. That part of the family is Cherokee.

Wish you best of luck with the new endevour, by the attitude I've seen you display here, I'm sure it'll do great.

NumisOxide · January 25, 2007 4:41AM

Wow, your store has character.

Coin-grats and I wish you the best of luck!

CoinRaritiesOnline · January 25, 2007 4:53AM

Congrats on opening a beautiful place, Steve. So THAT's what you've been up to lo these many months!

You've got a great eye, are 100% honest and trustworthy, and have a collector orientation. I'm betting that the store will be a thrashing success!

RichieURich · January 25, 2007 4:55AM

to the Forum, BadgerRay! Enjoy!

Barry · January 25, 2007 4:56AM

Good luck, Steve!

Nic · January 25, 2007 5:26AM

BEAUTIFUL Steve.

. I don't get that way much anymore, but I will be sure to check it out. PM sent. K

What have I gotten myself into...decided to open a shop!!

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