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My little Schertz, TX show report
With all the ANA reports coming out (wish I could have been there too), I figured I'd give a small write-up on one of our local shows, which happen a few times a year. We are lucky to have that many.
As for the show, it's a one day (Saturday) affair and I usually try to get there a bit after opening. Seeing a full parking lot is usually a good sign, and it did confirm that the show was well-attended. Over time, I've seen those shows start to skew to a younger crowd, and this one was no exception. Quite a few of them were mentioning Instagram and how they liked some of the dealers were finally on that platform. One of them, Royal Coins from Houston has seen this trend and they make a good effort to talk to the younger folks that send them questions via direct message (DM). It's encouraging for the future, and shows need to take heed. None of that new audience (I don't like this either) is interested in jabber about conspiracies, the gold standard and other old folks grumbles. There were a couple tables like that, and they appeared sparsely populated by anyone under 75.
Bullion appeared to be very active, and I did see where MS graded gold coins (some in OGH) were going for melt plus a few dollars, one that stuck out was an 1886-S $10 MS-62 OGH that said melt +$20. Interesting. Some world coins were moving too, including Philippines and Mexican coins, I heard a couple dealers mention that their entire inventory of (country) was bought up.
Now on to what I got. This show I usually work on my bookshelf albums and get raw coins. I think the most exciting thing I found was someone selling Library of Coins albums for a buck each! I bought three so I could transfer some coins from old Whitman folders and start work on a circulated SLQ set. I also found a few nice toners and a nice raw 1853 half cent for my Dansco. I was able to negotiate better prices than what is on the holder too, so pay no mind to those prices!
Until the next show!
New Orleans $2.50 Gold NEWP
I’ve never owned a New Orleans gold piece before and I’ve wanted an example for a while now. I figured given their reasonable prices compared to Charlotte or Dahlonega that I’d wait for, at very least, an AU example.
This nice example came along at just the right time. 
What do you guys think?
(It’s hard to photograph this one)
I love the large mint mark!
asheland
Re: Question about Green Verdigris on Large Cents
Thanks for the comments.
I found a coin that I liked a 1812 Large Date AU50 PCGS, and it is not a CAC . This coin went on the market yesterday and I purchase it today. It may be a little dark for some collectors, but my old copper coins are chocolate brown. I spent more money than I wanted, but the price was fair based on past auction results. My 7070 registry set is now complete and will be taking a time out from buying any coins. I usually go with CAC on a lot of my coins, but I have not been impressed with CAC stickers on this series. I may send it in to CAC, but I am not sure if JA likes dark chocolate.
slider23
Re: Live From a Very Libertas ANA
I tried to snatch a piece or two but you never left the table
Outstanding display. Extremely well presented.
m
ANA Newps
Looking for the right piece at a coin show can be a funny thing, especially at a very large show like the ANA.
At times, you will see the perfect coin in a dealer's case right away. Other times, you will walk around the show for days and only find something when another dealer or collector tells you where to find it.
Both of these scenarios happened to me at the ANA in Rosemont this week.
The first piece I purchased was a Jean Vernon medal. This stuck out to me right away amongst other medals and was a great addition to my bird-themed collection without "breaking the bank."
Another item on my wish list was an Argentina sunface 8 Reales. I had looked around the show for a few days and not had much success. Another dealer mentioned to me that he had seen something I might like at a table in the back. I went over to investigate, and it ended up being a successful referral!
This attractive circulated coin is the result:
Does anyone else have newps from the show to share?
Stella
Re: PCGS ANA Luncheon today - any comments, impressions from those who attended??
Nice affair, big crowd and good food. Cliff Notes: Newman and Terranova were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Some updates about user friendly improvements made to the website and registry, an ability to better track grading submissions, in 2020 they will start grading banknotes again, they are linked into Hugh Wood where you can easily apply for insurance for your registry coins.
