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If you were going to display your collection where would that be?

PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 5,998 ✭✭✭✭✭

There are so many nice collections out there where should one consider putting it on display?
I am not talking about hoards of coins but nice collections!

Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


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  • BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,845 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Too many security issues for me. I’m happy to display photos though. :)

  • StoogeStooge Posts: 4,670 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I asked my local coin shop about displaying complete sets of coins, personal collections, and he gave me a resounding NO. Too many security issues was the #1 problem.


    Later, Paul.
  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,707 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The safe.

  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Registery only.

    They sleep in the SDB.

  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 5,998 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It just doesn't seem right that, as collector's we can't share collections to help the hobby.
    It is a sad day that security over rides the pride and joy of completing and showing that to the public!

    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • labloverlablover Posts: 3,681 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The Smithsonian

    "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." Will Rogers
  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,352 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Collectors Showcase here at PCGS.

  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 5,998 ✭✭✭✭✭

    To me looking at photos just isn't the same as seeing the coin in person,
    Nowadays someone with photo editing can make an image look much better in hand.

    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • StoogeStooge Posts: 4,670 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PTVETTER said:
    To me looking at photos just isn't the same as seeing the coin in person,
    Nowadays someone with photo editing can make an image look much better in hand.

    They're called shady eBay sellers!


    Later, Paul.
  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 5,998 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There is an other thread about dealer sites with photos that don't show the coin as it appears in hand

    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 4, 2018 7:11PM

    Long Beach since I’m semi local

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    Walker Proof Digital Album
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  • TommyTypeTommyType Posts: 4,586 ✭✭✭✭✭

    WalMart parking lot?

    :)

    Easily distracted Type Collector
  • Mine could be on TV! On one of those hoarding shows.

    Successful BST deals with mustangt and jesbroken. Now EVERYTHING is for sale.

  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,045 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 4, 2018 7:50PM

    Rent a table or 1/2 a table at a show. Find a nice old-school wood coin case and line it with a nice velvet. Display those bad boys with a nice “NFS” sign attached. At least that’s what I want to do.

  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 5,998 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @SeattleSlammer said:
    Rent a table or 1/2 a table at a show. Find a nice old-school wood coin case and line it with a nice velvet. Display those bad boys with a nice “NFS” sign attached. At least that’s what I want to do.

    I like your idea
    I was also thinking that some club tables could display members coins.
    That way instead of just sitting around they would have something to talk about. such as the history of the collections on display.

    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Mine are in Eagle brand slab pages-makes for a decent display. They are in a totally secure location and they are insured.

  • ACopACop Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭✭✭

    "And here is a 1923 Peace dollar in MS 63...GATHER ROUND EVERYONE"

  • 1Mike11Mike1 Posts: 4,422 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A trench coat with clear inserts sewn in, a pair of short shorts and a fedora. Pssst wanna see something? FLASH

    "May the silver waves that bear you heavenward be filled with love’s whisperings"

    "A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
  • ParadisefoundParadisefound Posts: 8,588 ✭✭✭✭✭

    OneMikeOne >:)

  • Timbuk3Timbuk3 Posts: 11,658 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I display my collections in the safety deposit boxes !!! ;)

    Timbuk3
  • jdimmickjdimmick Posts: 9,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I used to bring an extra case down to our local show and display some of my higher end pieces for show.

    2 problems , ist several wanted to look and hold them, but I had to politely decline due to having to open the case they were in and keep up with regular show business. But more importantly , a couple of dealer friends of mine starting telling me what if somebody came in and held up the show at gunpoint. I could have potentially lost a lot in that instance.
    security at our local show is minimal, you take a group of 3 with automatic weapons barge in unexpected, it would be a disaster.

  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,612 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Justacommeman said:
    Long Beach since I’m semi local

    m

    FUN since I am semi local

    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have never had the urge to display my coins. There were times that people would ask about certain coins (in general) and I would bring an example to show them. My coin collection is a private pleasure. Cheers, RickO

  • CCGGGCCGGG Posts: 1,267 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 5, 2018 5:50AM

    I don't have any top 10 sets so nothing that special. I never felt the need to display my coins so I've never really thought about it.

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