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It's early, but, whoze going to FUN?

Desert MoonDesert Moon Posts: 5,992 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Anyone interested in a PCGS board member 'social' get together on Friday evening at FUN? Meet up at one of the local bars? Some of us were throwing this idea around just after FUN this past year, so thought I would throw it out here......

Best, SH

My online coin store - https://desertmoonnm.com/
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  • blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,945 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I will be there setup.

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  • scubafuelscubafuel Posts: 1,941 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I’ll be there. Sounds like a great idea!

  • Sunshine Rare CoinsSunshine Rare Coins Posts: 2,337 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I will be there.

    Sunshine Rare Coins

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  • TopoftheHillTopoftheHill Posts: 200 ✭✭✭

    Planning on my first FUN show!!

    Question: If I submit coins for grading, reconsideration or whatever on say Thursday, when should they be available for pickup?

  • TopoftheHillTopoftheHill Posts: 200 ✭✭✭

    @BillJones
    Read your signature line. Of all my collecting pursuits, collecting British hammered was/is the most enjoyable. I started with one of each monarch from 1066 and expanded that a bit, for instance all of the penny types of William I. It's great to look at the collection....it's almost like traveling back in time! These coins are much rarer than most realize.

  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,814 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 14, 2018 2:30PM

    @TopoftheHill said:
    @BillJones
    Read your signature line. Of all my collecting pursuits, collecting British hammered was/is the most enjoyable. I started with one of each monarch from 1066 and expanded that a bit, for instance all of the penny types of William I. It's great to look at the collection....it's almost like traveling back in time! These coins are much rarer than most realize.

    I agree with you, although I will never get down to collecting one of each type of William the Conqueror penny.

    I completed the one of each king or queen collection a year or so ago. The sleeper was Henry IV (1399 – 1314). After a dealer offered me a Henry IV penny in Poor to Fair (American grading standards) for well over $2,000, paying a bit more for a gold noble from which I could read everything seemed like a bargain.

    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 ... ?
  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,352 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I iz going.

  • hickoryridgehickoryridge Posts: 250 ✭✭✭

    me too

  • TopoftheHillTopoftheHill Posts: 200 ✭✭✭

    @BillJones said:

    @TopoftheHill said:
    @BillJones
    Read your signature line. Of all my collecting pursuits, collecting British hammered was/is the most enjoyable. I started with one of each monarch from 1066 and expanded that a bit, for instance all of the penny types of William I. It's great to look at the collection....it's almost like traveling back in time! These coins are much rarer than most realize.

    I agree with you, although I will never get down to collecting one of each type of William the Conqueror penny.

    I completed the one of each king or queen collection a year or so ago. The sleeper was Henry IV (1399 – 1314). After a dealer offered me a Henry IV penny in Poor to Fair (American grading standards) for well over $2,000, paying a bit more for a gold noble from which I could read everything seemed like a bargain.

    My apologies for hijacking this thread!

    Henry IV coins are very rare because the weight of the silver and gold was reduced in 1412. As a result of this, many of the earlier coins were melted for bullion value. I tried to collect pennies of earlier monarchs and then transition to groats and then shillings. For Henry IV I have a half penny. If one is pursuing this endeavor, a cheaper way to go is to buy Anglo-Gallic coinage of Henry IV. I have a Hardi D'argent in nice VF...I think I paid less than $200 for it back in the 80s.

  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,111 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My bag is packed

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 6,025 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I will have a table there!
    Looking forward to seeing some friends
    Swampboy I have more of what you got the last time

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


  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,419 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 14, 2018 3:38PM

    @blu62vette said:
    I will be there setup.

    Me too. Then heading to NYINC, which sets up the next morning.

    How about a quick get-together at the MCO Admiral's Club Wednesday at 6:15 PM? (:>)

    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • dpooledpoole Posts: 5,940 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll be there, looking forward to seeing you all.


    Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...



  • goldengolden Posts: 9,996 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I plan to be there! I have only missed 4 FUN shows since 1973 including last year.

  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,715 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Hoping to make it!

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  • TopoftheHillTopoftheHill Posts: 200 ✭✭✭

    Hmm... I'll ask again:

    If I attend the show on Thursday and submit coins for on site grading or reconsideration, when should they be available to be picked up? Does the answer differ if I want true views (gold shield holder)?

  • Sunshine Rare CoinsSunshine Rare Coins Posts: 2,337 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Saturday, if you are lucky.

    Sunshine Rare Coins

    sunshinecoins.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html

  • TopoftheHillTopoftheHill Posts: 200 ✭✭✭

    Thanks for that answer! I'll plan to be in Orlando through Sunday to be safe. Does PCGS give a date, or is it a "check back Saturday" situation? Anyone else care to share their experience?

  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,307 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll bet set up there from Thursday through Saturday.

    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • ProofmorganProofmorgan Posts: 815 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I’ll be there....upsetting dealers at auction when I bid up my “gotta have it” pieces.

    Would be interested in a meet-up if we can coordinate something.

    Collector of Original Early Gold with beginnings in Proof Morgan collecting.
  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 15, 2018 2:48PM

    Perhaps PCGS can put a chair at the very far end of their multi-table for Ms. Boyd to say hello for 30 mins twice each day. Great advertising for the board and she can have a computer to walk show attendees through the sign-in process. We can hang out there on-and-off and the PCGS will look busy too. That's three pluses! :)

    They can print up a ribbon too that members can attach to their name tag so we can pick each other out on the floor.

  • burdellburdell Posts: 56 ✭✭✭✭

    Thursday and Friday for me.

  • sparky64sparky64 Posts: 7,048 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What are the dates?

    "If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"

    My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress

  • dpooledpoole Posts: 5,940 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @sparky64 said:
    What are the dates?

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    Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...



  • ElmerFusterpuckElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,796 ✭✭✭✭✭

    After a 4 year absence, I will be back at FUN, most likely all day on the first day, other days will be less. There are parks to attend also!

    10-4,
    Erik
    My registry sets

    My Instagram pictures
  • ldhairldhair Posts: 7,350 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll be there. Planning something for Friday evening sounds good to me.

    Larry

  • goldengolden Posts: 9,996 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I was looking at hotels last night.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    With all of you find people attending, there should be many great show reports on the best coin show of the year. Looking forward to reading a bunch of reports... Cheers, RickO

  • AblinkyAblinky Posts: 628 ✭✭✭

    I'll be there for the duration.

    Andrew Blinkiewicz-Heritage

  • CascadeChrisCascadeChris Posts: 2,529 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll be there the entire show. First FUN for this west coaster..

    The more you VAM..
  • goldengolden Posts: 9,996 ✭✭✭✭✭

    We made hotel reservations today. Can't wait.

  • Jinx86Jinx86 Posts: 3,710 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Work wanted me to go, had to turn it down. Too much to catch up on that time of year for me to head off. One of these years I'll do it again though.

  • goldengolden Posts: 9,996 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The FUN home page has a count down clock that shows the days,hours, minutes and seconds until the FUN show opens. Cool!

  • alefzeroalefzero Posts: 1,077 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Setting up for the entire show (Select Rarities), but table assignments have not yet been announced.

  • ThePennyLadyThePennyLady Posts: 4,495 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 7, 2018 6:55PM

    I'll be there through Saturday (TABLE 1025) - can't wait!

    Charmy Harker
    The Penny Lady®
    https://thepennylady.com/
  • WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 6,918 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I am there Thursday and Friday and at the luncheon.

    WS

    Proud recipient of the coveted PCGS Forum "You Suck" Award Thursday July 19, 2007 11:33 PM and December 30th, 2011 at 8:50 PM.
  • RegulatedRegulated Posts: 2,994 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll be there with some fun goodies...


    What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
  • ianrussellianrussell Posts: 2,498 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll be there all week with Raeleen - and perhaps a little longer. Looking forward to it.

    • Ian
    Ian Russell
    Owner/Founder GreatCollections
    GreatCollections Coin Auctions - Certified Coin Auctions Every Week - Rare Coins & Coin Values
  • numbersmannumbersman Posts: 1,039 ✭✭✭✭

    The only show I set up at each year...table 1040 (think taxes)...stop on by, please.I have mostly paper but this year I am brining a good number of coins...some pretty good stuff!

    Collector of numeral seals.That's the 1928 and 1928A series of FRNs with a number rather than a letter in the district seal. Owner/operator of Bottom Line Currency
  • JimTylerJimTyler Posts: 3,750 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Too far. Make sure you ask next year who's going to the ANA. That will be a 45 minute car ride.

  • goldengolden Posts: 9,996 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The dealer table number are posted.

  • No HeadlightsNo Headlights Posts: 2,105 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I’ll be there Thursday and Friday

  • ChrisRxChrisRx Posts: 5,619 ✭✭✭✭

    Too far, and two kids make it a no..

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  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,307 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll be at table 1124 Thursday - Saturday.

    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,111 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 26, 2018 8:14PM


    edit update :)

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • Desert MoonDesert Moon Posts: 5,992 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Any additional FUN participants?

    Best, SH

    My online coin store - https://desertmoonnm.com/
  • ParadisefoundParadisefound Posts: 8,588 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Make sure you guys hang out with our fav lady of the show @ThePennyLady ......... she always managed to get real good bottles of wine <3B)

  • JJSingletonJJSingleton Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll be there late afternoon Wed and leaving shortly after the PCGS luncheon on Friday.

    Joseph J. Singleton - First Superintendent of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega Georgia

    Findley Ridge Collection
    About Findley Ridge

  • BustDMsBustDMs Posts: 1,699 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Table 317 please come by and say hello.

    Brad

    Q: When does a collector become a numismatist?



    A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.



    A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.

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