TheRaven's ANA Pittsburgh Show Report **Added a few pictures**
TheRaven
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My son and I got to the show at 8:45 Saturday morning for the YN event they were having. Was fairly well attended, 2 hours in length and most of the kids there seemed to enjoy it quite a bit. My 7 year old was very happy to have gone to it. He got two free coins and a piece of world paper money. He also got a 2018 Red book for going to the event, he liked this fact quite a bit.
We walked into the show at about 11, the show was fairly busy but not crazy busy. Some of the dealers were gone but expected on Saturday. There was plenty of security at the show, which was nice to see.
We went over to the kids corner, they had a scavenger hunt thing, kids had to go and talk to 16 dealers about different topics and answer a question on the paper they received. The dealers all enjoyed talking to the kids and showed them really nice coins. My son really enjoyed going around looking for the signs noting talk to me. When finished they took it back to the kids corner and they got a few more free goodies.
The big container of Large Cents for $15 was a really neat thing. Col Ellsworth who had these said he started with 7000 coins to start. My son found a 1833 he wanted.
I was looking for a Proof Mercury Dime and had about 12 of them to pick from on the floor. Ended up with a nice 1942 PCGS PR-66. Was happy. Also picked up a 1898-O VG Barber Half for my set.
Will try and add some pictures later.
Overall show was very good to me and my son really enjoyed going to it, even with the 2 hour drive each way.
Comments
@TheRaven
Thanks for the report and good to read about the scavenger hunt with YNs and dealer participation. Engaging a little can be a challenge but good to hear your son was having fun.
Awaiting the pics.
Thanks for the good report. Glad you and your son had a nice time.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
My Proof Mercury Dime
Barber Half
My son was happy to add this to his collection.
He loved the colorful paper money. Probably likes this more then coins.
Nice coins @TheRaven !
I really like your Mercury proof!!
Nice color and oozing with luster!!
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Thank you
@TheRaven
Thanks for the follow-up pics!
Great report!
the Proof Merc!
Glad both of you had fun! Nice report, thanks for posting it!
An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.
Great report!
Thanks
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Thanks for the report
Thanks for the report... and that Merc is really nice....and an excellent year
Cheers, RickO
Thank's for the report. Glad that your son had a good time.
Thanks all. He is ready to go to the next show.
What a pleasant experience for you, and your son! Great idea for the giveaways, and integration with scavenger hunt. Even a new Red Book? Should be an experience he will never forget- good job Dad! Nice report.
Thanks for the report. It is always nice to see a happy kid at a coin show.
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Great to see the encouragement to your son and other YN's. They are the future. Especially like the Merc. dime and how the toning highlights the date.
Great report, great fun, 'specially love the Barber Half!
Best, SH