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Just left the Central States Show.....

LuxorLuxor Posts: 507 ✭✭✭✭✭

I can basically sum up the show in 3 words. A HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. i've been attending central states for as long as I can remember, and this years show was IMO by far the lamest show on record. Quite a few empty tables, quite a few currency only tables, quite a few ancient snd foreign tables, and the selection and quality of US stuff was again a big disappointment. I walked the floor for maybe 1.5 hrs and left the show without a single purchase. Walked out of thee show wondering why I still collect coins......a real downer. It also didn't help that 90% of dealers don't even acknowledge you while looking at their stale, overpriced inventory as they're too busy playing on their cell phone.

Your hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need it.

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  • DollarAfterDollarDollarAfterDollar Posts: 3,215 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It's been said that many Dealers just show up to buy and sell amongst one another. I was busy doing other things and may not even make it there and I live 3 miles away.

    If you do what you always did, you get what you always got.
  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,884 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Guess I'll go to the currency section and see how those boys did.

    :(

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  • MorganMan94MorganMan94 Posts: 1,330 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not what I was hoping to read as I planned on making the four hour drive one way tomorrow...

  • U1chicagoU1chicago Posts: 6,430 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It all depends on what you’re after. I thought the show was decent and bought more than ever before (to be fair that totals 4 coins vs my previous record of 3 :D ). I’ll have a few more details later tonight.

  • CameonutCameonut Posts: 7,348 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Hey Central States board of directors.
    I will never go to one of your shows in Chitcagoland for a variety of reasons.
    If I am going to spend money to take a trip, it won't be there. I know the dealers love it because of easy in/easy out.

    Flame away Chitcagoland lovers! Of all places, I'd rather go to Detroit!

    Before you flame away, I lived north of Chicago for decades. Will never go back.

    Sorry for being a bit harsh, but sometimes you have to!

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  • PocketArtPocketArt Posts: 1,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 25, 2019 3:55PM

    Sorry to hear that. I've never experienced a large show as the one you attended; yet, was pleased to win this for a dear collector friend through online auction, who is 78, and not at all computer literate. I don't think he would have enjoyed show either; yet, for other reasons. He cant get around like he used too!

    https://coins.ha.com/itm/early-half-dollars/half-dollars/1794-50c-o-101a-t-7-high-r3-vg8-ngc/a/1294-3440.s?ic4=GalleryView-ShortDescription-071515

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well... sorry to hear this... was hoping for a robust show and action packed reports... Maybe next time. Cheers, RickO

  • REALGATORREALGATOR Posts: 2,638 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No love for Chick-ago? It's all about
    Florida, Florida, Florida!!!

  • yspsalesyspsales Posts: 2,525 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Cameonut has been bitter today!

    What is the story on the $50?

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  • Cougar1978Cougar1978 Posts: 8,716 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Many have run out of money. Show sales slow in this market.

    Coins & Currency
  • GazesGazes Posts: 2,315 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Luxor said:
    I can basically sum up the show in 3 words. A HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. i've been attending central states for as long as I can remember, and this years show was IMO by far the lamest show on record. Quite a few empty tables, quite a few currency only tables, quite a few ancient snd foreign tables, and the selection and quality of US stuff was again a big disappointment. I walked the floor for maybe 1.5 hrs and left the show without a single purchase. Walked out of thee show wondering why I still collect coins......a real downer. It also didn't help that 90% of dealers don't even acknowledge you while looking at their stale, overpriced inventory as they're too busy playing on their cell phone.

    given your review, I am surprised you went back today. Glad you got to see the supernova.

  • yspsalesyspsales Posts: 2,525 ✭✭✭✭✭

    For future reference.

    Compared to Dalton... what is the size of the show?

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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,505 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I had fun. Met Charmy, Coinhusker, Notlogical , Julian , and a few others there. Sold a few coins. Made a few contacts. All in a day's work.

  • RayboRaybo Posts: 5,336 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @TwoSides2aCoin said:
    I had fun. Met Charmy, Coinhusker, Notlogical , Julian , and a few others there. Sold a few coins. Made a few contacts. All in a day's work.

    If you were there Thursday I will be really upset with you Joe! :'(

    @yspsales said:
    For future reference.

    Compared to Dalton... what is the size of the show?

    CSNS puts every other coin show that you have attended to shame.
    I had my pedometer clock me at 3.5 miles and 5 hours just to complete one loop!

  • ChrisH821ChrisH821 Posts: 6,657 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I didn't leave with a great feeling either. I showed up a little after noon on Friday, dropped off some coins with GC, roamed around the floor for 4 hours or so. I bought one coin.

    Collector, occasional seller

  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Raybo said:

    @TwoSides2aCoin said:
    I had fun. Met Charmy, Coinhusker, Notlogical , Julian , and a few others there. Sold a few coins. Made a few contacts. All in a day's work.

    If you were there Thursday I will be really upset with you Joe! :'(

    @yspsales said:
    For future reference.

    Compared to Dalton... what is the size of the show?

    CSNS puts every other coin show that you have attended to shame.
    I had my pedometer clock me at 3.5 miles and 5 hours just to complete one loop!

    CSNS it not near as big or good as Winter FUN.

  • RayboRaybo Posts: 5,336 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ChrisH821 said:
    I didn't leave with a great feeling either. I showed up a little after noon on Friday, dropped off some coins with GC, roamed around the floor for 4 hours or so. I bought one coin.

    I don't think (?) I ever attended the show on Friday but I learned years back that Thursday is the best day to attend, and Saturday is right out.
    Friday afternoon just might be the time that the majority of the dealers are moseying out of town.

  • RayboRaybo Posts: 5,336 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DIMEMAN said:

    @Raybo said:

    @TwoSides2aCoin said:
    I had fun. Met Charmy, Coinhusker, Notlogical , Julian , and a few others there. Sold a few coins. Made a few contacts. All in a day's work.

    If you were there Thursday I will be really upset with you Joe! :'(

    @yspsales said:
    For future reference.

    Compared to Dalton... what is the size of the show?

    CSNS puts every other coin show that you have attended to shame.
    I had my pedometer clock me at 3.5 miles and 5 hours just to complete one loop!

    CSNS it not near as big or good as Winter FUN.

    It was a joke DIMEMAN....JEEEZ!

  • specialistspecialist Posts: 956 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have not confirmed it, but the show is a private show that is owned by the shows promoter. Its all about money now. I have said many times, the CSNS show is on the decline. Many dealers did not go.

    Its disgusting they are charging for educational displays-how could the CSNS board allow that?

    As for dealers behavior, be glad they stopped putting up curtains and have their backs facing you as they would crack out coins. About the cell thing, many of us have huge internet business so we deal 24/7. Yes, at show we should concentrate on the public-however at this CSNS the public turn out was small!

    I personally am sick of travel and going to shows. The wear and tear on me has taken its toll. No BS, I am usually in bed by a half hour after a show closes unless I am suffering through an auction!

  • goldengolden Posts: 9,972 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @yspsales said:
    For future reference.

    Compared to Dalton... what is the size of the show?

    The CSNS show is twice the size of Dalton. Most of the major national dealers are at CSNS.

  • GazesGazes Posts: 2,315 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @specialist said:
    I have not confirmed it, but the show is a private show that is owned by the shows promoter. Its all about money now. I have said many times, the CSNS show is on the decline. Many dealers did not go.

    Its disgusting they are charging for educational displays-how could the CSNS board allow that?

    As for dealers behavior, be glad they stopped putting up curtains and have their backs facing you as they would crack out coins. About the cell thing, many of us have huge internet business so we deal 24/7. Yes, at show we should concentrate on the public-however at this CSNS the public turn out was small!

    I personally am sick of travel and going to shows. The wear and tear on me has taken its toll. No BS, I am usually in bed by a half hour after a show closes unless I am suffering through an auction!

    are there any cities you look forward to going to?

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