TSNS Show Report
The Tennessee State Numismatic Association holds a show each year in March and November at the Camp Jordan Arena in Chattanooga ( East Ridge ) just a mile from the Georgia state line. There is plenty of free parking.
The show last March was probably the last large show ( 100 ) tables or more that was held before everything shut down. I remember being at the show and seeing 2 or 3 people wearing masks. I thought that was so strange. Little did I know that it would soon be the new norm. The show was also held in November of last year without any problems.
I left the house early Friday morning for the drive to the show. After an hour I stopped at Hardee's for breakfast. I arrived just after the show had opened. There was a very nice crowd at the show.
I started making my way around the show. At one table I saw a grading set of 1893-S Dollars in each grade from 3 to 40 all in PCGS holders except the 8 coin that was in an NGC slab. Cool. Another dealer had a set of Proof Sets in individual PCGS slabs from 1936 to 1942. I saw two $50 slugs at different tables. I heard the lament of a lack of fresh coins at the show.
I saw David Kahn and we spoke for a short time. Also had a quick chat with Dennis Schafluetzel an ANA District Representative. I only saw one coin that I asked a dealer to take out of the case so I could get a closer look. It was an 1843-D $2.5 in a PCGS 40 old holder. The obverse was nice but I did not like the look of the reverse. I passed. After a few rounds of the bourse floor I saw nothing that I wanted to buy and headed for home.
I only saw one dealer and one collector that were wearing their mask in an incorrect ( down around their chin ) way. These shows can happen if everyone will cooperate. I enjoyed the show even if I did not buy anything. I hope to go to another show soon.
Comments
Nice report...and nice to hear about a show! I thought about going but it's a bit far and my wife had other plans this weekend.
Great report and thank you for posting it!
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Thanks for posting . Glad you enjoyed yourself.
Great read and thank you!
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Thank you for the show report. I believe these shows can be held with the appropriate guidelines being enforced. Thought soon, I am also hoping for a return to pre-covid normalcy. I dislike masks and usually use a face shield.... @golden ... Did you notice any silver bullion movement?? Prices are dropping so I think that area is cooling off. Cheers, RickO
Great report. Thank you for posting. Also very glad to see the start of shows returning. Now to get one within driving distance.
Thank you for the report seems to be the new normal for lack of fresh material.
Great report. I would have asked to see the 43D as well.
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@Pnies20 .... Thank you, so not cooling off as fast as I thought.... Good. Cheers, RickO