Bay State coin show

gumby1234

Well I was going to go to the show tomorrow. Instead I went today. My first coin show in a long time. It was fairly busy. Not as busy as the last time I went back around 1990. It is a work day for many so maybe it will get busier. I picked up a couple of 1982 no P dimes. A 1938 D/S MS65 Buffalo with nice toning. An Indian head cent raw. Also a silver round walking half struck off center. It was a fun time, but had to.leave before traffic got too crazy for the ride home.
Will try to post some pics later.

kaz

Thanks for the report, look forward to pics. Have a great weekend!

JMS1223

I picked up a Greek Owl.

ScarsdaleCoin

Downtown1974

I’m thinking of going tomorrow. Supposed to be nice tomorrow and I promised my wife we would go for a hike this weekend. She said she’s cool if I wanna go to the show though. I wonder if she meant if “you” want to go, or if she was implying “we” can go.
I might be a game time decision.

gumby1234

Pics of my pick ups. Note that the 2 No P dimes are 2 different coins.

blitzdude

Probably slow I would assume because many people are still concerned about covid, not so much because it was a work day. Darwins natural selection is alive and well at Bay State.

Butteredfatkid

Went today, decent sized show. A good variety and I was able to pick up a few things for the collection. One thing I did notice there wasn’t a huge market for toned coins. Usually there’s one guy there with cases and cases of toned morgans but didn’t see him there this year

JMS1223

Without saying names there is this one dealer that is very rude to me every time I go to this show. I had been going to this show every year for about ten years now. Everyone else seems pretty nice to me, with some extremely nice that spend time showing me things and answering my questions. With my high functioning Autism I can be seen as “annoying” but many people understand my love of knowledge about coins, autographs and other collectibles. I appreciate those who are friendly, especially those that deal in ancients. All of them are excellent to talk to and viewing their inventory is very interesting. Some really neat coins I know I could never afford but they allow me to look at them and tell me all about the ones I pick to view.

There was also a guy who had several historical autographs for sale. They were very friendly and knowledgeable and spent probably 30-45 minutes letting me look at many of the historical autographs including multiple U.S. Presidents. Unfortunately I didn’t buy any but told him when he gets exactly what I want I will buy. For example he had an FDR signed letter but it was not signed while he was President or with full signature so I passed on it. I taught myself to never buy things that are not exactly what I am seeking (especially expensive items) because 99% of the time I regret it and resell them (at a loss usually).

golden

Looks like a fancy venue. Nicer than some of the shows that I have been to that were held in gyms.

NewEnglandNotes

Got sidetracked this morning so I didn't get to the show until about 2:00. Show looked pretty busy to me, with lots of people walking around. Dealers I spoke with seemed very pleased with the business they were doing.

Visited Paula Habib, who has a huge selection of world coins. Got some earlier British and Canadian silver, but while she was totaling up my purchase, I noticed a coin on display that caught my eye. At first I thought it was a hobo type engraving, because who would get a haircut this bad and pose for a coin, other than maybe Moe Howard?

Turns out, that's how it's supposed to look.

Picked up a partially completed counterfeit from Kent Robertson that I thought was neat, having a couple other complete ones of this design

Also picked up this advertising note from Carl Bombara. Don't see these often and he had a few in his case.

Chatted with a few people I hadn't seen since Manchester, then it was off to Chick Fil A for something to eat while I sat in traffic with Howie Carr to keep me company for a long home.

NewEnglandNotes

@Downtown1974 said:
I’m thinking of going tomorrow. Supposed to be nice tomorrow and I promised my wife we would go for a hike this weekend. She said she’s cool if I wanna go to the show though. I wonder if she meant if “you” want to go, or if she was implying “we” can go.
I might be a game time decision.

All the rain we got over the last couple weeks put the mosquitoes in the mood to breed. Not sure a hike in the woods would be too enjoyable right now.

The_Dinosaur_Man

I was there from about 1:00 to 2:30. Nice to see some familiar faces. One of the dealers had a spectacularly toned Kennedy Half and a $20 Liberty Love Token with an image somehow printed on it. I picked up a few lesser items for my own collection.

ricko

Thanks for the reports - and the pictures. Looks like a well attended event. Glad to see people getting out and living again. Cheers, RickO

WAYNEAS

Thanks to all for the pics and reports.
Wayne

markelman1125

I still rely on my parents to drive me on the highway as I only recently got my license and I am a college student. Last second last night my parents bailed on me and said they don’t feel like taking me to a coin show. Probably also since I mentioned the show a week in advanced rather that a month. Still, I am sad I had to miss out on the fun. 😢😢😢

RichieURich

The_Dinosaur_Man, that looks like a Type 2 1981-S cent. Is it?

Shamika

When I lived in western Massachusetts outside of Amherst, I would go to this show every year. I sure miss it.

thefinn

@blitzdude said:
Probably slow I would assume because many people are still concerned about covid, not so much because it was a work day. Darwins natural selection is alive and well at Bay State.

And frenzied fear.

HalfDimeDude

@The_Dinosaur_Man said:
I was there from about 1:00 to 2:30. Nice to see some familiar faces. One of the dealers had a spectacularly toned Kennedy Half and a $20 Liberty Love Token with an image somehow printed on it. I picked up a few lesser items for my own collection.

LM- 4 O-2. R- M R 2

joeykoins

Nice report. Seeing this thread just gets me more and more fired up for the up and coming show in my hometown. The ANA convention in Rosemont IL. Next week. Love these Shows. Thanks

The_Dinosaur_Man

@HalfDimeDude said:

LM- 4 O-2. R- M R 2

Thanks for that!