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ProofmorganProofmorgan Posts: 699 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited January 8, 2022 6:14AM in U.S. Coin Forum

It was very exciting to get to a show after my 2020 hiatus. It was a little concerning to see that some big names decided to take a pass on the show, but I decided to go anyway. I was fortunate enough to bring my father along so we could tag team the bourse as we had done in previous years.

Our flight was delayed by an hour, potentially making us late for our connector….but luckily the following flight was delayed as well and we made it into Orlando at a cool 1155pm on Wedsnesday.

As always, the targets were early gold, old holders, and anything cool. My dad was hunting for MS “W” quarters that the mint released in circulation and some other mint products he was shut out on by all the flippers buying them up.

I did grab a classic head gold newp and my dad found some W quarter and the new Morgan mint coins.

Observations:

-bullion seemed to be moving, even high end poured engelhard material that Carries a high premium.

-the show seemed more lightly attended than usual. 15% of tables seemed vacant on Thursday, increasing to 25% Friday.

-prices had little wiggle room. Most could not move on ask prices. I got 1% off the single coin I bought, which carried a strong ask.

-cool coins were sparse and very highly priced….but sold anyway.

-sadly there does still seem to be a little bias against younger collectors. Being in my 30s I seemed to have to work hard to get service as compared to the average middle aged guy passing through. Especially on higher priced coins in the 5 figures (within my price range). No one was rude, but I definitely wasn’t a priority. After a brief chat, it’s clear to dealers I am a serious customer and all is well, but it can be frustrating initially. That said, I can sympathize that some dealers must get frustrated with dealing with some tire kickers as well.

-PCGS grading table wait times were excessive. They had 2-3 staff members who could help members and there were some long lines at times. This really started to bottleneck when you had an individual who may take 30 plus minutes to fill out their forms at the table with a staff of 2 to take submissions.

Now for some pics of some cool coins:







I snagged this NEWP, which was not part of my core set or very expensive, but the quality was impressive so I grabbed It.


Overall we had a great time and my dad and I came away with some coins.

Collector of Original Early Gold with beginnings in Proof Morgan collecting.

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  • Type2Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very cool.



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  • sumduncesumdunce Posts: 1,247 ✭✭✭✭

    So many beautiful coins. One of these years I need to free up some time and go to a big show. Guess it is something to add to the bucket list.

  • SimpleCollectorSimpleCollector Posts: 536 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thank you for a nice report. Really like the 1810. Something like that is my dream coin for this year.

  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 10,858 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Glad that you and your dad got to spend time together enjoying the show and the hobby, and picked up some coins. Really like the classic head your chose!

    Some of the dealers at the big shows can seem a bit “clubby”, but remember that they see each other fairly frequently on the circuit, and they know who spends real money. And they have to deal with tire kickers from the public day after day. Like you said, once you get to share some of your knowledge they take you more seriously, regardless of age. And if you spend money they will remember you and be more welcoming the next time.

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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,186 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That 1814/3 $5 was AMAZING in person - loved the toning.

    Thanks for the report. :+1:

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    Thanks For the share.

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  • kazkaz Posts: 9,004 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for the report and the pics. Great looking classic 2.5!

  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,053 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for your report.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for an excellent report. Some really nice gold coins there. Cheers, RickO

  • WAYNEASWAYNEAS Posts: 6,117 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for the report @Proofmorgan.
    Glad that you had some success at the show.
    Dealers should know by now that deep pockets come in all ages and sizes.
    Even YNs have dads with $$.
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  • jwittenjwitten Posts: 5,059 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That 1814/3 is stunning. Just the type of toning I love on gold.

  • breakdownbreakdown Posts: 1,923 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for the photos as well as the fine report. Enjoy the days of being young and dealers looking past you at first. It beats the alternative!

    The 1814/3 is beautiful but I would also love to see that MS69 rattler 1900-S half eagle in hand.

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  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 23,712 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The gold coins your show are great! The original roll of 1878-S Morgans in a Capital Plastics holder just strikes me as odd and essentially as "who cares". (Morgans do not excite me.)

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  • boiler78boiler78 Posts: 3,032 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That 1814/3 half eagle looks even better in hand......

  • WQuarterFreddieWQuarterFreddie Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Proofmorgan said:
    It was very exciting to get to a show after my 2020 hiatus. It was a little concerning to see that some big names decided to take a pass on the show, but I decided to go anyway. I was fortunate enough to bring my father along so we could tag team the bourse as we had done in previous years.

    Our flight was delayed by an hour, potentially making us late for our connector….but luckily the following flight was delayed as well and we made it into Orlando at a cool 1155pm on Wedsnesday.

    As always, the targets were early gold, old holders, and anything cool. My dad was hunting for MS “W” quarters that the mint released in circulation and some other mint products he was shut out on by all the flippers buying them up.

    I did grab a classic head gold newp and my dad found some W quarter and the new Morgan mint coins.

    Observations:

    -bullion seemed to be moving, even high end poured engelhard material that Carries a high premium.

    -the show seemed more lightly attended than usual. 15% of tables seemed vacant on Thursday, increasing to 25% Friday.

    -prices had little wiggle room. Most could not move on ask prices. I got 1% off the single coin I bought, which carried a strong ask.

    -cool coins were sparse and very highly priced….but sold anyway.

    -sadly there does still seem to be a little bias against younger collectors. Being in my 30s I seemed to have to work hard to get service as compared to the average middle aged guy passing through. Especially on higher priced coins in the 5 figures (within my price range). No one was rude, but I definitely wasn’t a priority. After a brief chat, it’s clear to dealers I am a serious customer and all is well, but it can be frustrating initially. That said, I can sympathize that some dealers must get frustrated with dealing with some tire kickers as well.

    -PCGS grading table wait times were excessive. They had 2-3 staff members who could help members and there were some long lines at times. This really started to bottleneck when you had an individual who may take 30 plus minutes to fill out their forms at the table with a staff of 2 to take submissions.

    Now for some pics of some cool coins:









    I snagged this NEWP, which was not part of my core set or very expensive, but the quality was impressive so I grabbed It.


    Overall we had a great time and my dad and I came away with some coins.

    Thank you for the report and pics but I was disappointed that you didn't show pics of your Dad's W quarters!🤔

  • thebeavthebeav Posts: 3,730 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Some lovely coins there !
    Looked like fun......pun intended.....

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  • LukeMarshallLukeMarshall Posts: 1,831 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for sharing your fun experience, and congrats on the early gold pickup.

    That 1900-s in MS69 CAC is blowing my mind , lol

    It's all about what the people want...

  • bidaskbidask Posts: 13,703 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great report @Proofmorgan ! You have big future in this hobby :)

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  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 31,832 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That’s some serious eye candy

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  • ashelandasheland Posts: 22,158 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great report and coins! 👍

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  • CameonutCameonut Posts: 7,235 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for taking the time to put together the report and share some photos.
    One of these days, I'll make my way to FUN. The wife will find something else to do that will cost more than most any coins I buy......

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  • amwldcoinamwldcoin Posts: 11,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 8, 2022 3:52PM

    @Proofmorgan said:
    A couple further comments on the coins as the OP was a little rushed and typed up on my phone between flights:

    1814/13 $5:

    A wow coin and color in hand. I specialize in these type of coins and it honestly looked very original. The feedback from the seller was that JA said it may be original but that type of color isn’t “market acceptable” either way. So no sticker. Looked radioactive.

    This fella just shakes his head. The God doesn't like it so it should not be acceptable to his minions. UGGGGHHHH!

  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 9,940 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice report!

    I thought I was the only one that had to wait around due to my young looks and apparent questionable buying power. 😆

  • gumby1234gumby1234 Posts: 5,150 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I didn't realize that original roll of Morgans contained 21 silver dollars LOL.

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  • BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 11,707 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great report and follow-up on the photos. You have really progressed as a collector.

    This comment resonates with me:
    "-sadly there does still seem to be a little bias against younger collectors. Being in my 30s I seemed to have to work hard to get service as compared to the average middle aged guy passing through. Especially on higher priced coins in the 5 figures (within my price range). No one was rude, but I definitely wasn’t a priority. After a brief chat, it’s clear to dealers I am a serious customer and all is well, but it can be frustrating initially. That said, I can sympathize that some dealers must get frustrated with dealing with some tire kickers as well."

    I too am in my 30's (barely hanging on), and experience this on occasion. I have a feeling that I need to "prove" myself to some that I don't know to get the appropriate level of attention. Now 10 years into collection, many know me now but in the early days that wasn't the case and I think my past youthful appearance caused me to be discounted.

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