Charmy's February 2022 LONG BEACH SHOW REPORT w/lots of Pics!

ThePennyLady

WOW! What a show! Every dealer I spoke with said this was one of their best Long Beach shows ever, and it was one of mine too! Thursday was especially busy, so busy that we never stopped to grab a snack and my boothmate ended up passing out - more on that later! Any way, this show was a really fantastic show all the way around.

This is our second time at the new hall, and I think now that folks are getting used to its location which is right next to the aquarium, they're liking it better than the old hall.

And the loading area is right behind the aquarium and is exclusive to our event.

Most everyone I talked to said they are liking this location because the parking is right across the front entrance and there are no stairs to navigate up/down to get to the bourse floor.

Also, the bourse floor is rectangular rather than triangular which seems easier for everyone to navigate.

PCGS set up a lounge area to give people some space to organize and prepare their submissions before they get in line so it speeds up submissions.

Set up went quickly and smoothly, then I took some time to shop around the bourse for customer want list items. I also had just acquired a complete set of Indian cents in MS63/64 RB and an almost complete set of Lincoln cents in MS64 RD. Unfortunately, except for the 1877, all of the Indian cents were broken out of PCGS/NGC holders and put into a Dansco album. And the same was true for most of the Lincoln cents, though there were about 10 that remained in their original holders. While the sets looked beautiful side by side in an album, of course it is hard to get your money back out of raw coins compared to what was paid for certified coins. I sold the Indian set pretty quickly, but it took more time for the raw Lincoln cent to sell, but it finally did, including half of the certified Lincoln cents. Here are photos of some of the Lincoln cents.

A customer also gave me a nice little group of Indian cents to sell on consignment

After things slowed down it was time to open up a bottle of wine. This is my super duper boothmate Rich Wogoman and I having some wine in my new special customized Penny Lady Yeti cups!

Our usual Wednesday night dinner place, Cafe Piccolos, was closed so we found another Italian restaurant, Michaels, just off 3rd Street. It wasn't quite as good as Piccolos, but it still had some tasty dishes and we enjoyed the wine we brought. Ron Guth and Karl and Joanne Stephens joined Rich and me.

We all agreed their Tiramisu was amazing!

Thursday morning we got to the show just after 9am when it opened for dealers, and there were already several folks lined up to get into the show.

I walked around before the public was let in and took a few photos. PCGS was busy as usual!

Paul at ANACS

Wayne at Stacks Bowers stopped by to say hi

So did Jerry Bobbe

When the show opened, there was a very long line of folks waiting to get in. And a line quickly formed for the PCGS table. These photos were taken by the LB Expo folks.

I mentioned earlier that Thursday was extremely busy for everyone, including Rich and me. We were both dealing with customers, and I was trying to sell my Lincoln cent set, while Rich had a lot of silver and other items he was walking around the bourse selling. And my booth was really hopping with more customers than usual. By early afternoon Rich came back to the booth after running around the bourse and said he had a headache. I gave him some aspirin and he sat down to rest while I was helping some customers. Within a couple minutes I turned around and saw Rich slumped over on the back table. I immediately yelled for someone to call 911 while I tried to wake him up (I thought he had an aneurism or stroke since he complained of a headache just before he passed out - thank goodness it wasn't that serious!). Our neighbor called 911 and gave me the phone to to explain what was going on. Within a couple minutes Rich began to wake up and, although he was pale, he recognized me and sat up. By then, security and the on-site EMT was at our booth assessing him. And within a few more minutes the fire department EMT's were at our booth as well. They gave him all kinds of tests, ekg, tested his blood sugar, etc. and determined that because Rich hadn't eaten anything all day and hadn't drank much water either, he had become dehydrated. They gave him a couple bottles of water to drink slowly, His color began to brighten and he was returning back to normal. The 911 folks were there about half an hour. At the end, they advised that he should go to the hospital but Rich declined since he was feeling much better after drinking the water. We had also ordered a pizza that had just arrived so he had some of that too. Soon the EMTs gathered up their gear and gurney and took off.

I have to say that everyone that worked on Rich was extremely calm and professional, including the security guards who first arrived and the onsite EMT. And even later that day and the next, the security folks stopped by to see how he was doing. I was very impressed and grateful that help came so quickly. And we both learned a good lesson not to neglect ourselves even though we were busy and preoccupied at the show! So Rich took it easy the rest of the day, and even though it stayed busy for a while longer, I kept an eye on him.

After the show closed on Thursday, we met up with Ron Guth again at Captain Jack's in Seal Beach. They are located right on the harbor off PCH and Broadway and have some of the best seafood around, as well as amazing prime rib! It was packed and even though it's about 30-40 minutes away from the convention center, there were several groups of other dealers having dinner there as well. They also have a couple of beautiful aquariums along the wall inside.

Friday morning I had some PCGS business to attend to and went by their table. They were swamped as usual!

I took a few other photos around the bourse

I saw a separate thread about the "smash and grab" that occurred overnight at the show. I spoke to one of the security guards and he said they are looking at all cameras both inside and outside, and looking into all possibilities as to how it could have happened With all the years of shows I've been doing, I've never heard of something like this occurring. Security said they are considering if someone may have stowed away under a table, or possibly a janitorial worker, or other avenues that someone was able to gain access. But he said they are are a bit perplexed that someone could smash a case after everyone had left, and not one of the security guards heard it (meaning that perhaps it was done during the show but covered up and hidden until later). The security guards are all retired 20+ year police veterans who have been doing security for this show for a long time. They are pretty sure they will get to the bottom of how this happened.

Friday wasn't as busy as Thursday but it was still steady and I found a few more coins to add to my inventory. Overall I was very successful in finding some nice coins at this show.

I also found quite a few raw coins to help fill my raw coin customer want lists!

I also bought a set of 1930 repousse "pop out" pins for my penny exonumia collection.

An old friend, Ryan Moretti (used to work at Stacks and now has his own shop in Arizona), stopped by to say hi

I was really glad Todd/BluCC Photos was at this show, so later on Friday afternoon I gathered all my latest purchases for Todd to photograph. He's been photographing my coins for over 15 years, mostly during shows, but over the past two years, I've had to ship all my coins to him to photograph, so it was nice to have them photographed at a show again!

Friday night we went to our usual King's Fish House just up Pine street right behind the convention center.

Rich and I arrived a little early so we had a couple very refreshing Henricks and Tonic with lime at the bar while we waited for Karl and Joanne.

We love this place as the food is really great and they offer free corkage for our wine. - I definitely recommend King's Fish House!

My favorite entre is their macadamia nut crusted halibut but this time I tried their Miso Sea Bass and it was delicious!

Saturday morning I took time to finally view the amazing Tyrant Collection. I have seen it displayed at other shows, but this time I took more time to look closer at some of the coins, especially the early copper. Wow, if you ever get a chance to see this collection on display, I highly recommend taking time to look closely at these treasures!

Curtis Mease who now works at PCGS had a really great display of his PCGS sample slabs and PCGS memorabilia.

Also on Saturday, the Expo staff was all decked out for the kids' Pirate Treasure Trivia hunt.

Once again, there was a nice steady stream of folks entering the bourse floor when it opened!

I was one of the stops on the Treasure Trivia trail so I had tons of kids stop by to make their guess of the answer to the trivia question I was given. We had so many kids stop by that I ran out of penny goodies to give them! This especially cute little girl and her dad let me take their picture for my show report. She was very good at reading the question and the entire correct answer!

We stayed most of the day until there was very little public left. Then it was time to pack up and head home. After such a busy week, I was exhausted when I finally got home so after unpacking, I put my feet up, had a glass of wine and just relaxed. The next day I got out my new purchases and all my paperwork, and got to work. And there was my cutie-pie Penny right there cuddled up next wo me squished inside my coin box!

As I said, this was an exceptionally busy and successful show - and I look forward to the next one in June. The Long Beach Expo folks really do work hard to put this show together and make sure everyone has what they need - they do a great job!

Next up I have a very busy March - The Las Vegas Palace Station show, the Buena Park show, McIntosh Sacramento show, then Baltimore!

jedm

Great report Charmy! Thanks for all the effort you put into these, I know they are very much appreciated by many of us here.

ike126

Charmy thank you much for the report looked like a real nice time really enjoy these reports!!!

skier07

Great report as usual and thanks.

Kings is a favorite of mine. I usually go to the one in Laguna Hills.

Please have your table mate go see his doctor and get an evaluation.

ThePennyLady

My hubby and I go to the one in Laguna Hills too since it's closer to our house. And yes, my booth mate had an appointment with his doctor this morning, and all is good.

Coinlearner

Thanks for another interesting and fun looking show report. No plane needed this time but do miss the pictures of the flight.

MsMorrisine

While I know people won’t want photos and names posted it adds to the day to know the people, too. Pass on this forumite’s appreciation of them becoming coin show famous.

pointfivezero

Thanks for the report, Charmy. Although I spent the better part of two days at the show, there is never enough time to see everything and your reports fill in a lot of the blanks.

It was great to see you again and share a wine recommendation.

Tim

nwcoast

Excellent show report and photos!
So good to see all the activities and people having some fun.
Great coins all along the way as well.
Thank you for composing and assembling this for those of us that weren’t there.

BaronVonBaugh

I’m glad Rich is doing well.

To go with the pirate day.

kaz

Thanks for the show report, loved the photos. Those Tyrant coins are amazing! Glad you had a productive show and that Rich is doing ok.

ricko

Another great show report Charmy. Thank you so much for taking the time (and the pictures) to put these reports together for us. Some lovely wines as usual.... That Tyrant collection is incredible. Glad to hear the show was such a success.... Looks like coin shows are back!!! Finally!! Cheers, RickO

bronzemat

Great report as usual, Charmy.

asheland

Always a great show report!

pcgscacgold

Thanks for putting so much time and effort into your show reports. Much appreciated.

TwoSides2aCoin

Great report. After researching some things on health, your report reminded me of some tid bits of information I received from doctors after a quadruple bypass in 2016.

1. Drink half your body weight ( in ounces ) of water, every day. Example : a 200 pound man should drink 100 ounces of water every day. Throughout the day of course.
2. Twenty minutes of exercise per day, reduces our risk of death by any disease by 50%. ( believe it ? )
3. This was the worst advice I ever got. " If it tastes good, spit it out ".

A good diet of wheat cents is healthy enough.

johnny9434

wonderful report charmie. that pacific blue building id love to see i person as well

WAYNEAS

Another wonderful show report, Charmy.
So glad Rich was ok after his ordeal.
Scary thing for all involved.
Great advice to make sure one eats and drinks during the hectic times of wheeling and dealing.

Some nice acquisitions of Lincolns and IHCs.
They don't call you the "Penny Lady" for nothing. LOL
As I have stated in all of my posts to your show reports, Great Wine selections.
Thanks again for sharing.
Wayne

steelielee

Thank You Charmy. AS always, great report. What an amazing collection that Tyrant bunch!

littlebear

Thanks for the great report (as always).

Namvet69

Thanks, a real pleasure to appreciate your show report. You never disappoint. Peace Roy

Dave99B

Great report (and pics) as usual, but most importantly, glad to see Rich is 100% OK. Scary situation, I'm sure. Wow.

Dave

BStrauss3

Re Penny.... if I fits, I sits

Smudge

Thanks for your report. Quite thorough and fun.

Barberian

That's one Penny I'd like to scratch up. Always fun to see the goings-on and socializing at coin shows. As attractive as the coins are a big show, the people you meet are wonderful as well. It's just fun to see and talk coins!

BLUEJAYWAY

An enjoyable read.

joeykoins

Great Report!
As always. You're the BEST "on the scene reporter!"
You are also the envy of everyone here that gets the chance to visit all these great shows around our dear land.
Beautiful Pictures/Beautiful Coins. I love "The Tyrant Collection." Seen it last year at the ANA Show in Chicago.
Thank You!

LukeMarshall

I enjoyed the pictures and stories from the show, thank you.

Seems as nice as the look of a completed set in Dansco album, breaking out high grade non-problem coins to do so is a labor of love that typically results in diminished value and less liquidity.

Glad Rich was okay, and the picture of Penny in the little box at the end made me laugh...
Looking forward to your next report

Walkerfan

Good people, great coins and fine wine.......What could be BETTER??!!

Thanks for the awesome show report!!

savoyspecial

Nice report!

tommy44

Another great report as usual. Thanks for taking the time to do this for all of us who didn't or couldn't attend.

1northcoin

Another fun show report. Thanks as always. Glad all was OK for Rich.

ThePennyLady

Thank you everyone, it truly was an enjoyable show and I'm so happy large shows are back! And I am blessed to have such a good friend as Rich, and many others, as well as all of you! Hope to see some of you at the Baltimore show next month.