Charmy's Mini April 2022 PNNA Tukwila Coin Show Report w/few Pics
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I actually had not intended to do a show report for this show as I had just prepared my Baltimore report before leaving for this show, and needed some time to take care of several business and other items. However, while at the Tukwila show, I happened to pick up a few interesting items, including a low-grade complete Lincoln cent set from a fascinating 11-year old boy. Even though I did enjoy some great food and wine, I didn't take any photos so, sorry, but there won't be the usual photos of people, places and wine for this brief show report. ;-) However, I did want to share the story of the 11-year old and the other interesting items I picked up at the show.
First, another dealer brought me this old ANACS cert card and coin to take a look at. Of course, these old ANACS certification grading cards are collectible by themselves, but what was interesting about this one was that it came with the actual envelope that the coin and card were shipped back to the customer in dated 1982. I can say I've never seen one of these old original postmarked envelopes from ANACS, so I thought that was very cool. However, when I opened the envelope, out popped a 1909-s vdb coin and certification card! That was the icing on the cake!
The other interesting thing I picked up at this show was a penny "prison art" bracelet with 6 penny charms attached. I already have a few of these, but they are one of my favorite penny exonumia items to collect and hard to find intact. This one has a teapot, bell, pot, pan, iron, and a heart all made from Lincoln cents, probably in the late 1930's- early 1940's by a penitentiary inmate. I have previously done articles, presentations, and exhibits on these fascinating pieces.
Then on the last day of the show this 11-year old young man walked up to my neighbor looking to sell a complete Lincoln cent set, so my neighbor referred him to me. After speaking with this young man, I became very impressed because he was so interesting, charming, knowledgeable and very savvy for his tender age (his grandfather was also with him). The set included an authentic 1909-s vdb and an authentic 1922 No D, both in VG. I graded most of the better dates in that grade range. I asked him how much he wanted for the set and he gave me a price. So I looked up the value of a complete set in VG grade (added extra for the 1922 No D which is not usually included in a complete set), and countered with my figure and explained how I came up with my number. He considered it, then countered again. I countered with a slightly higher number than my first. He talked to his grandfather for a minute, then again countered with a number a little lower than his last. I smiled since he was so serious, yet polite, but said that I had to stick with my last offer. He again spoke to his grandfather who told his grandson it was up to him. The young man nodded his head and asked if my offer was for cash. I said sure, and we made a deal.
After I paid him, I asked him how long it took him to put this set together. He surprised me by saying about 3 weeks! I then asked him about the 1909-s vdb and the 1922 No D and he said he bought those from a reputable dealer and told me what he paid for them (he lost a little on the 1922 No D but made money on the 1909-s vdb). I asked him how much he made overall on the album and he said about $80 which wasn't bad for a 3-week endeavor for an 11-year old! The grandfather and I started chatting about how impressive this young man was, while the young man was off and running looking at another table for another deal!
By the way, it was a really great show, very busy and successful, and I especially enjoyed spending time with my brother. And of course, I always enjoy seeing all the Pacific Northwest forum members: @airplanenut , @Bochiman , and @Lakesammman and @PonyExpress8!
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Sweet story.
Looks like a neat, balanced set.
peacockcoins
Nice report. Impressive that an 11 year old is flipping coins like that already.
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Great write-up and fun story about the kid. From my experiences starting out around that age (I began collecting around 8 years old, but didn't go to my first show until I was 14), the way dealers treat a kid can have an enormous impact. I still remember the ones that went out of their way to be kind and teach me something even if it wasn't likely to result in a big (or any transaction). And I remember the ones the brushed me off because I was young, even when I had money to spend. No doubt an experience like that will pay dividends to growing someone's enthusiasm for the hobby.
Great to see you as always!
Thanks for sharing that story. Love to hear about the youth being interested in the hobby.
Charmy, thanks for the report and great story about the YN. That prison art is really nice. Cheers, RickO
I'm sad, was hoping for some food porn so I would get hungry & jealous at the same time.
Plus, no Penny?
Great thread, Charmy & thanks for posting it. I am sure the YN was happy. We might have a future dealer in 20 years.
Balance. Yep. That's the key.
The overall look is rather pleasing, with the coins all looking like they belong together.
Pete
Good to hear some of the young ones are getting into this. Love the old anacs cert as well
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I think we might already have one!
Agree that how young folks are treated can greatly influence them.....
I remember when you were younger and on the boards, and DDBird and some others. It was good to see people treat you as fellow collectors. And, I've watched how dealers have treated my son as he was growing up going to coin shows with me.
I tried to find the best in all those interactions and, especially since I'm not a dealer even when I set up (I don't think like one, I don't believe), I wanted to spend time with the YNs if they had questions or were learning. Lakes and I had a couple 16yo kids very interested and learning at the recent show. Smart young guys who had a lot of potential. I hope they find their way to the boards here.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
I remember DDBird also. He joined the boards in high school, then went to college and finally became an accomplished Veterinarian. Success stories like this make these message boards all the more rewarding.
did he ask for it in small bills?
or maybe it was in crypto!