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The Thrilla In Tukwila - Sat 4/15/2023

Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Drove down to Tukwila for the Spring PNNA Show this morning. Didn’t have much time (maybe 90 minutes), but it was still very fun. The floor seemed very busy, and many of the dealers I spoke to seemed pleased with attendance. Gold and silver was really moving (both ways across the table) and many dealers had a fair amount. I asked about 90% silver prices, and I was usually told sell at $24.50, buy at $23 x Face.

I didn’t buy a single thing, as I’m more in Sell mode at these levels. Still a very fun Sat morning, and worth the 35 min drive.

Here’s a few pics to give you a flavor of the show.

The gold rush is clearly on!

Dave

Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.

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  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,532 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yep, that’s a coin show alright!😉

    I like the case that had all the old ANACS holders.

    Thanks for the report!

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  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,595 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for your report.

  • FishproFishpro Posts: 388 ✭✭✭

    Yes it was a good show! Silver was very strong and I did sell a few mid price Morgan’s.

  • Mr_SpudMr_Spud Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That looks like a nice fun coin show, thanks.

    Mr_Spud

  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,036 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for the report.

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • MaywoodMaywood Posts: 2,439 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Walkerguy21D said: I like the case that had all the old ANACS holders.

    How'd you like the price on that 1994-P Jefferson, $500 for $40 coin?? :D:p

  • ajaanajaan Posts: 17,449 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice photos. At the Buffalo Numismatics Association show today there was a sign that read taking video or photos is strictly prohibited. Also ID was needed for non B.N.A. members to enter. Very tight security.


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  • winestevenwinesteven Posts: 4,640 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 16, 2023 4:24AM

    @Mr_Spud said:
    That looks like a nice fun coin show, thanks.

    No, the nice FUN coin show is in Orlando, in July and January. 😂

    Steve

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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,409 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for the report. Having a good time at the show. Even sold a few samples! Will be back at it today.

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Dave99B... Thanks for a great report and pictures. Been to that show many times when I lived in WA state. Always looked forward to it. Cheers, RickO

  • goldengolden Posts: 9,797 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for your report.

  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,036 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It was fun catching up with @Lakesammman @Bochiman and @2windy2fish at the show today.
    Handling Lake's 1796 small hammered eagle dollar was one heckuva thrill.

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  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,447 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 16, 2023 8:47PM

    Pre-33 gold has been HOT!!!
    Priced mine fairly (more than dealers would pay but under what you see on ebay/apmex/jmbullion/etc) and in 3 days, all but 2 (priced a little higher) have sold. ( posted this an hour before we left and, as we were half packed up, my guy brought his friend and he had just enough for the $20 lib I had left and bought it, so only 1 didn't sell since my guy ran out of cash...LOL)

    Had 1 gentleman that bought some from me all 3 days....used all his cash on Friday, went to the bank Saturday morning, used all his cash Saturday and bought another handful, then came back today and used all his cash to buy some more. No cherrypicking and many were dupes. He just liked the pricing and wanted the gold.

    90% silver has been pretty hot too. I wasn't selling any but I did see a lot of it sell.

    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

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,409 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Swampboy, it was great to see you again!

    Things are settling down, dealers are packing up and slowly moving out.

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • 1Bufffan1Bufffan Posts: 652 ✭✭✭

    Looks like a Great show Thanks for all the pictures nice to see other parts of the country and how things are going!

  • vplite99vplite99 Posts: 1,314 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great report and pictures.

    Vplite99
  • dunkleosteus430dunkleosteus430 Posts: 476 ✭✭✭✭

    Looks like a great time.

    Young Numismatist

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,409 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice - your daughter showed me her bottle of gold flakes - that was pretty cool! Glad to add to her collection.

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • goldengolden Posts: 9,797 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Lakesammman said:
    Took this to show Swampboy, Bochiman and a few others - the colors in the true-view are a little juiced, but it is a pretty coin. I like the strike - even the eagles tongue is well seen.

    Holy crap!

  • CircCamCircCam Posts: 297 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 16, 2023 5:59PM

    [move along… nothing to see here… :D ]

    …That 1796 dollar is unreal! Wow.

  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,447 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 16, 2023 5:59PM

    @CircCam said:

    @Lakesammman said:
    Nice - your daughter showed me her bottle of gold flakes - that was pretty cool! Glad to add to her collection.

    Thanks man. Heck of a nice gift and she appreciates it big time.

    …That 1796 dollar is unreal! Wow.

    Pssst....that wasn't Lakes that gave that to your daughter. It was the handsome guy sitting to his left ;)
    And you, and she, are very welcome. She was a class act like you.

    PS....I think the PCGS Bison was from him, if I remember correctly

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  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,447 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @golden said:

    @Lakesammman said:
    Took this to show Swampboy, Bochiman and a few others - the colors in the true-view are a little juiced, but it is a pretty coin. I like the strike - even the eagles tongue is well seen.

    Holy crap!

    Seeing it in person, and holding it in-hand, "HOLY CRAP!" is about right. That thing is amazing.
    Lakes had some super nice coins out in his case....The "doily proof trade $", this one, and a super nice 1856 Flying Eagle proof, to mention just a couple.

    Though, I admit to laughing that he had those in his case, and also a Cheerios Lincoln Cent that he sold as well.
    LOL....that guy has such a wide mix of items. He's my hero! o:)

    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

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,409 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yep - I gave her the PCGS Buff 5c. :D

    I can't think of another hobby in my life where I can enjoy talking with someone for 3 days straight! It was fun sharing a table with Bochiman - hope to do it again in October.

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • CircCamCircCam Posts: 297 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Bochiman said:

    @CircCam said:

    @Lakesammman said:
    Nice - your daughter showed me her bottle of gold flakes - that was pretty cool! Glad to add to her collection.

    Thanks man. Heck of a nice gift and she appreciates it big time.

    …That 1796 dollar is unreal! Wow.

    Pssst....that wasn't Lakes that gave that to your daughter. It was the handsome guy sitting to his left ;)
    And you, and she, are very welcome. She was a class act like you.

    PS....I think the PCGS Bison was from him, if I remember correctly

    Lol, thanks- all right I got it straight now! Thanks to you both for these!!

  • silviosisilviosi Posts: 458 ✭✭✭

    I like the quarters bags.

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  • 2windy2fish2windy2fish Posts: 833 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Lakesammman Wow, just wow! The trueview on your 1796 dollar is nice but the coin in hand is so much nicer….Thank you again for sharing that coin! Truly stunning…

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,600 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like the looks of the Indian on that nice piece of tatished wood

  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,480 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Fun time, indeed!
    Beautiful pics. Awesome Gold Indian.
    Indepth report..
    B)
    Makes me really excited now, for my big local show coming in less than 2 weeks.
    The Central States Show, in nearby Chicago.
    You pushed the anticipation button.
    :D

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