New Coin Show - Tampa Sept. 2024 - Updated Show Information in comment below

lilolme

Show: Tampa convention center, Sept 11 (Wed) through Sept 14 (Sat), 2024

The following is what I recall from standing in on a discussion about the show. I did not take notes and am going by memory. So the final (or real) information may vary.
I thought some might find interest in. This is another new show that I will be looking to see how it goes (probable attendance).

At the Baltimore show Larry Shepherd was distributing information and sign up if you wanted it for a new coin show in Tampa. The location is the same convention center that the winter FUN show has been at in the past.

The public show days are Sept 12, 13, 14 (Thur. Fri. Sat.) 2024. Wednesday is a day for dealers with the first part of the day (AM to early afternoon) for a dealer day and additional cost if you want your table at it also and then later in the afternoon as the dealer setup. The public show to open on Thursday. I did not hear anything on early bird, cost if any, hours or similar.

It was mentioned that several hotels had been contracted (a couple across from convention center) and that all contracted hotel rates were below $200.

It was mentioned that this date is the week after the Long Beach show (Sept 5 - 7, 2024). This was stated as the best available date(s) that were available. It was mentioned that future show dates would move to be better aligned with existing show dates.
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My thought on this part is that the Sept. Long Beach show is not on a consistent week. It varies from the first week in September after the holiday, to the middle of September, to the last week in September and maybe into October (like last year). The Baltimore show is similar as it varies from early November to late October (like last year). I am wondering or curious where this show could be placed or if it could move around similarly between these two shows. This all presumes it is successful and continues on. The other unknown is the IMEX show and if it will continue on in this same two month time frame.

golden

Interesting, but probably a little too far for me.

1madman

Good location, good dates, easy airport access

Should be successful. Looking forward to it happening

lilolme

@1madman said:
Good location, good dates, easy airport access

Should be successful. Looking forward to it happening

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We thought the same thing when he came around with the information. He is also experienced in doing shows. Now starting a new one is a little more. Hope it works out.

Pnies20

I have family in Tampa. I would definitely go.

johnny010

Good dates agree. I’ll support it.

lilolme

Edit: The link to the show webpage from the article below.

https://www.gacc.show

Edit: and coin world article. Reads about the same.

https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-coins/great-american-coin-and-collectibles-show-set-for-september-2024-in-tampa

I see a coin week article on this new show.
Note it is coordinated with Amos Press / coin world though.

https://coinweek.com/coin-world-and-shepherd-expos-launch-tampa-coin-show/

lilolme

https://www.gacc.show

So from the show website I missed the initial day by one. Dealer Tuesday and show open Wednesday.
Here is a copy and paste of some information from the show webpage press release.

https://www.gacc.show/20231107-press-release-show-announcement.html

"Initial plans include a large bourse space that can accommodate nearly 600 dealers’ tables, plus a separate collectors’ annex with another 60 to 70 tables. A dealer-to-dealer trading day will be available for all table holders on September 10, the day before the show opens to the public."

"“We are looking at making this a semi-annual event with the first two in September of 2024 and a second event in March of 2025. This is the new age of coin shows,” he emphasized."

keyman64

20 minutes away for me. I really enjoyed when Winter FUN was there. I’ll likely be there!

lilolme

Some slow progress on the website. Hopefully it continues.

Added the hotels a couple of months ago. (I notice previously that Monday night was tough, did not check now)

https://www.gacc.show/hotels-travel-accomodations-room-group-rates.html

And the show schedule with some miscellaneous information.

https://www.gacc.show/schedule.html

Also the current online dealer application form is indicating that the front row and front section are sold out.

https://www.gacc.show/dealer-application.pdf

P0CKETCHANGE

The literal peak of hurricane season with a waterfront venue in the Zone A evacuation zone? Probably got a good deal on the convention center, so the daily admission fee is a little surprising. That said, I intend to be there!

Jacques_Loungecoque

Interesting indeed. About a 2-2 1/2 hour drive for me. Plus a good time of the year. I swear the Sun Coast has it going on in the numismatic world. Multiple shows throughout the month and now this.

I’m on the Space Coast and we have one show a month and to the best of my knowledge - not one single real LCS. 🤷‍♂️ Exactly how many dang retirees live in Tampa????