DD’s ANA WFOM Report

PeakRarities

It took me a little longer than expected, but this past week has been hectic with auctions and I’ve had a lot to take care of with my new office also.

Here is a link to my show report, which is written from the perspective of Peak Rarities, CU forum gets the privilege of seeing my personal newps for my collection as well. I will not be posting pictures of my inventory here in the US coin forum, the pictures below the link are all in my box of 20 and are not for sale.

https://www.peakrarities.com/post/2024-ana-wfom-report-peak-rarities-first-national-show

1. 1795 $1 2 Leaves PCGS 53 CAC
   Ex- Hesselgesser

Extra crusty, unquestionably original

2. 1861 Clark Gruber $5 AU58 CAC

Original white gold color with deep orange highlights, and blue undertones

3. 1852 Humbert $10 .884 AU53 CAC

A touch bright, but mostly original and solid as an AU55. Really nice deep gold color.

4. To be revealed soon, awaiting wardrobe change

5. To be revealed soon, should be getting shipped to me tomorrow

6. Big one. To be revealed soon, should be getting shipped to me tomorrow

ParadimeCoins

great read, and good seeing you.

Shannon

lermish

Great read and amazing newps!!

Copperindian

Thanks for posting your detailed report. Great read! Appears you had a good show - congrats!

abbyme24

Great read and it was nice meeting you! Was happy to see how busy your table was.

PeakRarities

@abbyme24 said:
Great read and it was nice meeting you! Was happy to see how busy your table was.

Thanks, great to meet you too Abby! Let me know when you get any cool toners across your desk. This one came in Friday and I love it!

Kliao

Nice report and great pickups! Can't wait to see the other three that are yet to come. Unfortunately, I forgot to stop by and say hi. I was working a table just a few rows down from Noah's. Maybe a future show.

oldabeintx

Great read, thanks for sharing.

willy

Great show report I love hearing from a dealers perspective about the shows. I could have used the wreath cent mine is VF 30 but non CAC Looks like a great coin. If you ever buy it back let me know. Really like the1795 for your box of 20.

PeakRarities

@willy said:
Great show report I love hearing from a dealers perspective about the shows. I could have used the wreath cent mine is VF 30 but non CAC Looks like a great coin. If you ever buy it back let me know. Really like the1795 for your box of 20.

It might be for sale again soon, I sold it to another dealer. I'll send you a pm and tell you who to reach out to, but I suggest sending an email to @Davidk7 to make sure we have your want list or coins that you would upgrade given the chance. I have 6 coins listed on the want list for you, but wreath cent isnt one of them.

When I buy a coin, I cross reference it with the master want list and if its not on there for anyone, then I'm not sure if I have a retail client for it. In this case, another dealer made me a pretty good offer on the coin, and a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush 🤷‍♂️.

breakdown

That 1795 dollar is a keeper. Great looking coin.
Great report. Keep going!

Smudge

Thanks for your report.

abbyme24

@PeakRarities said:

@abbyme24 said:
Great read and it was nice meeting you! Was happy to see how busy your table was.

Thanks, great to meet you too Abby! Let me know when you get any cool toners across your desk. This one came in Friday and I love it!

Gorgeous koban! You weren’t kidding about the eye appeal on that one. I know I ribbed you a bit on the price but that is definitely a standout piece.

I have a few in the pipeline - you’ll be first to know!

BLUEJAYWAY

Very informative. Thanks for the writeup.

pcgscacgold

I am glad we had a chance to talk at the show. Greats adds to your collection.

pcgscacgold

And that 1800 $5 P58CAC was a very nice coin. It ended up in a perfect home.

calgolddiver

great report and great pickups. congratulations !!

MFeld

As I'd expected, that was an excellent, most informative show report, not toot mention, a very good read! Congratulations on your first show and may your flights be better next time.

Walkerguy21D

Fantastic report, DD!
Hopefully I’ll see you over in Tampa.

RichieURich

Great report, and I hope to meet you in Tampa.

skier07

Enjoyed reading your report and nothing but the best moving forward as a dealer.

DisneyFan

Previously I quickly read through your posting; but, didn't read your link until just now. I highly recommend reading about your experiences to everyone. Especially appreciated your comment about trading in "bullion."

Flying 1st class, I don't know - I could use the extra leg room; but, I rather spend my money on coins.

PeakRarities

@DisneyFan said:
Previously I quickly read through your posting; but, didn't read your link until just now. I highly recommend reading about your experiences to everyone. Especially appreciated your comment about trading in "bullion."

Flying 1st class, I don't know - I could use the extra leg room; but, I rather spend my money on coins.

When an economy ticket is $700, and a 1st class ticket is $1200, and the first class ticket includes a carry-on and 2 checked bags as well as a meal, the 1st class ticket starts to make sense. It's a write-off anyway, and I'm already in the top tax bracket because of the sale of my marketing business. Next year I will be in a different situation.

When you have to give Uncle Sam 40% of your profits, It becomes sensible to splurge on yourself rather than pinch pennies.

Walkerfan

Love the Flowing Hair Dollar!!

Very interesting report.

Glad that your business is off to a good start.

PeakRarities

@DisneyFan

Another point about first class-

When I attended the Buckingham PA auction for the 500k Slug, I didn't win any coins but I won the 1st edition dictionary and the Victorian Autograph Album. I was carrying those items in my carry-on, and this was an American airlines flight that I booked first class.

When I got to the counter before I board the plane, the lady told me that there was no more space for carry-ons, and I would have to check my bag.

Me- "Ma'am, that is not possible. I have something very fragile and expensive in this bag, and I can not check this bag under any circumstances.."

Employee - "Well I don't know what to tell you, sir, there is no more room. You're going to have to check this bag or you won't be able to board the flight"

Me - "So you're telling me I paid ___ for a first-class ticket, and now..."

Employee - "Wait, did you say first class?"

Me- "Yes, first class"

Employee - " Ok, give me one second.."

She talks to someone on her two-way radio, and wouldn't you know it, magically all of the sudden, there was room on the flight for my carry-on!

😃

2ndCharter

She talks to someone on her two-way radio, and wouldn't you know it, magically all of the sudden, there was room on the flight for my carry-on!

I understand exactly where you're coming from. I always fly American and, one time, I went up to the counter and made a special request. The attendant asked what level flyer I was, I pulled out my Platinum card, he laughed and said "That'll work", and took care of things. After years of flying steerage and sleeping in airports, I've built up enough perks and mileage that it's First Class and Admirals Club all the way now.

lermish

@PeakRarities said:
@DisneyFan

Another point about first class-

Also, for a red-eye for us West Coasters, it's enormously worth it. My flight to the ANA took off at midnight and landed at 6am. For an extra $300, I was able to actually sleep on the plane, which is about the price of a hotel room.

If not for the ability to sleep comfortably, my first day at the ANA would have been incredibly unpleasant (or more likely I just wouldn't have gone). As it was, I had a fantastic time and was refreshed and energetic. Well worth the money IMO.

skier07

I’m 6’2” and I’m at a stage in life if my flight is longer than 3 hours I will almost always fly first class.

DisneyFan

@PeakRarities said:

Another point about first class-

Every now and then I seem to put my foot in my mouth and somehow what I say comes out the wrong way.

In no way did I mean to put you down for flying first class. It makes perfect sense for you. I'm just in a different financial situation and do everything I can think of to save money, including finding free parking spaces, so I can justify my extravagance of buying coins.

PeakRarities

@DisneyFan said:

@PeakRarities said:

Another point about first class-

Every now and then I seem to put my foot in my mouth and somehow what I say comes out the wrong way.

In no way did I mean to put you down for flying first class. It makes perfect sense for you. I'm just in a different financial situation and do everything I can think of to save money, including finding free parking spaces, so I can justify my extravagance of buying coins.

Oh no, I didn't mean to come off defensively, nor did I think you were putting me down. I was just sharing my experience with dabbling with first class the past couple years. Historically, I've always tried to save money on flights and take the most economical approach. Hell, I still fly spirit here and there when they have the only direct flights lol.

That's what life is all about though, sharing our experiences with each other, and learning new things. The next time you have a long flight (>3 hrs), I encourage you to consider trying first class if the price difference isn't astronomical. Like @lermish says, it can be well worth the extra money depending on the circumstances, but if coach is $500 and FC is $2,000, then Im flying coach .

DisneyFan

@PeakRarities said:

That's what life is all about though, sharing our experiences with each other, and learning new things. The next time you have a long flight (>3 hrs), I encourage you to consider trying first class if the price difference isn't astronomical. Like @lermish says, it can be well worth the extra money depending on the circumstances, but if coach is $500 and FC is $2,000, then Im flying coach .

I love reading about your experiences!

psuman08

Great read Dan, and congrats on those great additions.

Elcontador

Have been looking for a Flowing Hair Dollar like that one in that grade for over 8 years.

Elcontador

@DisneyFan said:

@PeakRarities said:

That's what life is all about though, sharing our experiences with each other, and learning new things. The next time you have a long flight (>3 hrs), I encourage you to consider trying first class if the price difference isn't astronomical. Like @lermish says, it can be well worth the extra money depending on the circumstances, but if coach is $500 and FC is $2,000, then Im flying coach .

I love reading about your experiences!

With domestic flights I've done it doesn't pay to fly 1st / business class. You can do just as well if you can get an emergency exit row in premium coach. You have 3 people in the aisle, not two, but you get the extra room. I can skip the 1st class meal, I bring my own food.

Went LAX - Chicago in June with the wife for a family event. Paid slightly more than coach fare for the seat above; a good $1,500 less per head than flying business class. Go LAX - DC, the price difference is more than that.

The splurge for business class is on international flights, where you get a bed and can actually sleep.

PeakRarities

@Elcontador said:
Have been looking for a Flowing Hair Dollar like that one in that grade for over 8 years.

You’ll be first on the list when the time comes, I’m more of a “catch and release” collector if it’s nit part of my pioneer set.

ColoradoCoinGuy

Great show report. I had some time to talk with David at "your" table, and also Buffalo Ed. Glad you overcame all the travel issues to get to Chicago.

Copperindian

@skier07 said:
I’m 6’2” and I’m at a stage in life if my flight is longer than 3 hours I will almost always fly first class.

Same here - height & stage of life. Sometimes I’ll fly exit row, especially on red eyes. The middle seat is often empty on those. Otherwise, it’s first.