I'm actually planning on going for the first time. Always wanted to. Only a 90 minute drive for me. As far as the temp goes I have to remember coin shows are always hot inside due to the lamps. I end up carrying my coat around with me. Maybe the FUN show is more comfy due to its large size and better ventilation? Or just leave coat in car and walk the short distance.
@stockdude_ said:
I'm actually planning on going for the first time. Always wanted to. Only a 90 minute drive for me. As far as the temp goes I have to remember coin shows are always hot inside due to the lamps. I end up carrying my coat around with me. Maybe the FUN show is more comfy due to its large size and better ventilation? Or just leave coat in car and walk the short distance.
I usually wear a hoodie & wrap it around my waist when it gets warm inside the bourse. No need to carry a jacket or coat around that way.
@stockdude_ said:
I'm actually planning on going for the first time. Always wanted to. Only a 90 minute drive for me. As far as the temp goes I have to remember coin shows are always hot inside due to the lamps. I end up carrying my coat around with me. Maybe the FUN show is more comfy due to its large size and better ventilation? Or just leave coat in car and walk the short distance.
My first FUN was 2024 - and I didn't ever use the phrase "short distance!" The parking lot was immense, and we got a spot WAAAAY out. Then, just getting in to the bourse thru the massive stairs / lobby was a schlep. Good exercise - but I just wanted to vector your expectations a bit.
@CRHer700 said:
I should be there one day. I'll say once it is determined, but it is probably Thursday.
Thursday it is!
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God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
Won't be at FUN but will be at PAN. Not sure how this has become the self-proclaimed "most important" show of the year??? I was planning make plans to Snowbird to FL once but thank baby logic I decided to listen to my Grape. SMPR!
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I'll be at Jeff Shevlin's table (So Called Guy) for all of the FUN show helping him... my first time at FUN after years of trying to get there. I have a big number of items to submit to PCGS. Come by and look at SCDs and rare historical medals; there will be some rare items there.
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@blitzdude said:
Won't be at FUN but will be at PAN. Not sure how this has become the self-proclaimed "most important" show of the year??? I was planning make plans to Snowbird to FL once but thank baby logic I decided to listen to my Grape. SMPR!
It is the largest show of the year and the first show of the year, so it is the most important.
@blitzdude said:
Won't be at FUN but will be at PAN. Not sure how this has become the self-proclaimed "most important" show of the year??? I was planning make plans to Snowbird to FL once but thank baby logic I decided to listen to my Grape. SMPR!
It is the largest show of the year and the first show of the year, so it is the most important.
Is it larger than the ANA last August? Genuine question.
@blitzdude said:
Won't be at FUN but will be at PAN. Not sure how this has become the self-proclaimed "most important" show of the year??? I was planning make plans to Snowbird to FL once but thank baby logic I decided to listen to my Grape. SMPR!
It is the largest show of the year and the first show of the year, so it is the most important.
Is it larger than the ANA last August? Genuine question.
The excitement here can be described in one word....giddy!....so much excitement, and I'd love to go too but you really need to plan these things. How would you compare this show with the one in Baltimore? Boston? If I were to go to a coin show, I'd probably start with one closer to home (Northeast)...
As far as show size I believe it is Fun, ANA, CSNS ( since it has been revitalized ) and Summer FUN. Baltimore and Long Beach fall somewhere after those with everything else far behind. I base this on having attended every ANA since 1970, only having missed 5 FUN shows since 1973, and having missed only one CSNS show since 2013.
Can't wait, I love the FUN show and look forward to seeing everyone! Stop by my TABLE 623, see lots of Pretty Pennies, and let me take your pic for my show report!
@ThePennyLady said:
Can't wait, I love the FUN show and look forward to seeing everyone! Stop by my TABLE 623, see lots of Pretty Pennies, and let me take your pic for my show report!
@ThePennyLady said:
Can't wait, I love the FUN show and look forward to seeing everyone! Stop by my TABLE 623, see lots of Pretty Pennies, and let me take your pic for my show report!
I've seen your table before but didn't bother to introduce myself. Maybe I will this time.
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@Onastone said:
The excitement here can be described in one word....giddy!....so much excitement, and I'd love to go too but you really need to plan these things. How would you compare this show with the one in Baltimore? Boston? If I were to go to a coin show, I'd probably start with one closer to home (Northeast)...
I have never been to the Boston show but have attended the Whitman Baltimore shows and the FUN show.
I recommend you start with the Baltimore show but make sure you attend the first one of the year (Winter) as it is usually the bigger one.
I have attended one FUN show and it was much larger than Baltimore.
Plus PCGS has their luncheon event at FUN and I was lucky enough to attend. It is invite only and very popular so if you ever get the opportunity it is a must attend event.😎
The added bonus is the warm weather in January so be sure to take your significant other so they can enjoy the outside warm temperatures while you attend the show!🤣😂
... Plus PCGS has their luncheon event at FUN and I was lucky enough to attend. It is invite only and very popular so if you ever get the opportunity it is a must attend event.😎
Either they haven't done this for a few years or it's more secret and I've stopped being invited.
... Plus PCGS has their luncheon event at FUN and I was lucky enough to attend. It is invite only and very popular so if you ever get the opportunity it is a must attend event.😎
Either they haven't done this for a few years or it's more secret and I've stopped being invited.
They are definitely having it this year. I received an invitation.😎
Was it last year or the year before?? Regardless, PCGS did not have a Luncheon, they had happy hour instead. I don't recall anyone thinking it was great or even a good idea. No speakers, no information shared, Not even a PCGS rep. Just a room with booze and snacks. So I am glad to see the Luncheon is back on. ( Not that I am against booze or snacks!) but it seems the luncheon was the ONLY time you ever heard a word from PCGS management. Let's hope they have something to say.
WS
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... Plus PCGS has their luncheon event at FUN and I was lucky enough to attend. It is invite only and very popular so if you ever get the opportunity it is a must attend event.😎
Either they haven't done this for a few years or it's more secret and I've stopped being invited.
I'll get you a ticket! They invited me and a "Guest".
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
... Plus PCGS has their luncheon event at FUN and I was lucky enough to attend. It is invite only and very popular so if you ever get the opportunity it is a must attend event.😎
Either they haven't done this for a few years or it's more secret and I've stopped being invited.
Same here. I have not been invited in about 5 years. Even when I was sending a lot of coins in, still no invite. I think you got me in the door a time or two as a guest. Jump on Steve's offer.
I'll be there from Wednesday to Sunday. **I am scheduled to speak on Lincoln Cents from 1909 to 1949 on Friday. **
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@2windy2fish said:
I’ll be there! Table 1008 set up with Tipsico Coin.
Stop by and say hello!
P.S. Can anyone put me in touch with Bill Jones? I messaged him a week or so ago and have not heard from him.
That was a message I missed. Someone asked to review some Bust coinage, but I thought that their table number was in the 300s.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
... Plus PCGS has their luncheon event at FUN and I was lucky enough to attend. It is invite only and very popular so if you ever get the opportunity it is a must attend event.😎
Either they haven't done this for a few years or it's more secret and I've stopped being invited.
I'll get you a ticket! They invited me and a "Guest".
... Plus PCGS has their luncheon event at FUN and I was lucky enough to attend. It is invite only and very popular so if you ever get the opportunity it is a must attend event.😎
Either they haven't done this for a few years or it's more secret and I've stopped being invited.
Same here. I have not been invited in about 5 years. Even when I was sending a lot of coins in, still no invite. I think you got me in the door a time or two as a guest. Jump on Steve's offer.
He asked first, otherwise, if I knew you needed one, I'd have offered it to you.
Stevve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
I’m driving there now. I have about 20 miles to go and of course people are _______ so we are going a max of 5-10 MPH when we aren’t stopped on the interstate. I plan to be there all day. ETA is by 8:15AM.
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... Plus PCGS has their luncheon event at FUN and I was lucky enough to attend. It is invite only and very popular so if you ever get the opportunity it is a must attend event.😎
Either they haven't done this for a few years or it's more secret and I've stopped being invited.
Same here. I have not been invited in about 5 years. Even when I was sending a lot of coins in, still no invite. I think you got me in the door a time or two as a guest. Jump on Steve's offer.
He asked first, otherwise, if I knew you needed one, I'd have offered it to you.
Stevve
I got the invitation for two tickets. I don’t plan on attending due to limited time, so if anyone needs them, let me know. That’s also assuming there will still be tickets left for pickup tomorrow morning.
But..but...NJCoin had this to say a little over a week ago in regard to the Mint being open for business today:
The Mint isn't going to have a choice. It's a federal agency and a national Day of Mourning. They are not going to poop all over that in order to sell a few coins at a trade show. No how, no way.
And also this:
I PROMISE you that is not going to happen on Thursday at 12:00 noon.
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Tampa 2017.
The iguanas were falling out of the palm trees lol
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I'm actually planning on going for the first time. Always wanted to. Only a 90 minute drive for me. As far as the temp goes I have to remember coin shows are always hot inside due to the lamps. I end up carrying my coat around with me. Maybe the FUN show is more comfy due to its large size and better ventilation? Or just leave coat in car and walk the short distance.
I usually wear a hoodie & wrap it around my waist when it gets warm inside the bourse. No need to carry a jacket or coat around that way.
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My first FUN was 2024 - and I didn't ever use the phrase "short distance!" The parking lot was immense, and we got a spot WAAAAY out. Then, just getting in to the bourse thru the massive stairs / lobby was a schlep. Good exercise - but I just wanted to vector your expectations a bit.
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Thursday it is!
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What table are you?
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@shish and @2windy2fish , you should be right next to each other.
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Won't be at FUN but will be at PAN. Not sure how this has become the self-proclaimed "most important" show of the year??? I was planning make plans to Snowbird to FL once but thank baby logic I decided to listen to my Grape. SMPR!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
I'll be loaded with odd looking things at my table way in the back where it seems only Scarsdale Coins can find me.
I'll be at Jeff Shevlin's table (So Called Guy) for all of the FUN show helping him... my first time at FUN after years of trying to get there. I have a big number of items to submit to PCGS. Come by and look at SCDs and rare historical medals; there will be some rare items there.
A So-Called Dollar and Slug Collector... Previously "Pioneer" on this site...
Looks like just Saturday for me this year; looking forward to it.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Having to cancell both the wife and I are sick......
Enjoy my friends
It is the largest show of the year and the first show of the year, so it is the most important.
Is it larger than the ANA last August? Genuine question.
Yes.
The excitement here can be described in one word....giddy!....so much excitement, and I'd love to go too but you really need to plan these things. How would you compare this show with the one in Baltimore? Boston? If I were to go to a coin show, I'd probably start with one closer to home (Northeast)...
Is it larger than the ANA last August? Genuine question.
I go to Winter FUN and Summer ANA every year and the FUN show has grown so much that the ANA is not even close anymore.
Member ANA, SPMC, SCNA, FUN, CONECA
As far as show size I believe it is Fun, ANA, CSNS ( since it has been revitalized ) and Summer FUN. Baltimore and Long Beach fall somewhere after those with everything else far behind. I base this on having attended every ANA since 1970, only having missed 5 FUN shows since 1973, and having missed only one CSNS show since 2013.
Can't wait, I love the FUN show and look forward to seeing everyone! Stop by my TABLE 623, see lots of Pretty Pennies, and let me take your pic for my show report!
The Penny Lady®
Excited for your report!
I've seen your table before but didn't bother to introduce myself. Maybe I will this time.
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I have never been to the Boston show but have attended the Whitman Baltimore shows and the FUN show.
I recommend you start with the Baltimore show but make sure you attend the first one of the year (Winter) as it is usually the bigger one.
I have attended one FUN show and it was much larger than Baltimore.
Plus PCGS has their luncheon event at FUN and I was lucky enough to attend. It is invite only and very popular so if you ever get the opportunity it is a must attend event.😎
The added bonus is the warm weather in January so be sure to take your significant other so they can enjoy the outside warm temperatures while you attend the show!🤣😂
Either they haven't done this for a few years or it's more secret and I've stopped being invited.
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They are definitely having it this year. I received an invitation.😎
Was it last year or the year before?? Regardless, PCGS did not have a Luncheon, they had happy hour instead. I don't recall anyone thinking it was great or even a good idea. No speakers, no information shared, Not even a PCGS rep. Just a room with booze and snacks. So I am glad to see the Luncheon is back on. ( Not that I am against booze or snacks!) but it seems the luncheon was the ONLY time you ever heard a word from PCGS management. Let's hope they have something to say.
WS
I'll get you a ticket! They invited me and a "Guest".
Steve
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Same here. I have not been invited in about 5 years. Even when I was sending a lot of coins in, still no invite. I think you got me in the door a time or two as a guest. Jump on Steve's offer.
I'll be there from Wednesday to Sunday. **I am scheduled to speak on Lincoln Cents from 1909 to 1949 on Friday. **
That was a message I missed. Someone asked to review some Bust coinage, but I thought that their table number was in the 300s.
I'll take it! Thanks!
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He asked first, otherwise, if I knew you needed one, I'd have offered it to you.
Stevve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Boooooooooooooooo
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
Decided at last minute to attend.
I’ll be there Thursday.
I will be there! Table 362. Stop by to say hi and see some cool Japanese coins!
Don’t sell them all planning to come by tomorrow Abby. Today was wild and so much fun.
I’m driving there now. I have about 20 miles to go and of course people are _______ so we are going a max of 5-10 MPH when we aren’t stopped on the interstate. I plan to be there all day. ETA is by 8:15AM.
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I got the invitation for two tickets. I don’t plan on attending due to limited time, so if anyone needs them, let me know. That’s also assuming there will still be tickets left for pickup tomorrow morning.
Is anyone able to confirm if the US Mint booth is open for business today?
I believe so. I think it was the director that was here for autographs and selfies today.
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
But..but...NJCoin had this to say a little over a week ago in regard to the Mint being open for business today:
And also this:
He didn't just "promise" me, he "PROMISED" me. 😳