I feel as odd asking this question as you might feel reading it but....

mrdq

Do you feel like you have to "get dressed up" to go to auctions like B&M Rareties or anything else where lots of money will change hands? If I roll in with my typical jeans and t-shirt is anyone going to take me seriously? Are the people at the big dollars shows in suit and tie like you'd see in the movies with some svelte, chic young lady at their side? (ok strike that last one.. coin collectors don't "get the babes" like art collectors do)

Is it casual come-as-you-are or will you get looked over for being too casual? My wife knows that If i'm wearing a tie someone either died or is getting married I've noticed that i've been in meetings with bankers doing six figure deals and i'm sitting there in jeans and sneakers while they're in 3 piece suits and using $100 pens and I whip out my 39 cent bic.

I've only been to one national coin show and that was pretty casual, jeans, shorts, sweatpants, whatever but how are the auctions? similar? fancier?

BlueCole

even though i'm not in that position, i say come as you are!!! If they don't think you are aerious in an auction, well, they will figure it out when you keep bidding.

Besides, didn't Walter Breen always wear tie-dyes and no shoes?

B.

Gemini

Just put a thousand dollar bill between your teeth and smile as you walk in.

IrishMike

No need to dress up and I've loaned millions of dollars, as a banker, to guys that probably owned one suit, if one at all.

coinguy1

Tom,

Most of the money is spent by dealers, who, I assure you, are not dressed up.

littlewicher

I dress up for any social event. I love dressing up personally. Usually I just wear shorts and a shirt when I'm doing nothing that day and just staying home.

FC57Coins

Wicher:

Don't you get a little chilly dressing like that in your neck of the woods say around January?

cointagious

last nite i wore a reds t-shirt & shorts to the CAA auction and spent $30k+. they're particularly happy when i give them a check and i doubt they even notice that i have 2 heads.

joemon2

Good question. I go to some national coin shows but have never been to a big auction. I would think casual attire is fine. I plan to go to a major auction this fall so I guess I'll find out then!

Dog97

It's ok to dress like a bum. I do and I'm sucessful. The important thing is that your ragged clothes need to be CLEAN, not dirty, nasty & smelly. I don't like stinking people.

airplanenut

They just want you to wear whatever will allow you to put up your paddle as easily as possible

BigD5

Wear what makes you feel comfortable. Like Dog said, No Smellies.

prooflike

Hey Dog, you're OK. I don't like stinky people either...I wonder who does...

Pushkin

MRDQ,
Dog and others are right - them SMELLIES are a problem. The air conditioning at the pre-ANA show in White Plains this year wasn't working very well and "yuck". I think that's one reason so many people disliked the show, but couldn't figure out all the reasons why?

Besides, when the SMELLIES are around, its difficult to get an accurate take on the "sniff test" to help check for AT'd coins!

coinguy1

Tom,

I already replied to your question but realized I had left something important out - I respect you for having the courage to ask the question in the first place, rather than just wondering or asking in a more private forum. That took guts and hopefully, you will be rewarded with the information you sought.