It's a showdown!

BJ · September 24, 2002 6:03AM

As most of you know, we'll be displaying three fabulous Indian Cent collections at the Long Beach Show this week: the Stewart Blay Collection, the Ally Collection, and the Richard Collection. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first time three Indian Cent sets of this magnitude have ever been displayed together. We invite you all to stop by the PCGS booth #807 and view these awesome sets. We're anxious to hear which set you feel is best and why. Meet Stewart Blay, whose set is listed as the number one current set in the Registry. Also introduce yourself to Gayle Kean, Carol Bennett, and me. We look forward to visiting with you!

kranky · September 24, 2002 6:06AM

I'm a little envious of those of you who will have the opportunity to see three great sets!

dbldie55 · September 24, 2002 6:28AM

Wish I could be there. Sure won't miss the annoying pop-up advertising it though.

PQpeace · September 24, 2002 6:45AM

How about a Morgan Dollar Showdown

Larry

BJ · September 24, 2002 7:13AM

Morgan dollar showdown... good idea. Name the contenders!

PQpeace · September 24, 2002 7:16AM

I would be happy to show off my Morgans..I am only # 5 or so..but I am sure Lloyd who owns the #1 and # 4 would be there.
Let me know

Larry

kieferscoins · September 24, 2002 7:17AM

What about a "lowdown" worlds worst set - Braddicks against any other competitors.

Cameron Kiefer

Lakesammman · September 24, 2002 7:30AM

Will be going down for the LB show...any chance of seeing the coins w/o the owner hanging around?? Sure would hate to vote for the other set in front of one of them!

I'll second the notion of killing the pop-up ad!

PQpeace · September 24, 2002 7:55AM

I am sure the owners will not be hanging around.
They will probably either have their agents bring the coins,or if they are there..trying to buy more !
Larry

BJ · September 24, 2002 8:57AM

Stewart Blay will be at the show, but not at the PCGS booth 100% of the time. The other two owners unfortunately are not able to attend the show. All three sets will be out on display and you can oooh and aaah all you want. I doubt that you find much to trash these sets about!

Lakesammman · September 24, 2002 9:45AM

No---the only problem will be envy.....

Are we going to be able to vote by the coin and have you tabulate the results or just one vote for the finest set??

BJ · September 24, 2002 10:06AM

The showdown is not being held for voting per se. Basically, the showdown is giving you an opportunity to view three awesome Indian Cent collections. If, after viewing the sets, you have an opinion about which set you feel is best, you are welcome to express your thoughts here on this forum. In fact, we encourage you to do so.

IrishMike · September 24, 2002 10:28AM

BJ let me commend you folks for setting this up. I only wish you could do this at a Midwest Show too.

ps. do you really want most of us expressing an opinion on the sets?

MastaHanky · September 24, 2002 10:41AM

<< If, after viewing the sets, you have an opinion about which set you feel is best, you are welcome to express your thoughts here on this forum. >>

Well, even though I haven't actually seen any of the sets, I'm going to say that Stewart's is the "worst" of the three. I am voting against him just in an effort to make him unhide his Lincoln set. Once completed, I will change my vote appropriately.

shylock · September 24, 2002 11:12AM

Geeze, I thought we were going to be issued ballots and a #2 pencil to vote with.

Will touch base with you on Thur afternoon BJ, hopefully we'll be able to share some of the coins visually here on the forum.

KAJ1 · September 25, 2002 1:07AM

I wish I was going !!!!!

Is there any way some nice digital pictures could be taken and posted here?

I would love to see those sets !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kevin

PQpeace · September 25, 2002 1:09AM

kEVIN...
go to the airport..buy a ticket....easy

I will even pick you up at LAX !
Larry

BJ · September 25, 2002 1:10AM

If this first showdown turns out to be popular, we will definitely consider doing showdowns at other coin shows besides Long Beach.

Paul, I'll be heading down to the show shortly for set-up and will look for you tomorrow. It will be wonderful to see images of some of the coins in these fantastic sets displayed in this forum. Thank you.

lordmarcovan · September 25, 2002 1:34AM

I wish I was on the proper side of the country to see these sets. I'll bet they're beautiful. I wouldn't have any idea how to choose just one set if all three were made up of dazzling beauties.

However, I too must say that I will be glad when the popups are gone.

STEWARTBLAYNUMIS · September 25, 2002 8:13AM

The "Showdown' has begun !!!!!!! I'm here at the PCGS booth and everything looks fantastic....complete with HANDCUFFS and B.J.

All the sets look "GREAT" and you can even view the coins.....so come on down whereever you are and see three collections of Indian heads cents that could be a once in a lifetime viewing

I'm looking for everyone I've never met as I will be here through Saturday

Stewart

toothpuller · September 25, 2002 9:11AM

Stewart,

Hope you having a great time.

How are you posting to the forum? Do you have BJ on your laptop? What are the handcuffs for?

toothpuller

RGL · September 25, 2002 9:27AM

Would love to see those sets, but a couple of thousand miles and work intervenes (the better with which to buy coins with!) Everyone in attendance, please thank BJ for her tender mercies and tolerance.

Next up: Would kill to see the proof Jeff sets of Frank, BNE and Carl side by side ...

Lakesammman · September 25, 2002 9:46AM

What ever you and BJ do with handcuffs should stay off line - my kids read this stuff! .

See you in Long Beach tomorrow

STEWARTBLAYNUMIS · September 25, 2002 10:12AM

Rick Snow has just viewed ALL the Indian Cent Sets and will be posting in the near future.

Carol "The Forum Empress" will be "All Dressed Up" tomorrow to control the crowd ........and Stewart

B.J. will be supervising all the viewing........and the handcuffs

I would like to congratulate "The Richard Collection" and the "Ally Collection" as without your coins this spectacle would not be possible

My favorite coins in the Richard Collection are the 1891 and the 1909 s

My favorite coins in the "Ally Collection are the 1885 and the 1888 and I can honestly state they are better than mine

Stewart

SportsModerator2 · September 25, 2002 10:18AM

Don't believe all the rumors...only half are true

BJ and I look forward to all of you (who can) stopping by and saying "hi"
For those who can't make it, shame on you!

a2labmom · September 25, 2002 10:29AM

What are you doing on line so late, Carol?

Gerry · September 25, 2002 10:45AM

Good luck to all!

DMWJR · September 25, 2002 11:54AM

Oooooooh . . . . I can't wait!

I'll be there Friday in loincloth with bow singing "10 Little Indians" and shooting arrows at Stewart until he agrees to open his Lincoln Proof Registry Set for public viewing in the Registry Sets.

KAJ1 · September 26, 2002 1:34AM

Larry,
I wish it were that simple.

Have fun all. Someone take pictures !!!!!!!

Kevin

EagleEye · September 30, 2002 8:43AM

A complete write up of the showdown will be in the September issue of Longacre's Ledger, publication of the Fly-In Club.

If Paul's images are good enough, perhaps I'll put the 1877 on the cover!

I got Pic's of BJ, Carol and Stewart in front of the sets, and the sets themselves. No close-ups since all I had was a disposable Advantix camera.

Interested in joining the Fly-In Club? It's $20 per year or $35 for two. E-mail me for info.

Rick Snow
www.indiancent.com

It's a showdown!

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