Two thoughts about next mo. Baltimore show
PhillyJoe
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Next month is the ever popular Baltimore coin show. 300-400 dealers I think and all the major services.
1. I've never submitted a coin for grading and after hearing the horror stories (lost, haze,fingerprints) I'm going to try the walk-through at the show. I have a 1869 Seated half dollar, bought as a raw proof 64, paid 62 money, would be happy to have it graded 62 or above. The walk-through isn't cheap but I don't want this puppy sitting in somebody's mailroom for two weeks. If one or two others have a special coin they want to have the same thing done I would be happy to help out. I'm going on Saturday so I would need the coin by Thurs/Fri. Your only cost is the grading fee and rountrip postage. Can I be trusted? Does Russ have JFKs? PM me if interested.
2. It would be nice to have a way to recognize other members at shows. Sometimes we meet up, other times we miss each other if we're not at the right place at the right time. A simple lapel sticker might do the trick. Can't be an American flag; they give you one when you register. If we can agree on an idea, I'll get the stickers and mail them to any planning to attend. Sound like a plan?
Joe
1. I've never submitted a coin for grading and after hearing the horror stories (lost, haze,fingerprints) I'm going to try the walk-through at the show. I have a 1869 Seated half dollar, bought as a raw proof 64, paid 62 money, would be happy to have it graded 62 or above. The walk-through isn't cheap but I don't want this puppy sitting in somebody's mailroom for two weeks. If one or two others have a special coin they want to have the same thing done I would be happy to help out. I'm going on Saturday so I would need the coin by Thurs/Fri. Your only cost is the grading fee and rountrip postage. Can I be trusted? Does Russ have JFKs? PM me if interested.
2. It would be nice to have a way to recognize other members at shows. Sometimes we meet up, other times we miss each other if we're not at the right place at the right time. A simple lapel sticker might do the trick. Can't be an American flag; they give you one when you register. If we can agree on an idea, I'll get the stickers and mail them to any planning to attend. Sound like a plan?
Joe
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I'll be there!!!!!
why don't we all wear those Groucho Marx glasses/moustaches?
Goose,Flying56eagle,and I will definitely be there on Saturday.I too have a coin I want same day graded.
Registry 1909-1958 Proof Lincolns
I don't see so well anymore, so I need a "seeing eye cat" to help me around and protect me from those very few nasty sellers that sometimes turn up. I would look "less funny" dressed as Groucho.