Boeing Employees' Coin Club Show

Nysoto · January 16, 2003 5:18AM

The Boeing Employees' Coin Club annual show is this Saturday and Sunday at the Kent Commons in Kent, Washington. Over 70 tables have been sold, this is the BECC's 40th year as a club.

Anyone planning to go?

Bill

dorkkarl · January 16, 2003 5:19AM

didn't boeing move to chicago?

K S

Lakesammman · January 16, 2003 5:21AM

Will likely be there.

Steve27 · January 16, 2003 5:24AM

Boeing moved their headquarters to Chicago, as I recall, but they still make the planes in Washington.

Nysoto · January 16, 2003 5:26AM

Dorkarl,

Yes, Boeing headquarters moved to Chicago, with about 500 employees, but they left 60,000 workers back in Seattle to assemble the commercial airplanes, at least for now.

Bill

dorkkarl · January 16, 2003 5:29AM

do they still own big-mac in st. louis? i thought boeing got nailed with big job-cuts lately. how's that co. doing?

K S

airplanenut · January 16, 2003 5:34AM

<< Dorkarl, Yes, Boeing headquarters moved to Chicago, with about 500 employees, but they left 60,000 workers back in Seattle to assemble the commercial airplanes, at least for now. Bill >>

Correction time:

In Everett, WA, the largest building in the world is used as the assembly line for the 747, 767, and 777 widebody jets.
In Renton, WA, most of Boeing's narrowbody planes, the 737 and 757 are assembled.
In Long Beach, CA, the 717 is assembled.

Everyone here should know their Boeing geography!

I wanna work for them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jeremy, "budding avionics engineer, and coin dealer" -my dad in MIT's Techonlogy Review

Clankeye · January 16, 2003 5:39AM

I'm thinking of going.

Clankeye

Russ · January 16, 2003 5:39AM

They cancelled the show, so nobody should waste any time coming to Kent trying to cherry-pick good stuff.

Russ, NCNE

Nysoto · January 16, 2003 6:05AM

Boeing has been hit very hard with the aftermath of 9/11, with reduced demand for commercial aircraft. Washington State Boeing employment was over 100,000 in the late 90's, this has always been a cyclical industry. I am not familiar with the St. Louis operations, after the merger with McDonnell-Douglas, Boeing has become a global enterprise.

Interesting fact: The Boeing Employees' Coin Club has 152 members, with 90 of them retirees.

BECC also mints a 1.5 ounce medal annually, depicting their aircraft in silver, pewter, and bronze, usually with a mintage of around 1000 for silver.

Bill

osirisMMII · January 16, 2003 7:38AM

<< They cancelled the show, so nobody should waste any time coming to Kent trying to cherry-pick good stuff.

Russ, NCNE >>

That's funny Russ....... I heard a group of coin collectors saying "Kent???? Why there ain't nuthin' in Kent but rednecks, hicks, cows, and the Compucheap Hoard of '64 Kennedys! Why the hell they havin' a show in Kent?"

Interesting fact: The Boeing Employees' Coin Club has 152 members, with 90 of them retirees.

That's because the 90 retirees are the only ones left who have enough money around to purchase coins!

Did I mention I'm one of the 30,000+ who (hey Lucy!!) got the pink slip Daddy! I still haven't figured out if I want to be relieved or disgruntled........ hmmmm....... Oh yeah....... I was planning on going and it should be a great show......... as long as Uncle Phil and Uncle Al don't show up!

Tootawl · January 16, 2003 10:04AM

It's a bit too far for me drive to. But if I leave Maryland now, allowing for only one or two pitstops on the way, I should make it by............ MARCH!!!!

Fairlaneman · January 16, 2003 10:20AM

Hey Thanks for the reminder. I will venture up almost for sure.

This is usually one of the better shows that we have here in Washington and Oregon. If you see a guy talking BS about Mercs with a dealer say hello. It could be me. Steve Jones, Art Lowery and Jim Hart are the most likely canidates to receive my ration of BS. Rick Hennesy also if he is there.

Ken

danglen · January 16, 2003 10:25AM

In 1995 the Isle of Man produced a legal tender crown with the Queen on the obversese and a Boeing 747 on the reverse. Anyone interested in knowing more abouth them can PM me.

DanC · January 16, 2003 10:29AM

Late-breaking news is that the coin show is called off this weekend.

All of you cherry-pickers that had this one on your "must see" list need to make other plans.

Dave99B · January 16, 2003 1:50PM

Ok, is this show on or off. I'm so confused. I have a fear of going to Kent for any reason other than a coin show.

Dave

Dabigkahuna · January 16, 2003 1:58PM

My brother asked me about some coins the other day that I have never heard about but there is a market for them somewhere.

Boeing made some gold coins awhile back that they offered to employees, I think. I am trying to find out more about these and the Boeing Employees'Coin Club is about as close to what I need as I have found yet!

Larry,
Dabigkahuna

Lakesammman · January 16, 2003 2:01PM

Only time I go to Kent is either for pellets (for the pellet stove) or for a used car....great town??? Why in the world is the Boeing show there??

Monstavet · January 16, 2003 2:07PM

Is the show happening or not?

Dave99B · January 16, 2003 2:11PM

I once dated a woman in Kent. I made her drive to Seattle.

Dave

P.S. .....IS THERE A SHOW OR NOT ?

Lakesammman · January 16, 2003 2:18PM

I once dated a woman in Kent. I made her drive to Seattle.

Fairlaneman · January 16, 2003 8:20PM

Please answer Dave's question. Is the Show On or Off ?? Its a Boring 165 mile Drive that has been hated for 30 years.

Ken

Nysoto · January 16, 2003 11:53PM

OK - no more rumors about the Boeing show being cancelled and Kent bashing. Those cherry-pickers will try anything to get an advantage! There is nothing wrong with Kent, as long as you are just visiting. Where else can you find free parking, free admission, and most of all - free wooden nickels?

There will be more competitive displays this year, BECC has been encouraging them, and the 70+ tables that have been sold is more than last year.

The BECC did mint gold Boeing medals in some years from 1966 to 1985, with mintage ranging from 2 to 66. These are 1.5 ounce medals, occasionally they are auctioned at club meetings. A dealer who sells Boeing medals is Jim Payne P.O. Box 46374 Seattle, WA 98146 (no e-mail). For 2003, the KC-135 Stratotanker is featured on the medal.

I will be at the show on Sunday with my nine year old daughter, I should be hanging out with Mark Entman of B.U.S.T. Coinage at around 1:00.

Bill

Dave99B · January 16, 2003 11:57PM

Last question: Is it at the Kent Commons? Hours?

Thx,
Dave

Russ · January 17, 2003 12:31AM

HMM...looks like the misdirection didn't work.

Dave,

Yep, Kent Commons, 10 AM to 4 PM.

Russ, NCNE

Clankeye · January 17, 2003 12:38AM

Will you be signing autographs for charity at this show again, Russ?

Clankeye

ricko · January 17, 2003 12:52AM

It was a good show last year.... could be better this year. I will be there, Cheers, RickO

Russ · January 17, 2003 12:54AM

Clank,

I am charity.

Russ, NCNE

Dave99B · January 17, 2003 1:29AM

Thanks Russ, you devil you....

Dave

DanC · January 17, 2003 1:30AM

Hey guys... I was kidding about the show. That's why the (winkie)

was used. Sorry if I caused any confusion - it was meant to be a 'jab in the ribs' -

I have no information that the show is cancelled. Purely jest.

LucyBop · January 17, 2003 1:33AM

DanC, you've been a bad boy, your grounded.... again!

ClarkOfKent · January 17, 2003 1:36AM

A show in Kent? WooHooooo!!!! I'll be there!

Uh.... wait a minute.... Kent, WA? Ummm.... wrong Kent.

Clankeye · January 17, 2003 2:01AM

Sir ClarkofKent--

You are summoned to Kent. King ArtR demands it. Now mount thy steed and ride with the morning moon. There are great deeds to be done.

Scribe Clank

ClarkOfKent · January 17, 2003 2:07AM

Clankeye,

I don't know if my steed ('88 Jeep Comanche) would make the 2,446 miles.

<< King ArtR demands it. >>

I thought he stepped down... haven't heard much from him lately.

Clankeye · January 17, 2003 2:27AM

He rests. But will return mightier than before. He is after all "The Once and Future King."

Clank

Fairlaneman · January 17, 2003 10:19AM

Thanks Guys for clearing the Show Off and On situation up. Looks like it could be a Great Morning tomorrow for a drive north.

Ken

LucyBop · January 17, 2003 10:23AM

Gonna drive the Ford???? Watchout for a 55 BelAir!

Lakesammman · January 17, 2003 10:24AM

I'll be wearing my Christmas "Bah Humbug" hat, just to be conspicuous - if you see me, stop and introduce yourself. It's great getting to know forum members. I don't have anything to bring/sell but will be looking for fun.

Russ · January 17, 2003 10:32AM

I'll be the tall, skinny, bearded, long-haired, 501s wearing hippy looking type that the security guard is following around with his hand on his gun.

Russ, NCNE

DanC · January 17, 2003 10:34AM

I'll be the one with him, that looks suspiciously like Saddam Hussein. (not my observation... some Dutch guy's)

heheh.

edit:
Having watched the aforementioned security guard... (who likely hails from Seattle) it's not his GUN he has his hand on.

Well... not his WEAPON anyway.

Clankeye · January 17, 2003 10:35AM

<< I'll be the tall, skinny, bearded, long-haired, 501s wearing hippy looking type that the security guard is following around with his hand on his gun. >>

I'll be the skinny guy next to the security guard trying to buy his gun from him while Russ is still in range.

Deadeye

Tootawl · January 17, 2003 10:48AM

<< I don't know if my steed ('88 Jeep Comanche) would make the 2,446 miles. >>

Gotcha beat! I have 2851 miles to make it to the show.

Lakesammman · January 18, 2003 5:14AM

Well, had a good time at the show this AM. Met Clankeye and his wife, Russ and DanC (who looks nothing like Saddam). Russ had some good photo tips for proofs and tried to teach me what a real cameo proof Kennedy looks like. Saw a friend from work too - didn't buy anything....all spent out after the FUN show.

Clankeye · January 18, 2003 8:40AM

Back from the show (and a cat show, too. What a day!). As Lakesammam noted, my wife and I met him. Seems like a fine gentleman. Saw DanC and Russ. Russ looked focused on "the hunt" so I just waved. Not much there to tempt me. Joe Weber always has a table of nice commemorative material. Made one purchase. A 51 Booker T with interesting toning, PCGS64. A coin so cheap, that even if the market totally crashed and burned, using it in change I wouldn't feel like I took a bath. Quick pic....

Boeing Employees' Coin Club Show

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