Melville Coin Show
dakra
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I packed the kid and the wife in the car this morning and we went to the Coin Show in Meville. While this was considered a "Small Show", I was surprised by how many people were there. I was under the impression that there would be less people there but I was surprised by the turn out.
I set out with a plan, to check out all the tables, find out where all the dealers have their shops and finally make one more round in which I buy a coin or two, especially since I went with a low..low budget.
A few things I noticed:
1- Customer taking coins out of a roll ended up dropping the coins on the table... I cringed.
1A- Customers should really handle the coins with care and handle them properly.
2- It was hard to get through with customers on one side sitting and customers on the other side leaning over the table with their butts extending out.
3- It's true, the whole family takes all the chairs!!!
4- I'm paying for my coin and some guy cut in front of me to take a look at a coin. I'm polite, so I moved over a bit but still... it took 10 seconds to finish the transaction, he could have waited.
5- If another customer wanted to look at coins and I was in the process of looking at one, I shifted over so the other customer could take a look.
I picked up some Jefferson's and Lincoln Wheaties and then I came across a Peace Dollar that appeared a bit scratched, probably cleaned at one time, toned to hide the cleaning but the price was right and I picked it up. I'm glad I only went with a fixed amount of money as... seeing all of those beautiful coins.... I was so tempted to find a cash machine and splurge.
After I left, I realized, I never checked with the dealers to see if they had brick and mortar stores... that's one of the reasons I went but....This was my first show, hopefully I will attend more upcoming shows and get to know the dealers more.
-Dave
I set out with a plan, to check out all the tables, find out where all the dealers have their shops and finally make one more round in which I buy a coin or two, especially since I went with a low..low budget.
A few things I noticed:
1- Customer taking coins out of a roll ended up dropping the coins on the table... I cringed.
1A- Customers should really handle the coins with care and handle them properly.
2- It was hard to get through with customers on one side sitting and customers on the other side leaning over the table with their butts extending out.
3- It's true, the whole family takes all the chairs!!!
4- I'm paying for my coin and some guy cut in front of me to take a look at a coin. I'm polite, so I moved over a bit but still... it took 10 seconds to finish the transaction, he could have waited.
5- If another customer wanted to look at coins and I was in the process of looking at one, I shifted over so the other customer could take a look.
I picked up some Jefferson's and Lincoln Wheaties and then I came across a Peace Dollar that appeared a bit scratched, probably cleaned at one time, toned to hide the cleaning but the price was right and I picked it up. I'm glad I only went with a fixed amount of money as... seeing all of those beautiful coins.... I was so tempted to find a cash machine and splurge.
After I left, I realized, I never checked with the dealers to see if they had brick and mortar stores... that's one of the reasons I went but....This was my first show, hopefully I will attend more upcoming shows and get to know the dealers more.
-Dave
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Please tell me a little bit more about this Melville show. How often is it held? I live in NYC, so I think it is close enough that I could drive there if it is a good show. How many dealers were there?
Thanks,
Sunnywood
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Coinlearner, Ahrensdad, Nolawyer, RG, coinlieutenant, Yorkshireman, lordmarcovan, Soldi, masscrew, JimTyler, Relaxn, jclovescoins
Now listen boy, I'm tryin' to teach you sumthin' . . . . that ain't an optical illusion, it only looks like an optical illusion.
My mind reader refuses to charge me....
I had to pull out the sheet I got from the show but it is held twice a month and the next dates are March 9th and March 23 (Every second and forth Sunday of each month 9am-3pm) It is located at 585 Broadhollow Road (Route 110) in Melville.
The sheet states there are 60 Dealer tables and trying to count all the rows and tables... that is about accurate.
Some dealers appear to deal in jewelery, stamps, some dollars (had I known....) some dealers have excellent setups while others seemed a bit skimpy. There was a dealer there that sold the cardboard 2x2's and other supplies.
After walking around and checking out the different dealers, I walked around again to see if there was anything I missed. One dealer had a box of goodies. All coins around 1900->1964 in 2x2's that were 20% off. Some of which included BU and Proof coinage. Since I'm working on a Jefferson/Lincoln collection, I was able to pick up a few coins that I needed for my collection.
I'd have to be honest with you, MS71 probably described it the best... I suffered from dementia. I saw so much I liked, so much I might not have liked but wouldn't mind having, For me it was a nice show since it was my first show and if I was asked to recall the show in more detail... as soon as I walked out, I drew a blank... visions of coins danced in my head.
-Dave
Yep... how did you know? When does the 'dementia' where off? My wife actually said to me on the way "Stop at the bank" and I knew if I took any money out, it would have been spent this morning. I probably went with $40 and came home with $10. I practiced safe coinage.
Ahh... I just remembered something. I came across a table which had Slabs... I believe mostly PCGS. I saw a bunch of great Morgan Dollars but then I came across Peace Dollars. I saw a few of the dates I needed and I was just about to ask the dealer if I could see the coins but since I knew the price tag would probably be more than I had...I made the tough decision to just walk away. That hurt!
That's about it from the coin show. Anyone else from the board go? Where there any dealers from the board there? Anyone? Anyone?
-Dave
Sunnywood: Please consider crossing the Hudson (you don't need your passport anymore!) and coming to the monthly (first Sunday of the month) 80-100 dealer Parsippany show. Also, the four-times-a-year White Plains show is good, although the next one, in April, is perhaps the weakest of the four.
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Thanks Don
Since you came out with $10 in your pocket, AND since you walked away without asking prices on the dollars, I'd say yours was a mild first case. The usual follow-up symptoms are characterized by attending your next show with a good deal more cash ("just in case"), and becoming more "serious" at several dealers' tables that have a good selection of the stuff you're looking for. If attending without wife/family, that last $10 will likely be a goner.
Subsequent attendances at the same show can cause symptoms to subside a bit, but the disease is merely dormant, NOT cured. Flare-ups can occur, even at another session of the same show. In my case, I theorize that these episodes are caused by the "flashing" effects of light reflected by the mint luster of gold coins not previously examined. I tend to walk down the aisles with my eyes closed, clutching the cash in my pocket, and chanting; just to see if I can make it through the entire bourse area unscathed. My record is three rows or Bill Jones' table, whichever comes first.
Needless to say, you must keep working to strengthen your numisimmune system, and trips to shows are the only known method of treatment which may hold hope. Failure to follow this treatment regimen can result in eBayitis or worse. Forewarned is forearmed.
Coinlearner, Ahrensdad, Nolawyer, RG, coinlieutenant, Yorkshireman, lordmarcovan, Soldi, masscrew, JimTyler, Relaxn, jclovescoins
Now listen boy, I'm tryin' to teach you sumthin' . . . . that ain't an optical illusion, it only looks like an optical illusion.
My mind reader refuses to charge me....
I was heading north from 109 and it was on the right hand side. I believe the building is used as a bingo hall. if I had to guess, it is approximately 1 mile south of the LIE and a mile north of Melville Road (SUNY Farmingdale)
-Dave
When I started collecting "full time" back in 1998, I had the money to "invest". Why I didn't go to a few coin shows back then... I don't know. Now I have to do it slowly and wisely.
Boy, do I wish I had the money to splurge at this coin show. I would have literally gone nuts. I hope by the time I go to the next show, I won't have to worry about the money... *sigh*
-Dave
If you get the dope on it, pass it along please. I'll be going in from Smithtown.
Twowood
LINK to my dealer.
The Massapequa Coin Club show is at the Elks Lodge, 2162 Veterans Blvd, Massapequa.
Dakra-
I was also at the Melville show today. Just to browse and pick up supplies. I've had some good luck here at prior shows selling coins to dealers. (The prices I got were better than if I sold on Ebay.) Anyway, dealers here seem friendly and helpful even with newbies like myself.
Tony
Where were you located from the door? Not that I would remember much from the show as I was a bit overwhelmed but perhaps I stopped by to see what you had.
Do dealers buy from customers? To tell you the truth, I have nothing too interesting that I'm looking to sell (wheats, modern uncirculated, perhaps a proof set and bric-a-brac) but if I could unload some of it for a Peace Dollar Or Jefferson Nickles.... I'd definately make the deal
I didn't want to arrive too early but probably got there a little before 10am. I remember last year going to a card show at the Huntinton Hilton and I arrived there around closing time, there was probably about 3 dealers left! I asked about Hobby Boxes but they kept showing me Retail Boxes.
I'd like to try to make it to the Massapequa show as that is in my backyard as well but I will probably feel just as bad as I did today that I could not throw a lump sum of money at the dealers. Perhaps I will bring a better "Want List" with me next time. I just jotted down a few coins and left for the show. Next time I may bring a notepad listing everything I need.
I did buy a few BU Jefferson's that turned out I already had but a good deal of mine I got from circulation. It's amazing that a coin I thought was in good shape was put to shame by some of the BU's I picked up
... I could babble all night but my wife wants to curl up on the couch to watch the Simpson's....
-Dave
Yes, TNT was the place that had the 20% off box. I actually found a few proofs that I needed. By the way, why do some dealers place a wooden box of Foreign coins by their display? I noticed one dealer had a huge selection, while others had small boxes. It just seemed a bit odd that they would leave them out in the open for people to pick through.
-Dave
to trade ,........................................................................................... in case I see a coin I really want.
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