How much $ do you take to shows?

rd5425

Since there is all this talk about L.B., and I've never been to a major show before, I just wondered how much money you guys take with you to shows to buy coins, and do you ever spend more money than you said you would?

Lakesammman

No cash and yes, all the time!

Coqui

I ussually don't take money.

I just look trough the coins to plan my future buys.

In advice,....Go with an idea of what coins you would like to buy, their prices and something extra.

This is my opinion, is you want it.

hookedoncoins

I usually $200-300 in $20s, as well as a few coins that I can use to barter with, if I find a coin that is a bit out of my budget. I also bring a checkbook, just in case (although I have yet to use it). Dealers usually prefer cash, since they also like to buy coins at the show.

-Jarrett Roberts

keets

i generally try to have an idea of what i'm looking for and then i take the appropriate cash. of course, i always have my debit card for surprises!!! even then i try to bite my lip and keep my hand out of my pocket, but staying focused can be hard. never been to a major show. i'll bet that would be a real test!!!

al h.

fcloud

Some but usually not enough.

KlectorKid

However much I have! I dont take more than $200 unless it is bigger show. (non-local)

JJacks

$500,000 in small bills!

Just kidding of course!

I usually try find my way to the bank a few times with withdraw a couple hundred, and I make sure to bring my checkbook and VISA!

JJacks

nwcs

The most I've ever taken is a little over 320 bucks. But that was mainly because I sold about $320 worth of stuff the day before.

When I first got back to collecting, I spent way more than I wanted to. But now I follow a simple rule. Before buying anything, I look at every coin out there on the table for all dealers. That way I know that if I plunk down some money I will not be disappointed to see a better coin (for me) that costs just a little more around the corner -- and me with not enough money.

Following this, I've only run out of money 1 time. By 2 dollars. Dealer covered me till I went to the bank and snagged another 40 bucks and then got that merc and then spent the rest on 30s and 40s rd and colorful rb lincolns. And had enough left over for dinner. (Got a great 1885O NGC Rainbow morgan, too, very vivid colors on obv, though I think they graded it 64 when I think it should be a 63)

CLASSICS

money? we dont need money, we have visa

rainbowroosie

$11 to buy coins to resell and $10,000 for monster toned Roosevelts.

ARCO

I love to load up. I try to bring $1,000 so that I can pick up coins for re-sell if I find some undergraded coins. I bring the money but rarely spend even half. My philosophy is that If the coin doesn't reach out and grab my by the B***s then I pass.

Tyler

JamminJ

Here's how I do it:

I give myself a weekly budget which covers all my regular expenses: food, gas, etc. Anything I can save out of this through some type of sacrifice (like brown bagging lunch) becomes my "fun money" to do with as I please, which usually includes coin money. If I have enough in my "fun money" fund when a coin show rolls around I attend, if not I keep saving.

For the Long Beach show at least $250 seems to be the magic number, for a regional show $100, and for a local show $40. I passed on the last Long Beach show so I'm especially flush this time, about $750. Should be fun!

-JamminJ

jimtre

Gee! I only took a few dollars to the show in Portland, Or show 2 weeks ago but stopped at the ATM on the way ($300). Picked up a few full step nickels (real cheap) a couple of other cheap items but couldn't resist the 1950 Peoof set with the GORGEOUS COLORFUL toned quarter and Half yhat I left a down payment on and will pick up next month!

Jim

lava

I usually want access to as much as possible, just in case -- so coins for trade, cash, checks and visa. Of course cash is king, and when opportunity knocks, I want to be ready. I think $2,000-$3,000. I figure $3,000 puts me in line for 1 to 10 coins. I don't get to many shows, so when I do make it, I am looking to buy.

jbsteven

cash....5 figures

sinin1

Yikes - various answers anywhere from $20 to $10K +

I usually take how much I feel comfortable spending - I like the advice about going around to all tables before spending, and also bringing a couple top coins myself if I really see something I like.

What do you collect? Jefferson Nickels and Roosevelt dimes are lots cheaper than 19th century stuff.

Mrpawn

Have not been to a "big" show for many years. When I go to local shows or shopping out of town I bring all available "spending money". This amount can vary from a few hundred to a bit more and usually dictates what I look for on my first trip around the floor. After the first go round I just start looking for those buys that are always out there if someone is open minded and persistant.

gmarguli

Let's see, I take this thread about who takes lots of money to a show, add it to the thread about which show you are going to be attending, and I top it off by looking up your photo on the forum members photo page. Sounds like a perfect recipe for robbing you.

Barry

<< <i>money? we dont need money, we have visa >>


You mean there are dealers who take credit cards at shows?! I've never seen any.

relayer

It's the same rule as Las Vegas - take as much as you can afford to lose

BASEagle

Greg,

I, too, was wondering why anyone would answer this question.

The plain, simple, brutally obvious answer: take as much as you plan to spend. The actual dollar amount is a carefully guarded secret.

One of my professors said there were 3 things you should never tell anyone:

#1. Don't tell anyone how smart you are. As soon as you open your mouth, they'll know.
#2. Don't tell anyone how pretty you are. They can see for themselves.
#3. Don't tell anyone how much money you have. If they have more, they'll look down on you. If they have less, they'll resent you.

Mike

JML

From a seller's standpoint, I am happy to accept checks and charge with driver's license, professional ID or a reference from other sellers. I would not suggest carrying more cash than you normally carry anywhere else. Virtually all dealers will accept checks with the above criteria. Dealers are more hesitant to accept charges, because they cannot verify them via terminals at their bourse tables. References and good ID's are critical for non-cash transactions.

drsvenghali

Rarely more than $200-300 for smaller purchases. Larger purchases and auctions I pay with a check. Have yet to be refused by anyone.

Bear

Usually I will do bussiness with dealers I know and they will accept a check or

I can mail them a check in a few days. I might carry 100-200 dollars, but that is about it,

for expenses and small purchases. I wouldnt be supprised if a good number of dealers and some

collectors were packing heat in the event of potential robbery. You never know when a mild mannered

dealer or collector is in fact ,Wild Bill Hickock or Annie Oakley.

Barry

<< <i>Dealers are more hesitant to accept charges, because they cannot verify them via terminals at their bourse tables. References and good ID's are critical for non-cash transactions. >>


Ever been to a computer show? 99 44/100% of vendors take credit cards. They have their terminal connected to a cell phone for all the verification info. Surely, most coin dealers have cell phones nowadays. Should be a no-brainer.

rwhite

no matter how much I bring, its never enough!

MrKelso

A few Grand and a visa card if the few grand is not enough.