Question about coin shows/cameras

mbbiker

Is it ok to bring a camera to a coin show?? I know a few people here don't like getting there (her) pictures taken but is it ok to bring a camera to a show or will be have to be left at the door?

JLW

Some shows forbid it, and will have signs posted to that extent. In any event, it's always better to ask permission before taking images.
Joe

Geoman

Every coin show I have been to doesn't allow them. I presume it is to do with security. I would definitely ask first before bringing on in. But, I would have to say overall it is generally not accepted.

coppercoins

Odd, I've never been to a show that doesn't allow them....that I know of anyway.

Geoman

coppercoins,

Maybe I should state that I have only been to shows in Mpls (both the Northwest Coin Show, and the M.O.O.N. show) each spring and fall. And there was a sign posted on the door not allowing them. So my viewpoint may be slightly off.

CoinResource

Most dealers don't allow it and many shows don't allow it. I saw security escort out a fellow at a large Texas show for trying to take photos. It is a security issue. cr

jbsteven

<< <i>don't like getting there (her) pictures taken >>



I wonder who she is

stujoe

<< <i>

<< <i>don't like getting there (her) pictures taken >>

I wonder who she is >>



Might 'she' be the person who's picture I saw in Coin World recently?

cherrypickincoin

I attend the LB show three times a year. I've never paid any attention to this to be honest. Nowhere at the show is a sign that says photography isn't allowed but I'm sure it isn't appreciated. I'm sure it's for security purposes. Not only that, but someone selling banknotes surely wouldn't want several people photographing his notes. Light affects paper, and though scientists say someone snapping a photograph has little to no effect unless a few hundred people did it at the same time over and over again, when you're holding a $10,000 note I'd be a little paranoid about anything. Overall I think it's for security more than anything.