Paleeez ,I needs more reports on happenings in Baltimore
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I wish I could have been there. I needs to know, I wants to know,
I have to know. Why, what, when, who, where. I have bitten the claws on my paws
down to the quick. I am addicted to a steady uninterrupted flow of information. You would
think dealers and collectors in Baltimore had something more important to do then report back
every half hour to us hungry Forum Members.
I have to know. Why, what, when, who, where. I have bitten the claws on my paws
down to the quick. I am addicted to a steady uninterrupted flow of information. You would
think dealers and collectors in Baltimore had something more important to do then report back
every half hour to us hungry Forum Members.
There once was a place called
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09/07/2006
information deprivation.
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their case. What a neat obverse design. Most of the dealers seemed very busy trying to recover from the auctions, and getting set up for the show. There was a huge line when I left of dealers registering for the show.
The weather in Baltimore has been mild for this time of year and I hope it stays that way. The Inner Harbor continues to be improved with new construction and maintainence going on all the time. It's a busy area, if you are driving in, give yourself plenty of time to park and walk. You shouldn't have to park too far from the Convention center. The Inner Harbor is truly multi cultural in the make up of the visitors that I see. It seems there are people from everywhere wandering about. I enjoy just walking around, looking and listening. There are a plethora (for King ArtR)
We'll use our hands and hearts and if we must we'll use our heads.
...That's a good start, MD. Looking forward to hearing more.
No fun being left at home, eh Bear?
Clankeye
As for your comment Clank, no, its no fun at all being left behind.
I have $112.37 to spend and I cant see the action on the floor.
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09/07/2006
Oh yeah, Angel Dees also had a set of Matte Proof Buffalos on display. What wonderful detail they have. I wish I could buy all the coins I have seen. It looks like there will also be tons of darkside stuff available as well. I will know more tomorrow. I wish you all could attend. It is well worth it. I always end up meeting someone new and seeing old friends too. Mark
We'll use our hands and hearts and if we must we'll use our heads.
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Floor traffic was moderately heavy and I noticed quite a few families with children which may imply a lot of local residents making a point to get there. Got to talk with keets, mdwoods, MrEureka, Wayne Herndon, BJ (CU webmistress), MichaelDixon, RNCHSN, boiler78, RKKay. Rick Kay's patterns are fabulous, and he's just a really nice guy. Boiler78 - another greay guy - let me see some of his patterns which are equallly spectacular. I have to go back and introduce myself to jbsteven, who was sharing a table with Rick Kay but I didn't know it was him. Also have to stop and say hello to Mark Feld.
I was looking for a J-208 (common 1858 IHC pattern) but the only one I found was at a table where the guy wanted moon money for a ugly spotted PR64 so I passed.
Lots of talk in the aisles about the fifth 1913 Liberty nickel showing up, and seeing all five was a real treat.
The BEP exhibit has a sheet of the new $20 bills on display even though they won't be released until fall. Not what I imagined, especially on the reverse which has dozens of very small "20"s printed in copper-colored ink in the blank areas around the building. They also had an uncut sheet of $100,000 gold certificates and another uncut sheet of $10,000 notes. Don't see those every day!
Saw some mindblowing offerings of proof gold, and an Extremely High Relief Saint being offered for a million and a half by Goldberg. Cameo proof gold is really spectacular. No wonder it's the high-roller's favorite.
Brisk business at the PCGS and NGC tables until about 3PM when it looked to be relatively quiet. Perhaps the walkthroughs were cut off by then and there was no reason to rush. Looked to be moderately busy at ANACS, very quiet at ICG. While passing ANACS a guy had brought a raw bust half for a verbal opinion and the ANACS guy said he thought it might be altered. The guy then says, "but I'm thinking about buying it". ANACS guy just shakes his head.
Stopped at Anaconda's table but he was out and about. He has two tables, and I saw Anaconda2 (his son) manning the other table.
Benchmark Ventures has a table touting the investment aspect of coins.
Stopped at Jack Beymer's table to ask about a proof IHC he had in the case, but he made a point to ignore me while chatting with someone, stopping to write up some paperwork, and then starting to chat with someone else. So I moved on. Perhaps I should have waved some money around.
Heritage has a massive presence, equal to about eight tables.
Also saw very nice coins at Northeast Numismatics, Eagle Eye and Angel Dee's.
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
If a dealer did that to me, not only would I not due buisness with him, but I would tell every collector I know exactley what he did.
Les
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