Hypothetical question for the dealers on this forum

ajaan · December 26, 2003 10:40PM

Let's say you are going to a major coin show that is 1000 miles away from your home base. You want to have a large inventory selection for the bourse. How do you get your coins to the show if you are flying? Obviously you can't put them in checked luggage, especially now that all luggage must be left unlocked. Carry on? Too many coins? Ship them ahead of time? If you drive to the show there isn't a problem. Reallycurious about the answer. Thanks.

newbiecollector · December 26, 2003 10:45PM

Don,
I don't mean to hi-jack your thread but could you say how many coins? Weight? volume? you need to transport?

Ignore this if you like because I never have been to a coin show and, of course, I am not a dealer.

wybrit · December 26, 2003 11:31PM

That's a mystery I'd sure like to have solved too!

Askari · December 26, 2003 11:44PM

You might want to post this query on the Liteside too, Don. There are a number of bigtime dealers there who have no doubt already had to confront the problem.

ajaan · December 27, 2003 12:11AM

Thanks Mark, I posted it over there. I just hope I don't get flamed.

theboz11 · December 27, 2003 12:39AM

I have flown to far away shows and carry my briefcase onboard. I have been stopped at security because of the odd shape a bunch of coin produce. Inform the security guard that you would prefer to open the case in private to get away from the others on the flight and insure privacy. Your biggest danger is outside of the Airport not the flight.

MacCrimmon · December 27, 2003 1:25AM

There may be other good tidbits from other dealers regarding processes/security, etc., but read what Steve Ellsworth has to say at Butternut.

Heed his tips and you'll lessen any chances of problems. Also, at the few major shows where I split tables with Ed Hipps in the early 80s (when I was a baby

), he always hired an off-duty cop to escort and drive us back to the airport. Good money for them and security for you when you are unable to carry.

ajaan · December 27, 2003 1:55AM

Mac, thanks. Excellent reading.

Askari · December 27, 2003 2:19AM

I believe the good Colonel published this in a series in Coin World a couple years ago. It remains the best advice I've ever read.

newsman · December 27, 2003 7:09AM

<< <i>Thanks Mark, I posted it over there. I just hope I don't get flamed. >>

I see they couldn't resist.

wybrit · December 27, 2003 12:32PM

There may be other good tidbits from other dealers regarding processes/security, etc., but read what Steve Ellsworth has to say at Butternut.

Great reading. Thanks Mac.

lordmarcovan · December 27, 2003 9:10PM

Don- I dunno what the big boys do, but here is an idea which may or may not be practical: if you wanted to bring some stuff but not fly with it, ship it to Michael or Terry or Joe or I, as we will be driving (I know Michael and I will be, anyway, as we are carpooling in Lord Marco's Van). If there is anything you would like us to bring, ship it to one of us, we can carry it down for you, and if you don't sell or swap it, we can carry it home and ship it back to you from there.

Just a thought.

wybrit · December 27, 2003 9:12PM

Don- I dunno what the big boys do, but here is an idea which may or may not be practical: if you wanted to bring some stuff but not fly with it, ship it to Michael or Terry or Joe or I, as we will be driving (I know Michael and I will be, anyway, as we are carpooling in Lord Marco's Van). If there is anything you would like us to bring, ship it to one of us, we can carry it down for you, and if you don't sell or swap it, we can carry it home and ship it back to you from there.

I dunno ajaan, sounds like a con to me!

ajaan · December 27, 2003 9:29PM

<< <i>I dunno ajaan, sounds like a con to me! >>

Naw, I'm pro.

ajaan · December 27, 2003 9:33PM

A little history behind my question. Mrs ajaan asked me how the big dealers bring their coins to a major show. She was in Charlotte and saw all the expensive coins for sale. I told her I would ask here. Mark suggested I post it on the liteside, which I did. I got a few totally irrelavant replies and a few good honest responses, all along getting flamed by people who did not understand what I was asking. Thanks askari for clearing that up.

Last time I ask a question for my wife on the US Coin Forum. I'm staying over here from now on.

newbiecollector · December 27, 2003 9:37PM

Don,
To show my ingnorance, wht don't you just take them with you as carry-on luggae? Are they too heavy?

ajaan · December 27, 2003 9:38PM

Wayne, I personally won't be carrying any coins to FUN. If I did, they would go in a carry on bag.

newbiecollector · December 27, 2003 9:40PM

OK...... I think I miss-understood the question..... sorry

1jester · December 27, 2003 10:47PM

Don,
......why don't you just take them with you as carry-on luggae? Are they too heavy?" --Newbie

The shroom probably is loaded up with gold, platinum and silver! Not to mention copper. Probably needs a forklift to carry it.

"I dunno ajaan, sounds like a con to me!

" --Wybrit

I don't know about LoweredMinivan, but sending anything to the Dead King's house is tantamount to throwing it all down a black hole!! So be wary.

wybrit · December 27, 2003 10:59PM

Of course, if you send it to LordM, he won't send it back to you for at least six months!

Askari · December 28, 2003 2:47AM

You're welcome, Don. I'm glad I was able to stir up some useful comments. One never knows with the Liteside, unfortunately -- I shouldn't have had to weigh in like that and in the old days I wouldn't have needed to.

Aethelred · December 28, 2003 2:56AM

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