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FUN show report day one

mongoose using rhound account:
We survived day one of a lively bourse. The opening ceremonies were mercifully short, and we hit the floor at opening. Crowd seemed good for first day, considering it IS a weekday. There was a seperate section for most World and Ancients, though there were some additional dealers with Darkside coins spread throughout the bourse.

Quality British copper was in short supply, and there were numerous foreigners here buying. Out of the 5 coins that I was looking for, I found one in a condition that I found satisfactory, and I found two of that same coin, an UNC Wm IIII farthing, full luster. I could not find any gemmy Vic young head copper 1/4d anywhere today, though NorthEast Numismatics did have one in at PCGS, I hope to view it tomorrow.

I did find a few coins with nice eye appeal, not sure which will be for the eye-popper giveaway. I bought a new Spink, a 31st editon Krause, and probably 10 coins today.

It was a pleasure meeting Dan (Danglen) today, and I did see a number of forum members though I didn't introduce myself. Tomorrow we hope to see a bunch of Darksiders rolling in, and will also have LordMarcovan,ajja. Mrs. ajaan, and Aethelred hanging with us.

spinaker and rhound will follow with their observations.

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  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Did Altheread find me a new Spink for cheap yet?
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • Any Chinese stuff? Indian? Tibetian Rupees?
    Corrupting youth since 2004
  • laurentyvanlaurentyvan Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭
    Have a good time guys!image
    One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics
    is that you end up being governed by inferiors. – Plato
  • Bill, I bought a 2004 Spink (Spink has a table here) today for $28, don't know if they will be available tomorrow at that price? HG, I looked at hundreds of India Princely states coins today, didn't find any that I needed, but there are numerous circ more common issues around. Did you need something specific? Laurent, Thanks!

    We are operating on dialup from the room, but will check back in the morning and answer any questions.
  • laurentyvanlaurentyvan Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭
    Still looking for a Eddy 7 1902 UNC GB Penny-if you see a nice one...
    One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics
    is that you end up being governed by inferiors. – Plato
  • How were the Indian coin prices: at catalogue, below or over?
    Corrupting youth since 2004
  • Hey guys/gals. Found some nice low mintage SA proof coppers from 1945,44 today. (bought'em!!) And a killer toned 1951 SA proof set. Also some eyepoppers for the giveaway!!

    More info tomorrow!!image
  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,961 ✭✭✭
    I'm already jealous of you folks. Keep up the hunt!
    Former owner, Cambridge Gate collection.
  • ajaanajaan Posts: 17,409 ✭✭✭✭✭
    We'll be there tomorrow.

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    Don
  • me, too. image
    currently owned by 5 Labradors

    Blaze - Yellow male b 3/17/93
    Onyx - Black male b 3/7/99
    Duchess - Yellow female mix b 3/12/02 rescued 9/18/02
    Rifle - Yellow male mix b 12/1/02 rescued 8/8/03
    Diamond - Black female b 5/3/05 adopted 8/3/05

    First Cam-slam - 9/21/04

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  • Hi all, the real Rhound here.....

    Not a bad show at all, founds some nice darks side stuff, got a nice young head crown, and a few other peices. A very nice 1855 IP, alsmot proof llike.... My focus is not as narrow as Joe and Terry, so I ended up buying about 25+ coins, mostly GB.....

    Oh yeah, on the plus side I sold 4 Lite Side peices, now I can buy many more darks side..... image

    Hope to meet some new faces tomorrow, tired of the old ones.... image
  • well, my face isn't exactly new, but it will be different. image

    My hubby and I are planning on leaving Jax around 8 or so to head down there. We will spend the day, until around 3:30 or so, then head back home. Hope to meet up with some of you there.
    currently owned by 5 Labradors

    Blaze - Yellow male b 3/17/93
    Onyx - Black male b 3/7/99
    Duchess - Yellow female mix b 3/12/02 rescued 9/18/02
    Rifle - Yellow male mix b 12/1/02 rescued 8/8/03
    Diamond - Black female b 5/3/05 adopted 8/3/05

    First Cam-slam - 9/21/04

    My eBay
  • AskariAskari Posts: 3,713
    Wish I were there!! imageimage
    Askari



    Come on over ... to The Dark Side! image
  • lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 43,582 ✭✭✭✭✭
    See y'all tomorrow. I actually have an Olde Dead King looking over my shoulder as I type this.

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  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,961 ✭✭✭
    What, no day 2 report?
    Former owner, Cambridge Gate collection.
  • SYRACUSIANSYRACUSIAN Posts: 6,461 ✭✭✭✭
    I was thinking the same thing wybrit. Those boys are having too much fun and forgot their duties.
    Dimitri



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  • Well I think everyone is headed home soon or already home...... We will be headed back this AM.... Day two was productive, got a beautifully toned shilling from Victoria, hope to post pictures in a few days.....

    Also added alot to the British and German type sets. By Saturday I was pretty well coined out, only picked up a few coins one of which was a nicely toned proof 1 Mark of 1905 from a German dealer.....

    You will probably see more in a few days after I am back home and off this hotel dial up connection.

    Cheers, Glennimage
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