Good coin show experience - Only one full step Jefferson though
stephunter
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Just got back from a coin show that is going on in central California today in the town of Modesto. I have not been to a show recently (other than the daily ebay show) and it was a good experience for my son and myself. The dealers today seem much more friendly than they have been in the past. I am not sure if it is just because business is good or if they have heard enough feedback over the years from customers that got treated like sh.. Either way its better for the hobby and for their business.
If any of you are reading this I would like to personally take a moment to thank you. Some of the dealers were not only more than happy to take the time to help my son find some xf/au Franklin halfs for his book, they also seemed to enjoy helping the future generation of our hobby. Also, a couple of dealers gave him gifts (43-S penny, 94 Siver Dollar bu, and some foreign currancy).
As for me a couple of nice finds. I was hunting for full step Jeffersons and only found a 43-D Pcgs 66FS. Not a big deal, but I needed it ($33.00). Also came across a 72 Ike dollar in 64 (type I), and a 66 sms with a beautiful half that looks like a lock 67 (not sure if its worth grading) and a nickel that has some cameo contrast (although probably not higher than a 64). The best find was a 32-D quarter than looks like a high end VF or low end XF ($130.00).
For you full step collectors. I could not help but think about the number of 53-S coins and some others that have pretty good strikes, but not full steps. Going through boxes I must have seen about 4 53-S coins that had four full steps. I did not buy them, but for the price difference for 4 full steps vs. 5 ($2.00 vs. about $5,000-) it seems like a good item to put away. Maybe the price gap will narrow in the future and we should be saving these.
I now look forward to future shows and hope to have good experiences. I look forward to meeting more people in Long Beach come September.
If any of you are reading this I would like to personally take a moment to thank you. Some of the dealers were not only more than happy to take the time to help my son find some xf/au Franklin halfs for his book, they also seemed to enjoy helping the future generation of our hobby. Also, a couple of dealers gave him gifts (43-S penny, 94 Siver Dollar bu, and some foreign currancy).
As for me a couple of nice finds. I was hunting for full step Jeffersons and only found a 43-D Pcgs 66FS. Not a big deal, but I needed it ($33.00). Also came across a 72 Ike dollar in 64 (type I), and a 66 sms with a beautiful half that looks like a lock 67 (not sure if its worth grading) and a nickel that has some cameo contrast (although probably not higher than a 64). The best find was a 32-D quarter than looks like a high end VF or low end XF ($130.00).
For you full step collectors. I could not help but think about the number of 53-S coins and some others that have pretty good strikes, but not full steps. Going through boxes I must have seen about 4 53-S coins that had four full steps. I did not buy them, but for the price difference for 4 full steps vs. 5 ($2.00 vs. about $5,000-) it seems like a good item to put away. Maybe the price gap will narrow in the future and we should be saving these.
I now look forward to future shows and hope to have good experiences. I look forward to meeting more people in Long Beach come September.
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Some nickels are very common with four steps but tough in five. Others like the '53-S
are quite tough with four steps.
Looking for 1967 PCGS/NGC slabbed coins.