BRNA Show - Dalton, GA Aug 27-29
FatMan
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Just a reminder. Blue Ridge Show this weekend in Dalton GA near Chattanooga TN. Exit 333 I-75. 200 Tables and has been a very good show in the past. So for all you Southern Folk who couldn't make it to the ANA last week (and all Southern Folk that did) here's your chance to get your coin fix.
I'll be there all day Friday. What are your plans?
If you have a table at the show please post your table number.
I'll be there all day Friday. What are your plans?
If you have a table at the show please post your table number.
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But that's a long way away, even if it is in the same state. And I'm broke. And I'll likely have Mr. Mom duty while my wife works.
Another time, perhaps. I could probably squeeze in a whirlwind visit on Sunday but that would be pointless.
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Joe Holt
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<< <i>I'll be there, FatMan. No table though, just going as a collector. I'm going up on Friday morning to hit the goods early. I plan on being there all day; my wife will probably be shopping at the local mall and outlet stores all day anyway. Later in the evening, me, my wife, and a few coin buddies will be getting some dinner and drinks at one of the local restaurants. We'll be talking about coins well into the evening, much to my wife's chagrin. You all are welcome to join us! The more the merrier! >>
I look forward to seeing you. Dinner, drinks, and coins sounds great. I'll keep it in mind as I finalize my plans. (read...see if I can get my wife's permission to stay out late or overnight)
How far is that from Blairsville?
If all goes according to plan I should be there Sat.
perfectstrike
<< <i>I look forward to seeing you. >>
<< <i>I'll try to be there how do I find the show, and you guys? >>
Here's a link to info about the show. There's a link at the bottom of that page to a map of where the show is being held.
Like I said, I'll be there on Friday. Sounds like FatMan and PerfectStrike might be there on Friday too. I will be wearing a gray t-shirt with "Ohio State Football" printed in red lettering. I also wear glasses. Most likely I'll be taking a lunch/snack break in the lobby area just outside the main bourse around 1:00 in the afternoon. Either that, or just look for me on the bourse floor. Either way, me and my buddies will be meeting in the lobby around closing time (probably around 5:30 or 6:00). Hope to see everyone there!
<< <i>Correction - I'll be there Friday with the lovely Tassa in tow
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<< <i>Correction - I'll be there Friday with the lovely Tassa in tow >>
Cool! It will be nice to meet a few people from these boards in person! Look forward to seeing you all there on Friday. I hope some of you will look for me (since you know what I'll be wearing) and stop to chat.
<< <i>I will be wearing a gray t-shirt with "Ohio State Football" printed in red lettering. >>
No doubt you will stick out like a sore thumb. In fact could result in bodily harm.
No doubt you will stick out like a sore thumb. In fact could result in bodily harm.
That's part of the fun of attending a large coin show wearing an Ohio State t-shirt. Not only do I have the challenge of finding some great coins, I also have to be on the lookout for rabid UGA and UT fans who want to sack me out of spite and jealousy. ;-) Ain't my fault my team has more twice as many National Championships than both of those schools put together! Ha!
<< <i>We'll see you at Dahlonega's table as usual John!
Do you know his table number or something that would let me identify his table on Sat?
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<< <i>We'll see you at Dahlonega's table as usual John!
Do you know his table number or something that would let me identify his table on Sat? >>
I don't have a table number. Look for "Gold Rush Gallery". Or ask anyone if they know who has Dahlonega coins. They will point in the right direction.
Its show time.
I'm looking to add to my 20th Century Type Set.
I need:
Indian 1c in MS63RD to MS65RB
Liberty 5c in MS63-64
Barber 25c in MS62-63
Type I SL 25c in MS62-3
Walking Liberty 50c in MS65
If anyone wants to meet for lunch on Sat, PM me and we can make plans.
REPORT!!
#1 to cherrypick some raw IHC or Lincoln coppers. Darn few nice Lincolns to be had but there were a lot of Indians, mostly overpriced.
#2 find some nice 57 and 58 proofs and check for double die varieties. Didn't find but a handful of 57 & 58 proofs, nothing much to talk about. I did see a 1983 noS proof set, the dime was no DCAM in my opinion and overpriced. I spent most of my time looking at proofs for double dies. I was hoping for some nickel doubles.
#3 was to find a couple CAM candidates in SMS sets. There were maybe 50 SMS sets at the whole show.
On the plus side, there were some very reasonable 2 centers in RB. There were also some awesome NGC FS Jefferson nickels. On the laughable side, there was a whole case of 1961 AT proofs nickels in NTC holders. Musta been 50 of em. My body gave out about 3pm. 5 hours wasn't too bad given I'm still 90 days from surgery.
perfectstrike
Hope all the Saturday attendees have a good time.
I also saw my first high relief Saint $20 gold piece (other than internet pictures). I fell in love immediately! One dealer had three of them, the best looking of which was a PCI MS62 labeled as "cleaned". I really couldn't see evidence of a cleaning at all. It was a gorgeously struck piece.
I spent a grand total of $2 at the show (the admission price) but would have spent a ton more if I had more than my allowance of $100.
Another note- I saw a slew of buffalos in SEGS holders that looked terrible. If they weren't overgraded by 2 points, then they were AT or polished with the notation "toned".
To me it was worth the 100 mile trip just to see those Saints. As far as activity, it seemed the dealers were either making money hand over fist, or not doing much business at all. Some blamed inactivity on the recent ANA show, however I overheard some dealers who were really selling a ton of coins.
PS- if anyone wants to go by C.C. Coins and bring me back that PCGS MS64 green label buffalo nickel, please feel free- she's a beauty!