what's the oddest coin-shop/other combo you've seen?

dorkkarl

you know, like "yolanda's coin co. & salad-dressing supply shop", or whatever.

K S

saintguru

I once pulled into a bait shop in Pike Natl. Forest in Colorado and they had a case of coins next to the fridge of nitecrawlers...too hard to put the coins on the hook, so I went with the worms!

XpipedreamR

When I have a few extra $$$ to spend, I like to go to Lolita's House of Coins and Bordello

dthigpen

<< <i>I once pulled into a bait shop in Pike Natl. Forest in Colorado and they had a case of coins next to the fridge of nitecrawlers...too hard to put the coins on the hook, so I went with the worms! >>



Must not have had any holed coins!

Nysoto

Gary's Seafood & Jerky Market & Rare Coins. Ocean Shores, WA

He says he has about a dozen unattributed bust halves. Sounds like my kind of place, about 150 mile drive to the ocean, I will go there one of these weekends.

Bill

saintguru

Doug...Is that picture dark or are you about to break into a rendition of "MAMMY"??

















no racist accusations...it's funny!!!

dthigpen

<< <i>Doug...Is that picture dark or are you about to break into a rendition of "MAMMY"??
>>



Heh. That picture was taken at a Formal Military Ball. My team just got back from a deployment, unloaded the HUMVEE that we were riding back from the airbase on and the Battalion CO walked up to us and insisted that we all be present at the Ball that night, which was to take place in three hours. So we all showed up in Dress A's with full camo. Everyone thought it was funny except the Battalion Commander; go figure. And on that note, this is the last time I'm ever going to justify my avatar not being a 'blackface' picture .

saintguru

HEY!! Hats off to the Armed Forces!!

Glad you took it with a sense of humor...wouldn't want to find a small brick of C4 under my car!!!

Drinks on me.

CHORUS

Mammy, How I love ya, how I love ya
My dear ol' Mammy..!

JadeRareCoin

what's the oddest coin-shop/other combo you've seen?

I own an 1863 Civil War Token (storecard) that says "Fishing Tackle and Rare Coins" in a New York town. Sounds like the same place that Saintguru visited, only a different state. Must be a franchise.

coachleonard

Bojuko Ru in Marina, Ca---- coin store and martial arts supplies! Not sure if its still there anymore. It existed right in the middle of a
residential neighborhood

Gonfunko

<< <i>Bojuko Ru in Marina, Ca---- coin store and martial arts supplies! Not sure if its still there anymore. It existed right in the middle of a
residential neighborhood >>


Something tells me they didn't get robbed a lot....

JadeRareCoin

Oh, I almost forgot one of the shops in Grand Rapids: It's a combination furniture store and rare coin store. Actually the coins weren't exactly "rare" the last time I checked.

Smittys

Me
Smitty's Cards Coins and Paintball

ddbird

Ive always wanted to open a cigar/coin store...Does cigar smoke really effect coins...cuase I may have to rethink that one. I can always have a seperate room for people to come in and smoke, but I think it would be cool for them to light one up while looking at coins. Maybe ill just have to have a giant vaccum above that sucks in all the smoke!

stev32k

There is a shop in my town named "David's good Low Priced household supplies, Records, Pets, and Coins". It's said the household supplies and records come from garage sales, the pets are stray dogs and cats plus a few snakes he can catch, and the coins are common date circulated clads that he tries to mark up 10% over face. (I think he is still in business)

granddad

Harrold's Knives and Coins. He has coins scattered here and there throughout all of his knife showcases.


Have a Great Day!
Louis

JadeRareCoin

Okay. That's it. Stev32k wins this contest. DorkKarl, what's the prize for stev32k??

thebeav

I've been thinking of opening up a "Coin & Weasel" shop......

Coinosaurus

"Guns and Coins" seems to be a popular combination.

UncleWiggly

DaddyO's Coin Auction House and Cold Pizza By The Slice Place.



Jerry

roadrunner

While you couldn't see this coin shop as it had no brick and mortar address, a trio of dealers in the 1980's formed a Coin Firm named
"Lie Cheat & Steal." I thought it was hilarious, and they sold good coins too. Their Coin World ads sort of set things on ear for a bit. The name parodied many of the scheister dealers of the 1980's...and there were plenty of them....many still around today only "more" honest due to certification.

Rob Weiner and Tom ? (I can't recall his last name) were 2 of the principals. I cannot recall the name of the 3rd. Tom's current business in the Elusive Spondulox which is still quite a mouthfull.

RR

UncleWiggly

Does Tom's current business sell coins? Is there a web address?


Jerry

mrearlygold

CHORUS

Mammy, How I love ya, how I love ya
My dear ol' Mammy..! >>






I'd walk a million miles, for one of your smiles, mah maaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeee!


Man am I getting old

Tom

Mrpawn

Used to shop at a place called "Northwest Coins" - Nice selection of coins - bought quite a few while building various sets.

Little did I know but the place also turned out to be a drug store as well (to be fair - the conviction is still pending) prior owner is looking at about 600+ years in the fed pen.






Does this qualify as a combination shop?

itsnotjustme

In Tyler Texas, the is a Coin/Jewelry shop. Nice coins too... I remeber PCGS proof Liberty Nickels and such. Left with some low grade SLQs and a nice antique diamond ring for my wife.

morgannut2

Kathy's used hunting gear, antiques and coins behind the Metlin Hotel in senic Dillon, Montana. Everything came in three prices including Morgan Dollars which were arranged in three giant wood boxes. I think the three grades were $10, $20 and $30 depending on wear. The "bid" was the grade lower than the box in would sell in! Pretty simple.

MadMarty

I heard in CA there is a little shop called "Kiefers Sample Slabs and Masterbation Clinic"

saintguru

saintguru

I believe there once was a Southern California High Colonic and Coin Emporium.