Went to my first coin show last weekend....it was kind of like eBay in person
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but way more fun!! Getting to talk to the dealers and other collectors face to face was a kick!! And I thought I had died and gone to Morgan heaven
I saw pocket piece that was wonderful. One of the dealers pulled it out of his pocket and handed it to me. A 1889 Morgan, worn completley smooth, had it in his pocket every day since he was 12, he's in his 60's now. (I took his word on the date
) He also told me in the early 80's he went to a show and a guy was selling a bunch of toned coins. One he was looking at wasn't, he told the dealer too bad this one isn't toned. The dealer says "Give me ten minutes up in my room and it will be." His first AT lesson....
I was looking for type set coins, 1/2 cents in particular, this is where it gets like eBay....it's still buyer beware.....I didn't see anyone put the problems on the flips, if you asked them if the coin was cleaned, the answer was that the price reflects the problems. One dealer did have "problems" on the flip, I asked if it was cleaned and retoned. The answer was "cleaned but not retoned" It was rainbowed toned and beautiful!! Just not original.
One of the dealers had a 1889 s Morgan that had really nice doubling on the reverse, but he didn't know anything about VAMs. We got to talking and he went and borrowed a VAM book for me to attribute the coin for him, couldn't find it for him though. I wish I could have helped him out, if it wasn't a $450 coin you would be seeing a pic of it right now.
I didn't really count, but there were about 15 tables, plenty to keep me occupied for over 3 hours. Grand Junction, Colorado's first coin show in 20 years!! Here's the half cent I decided to buy, deep dark chocolate, just a quick scan...
My husband bought a 2 headed nickel( the dealer didn't tell him it was a trick coin, one side is 1998 and the other 1999) and a beautiful Australian proof dragon. The nickel was only $2 and when I explained that it wasn't real, he felt bad. I told him it was cool buy for $2. I bought a handfull of Peace dollars too, thought I'd have a fun time with them looking for errors.
It was a great day!!!
I saw pocket piece that was wonderful. One of the dealers pulled it out of his pocket and handed it to me. A 1889 Morgan, worn completley smooth, had it in his pocket every day since he was 12, he's in his 60's now. (I took his word on the date
) He also told me in the early 80's he went to a show and a guy was selling a bunch of toned coins. One he was looking at wasn't, he told the dealer too bad this one isn't toned. The dealer says "Give me ten minutes up in my room and it will be." His first AT lesson....I was looking for type set coins, 1/2 cents in particular, this is where it gets like eBay....it's still buyer beware.....I didn't see anyone put the problems on the flips, if you asked them if the coin was cleaned, the answer was that the price reflects the problems. One dealer did have "problems" on the flip, I asked if it was cleaned and retoned. The answer was "cleaned but not retoned"
It was rainbowed toned and beautiful!! Just not original.One of the dealers had a 1889 s Morgan that had really nice doubling on the reverse, but he didn't know anything about VAMs. We got to talking and he went and borrowed a VAM book for me to attribute the coin for him, couldn't find it for him though. I wish I could have helped him out, if it wasn't a $450 coin you would be seeing a pic of it right now.
I didn't really count, but there were about 15 tables, plenty to keep me occupied for over 3 hours. Grand Junction, Colorado's first coin show in 20 years!! Here's the half cent I decided to buy, deep dark chocolate, just a quick scan...
My husband bought a 2 headed nickel( the dealer didn't tell him it was a trick coin, one side is 1998 and the other 1999) and a beautiful Australian proof dragon. The nickel was only $2 and when I explained that it wasn't real, he felt bad. I told him it was cool buy for $2.
I bought a handfull of Peace dollars too, thought I'd have a fun time with them looking for errors. It was a great day!!!
Becky
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<< <i>Getting to talk to the dealers and other collectors face to face was a kick!! >>
I know that thrill.
If 15 tables kept you busy for 3 hours, just wait until you go to a major show
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It was 3 wonderful hours!! My poor husband was so bored he sat out in the lobby, so I left early
I had sensory overload at this coin show, I would probably explode at a major show, but I'm willing t take the risk!
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It was 3 wonderful hours!! My poor husband was so bored he sat out in the lobby, so I left early
I had sensory overload at this coin show, I would probably explode at a major show, but I'm willing t take the risk! >>
Shows are a lot of fun for me
42/92
<< <i>If 15 tables kept you busy for 3 hours, just wait until you go to a major show >>
In my area, that IS a major show.
Russ, NCNE
Picked up my third 1956 Proof Frankie Type I....I'm on a mission the get 'em all....
We had lots of fun!
<< <i>I had sensory overload at this coin show >>
I often leave shows with a splitting headache. It's definitely too much of a good thing.
myCCset
<< <i>I had sensory overload at this coin show, I would probably explode at a major show, but I'm willing to take the risk! >>
Becky - please don't do this. Getting brain particulates off slabs is a pain in the butt
<< <i>If 15 tables kept you busy for 3 hours, just wait until you go to a major show
In my area, that IS a major show.
Russ, NCNE >>
Hmmm ... 15 tables would mean a football game is happening across the highway from the local coin show here ... normal is around 30 tables on a good month ... tho' some dealers have two or three tables set up. Next show is this coming Sunday ...
Steve
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..like eBay in person
If that were the case, 3 of the sellers would be selling counterfiet and stolen coins and 2 would be stealing your money outright.
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I think they have between 175 - 200 tables.
They manage to get all of my money. I'm not sure that I could handle a"major" show, but would love to find out.
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<< <i>I had sensory overload at this coin show, I would probably explode at a major show, but I'm willing to take the risk! >>
Becky - please don't do this. Getting brain particulates off slabs is a pain in the butt
Ahh, finally. A legit reason for slabbing.
Jim
The TNA is my biggest show also - the TNA this year will be 195 tables and I am going to have a blast at that show!!!
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Sometimes I prefer ebay because you don't feel rushed or feel like you are being eyeballed by the dealer. You can take your time and the selection is huge. I find the prices at a show to be higher than ebay as well. They are dealers so they know how to price a coin. On ebay, once in a while you will get lucky and get a rip.
The major upside of the coinshow is being able to see the coins in hand. On ebay you just gotta hope the pic is representative of the coin.
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<< <i>I had sensory overload at this coin show, I would probably explode at a major show, but I'm willing to take the risk! >>
Becky - please don't do this. Getting brain particulates off slabs is a pain in the butt
Ahh, finally. A legit reason for slabbing.
Jim >>
Another story from the show...There is this old grumpy guy at one of the dealers tables, kinda looks like this:
The dealer has some nice Modern coins, all pre70's, the grumpy fellow says "Pocket change" and grumbles. I look at the dealer and say "Almost everything here was pocket change at one time or other, wasn't it?" I got a big old smile and chuckle from him
<< <i>I tend to get a little intimidated sometimes when going to shows. At the shows I go to I find some of the dealers are jerks or are just not friendly at all. The show I attend regularly (Westford MA) there is one dealer in paticular that is very friendly and I try to by something from him when I can, just because he is a nice guy. Some of the others seem to be sizing you up or will not even acknowlege you when you walk up to their table. I ussually go to a show with $200 in cash and a want/price list. I rarely spend all of it and usually don't spend half of it.
Sometimes I prefer ebay because you don't feel rushed or feel like you are being eyeballed by the dealer. You can take your time and the selection is huge. I find the prices at a show to be higher than ebay as well. They are dealers so they know how to price a coin. On ebay, once in a while you will get lucky and get a rip.
The major upside of the coinshow is being able to see the coins in hand. On ebay you just gotta hope the pic is representative of the coin. >>
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