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Here's a really random question...who's got the answer?

ellewoodellewood Posts: 1,750 ✭
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I often see in the news that a great set...or a #1 set...is being displayed at an upcoming coin show.

FOR THE LONGEST TIME...I HAVE WONDERED....

..how the owners of those sets typically transport these sets to the show? Do they carry them on the plane? I wouldn't think that they would ship them cause it's too risky. Are the owners of the sets usually expected to be there to take questions? Do the shows usually provide security for the coins while the exhibit hall is open and what do they do with them at night in between show days?

How does it work? Enlighten me...
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  • centmastercentmaster Posts: 504 ✭
    I don't know either. Great question. I would add my question of does the show pay the owner to display his set and/or pay for all accomodations.
  • coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭
    A double row box can hold approximately 60 certified coins, so most sets will easily fit into a briefcase which can be taken on a plane. Of course insurance is highly recommended.

    For sets of extremely high value, a courier such as Brink's can be utilized.

    I don't know about this for a fact, but I would guess that PCGS might help with transportation when a registry set collector allows his set to be displayed by PCGS at a major show - perhaps one of the previous participants can comment on this?

    The set owners might or might not be present at the show.

    Major shows provide varying degrees of security, including at night, when coins can be locked up in display cases and/or briefcases which are chained to the table. Most insurance carriers cover valuables under these circumstances.
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I don't know about this for a fact, but I would guess that PCGS might help with transportation when a registry set collector allows his set to be displayed by PCGS at a major show >>



    You are correct.

    Russ, NCNE
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  • DMWJRDMWJR Posts: 6,007 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A related question would be how to ship a million dollar coin to PCGS for certification.
    Doug
  • coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭


    << <i>A related question would be how to ship a million dollar coin to PCGS for certification. >>

    Via a company like Brink's or, if you have a coin insurance policy, by getting a rider from your insurance carrier and then shipping via registered mail.
  • saintgurusaintguru Posts: 7,724 ✭✭✭
    Brinks is the best. They come right in your office with guns. Very cool look. My co-workers thought they were cops there to arrest me. image
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