2006 Houston SW Money Show Event Schedule & Free Parking Coupon -- Thurs Jan 19th - Sun 22nd
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Houston Money Show -- Jan 19-22, 2006
PCGS, ICG and ANACS will be on site grading.
Click Here for Official Houston Money Show Web Site
Schedule of Events
Thursday, January 19, 2006
11:00 a.m. Dealer registration begins at loading dock entrance Security room opens
Security begins in bourse, security room, entrance
2:00 p.m. Bourse open to dealers and “early birds” - Main Entrance
3:00 p.m. Security room closes
6:30 p.m. BBQ buffet dinner for dealers & early birds
8:00 p.m. Bourse closes for the night
Friday, January 20, 2006
9:00 a.m. Bourse open for dealers, early birds & exhibitors
10:00 a.m. Ribbon cutting ceremony
Bourse open to the public
11:00 a.m. Door prize drawing
1:00 p.m. Educational Presentation – Room 303
“Investing in Real Rarities”
Steven L. Conturi, President
Rare Coin Wholesalers, Dana Point, CA
Door prize drawing
2:00 p.m. Educational Presentation - Room 303
“Where is the ANA going, why is it changing &
what does it mean to you?”
Chris Cipoletti, Executive Director
American Numismatic Association
3:00 p.m. Door prize drawing
5:00 p.m. Door prize drawing
6:00 p.m. Bourse closes for the night
Saturday, January 21, 2006
9:00 a.m. Bourse opens to dealers & early birds & exhibitors
9:30 a.m. Boy & Girl Scout Merit Badge Clinic - sign-up begins
Youth Auction sign-up begins - Registration
10:00 a.m. Bourse opens to public
Scout Merit Badge Clinic begins – Room 301
Patti Finner-Governor, ANA,
Iola, WI
Youth Auction Lot-viewing begins
11:00 a.m Door Prize Drawing
Early American Coppes Club - Meeting -Room 301
Announcement of exhibit winners & awarding of prizes
12:00 noon Youth Treasure Hunt sign-up begins (limit 125)
Youth Door Prrize Drawing
Educational Presentation - Room 301
“Investing in Gold Coins and Bullion”
Mike Fuljenz, Universal Coin & Bullion, Beaumont, TX
12:30 p.m. Youth Auction Begins – Rear of Exhibit Hall “G”
1:00 p.m. Door Prize Drawing
2:00 p.m. Educational Presentation - Room 301
“An Introduction to Byzantine Coins”
Brian Holland, Collector
Youth Door Prize Drawing
3:00 p.m. Door Prize Drawing
Texas Token Collectors – Meeting – Room 301
3:30 p.m. Youth Treasure Hunt Begins
Educational Presentation - Room 301
“Discovering the First Coins of Texas”
Alvin Stern, Stern Numismatics
4:00 p.m. Youth Door Prize Drawing
5:00 p.m. Door Prize Drawing
5:30 p.m. Youth Treasure Hunt Drawing rear of Hall
6:00 p.m. Bourse closes for the night
Sunday, January 22, 2006
9:00 a.m. Bourse opens to Dealers & Early Birds
10:00 a.m. Bourse open to the public
11:00 a.m. Door Prize Drawing
12:00 a.m. Youth Auction sign-up begins
Youth Auction lot viewing begins
1:00 p.m. Door Prize Drawing
1:30 p.m. Youth Auction begins
2:00 p.m. Door Prize Drawing
$10 Gold Piece Drawing
3:00 p.m. Show Closes
4:00 p.m. Show security ends
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PRESS RELEASE
Suggested for use immediately News media contact:
November 25, 2005 Carl Schwenker (281) 788-1036
The Money Show Announces Free Parking!
Houston, TX – The Money Show of the Southwest, scheduled for January 20, 21, 22, 2006 in Houston, has announced that it will provide free parking for dealers and the public. Collectors and those interested in attending this entertaining family event are encouraged to clip the coupons and come early to be sure to get a spot.
Entrance to the contracted lots will be by special coupon only. Parking coupons will be available on the Money Show web site, www.houstoncoinshow.org, starting December 1, 2005 and in local newspaper ads. A map showing the parking locations will also be available on the web site. Money Show parking coupons will be honored by those lots identified by Money Show signs.
The Greater Houston Coin Club has contracted for over 1,700 parking spaces during the three days of the show on three lots within a block or two of the George R. Brown Convention Center.
“We believe that we are the first major show in the nation to provide free parking for its dealers and the general public. This is another way the Greater Houston Coin Club, Inc. reduces the cost of attending its annual show” said Richard Laster, club president. “The club is committed to making the Money Show of the Southwest the friendliest show on the national numismatic show circuit” he added.
This program is designed to help increase public attendance at the Show to its 10,000 to 12,000 goal. “Free parking” is just another unique feature of this rapidly growing annual show.
Laster added, “The Money Show is our annual fund raising event. It funds all of our educational and civic minded programs. We are grateful for everyone who comes through the door and enjoys our show as well as all the volunteers that work so hard.”
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The Money Show of the Southwest
***Free Parking Coupon***
Click Here for Free Parking Coupon
At selected lots near the George R. Brown Convention Center
Coupon must be presented & validated upon purchase of entrance to the Money Show in Exhibit Hall G
Valid Jan. 19, 20, 21, 22, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Free parking is limited to the first 550 vehicles per day presenting this coupon in designated lots.
User assumes full responsibility for damages and by the use of this coupon indemnifies and releases the Money Show of the Southwest, Greater Houston Coin Club, Inc. parking lot owner and Parking Management Company from any claims of damages and injury.
PCGS, ICG and ANACS will be on site grading.
Click Here for Official Houston Money Show Web Site
Schedule of Events
Thursday, January 19, 2006
11:00 a.m. Dealer registration begins at loading dock entrance Security room opens
Security begins in bourse, security room, entrance
2:00 p.m. Bourse open to dealers and “early birds” - Main Entrance
3:00 p.m. Security room closes
6:30 p.m. BBQ buffet dinner for dealers & early birds
8:00 p.m. Bourse closes for the night
Friday, January 20, 2006
9:00 a.m. Bourse open for dealers, early birds & exhibitors
10:00 a.m. Ribbon cutting ceremony
Bourse open to the public
11:00 a.m. Door prize drawing
1:00 p.m. Educational Presentation – Room 303
“Investing in Real Rarities”
Steven L. Conturi, President
Rare Coin Wholesalers, Dana Point, CA
Door prize drawing
2:00 p.m. Educational Presentation - Room 303
“Where is the ANA going, why is it changing &
what does it mean to you?”
Chris Cipoletti, Executive Director
American Numismatic Association
3:00 p.m. Door prize drawing
5:00 p.m. Door prize drawing
6:00 p.m. Bourse closes for the night
Saturday, January 21, 2006
9:00 a.m. Bourse opens to dealers & early birds & exhibitors
9:30 a.m. Boy & Girl Scout Merit Badge Clinic - sign-up begins
Youth Auction sign-up begins - Registration
10:00 a.m. Bourse opens to public
Scout Merit Badge Clinic begins – Room 301
Patti Finner-Governor, ANA,
Iola, WI
Youth Auction Lot-viewing begins
11:00 a.m Door Prize Drawing
Early American Coppes Club - Meeting -Room 301
Announcement of exhibit winners & awarding of prizes
12:00 noon Youth Treasure Hunt sign-up begins (limit 125)
Youth Door Prrize Drawing
Educational Presentation - Room 301
“Investing in Gold Coins and Bullion”
Mike Fuljenz, Universal Coin & Bullion, Beaumont, TX
12:30 p.m. Youth Auction Begins – Rear of Exhibit Hall “G”
1:00 p.m. Door Prize Drawing
2:00 p.m. Educational Presentation - Room 301
“An Introduction to Byzantine Coins”
Brian Holland, Collector
Youth Door Prize Drawing
3:00 p.m. Door Prize Drawing
Texas Token Collectors – Meeting – Room 301
3:30 p.m. Youth Treasure Hunt Begins
Educational Presentation - Room 301
“Discovering the First Coins of Texas”
Alvin Stern, Stern Numismatics
4:00 p.m. Youth Door Prize Drawing
5:00 p.m. Door Prize Drawing
5:30 p.m. Youth Treasure Hunt Drawing rear of Hall
6:00 p.m. Bourse closes for the night
Sunday, January 22, 2006
9:00 a.m. Bourse opens to Dealers & Early Birds
10:00 a.m. Bourse open to the public
11:00 a.m. Door Prize Drawing
12:00 a.m. Youth Auction sign-up begins
Youth Auction lot viewing begins
1:00 p.m. Door Prize Drawing
1:30 p.m. Youth Auction begins
2:00 p.m. Door Prize Drawing
$10 Gold Piece Drawing
3:00 p.m. Show Closes
4:00 p.m. Show security ends
======================================================================================================
PRESS RELEASE
Suggested for use immediately News media contact:
November 25, 2005 Carl Schwenker (281) 788-1036
The Money Show Announces Free Parking!
Houston, TX – The Money Show of the Southwest, scheduled for January 20, 21, 22, 2006 in Houston, has announced that it will provide free parking for dealers and the public. Collectors and those interested in attending this entertaining family event are encouraged to clip the coupons and come early to be sure to get a spot.
Entrance to the contracted lots will be by special coupon only. Parking coupons will be available on the Money Show web site, www.houstoncoinshow.org, starting December 1, 2005 and in local newspaper ads. A map showing the parking locations will also be available on the web site. Money Show parking coupons will be honored by those lots identified by Money Show signs.
The Greater Houston Coin Club has contracted for over 1,700 parking spaces during the three days of the show on three lots within a block or two of the George R. Brown Convention Center.
“We believe that we are the first major show in the nation to provide free parking for its dealers and the general public. This is another way the Greater Houston Coin Club, Inc. reduces the cost of attending its annual show” said Richard Laster, club president. “The club is committed to making the Money Show of the Southwest the friendliest show on the national numismatic show circuit” he added.
This program is designed to help increase public attendance at the Show to its 10,000 to 12,000 goal. “Free parking” is just another unique feature of this rapidly growing annual show.
Laster added, “The Money Show is our annual fund raising event. It funds all of our educational and civic minded programs. We are grateful for everyone who comes through the door and enjoys our show as well as all the volunteers that work so hard.”
=======================================================================================================
The Money Show of the Southwest
***Free Parking Coupon***
Click Here for Free Parking Coupon
At selected lots near the George R. Brown Convention Center
Coupon must be presented & validated upon purchase of entrance to the Money Show in Exhibit Hall G
Valid Jan. 19, 20, 21, 22, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Free parking is limited to the first 550 vehicles per day presenting this coupon in designated lots.
User assumes full responsibility for damages and by the use of this coupon indemnifies and releases the Money Show of the Southwest, Greater Houston Coin Club, Inc. parking lot owner and Parking Management Company from any claims of damages and injury.
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
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I'll be seeing you there. BTW, I got one of those 78CC Morgans back I was telling you about. MS 64, missed the PL.
It was the lesser of the two though, still waiting on the other.
Oh, your parking coupon link is dead. The main link will take you there though. I've already printed it out, thanks.
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I spoke with Carl the other day and he mentioned that PCGS, ICG and ANACS will be on site grading this year.
Bust Half & FSB Merc Collector
That is great news!!
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
<< <i>Bill: Thanks for the update that Carl Schwenker has confirmed that PCGS, ICG and ANACS will be on site grading at this year's 2006 Houston SW Money Show Thurs Jan 19th - Sun 22nd. >>
ICG is going to have a booth and will be accepting submissions at the show (saving you postage) but will not be doing actual on-site grading. Just wanted to clear that up
Cameron Kiefer
I'll be at a different show at the George Brown the same days.
How much time would I need to drop in and hand PCGS some items?
Should I expect a line? Please give me a guess.
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I may also go back on Sunday if I have the stamina and there are more coins for me to see...
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
Last year it was his left knee. This year right hip. Next January will be the right knee.
Looks like I will not be able to make it until 2008.....
But I hope you all have a great time in Houston!
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This was my first real coin show to go to and I'm actually glad I went on Friday morning to get the feeling of the whole thing and not have to deal with the crowds. It obviously is not the greatest time to view dealer inventory as some had not even set up yet(or are not going to appear) and many were still setting up their displays at 11AM or doing what appeared to be numerous dealer-to-dealer transactions. Parking was a snap to find as there really were very few people at any of the shows at George R. Brown this morning. I spent about 2-1/2 hours going from table to table(and back around to some) and got a chance to look at just about everything that was available for sale(at the time) as the bourse was really pretty empty of private buyers/collectors like myself. There were lots of raw coins as I expected and anyone looking for mint state walkers, morgans, modern coins & gold will probably have their choice as they browse inventory. The majority of the dealers(sellers) appeared to be Texas based, but most of the big names were set up displaying some really nice coins. Not surprising the majority of the slabbed coins were NGC(largest amount), ANACS & SEGS except for some of the larger dealers who had a nice assortment of PCGS coins. There were PCGS slabs at most dealers tables... just not that many. Actually it was a disappointment for me as I was only looking for AU seated halves and a couple of late date mercs in PCGS holders. Of what was available there were some MS seated halves & a few rarer AU's that are out of my ballpark right now. If I was looking for raw seated halves I could have gone through quite a few, but most looked like they deserved to be in those 2x2's or eventually in ANACS net holders. I found very few PCGS slabbed mercs to look at and not a one to add to my '40-'45 green label 66FB set.
It was definitely worth the time to get accustomed to the show atmosphere and I walked out with nothing new. I've got inquiries in with an east coast dealer that I am expecting pictures from today or tomorrow, so I really was not in the market anyway. I'm sure later today and Saturday/Sunday will be quite busy, but the weather might be a factor also.
<< <i>Did you make sure there are no GPS devices attached to your car? >>
Nahhhhh.... it was pretty obvious I walked out with nothing and I wasn't dressed like I had any money to speak of. It wasn't a great start though as while I was waiting to cross the street to the convention center I was approached by a not-desirable looking man who first thing told me he was not trying to rob me. Okaaaaaaaaaayyyyy.... I walked right through the *No Walking* light and on to the show. Not one police officer anywhere that I could see which wasn't encouraging. Maybe they were hiding in the bushes.
Perhaps I will bump into you and other forum members tomorrow.
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
I spent the rest of the day (until about 4:30) at the Tri-Star sports memorabilia show in the GB Center.
Steve
It was good to finally meet ER, and to once again see other fellow forum members TBT (Bryan), Anaconda (Adrian), MHammerman (Mike), Rella (Robert), Blade (Tom), and Brandon. Sorry that I missed seeing DPoole (David).
I purchased three Morgan Dollars today. One is a very interesting 1886-O in NGC AU-58 PL (VAM 1-A - "E" Clash Mark), which was an unattributed very collectible VAM Variety. NGC grades deserving AU Morgan Dollars with a PL designation, while PCGS does not.
This coin is very scarce in high grade PL, which combined with the VAM variety makes it a very unusual and interesting show find!!
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
<< <i>I just got back home from the show. I was there from about 10:00 to 12:00 and other than finding 4 raw F barber halves, didn't find a heck of alot to choose from. I did stop by the PCGS table and renew my membership, as well as drop off 3 CC Morgans (1889, 90 and 91) for grading. Sandy from PCGS helped me and was great!
I spent the rest of the day (until about 4:30) at the Tri-Star sports memorabilia show in the GB Center.
Steve >>
So you spent 2 hours at the Money Show and 4 1/2 hours at the Tri -Star Sports Collectibles Show .How did the shows compare as far as attendance and show promotion in your opinion?
Do you think Tri - Star would make good coin show promoters ? They have the experience in putting on large scale shows.Based on the show reports so far the Money show seemed slow.
I have been looking in the Houston Chronicle for ads about the Money Show but seemed to have missed them.I did see a lot of ads for the Tri -Star Sports Collectibles Show(also at the George R. Brown Convention center this weekend) over the last couple of weeks and the Houston Gun Collectors Show and the International Gem and Jewlery Show (both shows happpening this weekend) at the Reliant Center in Houston.
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<< <i>I just got back home from the show. I was there from about 10:00 to 12:00 and other than finding 4 raw F barber halves, didn't find a heck of alot to choose from. I did stop by the PCGS table and renew my membership, as well as drop off 3 CC Morgans (1889, 90 and 91) for grading. Sandy from PCGS helped me and was great!
I spent the rest of the day (until about 4:30) at the Tri-Star sports memorabilia show in the GB Center.
Steve >>
So you spent 2 hours at the Money Show and 4 1/2 hours at the Tri -Star Sports Collectibles Show .How did the shows compare as far as attendance and show promotion in your opinion?
Do you think Tri - Star would make good coin show promoters ? They have the experience in putting on large scale shows.Based on the show reports so far the Money show seemed slow.
I have been looking in the Houston Chronicle for ads about the Money Show but seemed to have missed them.I did see a lot of ads for the Tri -Star Sports Collectibles Show(also at the George R. Brown Convention center this weekend) over the last couple of weeks and the Houston Gun Collectors Show and the International Gem and Jewlery Show (both shows happpening this weekend) at the Reliant Center in Houston. >>
Unfortunately, I can't really talk knowledgeably about any local advertising, since I live in San Antonio. Based on the attendance however, the sports show definitely seemed to have more customers. Tri-Star is probably the #1 sportscard show promoter in the country; they put full-page ads in all the hobby publications for months before each show.
I subscribe to Coinage and Coins magazines, and I can't remember seeing any advertising about the coin show in any issue. The only place I saw any mention was here on the CU boards.
Steve