Back from TOREX - Now with images

ajaan · February 25, 2006 4:52AM

Kelly and I just got back from the TOREX show in Toronto. Met bosox, very nice guy.

A lot of Canadian coins there and many out of my price range. I did manage to pick up an 1858 LD 5c ICCS VG-8 which completes my Canadian date set, minus the 1921 5c and 1921 50c which I ain't getting.

Also picked up the following:

GB 1807 1/2d Brn Unc. Absolutely stunning coin. Mark free and it has 'THE LOOK' to the coin.

Bulgaria 1930 100 Leva Toned Unc. Nice subdued colors of red and blue.

France 1812I 5 Francs VG. Scarcer Limoges Mint.

France 1834B 5 Francs VG. Another big hunk of silver from the early 19th Century

Newfie 1885 5c G-4. Scarcer date.

Preussen · February 25, 2006 4:55AM

What, no pics?

- Preussen

MSD61 · February 25, 2006 4:55AM

Sounds like a fun time had by all

ajaan · February 25, 2006 4:57AM

<< What, no pics? >>

C'mon, just got home less than an hour ago.

Hopefully will have images tonight or tomorrow.

Preussen · February 25, 2006 5:01AM

<< 

<< What, no pics? >>

C'mon, just got home less than an hour ago.

Hopefully will have images tonight or tomorrow. >>

Whaddya mean, come on? With a digital camera, there's no film, no development, no waiting...instant gratification

Seriously, can't wait to seen 'em

- Preussen

theboz11 · February 25, 2006 5:03AM

Glad you arrived safely. Sounds like a nice haul...I'll wait on the pics.

ajaan · February 25, 2006 5:08AM

<< no waiting...instant gratification >>

I'm not going to touch that.

docday2003 · February 25, 2006 5:33AM

<< 

<< no waiting...instant gratification >>

I'm not going to touch that.

>>

I am glad you won't - that's just sick

coinkat · February 25, 2006 5:43AM

Glad that you found coins to buy... was it crowded? Did you find that the market was strong in terms of pricing

ajaan · February 25, 2006 5:47AM

Crowded? Yes, especially when it first opened. Strong market? Yes, many dealers wouldn't do much with the prices on the flips.

coinkat · February 25, 2006 5:57AM

ajaan · February 25, 2006 7:32AM

Now that I've gotten something to eat, some other thoughts on the TOREX show.

1. Admission is a little high IMO. C$6/person per day. If you go on Sat. it's $6. come back on Sunday, another $6. Children under 16 got in free.

2. I ran across my share of dealers who behaved like it was a sin to acknowledge your presents at their table. You know the type, you may be standing there, looking at something in their case, you look at them, and they totally ignore you. But I did run across one dealer who was fantastic! He had a case of Ancient, Medieval, and World coins. He was very friendly and quite willing to talk coins with us. No hard sell, not demeaning, just a nice guy who valued my business. His company is called .Carsley Whetstone & Company, Inc. I highly recommend him for his customer service. It's was nice to find a dealer who wanted to talk coins, and not only business.

3. Canadian coins are fast approaching the level of US coins. Prices are rising and the price difference between one grade is getting to the point of US coins. I'm glad I have completed my sets.

coinkat · February 25, 2006 7:43AM

Ajaan:

Thanks for the update and frankly, Canadian has been ignored for so long and certain coins are so rare that prices will move... and it will only be pretty for the haves and not the have nots.

wybrit · February 25, 2006 8:29AM

Nice halfpenny and good photo.

Preussen · February 25, 2006 8:57AM

Very Nice

- Preussen

MSD61 · February 25, 2006 9:04AM

I have bought coins from Carsley Whetstone & Company with no problems

21Walker · February 25, 2006 10:08AM

Hello Mr. ajaan, nice coins. Glad you had a nice time at the show. As you were saying about dealers not even giving you the time of day, when I get this from a dealer I just walk. If all of us would do this, I feel many of them would stop coming to shows and maybe even go out of business. On the bright side, if they noticed less activity at their tables, maybe they would change their demiena.

When I find a dealer that is cordial even if he doesn't know whether of not I am a potential customer but treats you as one.........they get my full attention. These guys enjoy the hobby, like talking coins and are confident in what they're selling..............These are the guys we need more of.......

So next time you go to a show, all of you that experience the D**khead dealers that don't have time for you.............walk on by

Rick

1960NYGiants · February 25, 2006 11:06AM

Nice haul Don.

Did you attend any part of the auction?

I've been watching and bidding on-line. Snagged a few so far.

Gene

coinkat · February 25, 2006 11:14AM

I think your 1812I may be alittle better than VG unless you were very lucky with the picture

Aethelred · February 25, 2006 11:34AM

That 1807 Halfpenny looks like an easy 65.

Udo · February 25, 2006 1:33PM

<< 2. I ran across my share of dealers who behaved like it was a sin to acknowledge your presents at their table. You know the type, you may be standing there, looking at something in their case, you look at them, and they totally ignore you. >>

Many German dealers behave that way too!

Very nice coins Don!

rhound1977 · February 25, 2006 7:52PM

<< Nice halfpenny and good photo. >>

Nice pictures Don, did you take them? Not trying to be a smart A$$ but your photo's are really good, compared to a few moons ago.

Nice haul the HP does have the 'look' and it is harder to find nice old copper especially British....