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Take my son or go alone?
Rupert305
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I plan on going to the coin show in Long Beach this month. I've never been to a coin show before so this will be my first time. Only problem, my wife works the day I plan on going so I have to watch my 2 year old son. Since I've never been to a coin show before is the coin show appropriate for my son or should I find a babysitter for the day.
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A 2-year-old is too young to gain any appreciation for the bourse and will require lots of attention that will distract you from the wares.
I'd think age 5 or 6 would be the minimum, and then only for an hour or two.
60 years into this hobby and I'm still working on my Lincoln set!
Two years old is a little young. Neither one of you would enjoy the show. Here's an idea, buy him an ASE ( or something ) at every show you go to untill he is able to go with you. That way, when he is older, he'll know you were thinking of him.
If you need more time to view, inspect, discuss, and to take out your check book to buy coins, go alone. But if you want to have fun eating, drinking, finding rest room, and running around, go with your kids.
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A) Bored
Tired
C) Hungry
D) Needs to be changed
E) drooling on the display case (dealers are probably use to it)
Seriously, find a babysitter and enjoy yourself. When you kid gets older go for it.
<< <i>Spend the time with your son and go to a coin show later. >>
I agree. As a father of a three year old I would say if you have to go then find a sitter, a 2year old's idea of fun would not involve periods of standing around while you look at coins
Dr J
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If you bring a 2 year-old, on the other hand, it is likely to be miserable for both of you.
I'd find baby sitter. Both you and your son will be happier.
Rupert305,
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I also had the same experience Longacre had, opnly at the FUN show: No one likes someone weaving a baby stroller down the aisle.
One year I took my (then) 7 year old son and 3 year old daughter to a FUN show. My 7 year old had a blast. I, on the other hand, nearly died carrying my 3 year old up and down all the aisles.
<< <i>Here's an idea, buy him an ASE ( or something ) at every show you go to untill he is able to go with you. That way, when he is older, he'll know you were thinking of him. >>
Or buy a roll of ASEs and save yourself from having to remember
I dearly love my kids, but if they weren't collectors themselves (and obviously a 2 year old isn't) then I would never take them to a coin show.
Way too many distractions already. You need 100% concentration when buying coins at a show, else you'll make an expensive mistake.
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Then neither of you will have any fun.
If he picks the cherries, take him. If he looks at you like he doesn't understand, leave him with mom a little longer She'll straighten him out.
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Seriously, I'd find a sitter for the day. A toddler would be a ball and chain and he won't have any fun there. It's hard enough keeping an eye on your bag while sitting at a table. A kid will be much harder. If you do go, have fun!
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