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PTVETTER · March 22, 2002 11:20PM

What did everyone get from the Baltimore show?

I wasn't able to get off work, so I wasn't there

But that doesn't mean that I don't want to hear what all of you got and though of the show.

Hope you all had a good time there, missed me didn't you

Pat Vetter

Keyrock · March 23, 2002 5:51AM

It's amazing the damage that you can do in 60 minutes....

You'll be happy to hear I blew my money on coppers and not the Mercs. Since Uncle Sam took a small bite than anticipated, that "extra" tax money went to good use.

First was a 1914D MS64 RD Lincoln (palms were a little sweaty while paying for it). (this was my Merc money!!!)

Followed by a 1924D MS64 RD very nice
1934D PQ MS66RD and a
1944D MS67RD

After I wiped the drool off of those Lincolns, I picked up a 1857 Lg Date (ex Sturgeon Collection) MS63BN just to keep Spooly honest.

and just to keep those half cent collectors honest a 1849 MS63 BN. Needless to say a great time. I got so absorbed I looked at my watch and it was 12:45 so I missed the other registry members.

I was looking for some modern copper proofs but none were to be found (at least what I wanted).

Hopefully they will up by mid week. Now that I REALLY am broke I may work on imaging the coins.

Rich

billywls · March 23, 2002 7:00AM

I was a bit disappointed with the pickin's. I was there all day Thur and Fri. Out of 20 coins bid on at the auction I got one. Prices were very strong usually opening from the book above my max. The following is my list of purchases:

1806 50C MS62 POINTED 6, STEM
1905 50C PR67
1818/5 25C MS64
1822 25C AU55
1835 H10C MS64 SM DATE, SM 5C
1871 3CS MS67
1864 2C PR65BN LM
1821 1C AU53
1822 1C XF45
1843 1C MS63BN
1939S 5C MS66FS
1952D 25C MS67

Most of these will be imaged and up by early next week. I left too early to meet with the lunch group. Sorry I missed it.

Mark · March 23, 2002 7:56AM

Both you guys sound like you had an excellent time.

Keyrock, buying Lincolns instead of Merc's is probably a good idea--keep it up. Indeed, let's get all the dime collectors to weigh in--I bet all of us encourage you to spend your money on Lincolns. Actually, I like red Lincolns. I can well understand your hands shaking buying a 14-D, but that is such a classic coin!

As for Billywls, an eclectic selection of nice coins. I truly like the fact that you add pictures of your coins. The only thing better than your coin pictures is your space pictures! If you ever decide to move into Mercs, I must then recommend that you buy more telescope equipment. Until that time, both your coin and space pictures (especially the Horsehead nebula) are really nifty.

To repeat myself, it does seem like you both enjoyed yourselves. I hope others report back from the coin show so that those of us who could not attend can gain some vicarious thrills.

Mark

Spooly · March 23, 2002 7:58AM

Some great coins! I see Keyrock & billywls are beating me up in the large cents! (Spooly is going to call every large cent dealer in the country tomorrow!) Keyrock.... sweet Lincolns!

dpoole · March 23, 2002 8:05AM

Great selections. Impressive stuff!

Coin Finder · March 23, 2002 8:45AM

Great stuff. I would love to be able to buy that kind of coinage at a show!!

Thanks for letting us see.

Tbig

merz2 · March 23, 2002 9:36AM

I up graded my 1953 Proof to a PR68 RD.I also bought a 1941 PR66 RD that had better eye appeal than the one I have on the Registry Set.I saw a 1955 PR67 DCAM that i'd love to have but price was to high for me.

DeepCoin · March 23, 2002 12:04PM

I was there on Friday where I picked up a 30-S in 66 and a 36-D in 66. About 10 minutes after I bought the 36-D, I ran into a 67. This is after walking the floor for hours looking for Mercs. Anyway, I decided the 67 was too expensive.... 300 vs. 65 for the 66 so I am happy with what I found. There were slim pickins for No Bands coins. Heritage had their stock there, but I can buy those over the internet. I had a great time and had lunch with Halfnut, a really good Navy guy.

merz2 · March 23, 2002 10:02PM

BTW,flying56eagle will be putting my old coins up on Ebay within a few days.I also have some Proof Lincolns at NGC that he'll be putting up in the near future.As soon as they get back that is.Anyone interested search his Ebay auctions.You just might be able to upgrade.

halfnut · March 23, 2002 11:24PM

Hi all. I made it to the show on Fri. Got to meet Deepcoin for lunch ( not at Hooters ) maybe next time

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Great person to know. I added only one coin to my set a NGC MS68 1989 D Congress Half. I did not find any PCGS MS Kennedys

guess I will have to go back in the Fall and try again. I think I have the Wife talked into coming up and spending the weekend next time

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Dan

U S Navy
WITH PRIDE

PTVETTER · March 24, 2002 5:33AM

I hope everyone there had a good time, maybe next time I can get some time off and see you all there.

washvarieties · March 25, 2002 12:28AM

great show
The following is my list of purchases:
1938s ngc ms 68 a beautiful coin
1935s ngc ms 67 will try to cross
1953 pcgs ms 67
1934d pcgs ms 66.8 PQ+++++
1944d ngc ms67w RPM#2
1936 ngc 66 DDR-OO2
1934d pcgs ms64 heavy motto
1934d pcgs ms64
1935d pcgs ms66 nice coin
1936s pcgs ms66
1939 ngc66 DDO-013
1939s pcgs ms65 DDO-OO3 RPM#1
1941d pcgs ms66 RPM-OO1
1964 pci ms64 DDO-OO8
1969 anacs ms63 D/D FS-027.06
and some great raw WQ
1940 DDO-007
1946 DDO-001
1946 DDO-007
1939d D/S
all WASHINGTONS a few LINCOLNS
all pcgs ms66 RED
1925,26,27,28,29,33,34d,47,48,49,50,51,53,54
and a few ms65 reds
1910s 1920 and a 09

still looking for a 1943 Washington (11-O-1)

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