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Houston Show, Day 2

UtahCoinUtahCoin Posts: 5,366 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Day 2 was certainly better than yesterday, although many dealers were still rolling in well past noon. I searched every table for Half-Dimes, and found not a one that I needed. Traffic was ok, not great, but at least a few retail customers were cruising the floor. I did spot a dealer back in the low rent district with 5 Capped Bust Half Dimes. I asked to see them and he was thrilled just to have someone look at his coins. His good mood quickly vanished when I informed him the first coin was counterfeit. He told he had just bought it that morning from another.

Well, I couldn't leave without buying anything, so when I found a pretty cool looking toned Morgan in a 1950's Tidy Soap holder, I bought it. I'll put up a picture tomorrow when I'm home.

Wes
I used to be somebody, now I'm just a coin collector.
Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.

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    blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,975 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I almost brought a tidy bowl dollar to sell!!
    http://www.bluccphotos.com" target="new">BluCC Photos Shows for onsite imaging: Nov Baltimore, FUN, Long Beach http://www.facebook.com/bluccphotos" target="new">BluCC on Facebook
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    BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,538 ✭✭✭✭✭
    modern fake, not contemporary counterfeit?
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    SandhawkSandhawk Posts: 1,154 ✭✭✭

    Walked in at 1pm - dropped some coins off for Blue62vette to image....haven't even had a chance to look at them yet, but I'm sure they're great! Will post some pics later...

    wandered the floor...met Blue62vette, Charmy, EagleEye, Coinguy1, Monsterman, WTCG, Rkfish, Legend, had a nice chat with Bonnie and Stevie at Albanese...

    Sold a few coins...hopefully headed back tomorrow to rid myself of the $$$ I got today burning a hole in my pocket!



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    edix2001edix2001 Posts: 3,388 ✭
    I met up with Blue62vette today. He'll be teaching a new class on advanced digital photography at ANA Summer Seminar.
    Also worthy of note are the sample slabs from Michigan Masters with a Pr-69 D-CAM 2009-S Sackie featuring the "halo" edge-read prism. Pretty cool!
    member, Greater Houston Coin Club - Edwin's Coin Cabinet
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    ScarsdaleCoinScarsdaleCoin Posts: 5,445 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wes, thanks for posting your show reports... I hope you do see some increase in business and a better turnout then I have heard... I know how hard the club works at promoting this show.... however many of the smaller and mid sized dealers around the NY area skip it because of various excuses... I have set up 2x there and always had a fairly good show either buying or selling....
    Jon Lerner - Scarsdale Coin - www.CoinHelp.com
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    UtahCoinUtahCoin Posts: 5,366 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>modern fake, not contemporary counterfeit? >>



    Modern cast counterfeit, but better than the counterfeits of a couple of years though.
    I used to be somebody, now I'm just a coin collector.
    Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
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    JCMhoustonJCMhouston Posts: 5,306 ✭✭✭
    I was there today, and the dealers must have had a very long night because very few were set up when the show opened. I dropped coins off to Todd for imaging, met the charming Charmy, Lancastercoin, wanted to meet WCTG but they did not show before I had to leave. This is one Todd imaged for me, a difficult for me to shoot 1670 Charles II pattern halfpenny in PF58, I think he did a fantastic job.

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    edix2001edix2001 Posts: 3,388 ✭
    The crowd picked up nicely today, given the beautiful weather. Last night's BBQ for dealers and volunteers was delicious.
    Here's a shout-out to the hardworking pages!
    member, Greater Houston Coin Club - Edwin's Coin Cabinet
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    123cents123cents Posts: 7,178 ✭✭✭
    I was at the show today from about 9:30am to 12:30pm. Got to meet Charmy and Todd and saw Wei again. He is there every year. lol. I heard that Wes and Mark were there but didn't get to meet them. I enjoyed the show very much and got to submit my 8 coins to PCGS for crossover with the renewal of my membership.
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    WTCGWTCG Posts: 8,940 ✭✭✭
    The show was slow on Thursday but picked up on Friday. Of course there were dealers who aren't happy with the show results so far but a few said it has been one of their best shows so far. Attendance is expected to pick up on Saturday.

    Anybody who wishes to visit with me on Saturday please stop by the table for Albanese Rare Coins. I should be there until early afternoon on Saturday.
    Follow me on Twitter @wtcgroup
    Authorized dealer for PCGS, PCGS Currency, NGC, NCS, PMG, CAC. Member of the PNG, ANA. Member dealer of CoinPlex and CCE/FACTS as "CH5"
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    blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,975 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>The show was slow on Thursday but picked up on Friday. Of course there were dealers who aren't happy with the show results so far but a few said it has been one of their best shows so far. Attendance is expected to pick up on Saturday.

    Anybody who wishes to visit with me on Saturday please stop by the table for Albanese Rare Coins. I should be there until early afternoon on Saturday. >>



    Wei-

    What time are the hermit crabs taking over your table?
    http://www.bluccphotos.com" target="new">BluCC Photos Shows for onsite imaging: Nov Baltimore, FUN, Long Beach http://www.facebook.com/bluccphotos" target="new">BluCC on Facebook
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    WTCGWTCG Posts: 8,940 ✭✭✭


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    << <i>The show was slow on Thursday but picked up on Friday. Of course there were dealers who aren't happy with the show results so far but a few said it has been one of their best shows so far. Attendance is expected to pick up on Saturday.

    Anybody who wishes to visit with me on Saturday please stop by the table for Albanese Rare Coins. I should be there until early afternoon on Saturday. >>



    Wei-

    What time are the hermit crabs taking over your table? >>



    I'm the first one leaving tomorrow so I'll leave the evicting of any hermit crabs up to Bonnie and Gregg this time.
    Follow me on Twitter @wtcgroup
    Authorized dealer for PCGS, PCGS Currency, NGC, NCS, PMG, CAC. Member of the PNG, ANA. Member dealer of CoinPlex and CCE/FACTS as "CH5"
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    blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,975 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>The show was slow on Thursday but picked up on Friday. Of course there were dealers who aren't happy with the show results so far but a few said it has been one of their best shows so far. Attendance is expected to pick up on Saturday.

    Anybody who wishes to visit with me on Saturday please stop by the table for Albanese Rare Coins. I should be there until early afternoon on Saturday. >>



    Wei-

    What time are the hermit crabs taking over your table? >>



    I'm the first one leaving tomorrow so I'll leave the evicting of any hermit crabs up to Bonnie and Gregg this time. >>



    I think Gregg can hold his own on this one.
    http://www.bluccphotos.com" target="new">BluCC Photos Shows for onsite imaging: Nov Baltimore, FUN, Long Beach http://www.facebook.com/bluccphotos" target="new">BluCC on Facebook

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