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Pittsburgh ANA Forum dinner 7 PM Friday! Room for more!

krankykranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭
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Monday update: we have room for a bunch more, let's get some more folks to come out for a great time!

Back in 2004 we had a wonderful group dinner last time the ANA was in Pittsburgh with about 25-30 members attending. It was where Coppercoins looked at a Lincoln struck through a die cap that obliterated the obverse, then wowed the crowd declaring it was a 1973 from looking at the (normal) reverse. It was where FC57coins humped my leg. (Miss you, Frank) It was where MadMarty... well, maybe we'll not mention that. Let's do it again! 7 PM on Friday Oct. 14.

The Church Brew Works is an easy couple of miles and less than 10 minutes from the Convention Center, they have great microbrews and eats, located in an beautiful old church. Talked to their event coordinator today, they'll accommodate us at a large table like last time. You can check the link for the menu and beer options as well as directions. But even if you don't want any beer, come out for a great evening with fellow Forum members. I need to give them a heads-up on the number attending so please indicate in this thread if you plan to be there. You should try to make it, we had a blast last time.

Any questions, let me know.

Will bump this occasionally to keep it visible.

As of Monday:
OK, here's who we are expecting:
myself
Tootawl
golddustin
Mar327
WTCG
blu62vette
GregL
JonMN34
Strat

I will get in touch with the "maybes" in a couple days to pin it down further:
numobri
coinkid855/Glenn
ColonialCoinUnion

New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.

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  • keetskeets Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Back in 2004 we had a wonderful group dinner last time the ANA was in Pittsburgh...........................

    this was a good one, topped only by a previous get together hence forth known as the CrabFest in Baltimore around 2001-2. i'll be there in spirit but my step-daughter will be in the local HS Homecoming parade and i can't miss that!! i'll let you guys tell me about on Saturday!!image
  • NicNic Posts: 3,382 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ah yes. CrabFest. I got hit with all the shrapnel from Lakesammman! image

    K

    My 1866 Philly Mint Set

  • TootawlTootawl Posts: 5,877 ✭✭✭
    Count me in! I'll be there. Too bad I can't drink beer (medical reasons).
    PCGS Currency: HOF 2013, Best Low Ball Set 2009-2014, 2016, 2018. Appreciation Award 2015, Best Showcase 2018, Numerous others.
  • golddustingolddustin Posts: 838 ✭✭
    Count me in! It was my first chance to meet the forum members in 2004, and we really did have a great evening. Plus, it paid off the next day on the bourse - a dealer was a bit reluctant to take a check from me until a forum member that I'd met the night before (who was standing at the next booth) overheard and vouched for me. That networking value cannot be overstated!
    In those 3 days I learned an awful lot just from interacting with folks I knew that I could trust from a few hours spent together Friday night. I would recommend it to anybody that can find the time.
    Don't you know that it's worth
    every treasure on Earth
    to be young at heart?
    And as rich as you are,
    it's much better by far,
    to be young at heart!
  • Mar327Mar327 Posts: 2,074
    Sounds good, Jim - I'll be there!
    Have bought and sold on BST, many references available when asked.
  • numobrinumobri Posts: 1,473 ✭✭✭


    I was there in 2004, had a great time. Not sure if I can make it this time but will try.

    image


    Brian
    NUMO
  • Mar327Mar327 Posts: 2,074
    ttt
    Have bought and sold on BST, many references available when asked.
  • StratStrat Posts: 612 ✭✭✭
    Hmmm...might be able to make it.
  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 5,971 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dinner with Kranky What a treat and with so many nice people how can one resist

    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • krankykranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭
    Where are the rest of the West Coast crew I never have a chance to meet? image

    New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.

  • TootawlTootawl Posts: 5,877 ✭✭✭
    How many people do you have who said that they are coming?
    I know of at least one..... ME!
    PCGS Currency: HOF 2013, Best Low Ball Set 2009-2014, 2016, 2018. Appreciation Award 2015, Best Showcase 2018, Numerous others.
  • krankykranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭
    You, Mar327, golddustin, perhaps PTVETTer, Strat. We need to get a couple dozen like we had last time. That was epic.

    New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.

  • TootawlTootawl Posts: 5,877 ✭✭✭


    << <i>You, Mar327, golddustin, perhaps PTVETTer, Strat. We need to get a couple dozen like we had last time. That was epic. >>


    Damn straight that it was epic!!!
    PCGS Currency: HOF 2013, Best Low Ball Set 2009-2014, 2016, 2018. Appreciation Award 2015, Best Showcase 2018, Numerous others.
  • WTCGWTCG Posts: 8,940 ✭✭✭
    I'll bring my camera...
    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"
  • coinkid855coinkid855 Posts: 5,012 ✭✭✭
    I'll have to talk to Glenn to see if he's going, considering he's my ride! image



    -Paul
    NGC 2.1 Census! PM me yours!
  • TootawlTootawl Posts: 5,877 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I'll bring my camera... >>


    I guess I have to comb what is left of my hair.
    PCGS Currency: HOF 2013, Best Low Ball Set 2009-2014, 2016, 2018. Appreciation Award 2015, Best Showcase 2018, Numerous others.
  • ColonialCoinUnionColonialCoinUnion Posts: 10,087 ✭✭✭
    I'll have the salmon.
    Coin Rarities Online
  • blu62vetteblu62vette Posts: 11,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'll have what he's having.
    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
  • Mar327Mar327 Posts: 2,074
    Any other girls going??
    Have bought and sold on BST, many references available when asked.
  • TootawlTootawl Posts: 5,877 ✭✭✭
    WARNING!!! There will be a few currency people at the dinner.
    Hope there won't be a turf war! image
    PCGS Currency: HOF 2013, Best Low Ball Set 2009-2014, 2016, 2018. Appreciation Award 2015, Best Showcase 2018, Numerous others.
  • GregLGregL Posts: 470 ✭
    Would I as an "evil" ANA governor still be invited? Or would beer glasses be thrown at my head?

    Greg
    Greg Lyon, ANA Board of Governors 2011-2017 -- The views represented here are my own personal opinions and do not represent those of the American Numismatic Association.
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Would I as an "evil" ANA governor still be invited? Or would beer glasses be thrown at my head?

    Greg >>



    Pick up the check and you will be wildly popular. MJ
    Walker Proof Digital Album
    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
  • krankykranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭
    GregL, you are very welcome to attend.

    New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.

  • Mar327Mar327 Posts: 2,074


    << <i>Would I as an "evil" ANA governor still be invited? Or would beer glasses be thrown at my head?

    Greg >>



    Maybe you could just get away with the beer tab! You're a member here, you're welcome there. Sounds like a calm crowd... haha!
    Have bought and sold on BST, many references available when asked.
  • krankykranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭
    Let's have more forum participation. image

    New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.

  • WTCGWTCG Posts: 8,940 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Any other girls going?? >>



    Coin show dinners with any women are exceptionally rare. You have a better chance of spotting a unicorn in downtown Pittsburgh than a group of coin collectors in the company of women not forced to tag along or accepting monetary compensation for their presence.
    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"
  • TootawlTootawl Posts: 5,877 ✭✭✭


    << <i> Sounds like a calm crowd... haha! >>


    I can fix that! How about a food fight! Coin people vs currency people!
    Since I collect both, I'll be chuckin' food at anything that moves! image
    PCGS Currency: HOF 2013, Best Low Ball Set 2009-2014, 2016, 2018. Appreciation Award 2015, Best Showcase 2018, Numerous others.
  • Mar327Mar327 Posts: 2,074


    << <i>

    << <i>Any other girls going?? >>



    Coin show dinners with any women are exceptionally rare. You have a better chance of spotting a unicorn in downtown Pittsburgh than a group of coin collectors in the company of women not forced to tag along or accepting monetary compensation for their presence. >>



    Ummm, Kranky - better remove my name. I'm going unicorn hunting. Are the Furries in town this weekend???
    Have bought and sold on BST, many references available when asked.
  • GregLGregL Posts: 470 ✭
    I would like to thank kranky for organizing the dinner -- great beer and good food!

    I'd also like to thank the remaining participants for not tarring and feathering the ANA Governor image

    It was great to meet everyone and hope to have other opportunities at other conventions.

    Greg
    Greg Lyon, ANA Board of Governors 2011-2017 -- The views represented here are my own personal opinions and do not represent those of the American Numismatic Association.

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