How To Recognize One Another?

Banemorth

Good Afternoon Guys!

You know I've attended the Parsippany Coin Show in NJ a few times now and am excited to attend my first GSNA show in Somerset this May but I always see so many forumites attend but I never know how to actually FIND anyone. I'm rather shy and don't intend to walk around and just say HEY ARE YOU FROM THE CU FORUMS?! Truth be told I don't really talk to too many of the dealers either. Just Tom Hyland whom is just a super nice guy.

Anyway if you post on here you should wear a badge with your handle or something when you go to these things

TomB

You probably meant to write Tom Hyland, not Bob Hyland. Anyway, I look just like the avatar that I use on the boards and am about as pleasant to meet, too. I'll be at GSNA.

Mar327

One thing to do is, before a show, ask who's going. If they're dealers, they sometimes will say so-and-so was just here, and he's standing over there right now... Or if it's a big show, PM each other and decide where and what time you might meet up, maybe by someone's table or the food area.

Banemorth

<< <i>You probably meant to write Tom Hyland, not Bob Hyland. Anyway, I look just like the avatar that I use on the boards and am about as pleasant to meet, too. I'll be at GSNA. >>



Yes I meant Tom my memory is awful haha

yellowkid

There is the secret handshake.......

NoPole

Make PCGS fourm jerseys

shorecoll

Bring back propeller beanies!!!

RYK

To be honest, the best way to meet forum members is to exchange contact information and make plans. I really am not interested in meeting all forum members, and, in fact, there are some that I would go out of my way NOT to meet.

LoveMyLiberty

<< <i> Anyway, I look just like the avatar that I use on the boards and am about as pleasant to meet, too. I'll be at GSNA. >>




Yes Tom, you do have a resemblance to the green guy.

WaterSport

I hate to say it, but PCGS (or some individual) could make a lot of money producing a T shirt that simply reads (PCGS FORUMS). All you got to do is wear it a shows and then you know you can approach the person and introduce yourself. PCGS could sell them to ONLY folks who are registered here.

WS

melvin289

<< <i>There is the secret handshake....... >>



I thought that was just the "Circle of Trust" members.

Am I allowed to mention the "Circle of Trust?"

Ron

Swampboy

I just look for the folks having show and tell in the middle of the busiest aisle and then it's like voila CU Forum members!

BillyKingsley

I wear my model club nametags. (Two of them, as I am in two clubs). I've also been known to post my picture and say to say hello if you see me. <-- Shameless And, I usually say that I very closely resemble Chewbacca from Star Wars. It worked at the last coin show I went to!

stealer

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<< <i>There is the secret handshake....... >>



I thought that was just the "Circle of Trust" members.

Am I allowed to mention the "Circle of Trust?"

Ron

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You will be receiving a PM from the head very soon....

Bochiman

I try to remember to wear my CRO hat......

Justlooking

If I ever get to a show, it'll be easy to spot me because I'll tell you: I'm just looking.

atarian

<< <i>To be honest, the best way to meet forum members is to exchange contact information and make plans. I really am not interested in meeting all forum members, and, in fact, there are some that I would go out of my way NOT to meet. >>



Stop winking at me.

I post every month or so about the parsippany show. Even though some say they will be there I never get to see them ( either bad timing or not sure who is who). I usually wear my green Washington TWP ambulance core jacket. Tote a black book bag with the Mad Marty Rubber chicken around. ( shouldnt be too hard to spot me right)? What I need is a hat the chicken can lay in and Id be good to go at these shows. For Feb. 2012, there is one member on another forum looking to meet up . So we made prior arrangements. But we could try ID cards if you want. or Just look for the green EMT jacket, black bookbag and the rubber chicken.

Banemorth

I will find you rubber chicken man!

ricko

A rubber chicken is hard to miss at a coin show... Cheers, RickO

Walkerguy21D

<< <i>I just look for the folks having show and tell in the middle of the busiest aisle and then it's like voila CU Forum members! >>


So true!!

oneor11

<< <i>I hate to say it, but PCGS (or some individual) could make a lot of money producing a T shirt that simply reads (PCGS FORUMS). All you got to do is wear it a shows and then you know you can approach the person and introduce yourself. PCGS could sell them to ONLY folks who are registered here.

WS >>



The shirts would be counterfeited in China well before the show even starts. We'd have to closely examine each other's shirts to see which ones are authentic.

Banemorth

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<< <i>I hate to say it, but PCGS (or some individual) could make a lot of money producing a T shirt that simply reads (PCGS FORUMS). All you got to do is wear it a shows and then you know you can approach the person and introduce yourself. PCGS could sell them to ONLY folks who are registered here.

WS >>



The shirts would be counterfeited in China well before the show even starts. We'd have to closely examine each other's shirts to see which ones are authentic. >>



I hear the good ones even use 100% cotton.

scottgardener

The Hylander? We sense each other as the Gathering nears. There can be only one! (The Set Registry is really competitive...)

oneor11

<< <i>The Hylander? We sense each other as the Gathering nears. There can be only one! (The Set Registry is really competitive...) >>



Good thing the Bourse Floor is considered Sacred Ground and immortal combat is strictly forbidden.

atarian

I suppose we can do that I dont think China cares about our T shirts. but i wouldnt mind a way it to make it easier to spot forum members.

Ricko, Ive been stopped by many a dealer table asking why is there a rubber chicken sticking out of my pocket or out of the book bag. Usually I have to explain to them how this is the great rubber chicken and that he requires the upmost respect. I think most dealers find it easier to talk price with someone they feel is totally nuts. ( i guess they dont feel bad if the price spread between the 2 parties are way off after the chicken comments).

I was down at Baltimore a few years ago and my friend i was with coudlnt believe the amount of people walking up to me ( asking for their photos taken with the chicken). RDG14 I remember caught me in the place and we met up after the Saturday AM part of the show for a photo opt. However Im still trying to break the chicken's bad smoking habit.

ricko

Yep.. they do get attention... I have one myself. Have not used it at a coin show (none here where I now live)... but I take it other places. Makes a raucous sound as well. Cheers, RickO

coindeuce

Ira Stein used a sock puppet to entertain Liz Coggan once during negotiation. She laughed so hard she nearly had an embarrassing accident. And she sold the coin to Ira for his price.

melvin289

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<< <i>I hate to say it, but PCGS (or some individual) could make a lot of money producing a T shirt that simply reads (PCGS FORUMS). All you got to do is wear it a shows and then you know you can approach the person and introduce yourself. PCGS could sell them to ONLY folks who are registered here.

WS >>



The shirts would be counterfeited in China well before the show even starts. We'd have to closely examine each other's shirts to see which ones are authentic. >>



If there were a washer and a dryer at the show you could wash and dry the tees and if they shrink really bad then they are Chinene fakes.

Ron

LanceNewmanOCC

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If there were a washer and a dryer at the show you could wash and dry the tees and if they shrink really bad then they are Chinene fakes.

Ron >>



that is really funny
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