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Charmy's March/Apil 2016 BALTIMORE SHOW REPORT w/lots of pics!

ThePennyLadyThePennyLady Posts: 4,495 ✭✭✭✭✭
This Baltimore show seemed busier than the last November show, though it still wasn’t quite on par as previous shows. Overall, it was a decent show, probably a C+ attendance-wise and sales-wise, but a B for buying.



I left a beautiful sunny Orange County around 11a.



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I spent all day on Wednesday traveling, including a 3-hour layover in Houston where I was able to pass the time at the United Club Lounge (as a United Airlines credit card holder, I receive a couple club passes each year). They offer free drinks and snacks, as well as a quiet area to do work or just relax. So of course, I had a nice glass of wine!



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The 3 hours passed quickly and soon it was ready to board the last leg of my flight to Baltimore.



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I arrived to brightly lit Baltimore just around midnight, checked into my hotel, and promptly fell asleep.



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I headed over to the convention center bright and early since the show opened at 8am to dealers for dealer set up, which came all too soon for this west coast gal!



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While I was setting up, a friend dropped by just to show me this really cool deep die cap error he was considering buying.



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After I was set up, I stopped by Rick Snow’s table to say hi. He showed me this amazing 1792 half disme that was in his case. Rick explained that on July 11, 1792, Thomas Jefferson deposited $75 in silver at the Mint. Two days later, he picked up 1,500 half dismes and spent them during his trip from Philadelphia to Monticello.



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Rick also showed me this other amazing piece he had in his case



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My booth neighbor had some very interesting items in his cases, and behind his table!



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The lobby was full of people waiting for the show to open.



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At noon, the public was let in.



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As usual, I did most of my buying on set up day, and ended up with quite a few new coins.



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After the show ended, we went to one of the restaurants that is a favorite of many dealers, G & M. They are known for their very yummy crab cakes! They don’t take reservations, so we waited in the bar until our table was ready.



Rick, Matt, and Ron



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We all ordered their double crab cake dinner, so we could eat one there and have one for lunch the next day. They’re crab cakes are very big, with hardly any fillers. This is my leftover crab cake.



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After dinner, we headed over to the Horseshoe Casino to play some cards, and I’m happy to report that we all did very well and left with extra money in our pockets!



Friday started out cloudy but was unseasonably warm for Baltimore, in the mid-70’s.



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Here’s a view of the lobby from the second floor.



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Friday was exceptionally busy for me and many of the other dealers I spoke with. There was lots of public, and the bourse was crowded for most of the day. I didn’t even leave my table until sometime in the afternoon.



Then of course, it was time for some wine! I brought this nice cab from home and was able to enjoy a cup before I had to share it!



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Friday night at the Baltimore show is reserved for an evening of fine wine and dining in the wine cellar at the Black Olive with a nice group of folks from “the dark side.”



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This is a partial list of their wines



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We started off with this refreshing and delicious Santorini white wine in their small bar area.



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After everyone had arrived, we headed down to the cellar to be seated for dinner.



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The menu



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We ordered several appetizers to start off, this is (what’s left of) a mixed seafood platter.



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The most popular item on their menu is their octopus, which I actually liked too, even though I’m not a big seafood lover.



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I started off with their cream of asparagus soup, which was very tasty.



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Followed by this Mediterranean Bronzini fish, again, I’m not a fish lover but I’ve been trying to learn to like fish, and this one was very light and I really enjoyed it.



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Mike always gets the seafood kabob



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These are some of the other wines we had, all of which were very good!



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And dessert! They are known for their baklava ice cream.



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And dessert wine!



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Dinner lasted about 3 hours, so afterwards I was glad to head back to my room for a good night’s sleep. This is the view from my room.



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Saturday there were lots of public throughout the morning, but I was able to get away for a brief time to pick up some coins at PCGS and drop off my Conder tokens to be graded at NGC.



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Soon, once again, it was time to pack up and head to the airport. I had enough time before my flight to catch a drink and a snack. This was mozzarella caprese, and I enjoyed it immensely.



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This is me tired but happy to be headed home, it would be another long day!



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Bye-bye Balto!



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This time I changed planes in Denver. I love flying over the Rockies, they are so beautiful and majestic!!



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Hello Orange County!



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And of course Penny!!



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Next up: PNNA Tukwila/Seattle and Central States.





Charmy Harker
The Penny Lady®

Comments

  • TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭
    Cool IHC bottle cap and amazing half disme.

    I was worried you crashed into the Pacific since the pictures weren't all there image
  • ThePennyLadyThePennyLady Posts: 4,495 ✭✭✭✭✭


    Sorry about that, but whenever I post these reports, if there is some weird character in the words that the new website doesn't like, I get an error message, so I have to post the report a little bit at a time until I figure out where the odd character is. It's a pain!

    Charmy Harker
    The Penny Lady®
  • jonrunsjonruns Posts: 1,197 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great report!!! Almost like being there!!! Thanks!!!!
  • Jackthecat1Jackthecat1 Posts: 1,122 ✭✭✭
    Thank you for the excellent show report and pictures.
    Member ANS, ANA, GSNA, TNC



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  • etexmikeetexmike Posts: 6,852 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for another great show report Charmy.



    Look forward to every one posted and all the neat pictures that you include.



    It is an official report when the pic of Penny shows up. image





    Mike
  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,777 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great report, Charmy......you are doing a great service for the numismatic community.



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    No name PCGS employees????? image
  • TomBTomB Posts: 21,987 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It was good to see you at the show, Charmy, and your cat is adorable.
    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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  • GazesGazes Posts: 2,315 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Your report is a great advertisement to motivate collectors to go to these shows !
  • COINS MAKE CENTSCOINS MAKE CENTS Posts: 1,861 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very nice
    New inventory added daily at Coins Make Cents
    HAPPY COLLECTING


  • EagleEyeEagleEye Posts: 7,677 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks for the report.



    You should have taken a selfie from Saturday morning after your dinner at the Black Olive.
    Rick Snow, Eagle Eye Rare Coins, Inc.Check out my new web site:
  • thebeavthebeav Posts: 3,877 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Jeepers Rick, That half disme and chain are ridiculous !

    Like you, Charmy, I've been trying to like fish. I would have a tough time with the one you ordered though. It's very difficult for me to get past the skin.
  • MonsterCoinzMonsterCoinz Posts: 1,518 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'll be keeping my eye out on your (new) website for a couple of those purchases! Fun report.
    www.MonsterCoinz.com | My Toned Showcase

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  • garrynotgarrynot Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for the report. That half disme is priced as much as my first house. Would be a tough choice tho
  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,629 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Is it NGC's policy to grade mint state errors with the MS60 grade, at best? That Indian cent looks so much better.

    peacockcoins

  • CMCARTCMCART Posts: 1,409 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for the great report????????????????????
    Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865)
    5$ bills are WOW with the numbers - wanted:
    02121809
    04151865
    Wanted - Flipper notes with the numbers 6-9 or 0-6-9 ON 1$ 2$ 5$ 10$ 20$
    Wanted - 10$ Sereis 2013 - fancy Serial Numbers
  • goldengolden Posts: 9,972 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thank you so much for your great report. A show is not finished until you file your report.image
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great report Charmy....super pictures and some lovely wines....I truly appreciate your

    show reports since I do not get to go to any in this area. I used to go to the PNNA show every

    year. Great show. Cheers, RickO
  • MarkMark Posts: 3,565 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have run out of accolades. I guess all I can say is how much I enjoy the pictures of the plane trip, the hotel, the convention, the coins, the wine, the food, the people and Penny!
    Mark


  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,521 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Really cool die cap, 1792 and 1793!

    Nice report as usual. image
    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
    Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners. :smile:
  • CharlotteDudeCharlotteDude Posts: 3,146 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice report. I really like the '62 Die Cap and the '92 Half Disme.

    It was nice seeing you at the show -

    'dude
    Got Crust....y gold?
  • kazkaz Posts: 9,246 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice photos and report. Wish I could have made it to the show this year.
  • hchcoinhchcoin Posts: 4,836 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great report as usual.
  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,770 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As always, wonderful report

    Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.

  • RaufusRaufus Posts: 6,827 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wonderful report. I so enjoy these. Thanks so much for all of the time and effort to post. Most appreciated.
    Land of the Free because of the Brave!
  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,624 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great report! image
  • WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 6,894 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What ? in Baltimore of all places - and no Crab Cakes!!!???

    Only got to a Baltimore show once so your report reminds of that one time.

    Thanks

    WS
    Proud recipient of the coveted PCGS Forum "You Suck" Award Thursday July 19, 2007 11:33 PM and December 30th, 2011 at 8:50 PM.

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