What is YOUR ANA Objective?

Coinosaurus · July 20, 2012 3:34AM

Specific auction lot?
Hang out w/friends?
Coin club meetings?
Want list purchase on the bourse?

IrishMikey · July 20, 2012 4:26AM

Escaping from Philadelphia.

bidask · July 20, 2012 4:38AM

I am going to hope to cross alot of ngc world to pcgs world under pcgs cross program whereby I am only charged a grading fee if the coins cross....

Uh, I mught offer a few coins for sale too.....

Gotta browse the auction and hike the bourse too...

messydesk · July 20, 2012 4:56AM

1. Have fun.
2. Hang out with people I only see once or twice a year at shows.
3. Buy something cool.

MrEureka · July 20, 2012 5:27AM

Aki will be joining me for the pre-ANA. My objective is to find a nice place to go for a walk, and perhaps a steakhouse that allows dogs.

TwoSides2aCoin · July 20, 2012 5:35AM

The objective is to keep my life member ANA plaque dust free, but we're in a drought.

MsMorrisine · July 20, 2012 5:35AM

even being able to go there would be a minor miracle.

we just listed the house earlier this week with positive results. no offers yet.

I can't buy anything until preferably it is sold, or at least it's under contract.

BillyKingsley · July 20, 2012 5:48AM

Mine is trying to contain my dissapointment with not being able to go. I will NOT go to Chicago so this was my only chance, apparently, as it seems like it's going to be permanent to Chicago from now on.

Somebody, PLEASE photograph the displays! (The judged categories, that the list in the magazine, but never show) Thanks.

Treashunt · July 20, 2012 6:09AM

Club meeting.

Meet up with some Whitman folks.

Meet up with Ken Bressett.

Buy something that I really 'gotta have'.

DarkStar · July 20, 2012 6:11AM

To see a whole bunch of coins and maybe buy two or three.

Coinosaurus · July 20, 2012 6:13AM

<< Mine is trying to contain my dissapointment with not being able to go. I will NOT go to Chicago so this was my only chance, apparently, as it seems like it's going to be permanent to Chicago from now on. >>

What gives, are you on a wanted list or something

BillyKingsley · July 20, 2012 6:53AM

Nothing so exicting, can't really afford it and dealing with some health issues at the moment. After dealing with the health issues my family has faced in 2012, I think I'd rather it WAS being wanted, lol.

Coinosaurus · July 20, 2012 7:21AM

<< Nothing so exicting, can't really afford it and dealing with some health issues at the moment. After dealing with the health issues my family has faced in 2012, I think I'd rather it WAS being wanted, lol. >>

Sorry to hear that. Be well.

BillyKingsley · July 20, 2012 7:22AM

Thanks!

It's something that just needs time, really. Unfortunatly the ANA is too soon for that time to be now.

camlov2 · July 20, 2012 7:31AM

Wish I could attend as well. I have only made it to one larger show so far (just when I was starting collecting), the closest recent show was two hours away and I ended up being sick that weekend.
But if I could go one of my priorities would be to meet in person some of the people I have had the pleasure of getting to know online.
This includes a few of the dealers who post regularly, I respect them for the information they pass on to others.

curly · July 20, 2012 9:29AM

Arriving on Tues and leaving on Fri so I will:

See all my friends, meet new ones
Drink some wine with Charmy
Look at some early gold
Look at some Oregon Trails
Look at some coins in the auction
Attend the auction
Take a tour of the town with Mrs curly

MFH · July 20, 2012 9:52AM

Having a day looking at the " Just Having Fun" collection
of Standing Liberty Quarters. I have waited years to see them.

Barndog · July 20, 2012 9:57AM

to make it tolerable and maybe even fun for this one:

Lakesammman · July 20, 2012 10:03AM

Hang out with friends, golf, do coins, eat steak and drink beer, check out the Philly mint. Doesn't get much better.

halfcentman · July 20, 2012 10:56AM

Spending four days and three nights with halfhunter06.

I am going to be schmoozing with friends and fellow copper collectors, and looking to make some new dealer connections.

Perhaps one of my customers will have a list of decent coins on his wantlist, but the show is only 100 miles away and it's like a quasi-vacation.

lasvegasteddy · July 20, 2012 11:04AM

ana
gosh if you saw her in that plaid skirt like i did...well
no one need ask the objectives...

oops
coins..oh...that...the a.n.a.
not really sure i'd pass the entrance exam or background test they may have...so i stay rogue...

ebaybuyer · July 20, 2012 11:06AM

objective ? mine is to not be there

GregL · July 23, 2012 6:50AM

<< I will NOT go to Chicago so this was my only chance, apparently, as it seems like it's going to be permanent to Chicago from now on. >>

While 2013-15 are scheduled for Rosemont (I can't call it Chicago, because it's not!), I think there is a strong likelihood that future summer conventions will be in locations other than Rosemont. You might even hear an announcement of 2016 in the next few weeks...

Greg

mr1931S · July 23, 2012 7:47AM

I was in attendence at one ANA back in the '90's.

Most of the dealers seemed intoxicated with a "gotta make some bucks here" attitude.

My objective became "not to be there" after this one ANA experience.

OnlyGoldIsMoney · July 23, 2012 7:50AM

Preview auction offerings, get 40 or so coins photographed and perhaps fill a few holes in my set.

Nic · July 23, 2012 9:18AM

<< to make it tolerable and maybe even fun for this one:

>>

"We" will miss ANA this year for Alaska. Sad. If you bring the kid next year Barndog, I have some great rec's.

K

Twobitcollector · July 23, 2012 9:50AM

I live just outside Philadelphia so I'll take the train in. The train ride is only $1 for the seniors.
Check out the ANA displays and the judged ones too. I'll take my camera take some photos, maybe sell a coin or 2.

seateddime · July 23, 2012 12:30PM

Dimes and quarters.

Selling some impossible to find dimes and buying some key date quarters, 5 to go with the 70cc purchased at summer FUN.

Of course the LSCC meeting will be great.

ambro51 · July 23, 2012 1:17PM

I would really like to get Dave Bowers undivided attention for three minutes and get his opinion on my Vermont Ryder 10.

Buzzybest · July 23, 2012 1:24PM

<< objective ? mine is to not be there >>

And all this time,I thought we were making constructive progress during our sociopathic therapy sessions!

Buzzybest · July 23, 2012 1:28PM

<< I was in attendence at one ANA back in the '90's.

Most of the dealers seemed intoxicated with a "gotta make some bucks here" attitude.

My objective became "not to be there" after this one ANA experience. >>

I just might know someone if you need a traveling companion for any future show. Check previous post.

mr1931S · July 23, 2012 3:55PM

I will say the show wasn't a total waste of time.

This ANA show was where I saw a 1901 O over horizontal O dime (a really nice one) and paid the dealer exactly what he was asking for the coin,no haggling involved.I paid him regular 1901 O retail price.Apparently,he was ignorant of the fact that his coin had special value over and above regular 1901 O dimes.

I handed him the money and immediately sensed that he was suddenly suspicious of me.Later,I concluded that his suspiciousness must have had something to do with the inspection glass on a lanyard that was hanging around my neck.

mariner67 · July 23, 2012 4:11PM

Besides this being my first show, I really am looking forward to visiting the Reading Terminal Market right across the street for lunch.
I used to do that once a month as a poor student 40 yrs ago.
The place has charm, is funky and has great stuff to eat and see.
Amish folks in traditional garb come down on early morning trains to sell farm goods etc.
Best.

BillyKingsley · July 23, 2012 4:26PM

<< 

<< I will NOT go to Chicago so this was my only chance, apparently, as it seems like it's going to be permanent to Chicago from now on. >>

While 2013-15 are scheduled for Rosemont (I can't call it Chicago, because it's not!), I think there is a strong likelihood that future summer conventions will be in locations other than Rosemont. You might even hear an announcement of 2016 in the next few weeks...

Greg >>

That's good to hear. I'd personally love to see it go to Lake George NY area. LOTS of hotels, lots of attractions for the family, lots of shopping and eating, and it would be the only place I can guarentee I'd actually be able to get to. I don't think it'll happen, though, as it seems only mega-cities get the nod.

GregL · July 24, 2012 5:18AM

<< That's good to hear. I'd personally love to see it go to Lake George NY area. LOTS of hotels, lots of attractions for the family, lots of shopping and eating, and it would be the only place I can guarentee I'd actually be able to get to. I don't think it'll happen, though, as it seems only mega-cities get the nod. >>

Sad to say, but you are right -- that's not going to happen. There are a number of requirements that have to be met -- including the minimum size for a convention center (both hall and meeting rooms) and the availability of a certain number of hotel rooms. Although not a requirement from a logistics standpoint, the proximity of a large airport which has non-stop flights to most major cities on mainline aircraft is needed if we want top dealers to attend. (Regional jet flights don't work as dealer carrying cases do not fit the overhead bins of those aircraft.)

In the past, the availability of shopping, eating and attractions for the family have not played a major role in convention site selection. There will be more attention paid to some of those items going forward. There has been a number of complaints regarding Rosemont -- by collectors, world mints and even some of the smaller dealers and the ANA (at least the current board) has heard them.

Greg

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