Vallejo Coin Show- report- first time

Taylor101 · May 5, 2013 8:03AM

Hello!
I am a YN. I recently went to the Vallejo Numismatic Society's Coin Show in Vallejo, CA. It was only on Sunday, which was rather odd, so that definiently had a drag on the amount of dealers present. I did not see any members of CU. There was approximatly 50-60 dealers. Most dealed in US coins, with some currency, and world coins. I bought alot of stuff, but most noticable was two (2) 1932-S Washington Quarters. One in G one in VG. The public was VERY slow to come in. It was NEVER busy AT ALL. Ghost town. Dealers thought so as well. First report, btw.
Taylor

keyman64 · May 5, 2013 8:11AM

Did you have fun? That's the most important thing. Sad that it wasn't a packed house for the dealers but good for you today. In the future they will have to change what they do to promote the show, change the day it is on etc...or maybe next time there will not be as many dealers. I hope the show gets better for everyone next time. We look forward to your photography skills so you can show us pretty pictures of what you got.

daOnlyBG · May 5, 2013 8:28AM

Use this lack of attendants as an opportunity. Perhaps contact the show organizer and ask he/she if you could volunteer to put small posters around the mall, library, police station, school, public forum, etc. The more word spreads out about a coin show, the more enthusiasts will show up, but most importantly, you'll make a lot of contacts/networking in doing so. What kind of other coins were dealers mostly selling? Are you looking to specialize in quarters?

Taylor101 · May 5, 2013 8:29AM

Yeah. It was a nice show. I was running the youth/ana table for most of it, with little breaks to "run the floor". My photography skills aren't the best. ;/ Sorry. Don't expect any pictures.
Taylor

Taylor101 · May 5, 2013 8:31AM

<< Use this lack of attendants as an opportunity. Perhaps contact the show organizer and ask he/she if you could volunteer to put small posters around the mall, library, police station, school, public forum, etc. The more word spreads out about a coin show, the more enthusiasts will show up. So what kind of other coins were dealers mostly selling? Are you looking to specialize in quarters? >>

There was mostly a lot of type coinage. Not much Capped Bust of anything.

I am just focusing on the key dates for the denomination of quarters.
Taylor

keyman64 · May 5, 2013 8:33AM

<< Yeah. It was a nice show. I was running the youth/ana table for most of it, with little breaks to "run the floor". My photography skills aren't the best. ;/ Sorry. Don't expect any pictures.
Taylor >>

But we expect you to become the next show reporter like Charmy! Just as a joke to give you a hard time.

Taylor101 · May 5, 2013 8:38AM

<< 

<< Yeah. It was a nice show. I was running the youth/ana table for most of it, with little breaks to "run the floor". My photography skills aren't the best. ;/ Sorry. Don't expect any pictures.
Taylor >>

But we expect you to become the next show reporter like Charmy! Just as a joke to give you a hard time.

>>

HA! That'll happen.

Taylor

swhuck · May 6, 2013 6:05AM

That show has been Sunday only for as long as I can remember, and I was a member of the sponsoring club for about 10 years. As I recall, there are a number of Sunday only club-sponsored shows in NoCal.

It's too bad that it was a ghost town; this show has in the past been a pretty good small show. Did they have any specialty clubs meeting there?

hammer1 · May 6, 2013 6:49AM

<< Hello!
The public was VERY slow to come in. It was NEVER busy AT ALL. Ghost town. Dealers thought so as well. First report, btw.
Taylor >>

Nice report. Maybe a low turnout due to the economy. Wasn't Vallejo the first big city in Calif to file for BK?

ricko · May 6, 2013 7:34AM

Thanks for the report... too bad it was a quiet show...Cheers, RickO

COALPORTER · May 6, 2013 8:38AM

Did you only buy certified coins over $20?

Taylor101 · May 6, 2013 8:53AM

<< Did you only buy certified coins over $20? >>

Yes sir. LOL! Lowest was 100 dollars though.
Taylor

hchcoin · May 6, 2013 9:27AM

Thanks for the report Taylor. I went to my first coin shows back in the mid 1970's. I can still remember a lot of the coins I bought. I still own many today. One of my favorites is a silver three cent piece for $4 in Fine. I have it in the original holder with the price. Brings back great memories I had with my dad who always drove me to coin shops and shows as a kid. He wasn't even a collector. He just thought it was a great hobby that taught me a lot about buying, selling and money. Who would have thought I would still be going strong 35+ years later.

WTCG · May 6, 2013 1:17PM

I stopped by the show for about 40 minutes. I was on my way to Napa Valley and the show was en route. The show this year was typical of this show every year. It's a small club show in an area without much foot traffic. I have set up at that show several times in the past.

One day Sunday coin shows are very common. Coin shows come in every size. Some are very small while others are huge and smaller shows like this one do not merit more than one day.

Some dealers reported being very busy at the very beginning when doors opened. By the time I got there it slowed down substantially.

SaorAlba · May 6, 2013 8:31PM

I attended the Vallejo show back in the 1980s when I lived out there - it always was a small show on a Sunday only.

Jcarney · May 6, 2013 9:56PM

<< 

<< Did you only buy certified coins over $20? >>

Yes sir. LOL! Lowest was 100 dollars though.
Taylor >>

That's awesome that you're buying certified key-date Washingtons at such a young age. Now don't make the mistake of selling them and blowing the money on girls when you get older (like I did

).

Taylor101 · May 7, 2013 9:20AM

<< 

<< 

<< Did you only buy certified coins over $20? >>

Yes sir. LOL! Lowest was 100 dollars though.
Taylor >>

That's awesome that you're buying certified key-date Washingtons at such a young age. Now don't make the mistake of selling them and blowing the money on girls when you get older (like I did

). >>

HAHA! Saved up me some money.

Taylor

WTCG · May 7, 2013 10:49AM

<< 

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<< 

<< Did you only buy certified coins over $20? >>

Yes sir. LOL! Lowest was 100 dollars though.
Taylor >>

That's awesome that you're buying certified key-date Washingtons at such a young age. Now don't make the mistake of selling them and blowing the money on girls when you get older (like I did

). >>

HAHA! Saved up me some money.

Taylor >>

But on the flip side, don't go ultra cheap with girls either. They share information and information gets around. Spend money on the girls who merit it.

Vallejo Coin Show- report- first time

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