Lakesammman's 2015 FUN show report

Lakesammman · January 11, 2015 7:53AM

Thought a brief report might be FUN.

Arrived Tuesday in time to have dinner with some dealer and collector friends. It's become a semi-annual tradition to meet early in the week, catch up with friends and share some cool coins. I won't mention who organizes it lest he be pestered for invitations.

Wed. Boiler78 and I went golfing early, then headed to the show and had a great time previewing auction lots and perusing the bourse after 2PM. My favorite lots in no specific order were the Birch cents, silver (and sans-silver) cents, the Higley coppers and the silver Continental dollars - WOW!

Put in a token bid of 90K on one of the nicer Higleys thinking it would be a steal at that price and of course was creamed.........

Had a chance to catch up with many forum members to include Boiler78, TomB, NJCoinCrank, CJ, Regulated, AirPlaneNut, Coinasauris, EERC, PennyLady, CRO (and son), Valente, TAMU, TahoeDale, DWillis, Nic, BigMoose, Wnuck, Oreville, JoeO'Conner, Stealer, GeorgeKellog, Pistareen and other non-forum members. I always forget 1-2 so forgive/remind me.....

Rick's new book is impressive! I love the attribution guides and can't wait to see what's been updated in these revised editions.

Boiler78 and I stayed at the Rosen "Motel". One night I decided to put a few things in the safe but noticed that the bolts in the safe seemed loose. Well, it was completely loose and removable.

Great security.......

TomB had a coin I wasn't even looking for but when I saw it, jumped at the chance. I've always loved this design since I was a kid but could never pull the trigger as most of the FH coins looked marginal - this one was hammered and pretty to boot! This is the definition of full head!

Spent quite a bit of time looking for special holders with very few on the floor. This one tickled my fancy since it was pretty and a VAM (1a) to boot! Interesting that the dealer took the time to look.

One of the more interesting slabs was this special edition made by PCGS when a group visited them in 2014. A member of the group didn't want to keep their's so it became available.

Made a few other token purchases for fun and figured that since generic gold was on sale (compared to it's historic high), bought a few more MS64 PCGS Saints.

Came home with 2 new hats. Bought 2 coins from CRO, a Doily and a 1oz gold Elephant in a OGH!

The other was a cool hat given to me by a dealer friend who shall remain anonymous lest they get swamped with requests.

Friday the PCGS luncheon was held. Don Willis gave a nice presentation on the new "aggregator" that's been developed by PCGS. Now when you visit your registry set, there's a "shop" button added to the left margin where you can shop for coins you need. There are many websites I never visit and it's nice to now see what they have to offer. For the time being there is a feedback button top right as well so if you have suggestions, let them know. Here is the slab given out at the luncheon. Neither PCGS nor NGC gave out regular samples at their tables this year!

Weather was cool in Orlando but compared to Seattle, was very tolerable.

Headed out yesterday about 3pm - it was a pleasure to have Direct TV on the flight home last night and see the SeaHawks win.

lasvegasteddy · January 11, 2015 7:57AM

awesome report there
wow
what a SLQ there...congrats

Walkerguy21D · January 11, 2015 8:05AM

Nice report and nice new coins posted - thanks for sharing.

Goldbully · January 11, 2015 8:08AM

Thanks for yor report.

Congrats to Rick on his new book!

Bochiman · January 11, 2015 8:12AM

Great report.
Glad you were able to pick up a few things

coinsarefun · January 11, 2015 8:13AM

Thanks for the great report and pic's........just adore the SLQ!!

Moldnut · January 11, 2015 8:16AM

Thanks for the report, but the picture of that motel looks like it was priced by the hour, not by the day

Lakesammman · January 11, 2015 10:06AM

Forgot to mention the coming attractions!

Both HA and SB had future attractions in their cases - the Pogue coins in particular are very impressive, as you would expect.

Thanks to the staff's of both for the opportunities to see the coins close up and in hand.

CaptHenway · January 11, 2015 10:22AM

Buy any Cheerios dollars???

GeorgeKellogg · January 11, 2015 11:10AM

Thanks for posting. I enjoyed visiting with you in Orlando!

kaz · January 11, 2015 11:15AM

Good report, sounds like a great time!

dpoole · January 11, 2015 11:26AM

Poo. I missed both you AND many of these others. Saw many friends, but wish I'd been at your elbow. Maybe next year.

coindeuce · January 11, 2015 11:30AM

Bud Light out of a plastic cup Lakes? I thought that was reserved for Alaskan bush country fishing trips !

Lakesammman · January 11, 2015 12:09PM

The Bud Light is Boilers - I don't touch the stuff.

Stopped by JD's table but he didn't have any more Sac's for sale........

ricko · January 11, 2015 10:15PM

Great report...that SLQ is really sharp..... Cheers, RickO

CharlotteDude · January 11, 2015 10:36PM

Nice report and great looking SLQ. Very few could rival the eye appeal of that one.

'dude

TwoSides2aCoin · January 11, 2015 10:51PM

<< <i>The Bud Light is Boilers - I don't touch the stuff.

>>

Reads like and appears Boiler got the "full head", Bud.

puffer · January 11, 2015 10:58PM

At least they have a Gideon! I have been to some pretty low grade motels over the years, it is not easy to keep motels/hotels in good working order! When the expenses are too great or it is warm enough outdoors, I pitch a tent.

Swampboy · January 11, 2015 11:27PM

Great report and nice pick ups; hats and coins.

That luncheon slab looks cool and its numbered too.WTG.

DeepCoin · January 11, 2015 11:35PM

I love the SLQ, care to share the grade on the coin, not that it matters on something as pretty and well struck as that coin.

bosco5041 · January 12, 2015 1:01AM

Great report and I love the standing quarter.

BryceM · January 12, 2015 1:08AM

I like the SLQ, don't understand the allure of sample slabs, but wish I could have been at FUN.

BTW an experienced thief can defeat the door on those junk hotel "safes" in 10-15 seconds. Bolting them down only serves to give the pry-bar additional leverage. Their surest purpose is to concentrate all of your valuables in one place.

asheland · January 12, 2015 2:03AM

Great report indeed!

nwcoast · January 12, 2015 2:28AM

Great report and thanks for posting.
That quarter is gorgeous!!
Hope to attend one of these years.

Lakesammman · January 12, 2015 2:29AM

The SLQ is MS66FH, PCGS.

Valuables were left with security at the show - I never trust the safe for anything more than my laptop or small amounts of cash.

steveben · January 12, 2015 3:36AM

nice report. it doesn't look like anyone tried to pull that safe out for YEARS. look at that layer of crust!

GotTheBug · January 12, 2015 3:56AM

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ColonelJessup · January 12, 2015 8:07AM

Saw many of the same and more. Charmy was too busy for wine. BigMoose was not. Had lunch with "stealer". Spent time with TAMUIS, the only student I've ever fired from my ANA Grading Class. OK, kicked him upstairs. Where he starred at Intermediate. Gave Easton Sr. a pair of glasses so he could actually discern lustre on the juicy stuff Easton Jr. found on the bourse floor.

Interesting side note. I upgraded a coin and will probably lose money on it, and I downgraded a coin which will make me a good deal more. . . .

Weird scenes inside the Gold Mine . . . .

Musky1011 · January 12, 2015 8:10AM

Nice post... Did you get your luncheon slab?

SeattleSlammer · January 12, 2015 8:41AM

Thanks for the report Lakes!
I also throw in "token" 90k bids when I'm not busy grinding the peasants under my Gucci loafers.

EagleEye · January 12, 2015 8:51AM

Thanks for supporting the Kickstarter project for the book. Supporter's copies were sent out just before the show.

Brad Karoleff bought a copy at the show and jokingly complained about the price. I mentioned that I bought HIS book for $500! And I do a ton with early quarters.

amwldcoin · January 12, 2015 10:02AM

<< <i>Thanks for supporting the Kickstarter project for the book. Supporter's copies were sent out just before the show.

Brad Karoleff bought a copy at the show and jokingly complained about the price. I mentioned that I bought HIS book for $500! And I do a ton with early quarters. >>

Picked my copy at the PO today! Looks Nice!

Nic · January 12, 2015 10:20AM

Great report Lakes.

I noticed the carpet and beds in your photo before the safe. I believe the concierge at the Hyatt could get Bud Light for you if they don't stock it.

Your friend,

Nic

AuroraBorealis · January 12, 2015 3:35PM

Thank you for the great report Lakesammman... Awesome Type1 SLQ!!!!! Congrats! Sorry I missed all the good guys and look forward to next winter FUN already....

AB

1tommy · January 12, 2015 10:13PM

Great Report and it was a Fun Show. Nice pickup on the SLQ. Enjoy Tom

Lakesammman's 2015 FUN show report

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