Who's going to the Chicago Coin Expo?

CoinRaritiesOnline · April 4, 2017 2:49AM

I am.

Proofmorgan · April 4, 2017 3:51AM

Possibly

Boosibri · April 4, 2017 3:56AM

I'll be there Thursday bright and early

ricko · April 4, 2017 3:58AM

This sounds like it will be a great event.... Reports will be appreciated. Cheers, RickO

Yorkshireman · April 4, 2017 4:19AM

I will be there for the Early Bird session and the cocktail party.

coindeuce · April 4, 2017 9:27AM

The landing fees for this bird in Chicago must be interesting !

lava · April 4, 2017 9:44AM

Nice plane. ROFL

ChrisH821 · April 4, 2017 9:45AM

I try to avoid Chicago at all costs, I will look into maybe thinking about the possibility of debating whether or not to go. Plus it's about 2-2.5 hours drive.

messydesk · April 4, 2017 9:47AM

I'm going to try to get there. I'll have to see how my schedule plays out.

oih82w8 · April 4, 2017 9:58AM

@ChrisH821 said:
...I will look into maybe thinking about the possibility of debating whether or not to go. Plus it's about 2-2.5 hours drive.

Are you saying that the 2-2.5 hour drive is positive or negative?

I could handle the flight time of 2-2.5 hours, just not the last minute flight expense...lack of timing on my part.

AmazonX · April 4, 2017 10:01AM

It's at the Chicago Cultural Center, which looks like this:

Tempted to go just for the architecture.

ChrisH821 · April 4, 2017 10:22AM

@oih82w8 said:

@ChrisH821 said:
...I will look into maybe thinking about the possibility of debating whether or not to go. Plus it's about 2-2.5 hours drive.

Are you saying that the 2-2.5 hour drive is positive or negative?

I could handle the flight time of 2-2.5 hours, just not the last minute flight expense...lack of timing on my part.

A negative at the moment.. I have been doing a lot of driving on my weekends lately. If I do go it will just be on Saturday.

joeykoins · April 4, 2017 10:31AM

Even though the Show is literally 25 Min. away from my front door, I'll be passing on this one. No Parking (too expensive) and the lack of tables will prevent me from attending. I'm not saying this is a bad and uninteresting show. All I'm saying is I'll be saving my pennies and dimes for the more bigger Show that's coming. The Central States in Schaumburg, Il. Grant it, it is a lot farther from my front door but more to check out and FREE parking. See 'ya there.

MrEureka · April 4, 2017 11:05AM

@Yorkshireman said:
I will be there for the Early Bird session and the cocktail party.

Cocktail party? Count me in!

SullivanNumismatics · April 4, 2017 11:29AM

I'd like to, but CSNS is around the corner.

Yorkshireman · April 4, 2017 11:36AM

@MrEureka said:

@Yorkshireman said:
I will be there for the Early Bird session and the cocktail party.

Cocktail party? Count me in!

Wow!
Andy is a comedian and a coin dealer!

Sunshine Rare Coins · April 4, 2017 11:53AM

It looks like a very cool venue!

cladking · April 4, 2017 1:34PM

@joeykoins said:
Even though the Show is literally 25 Min. away from my front door, I'll be passing on this one. No Parking (too expensive) and the lack of tables will prevent me from attending. I'm not saying this is a bad and uninteresting show. All I'm saying is I'll be saving my pennies and dimes for the more bigger Show that's coming. The Central States in Schaumburg, Il. Grant it, it is a lot farther from my front door but more to check out and FREE parking. See 'ya there.

I suppose it's in Rosemont again. It's tough to get in and out and the toll road charges non-regulars more than twice as much.

EVillageProwler · April 4, 2017 2:09PM

@cladking said:

@joeykoins said:
Even though the Show is literally 25 Min. away from my front door, I'll be passing on this one. No Parking (too expensive) and the lack of tables will prevent me from attending. I'm not saying this is a bad and uninteresting show. All I'm saying is I'll be saving my pennies and dimes for the more bigger Show that's coming. The Central States in Schaumburg, Il. Grant it, it is a lot farther from my front door but more to check out and FREE parking. See 'ya there.

I suppose it's in Rosemont again. It's tough to get in and out and the toll road charges non-regulars more than twice as much.

CCE is in downtown Chicago, at the Chicago Cultural Center.

tyler267 · April 4, 2017 2:23PM

Chicago Cultural Center is a beautiful Building. I'm planning on going on Friday, its less than a 2 mile walk from my Home and I can definitely use the exercise.

epcjimi1 · April 4, 2017 2:31PM

If stale bread could be imaged, there would be non worse than this. MHO.

joeykoins · April 4, 2017 2:39PM

@cladking said:

@joeykoins said:
Even though the Show is literally 25 Min. away from my front door, I'll be passing on this one. No Parking (too expensive) and the lack of tables will prevent me from attending. I'm not saying this is a bad and uninteresting show. All I'm saying is I'll be saving my pennies and dimes for the more bigger Show that's coming. The Central States in Schaumburg, Il. Grant it, it is a lot farther from my front door but more to check out and FREE parking. See 'ya there.

I suppose it's in Rosemont again. It's tough to get in and out and the toll road charges non-regulars more than twice as much.

The Schaumburg Show is in Schaumburg.

hchcoin · April 4, 2017 4:17PM

Is there much in the way of U.S. coins and precious metals? It looks really nice but I thought it was more of a world and ancient show. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Coinosaurus · April 4, 2017 4:32PM

I'll be there Friday.

Perhaps Joeykoins could take the train as I will??

SmEagle1795 · April 4, 2017 4:35PM

As someone who has traveled 5,000 miles for a coin show in the past, being able to see the show from my window will be a nice reprieve.

AmazonX · April 4, 2017 4:54PM

@SmEagle1795 said:
As someone who has traveled 5,000 miles for a coin show in the past, being able to see the show from my window will be a nice reprieve.

I'm picturing you sitting at home next to an open window and using a drone to navigate the isles and view the coins.

SmEagle1795 · April 4, 2017 5:12PM

@AmazonX said:

@SmEagle1795 said:
As someone who has traveled 5,000 miles for a coin show in the past, being able to see the show from my window will be a nice reprieve.

I'm picturing you sitting at home next to an open window and using a drone to navigate the isles and view the coins.

I intend to lotview with binoculars.

Boosibri · April 4, 2017 10:19PM

Heading to the airport now, Manchester to Amsterdam to Chicago. Thankfully my good friend lives about a block from the Chicago Cultural Center. If anyone wants to meet up at the show Thursday PM me.

BLUEJAYWAY · April 4, 2017 10:33PM

@tyler267 said:
Chicago Cultural Center is a beautiful Building. I'm planning on going on Friday, its less than a 2 mile walk from my Home and I can definitely use the exercise.

I don't know your neighborhood you live in, but stay safe if walking that day to/from the show.

joeykoins · April 5, 2017 7:39AM

@Coinosaurus said:
I'll be there Friday.

Perhaps Joeykoins could take the train as I will??

Yep, I could take the "Orange Line" (CTA), but won't. I'll wait for the Central States Show.

tyler267 · April 5, 2017 8:13AM

@BLUEJAYWAY said:

@tyler267 said:
Chicago Cultural Center is a beautiful Building. I'm planning on going on Friday, its less than a 2 mile walk from my Home and I can definitely use the exercise.

I don't know your neighborhood you live in, but stay safe if walking that day to/from the show.

Thank You, Chicago has become kind of a dangerous place, but it's ok as long as you stay in good areas use common sense. I live straight North of the Cultural Center, so I just walk a few blocks on Lakeshore drive and the rest on N Michigan. Its pretty safe.

I moved to the city 35 years ago to go to school and stayed. The area around the Cultural center is pretty (as far as major metro areas go). But I would leave the Rolex at home, not carry a lot of cash, skip the late night walks in the park.

Again thank you for your concern, the city can be dangerous.

joeykoins · April 5, 2017 10:02AM

Yep, It's sad that people in this new world, don't want to make an honest living. They prefer the lazy and corrupt way. Taking, instead of working for it!

Greeniejr · April 5, 2017 10:09AM

The area where the show is, is called the Loop. Without getting too politcal about it, the Loop is the center of power and influence for the city of Chicago and pretty much for the state outside of our capital of Springfield. In the loop is where the money is made. North of the loop and just South of the loop is where the money lives. North of the loop and Millennium park are where tourists and foreign money goes. The loop area is safe and probably safer than most big cities because some might argue a disproportionate amount of our cities resources go to keeping it that way.

messydesk · April 5, 2017 10:18AM

@joeykoins said:
Yep, It's sad that people in this new world, don't want to make an honest living. They prefer the lazy and corrupt way. Taking, instead of working for it!

Fixed it for you:

joeykoins · April 5, 2017 10:19AM

Yes, the second prior poster (a fellow Chicago brother) is absolutely correct! Downtown Chicago is, for one thing, Beautiful!!! and yes, safe, like mentioned. but nowadays, in today's evil world, nowhere is 100% safe.

joeykoins · April 5, 2017 10:24AM

@cladking said:

@joeykoins said:
Even though the Show is literally 25 Min. away from my front door, I'll be passing on this one. No Parking (too expensive) and the lack of tables will prevent me from attending. I'm not saying this is a bad and uninteresting show. All I'm saying is I'll be saving my pennies and dimes for the more bigger Show that's coming. The Central States in Schaumburg, Il. Grant it, it is a lot farther from my front door but more to check out and FREE parking. See 'ya there.

I suppose it's in Rosemont again. It's tough to get in and out and the toll road charges non-regulars more than twice as much.

You know what? Second thought, there is a Show at Rosemont this week. It's the International coin expo.

Greeniejr · April 5, 2017 10:30AM

CICF in Rosemont was cancelled.

joeykoins · April 5, 2017 10:40AM

Oh, can you imagine people driving a long distance than finding out when they drive up?

tyler267 · April 5, 2017 12:00PM

@Greeniejr said:
The area where the show is, is called the Loop. Without getting too politcal about it, the Loop is the center of power and influence for the city of Chicago and pretty much for the state outside of our capital of Springfield. In the loop is where the money is made. North of the loop and just South of the loop is where the money lives. North of the loop and Millennium park are where tourists and foreign money goes. The loop area is safe and probably safer than most big cities because some might argue a disproportionate amount of our cities resources go to keeping it that way.

I agree the loop is definitely safe for a big city. The areas North of the Loop along the lake are safe also, Mag Mile, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and Buena Park are all good areas. But Chicago is still a Big City with Big City Problems. There is a lot less crime in the good neighborhoods but it still occurs. I love living in Chicago, but like all big cities, you stay out of trouble by using common sense. It might be safe flash a big bankroll or, walk down an alley, or through the park at 2am in a lot of towns, but it is a bad idea in Chicago. I do think the Cultural Center is a great location for a show.

Cameonut · April 5, 2017 4:34PM

I will not be there. Another state/venue that sneers at my concealed carry permit.

I will take my money elsewhere.

CoinRaritiesOnline · April 6, 2017 4:53AM

@epcjimi1 said:

If stale bread could be imaged, there would be non worse than this. MHO.

Actually, I don't disagree with you. We started with the idea of having a simple little icon of some kind to illustrate that we ship everything overnight, ended up with this graphic instead and then rode it like a rented mule.

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