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Spending at the recent CSNS Show in Schaumburg...
joeykoins
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Hey guy's, I was wondering about how many of us guys/gals ended up spending way too much or way too little at the Show than at first anticapated? I myself, end up spending way too little than I first thought I would. In which, is a good thing, right? I end up spending more on my breakfast and lunch out there than I spend towards coins! How 'bout you guy's? Thanks
One More Thing...The enjoyment made up for the spending.
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I didn't intend to spend a lot, but my total was lower than I anticipated: $23 (1 coin and 1 empty PCGS box). All the items I asked about were mostly too high to even make a counteroffer.
I did not intend to spend as much as I did...and I did not even attend the Central States Show!
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I found a little more than I expected ,so I spent more.
Last night on Antiques Roadshow, a lady in the 'Feed Back' booth was showing off a necklace she bought at a Gun Show her husband dragged her to, she said she spent $800 on it and it appraised for $100. That was probably her last Gun Show.
Moral of this story, do not take your wife to a Coin Show
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More than expected
Saved up a bit for this show and only spent $100 or so. Thought the prices were pretty high. Got to take a look at some MP lincolns which I've never seen I hand before which was cool. It was like everyone saved their best stuff for this show except their best prices.
Personally spent a little more than I expected and had to talk myself out of a few more.......
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
Had my budget. At first, I thought I was going to walk out without a coin. By the time I left, I had to wipe out the credit card to complete the final transactions because I was just short. So, over budget for me.
I could never predict my spending at coin shows... unlike gun shows. I would go to a coin show thinking it was just an enjoyable time and likely nothing of real interest - and then dropping enough $$ to make a sizable dent in discretionary funds..... Then go to a major show with significant financial preparations, and leave with my wallet intact. You just never know what might - or might not - show up or catch your interest. Cheers, RickO