Venice, Fl Short Show report

Kkathyl · February 3, 2018 5:22PM

It was a beautiful 77 degrees and a 35 minute drive to the show. I don’t like waking up early so I took off for the show around Noon. The Venue was in a local church much smaller then the Fun show but I liked the set up. Here are a few pictures I took of the show.

Kkathyl · February 3, 2018 5:25PM

Now for the haul. First I tried to snag a few Morgan’s and Peace dollars but the guy at the table wanted retail plus. Seriously. He does ebay too. You think if someone picks out 6 coins you could do better then PCGS price on your hand written graded coins. Please. I walked away.

Kkathyl · February 3, 2018 5:26PM

Then I found a few friendly tables who worked with me. I picked up 2 coins.
First one:

Kkathyl · February 3, 2018 5:28PM

Next I added to my commemorative collection. Could not pass up the add for the price:

Kkathyl · February 3, 2018 5:31PM

Finally I want to give a shot out to @Insider2 who provides a wealth of information and guidance. Your awesome as are the rest of you guy out here and of course our host.

Kkathyl · February 3, 2018 5:31PM

Now the challenge guess the grade on me Gold

blitzdude · February 3, 2018 5:55PM

I'm terrible at grading these recessed Indians but I'm gonna guess au55. Like both your pickups.

Insider2 · February 3, 2018 6:00PM

Arrrh, there Mate. Them's looks mighty handsome t'me sore eyes. Best to be watch'in me backside If'in I was thee.

Cameonut · February 3, 2018 6:09PM

Nice pickups. Check the Stone Mountain as there is a doubled die obverse and reverse.

RogerB · February 3, 2018 6:17PM

Nice, although kind of sparse in the aisles. Nice to have the banners to encourage everyone.

What's the difference between a "short show" and a "long show?" The length of rows, length of hot dog buns, restroom lines, hours open?

Kkathyl · February 3, 2018 6:37PM

@cameonut thanks I will

golden · February 3, 2018 6:38PM

Thanks for the report. I will go with 55 on the gold. The action looks very light.

Paradisefound · February 3, 2018 9:05PM

What a fun outing! Have fun with your new coins.

Walkerfan · February 3, 2018 10:06PM

Thanks for the show report and pictures. Looks like a lot of fun and I like your new pickups.

Coin Finder · February 3, 2018 11:52PM

Great report! Thanks!

divecchia · February 4, 2018 12:37AM

Nice report and thanks for sharing some photos of the show.

I'm guessing a AU58 on the gold. It's a really nice looking piece.

Donato

JeffMTampa · February 4, 2018 6:25AM

I need to go to more local shows; it looks like a great way to spend the afternoon.

Boosibri · February 4, 2018 6:36AM

Nice picture of the back of Gerry Fortins head

kaz · February 4, 2018 6:56AM

Speaking of Gerry, he writes about the show from the dealer's perspective on his daily blog: seateddimevarieties.com/DailyBlog.htm
to sum up, "busy Friday, slow Saturday."

and thanks for the show report and photos.

ricko · February 4, 2018 6:57AM

Very nice report.... Thanks for the pictures of the show.... Now for the gold....AU53.... Cheers, RickO

ebaytrader · February 4, 2018 7:04AM

@JeffMTampa said:
I need to go to more local shows; it looks like a great way to spend the afternoon.

Collectorama in Lakeland coming up in a couple of weeks. Good dealer mix. I always find something neat at that show.

Kkathyl · February 4, 2018 7:08AM

Me Gold is AU55.

blitzdude · February 4, 2018 7:16AM

@kaz said:
Speaking of Gerry, he writes about the show from the dealer's perspective on his daily blog: seateddimevarieties.com/DailyBlog.htm
to sum up, "busy Friday, slow Saturday."

and thanks for the show report and photos.

From the blog:

""GFRC enjoyed two sales across six hours of manning the booth. As usual, it is difficult to nearly impossible to sell premium quality coins to those walking around with CDN greysheet. When the sheets appear from an individual's handbag and who is obviously not a dealer, then my energy level is minimal to even engage as the outcome is always the same. My attention does perk up when collectors have a tablet and are using CoinFacts prices as a basis for pricing discussions. The latter signifies a collector who has done homework and is in tune with the current market. ""

Now what difference does it make if it's a collector or dealer walking around with a greysheet? He doesn't want to deal with anyone holding a greysheet but will be the first to complain that business is slow. Then he gets happy when someone comes along wanting to overpay because they are using coinfacts overinflated prices and praises them for doing their homework. LOL it's exactly the opposite. This right here is why I hate dealing with most dealers. Very very few exceptions do I pay over greysheet price for any coin because god knows when you go to sell that same dealer will be standing there offering you 80% of greysheet bid, if your lucky.

Cougar1978 · February 4, 2018 9:40AM

Great report.

I like these smaller shows, great pickups.

asheland · February 5, 2018 12:56PM

That's awesome! I'm originally from Sarasota and I didn't know there was a show in Venice.
Very cool and nice coins, too!

1630Boston · February 5, 2018 1:37PM

Thanks for the report, looks like a great-low key event.
Nice to walk around and see what's available to be had

mrearlygold · February 5, 2018 7:19PM

difficult coins for most to authenticate and grade, hence why so many fakes way back when

logger7 · February 5, 2018 7:54PM

Thanks for the report.

A local dealer said Florida is coin heaven with much lower prices and collections abundant with all the retirees in the state. Not sure if that's true.

Venice, Fl Short Show report

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