PCGS Invitational New Orleans Show Report and NEWP $3 proof gold

Justacommeman · May 17, 2018 8:05PM

Well first off this California Boy forget how sticky it could be in Nawlins. Dayum it was hot here. I flew in Weds and made it in just in time to enjoy at wonderful meal with Mr And Mrs CRO. John's taste in coins is only exceeded by his taste in women.

On the way back from dinner I was stopped it my tracks by this piece of art. It was life size. I texted my wife and asked if I could buy it. She asked where I planned on putting it. I said the bed room. I didn't hear back from her after that. I figured her phone must of died.

Thursday morning I headed over to the show. I generally come to these events to catch up with dealer friends and establish new connections. I got to spend a lot of time with Larry Shepherd , John Agre and Seth Chandler/Luis. I always learn something new bouncing things off of others. These events are extra friendly to do just that. I really wanted to spend a lot of time with Seth as his expertise is a lot different from mine. I was not disappointed. What a wonderful dude. Chatted a little with Laura and team Legend and spent a couple hours in lot viewing.

Here are a few pics to capture the spirit of the event:

I was able to spend some off the bourse time with BustDMs, David Perkins ( The Man) and David Sunshine UltraHighRelief for some show and tell. It was 45 minutes well spent. All super knowledgeable and great guys.

One of the Highlights of the show for me was the 1898 gold Proof Set ( Witter Coins). Jaw dropping.

I thought this piece of documentation was pretty awesome as well ( not linked to the proof set)

I didn't buy anything at auction. I had a couple holes to fill in my Walker set but it wasn't meant to be. The Oak Crest Collection of $5 CC was awesome and I enjoyed the spirited bidding. Speaking of spirited bidding the Rhode Island Commem 68 CAc action was like a Cold War Spassky-Fischer chess match. It ended up hammering at 37k+ juice. I think both sides used all their timeouts during the glacial paced bidding.

During the show I was able to pick up a piece for my gold set. Thank you Seth and Luis ( Witter Coins) for being so patient through the process. They didn't give out CAMs or DCams during this era but for sure its a CAM or better. Love it.

mark

Lakesammman · May 17, 2018 8:18PM

Great report and congrats on the $3! Seth is a lot of fun and is having a great time with the shop in SF.

That proof set is jaw dropping!

Would have come but my son, wife and grandson are in the process of moving and didn't need a house guest at this time in their life. Will miss visiting NOLA as frequently as we have been.

tradedollarnut · May 17, 2018 8:21PM

Laura said the auction was white hot nuclear

Yorkshireman · May 17, 2018 8:24PM

Was there today (Thursday). Had a great time despite not buying anything.

BruceS · May 17, 2018 8:26PM

Wowsers on the proof gold, glad you had a good time Mark, and connecting with friends always makes it worth the trip.

Nice newp!!!!

ElmerFusterpuck · May 17, 2018 8:31PM

Nice report. Couldn't make the NO one this year, but I will be at the July members only show in Vegas!

bolivarshagnasty · May 17, 2018 8:41PM

Partake of any Jumbalaya or Etoufee while in the Big Easy? Who's the guy with the horseshoe haircut that looks like Rick Snow?

BryceM · May 17, 2018 8:46PM

Cool report. The Peace dollars sold for unbelievable money, even considering the quality of the pieces. The top end of that market is white hot apparently.

Wabbit2313 · May 17, 2018 8:51PM

Sweet coin Mark!

Paradisefound · May 17, 2018 8:52PM

Thank you for being our eyes & ears...I "enjoyed" your trip
@Justacommeman

Justacommeman · May 17, 2018 8:54PM

@BryceM said:
Cool report. The Peace dollars sold for unbelievable money, even considering the quality of the pieces. The top end of that market is white hot apparently.

The Crow River Peace dollars were all there. Great collector .
Great coins

@tradedollarnut said:
Laura said the auction was white hot nuclear

There is a thirst for great coins and this auction had them. Smoething for everybody

m

coinhack · May 17, 2018 8:56PM

Thanks for a nice report. Love the $3 gold.

Justacommeman · May 17, 2018 9:01PM

@Lakesammman said:
Great report and congrats on the $3! Seth is a lot of fun and is having a great time with the shop in SF.

That proof set is jaw dropping!

Would have come but my son, wife and grandson are in the process of moving and didn't need a house guest at this time in their life. Will miss visiting NOLA as frequently as we have been.

I really embraced this trip as I’m being sent to China on a special long term project and have to put Mexico City on the back burner. Not what I planned.

m

divecchia · May 17, 2018 9:01PM

Mark, thanks for the show report, I enjoyed it very much.

Congrats on a great pickup also. She is a thing of beauty!!!

Donato

MikeInFL · May 17, 2018 9:33PM

Gorgeous $3 proof!!!!

Congrats on the NEWP & thanks for sharing....Mike

Justacommeman · May 17, 2018 10:00PM

I wish PCGS would slap a CAC type sticker on these older holders to indicate CAM or DCAM. That way folks wouldn’t be tempted to crack out these older holders for the designation. I know they probably want the revenue of the crack but they could charge a hundy or so for the CAM/DCAM review to offset it

@savetheholder

Mark

ilikemonsters · May 17, 2018 10:22PM

@ElmerFusterpuck said:
Nice report. Couldn't make the NO one this year, but I will be at the July members only show in Vegas!

You've stolen my words!

alohagary · May 17, 2018 11:50PM

Awesome coin and great report

northcoin · May 17, 2018 11:58PM

@Paradisefound said:
Thank you for being our eyes & ears...I "enjoyed" your trip
@Justacommeman

Ditto

Coinstartled · May 18, 2018 1:18AM

@Justacommeman said:
I wish PCGS would slap a CAC type sticker on these older holders to indicate CAM or DCAM. That way folks wouldn’t be tempted to crack out these older holders for the designation. I know they probably want the revenue of the crack but they could charge a hundy or so for the CAM/DCAM review to offset it

@savetheholder

Mark

Interesting. What happens though if PCGS adds a DCAM sticker and CAC believes that it is only a CAM. Would they have to dispatch secret agents to your home to retrieve the green sticker?

Justacommeman · May 18, 2018 2:55AM

@Coinstartled said:

@Justacommeman said:
I wish PCGS would slap a CAC type sticker on these older holders to indicate CAM or DCAM. That way folks wouldn’t be tempted to crack out these older holders for the designation. I know they probably want the revenue of the crack but they could charge a hundy or so for the CAM/DCAM review to offset it

@savetheholder

Mark

Interesting. What happens though if PCGS adds a DCAM sticker and CAC believes that it is only a CAM. Would they have to dispatch secret agents to your home to retrieve the green sticker?

I thought CAC only approved the numberical grade. If not so I could live with CAC not being part of fhe attribution portion of this scenario in regards to CAM and DC. Anyways it was just a passing thought

m

Boosibri · May 18, 2018 2:58AM

really good report, thanks for writing it up

Coinstartled · May 18, 2018 3:40AM

@Justacommeman said:

@Coinstartled said:

@Justacommeman said:
I wish PCGS would slap a CAC type sticker on these older holders to indicate CAM or DCAM. That way folks wouldn’t be tempted to crack out these older holders for the designation. I know they probably want the revenue of the crack but they could charge a hundy or so for the CAM/DCAM review to offset it

@savetheholder

Mark

Interesting. What happens though if PCGS adds a DCAM sticker and CAC believes that it is only a CAM. Would they have to dispatch secret agents to your home to retrieve the green sticker?

I thought CAC only approved the numberical grade. If not so I could live with CAC not being part of fhe attribution portion of this scenario in regards to CAM and DC. Anyways it was just a passing thought

m

I had thought that as well. TDN noted in a post though that CAC considers PL and DMPL designations. I assume then that CAM/DCAM designations are considered as well.

In all seriousness and without starting a CAC flare up, the market could use a handbook on CAC procedures as a decade in, many serious hobbyists still don't understand exactly what the sticker defines.

I sure as hell don't.

Coinstartled · May 18, 2018 4:24AM

Here is the thread regarding PL/DMPL designations / CAC

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/967521/does-cac-take-designations-into-account

Gazes · May 18, 2018 5:19AM

Great report--thank you. The Proof Gold set is stunning. Very nice proof gold pick up for yourself!

Cameonut · May 18, 2018 5:27AM

Thanks for the report and very nice piece of proof gold!

ricko · May 18, 2018 6:37AM

Great report Mark, Thank you very much. The gold proof set is amazing - great pictures. Nice acquisition too... Cheers, RickO

DaveWcoins · May 18, 2018 6:51AM

Great report Mark! I share your taste in both proof gold and in paintings.

PhilLynott · May 18, 2018 7:04AM

great write up and beautiful $3 proof

Was fun following along the auction online some really nice prices being hit

DIMEMAN · May 18, 2018 7:06AM

Great report Mark and beautiful 3 Buck Gold! Wish I could have been there....we could have talked sports!

So Mrs. Justcommeman wasn't thrilled about Wonder Women hanging around the bedroom?

ColonelJessup · May 18, 2018 9:34AM

@DIMEMAN said:
Great report Mark and beautiful 3 Buck Gold! Wish I could have been there....we could have talked sports!

So Mrs. Justcommeman wasn't thrilled about Wonder Women hanging around the bedroom?

A trip to Victoria's Secret will likely resolve an issue that doesn't exist

tommy44 · May 18, 2018 10:54AM

Nice report and a great looking addition to your gold set. I like it a lot.

asheland · May 18, 2018 11:30AM

Great report. I love that $3 gold!

Walkerfan · May 18, 2018 12:03PM

Thanks for the report and really nice gold princess.

The OGH, the CAC & the cameo surfaces all make her a winner.

CCDollar · May 18, 2018 12:11PM

I was like #21...I think you have a winner there.

Take care...CC

Walkerguy21D · May 18, 2018 12:12PM

Nice NEWP and great write up and photos - you're going to be giving Charmy a serious challenge!

SkyMan · May 18, 2018 2:46PM

Glad you had a fun trip. That's a lovely $3 piece that you picked up, Congratulations!!!

kaz · May 18, 2018 4:38PM

I thoroughly enjoyed yourreport and that is a beautiful 3$ gold piece.

jonruns · May 18, 2018 4:44PM

Great report thanks!!

1Mike1 · May 18, 2018 5:46PM

@ColonelJessup said:

@DIMEMAN said:
Great report Mark and beautiful 3 Buck Gold! Wish I could have been there....we could have talked sports!

So Mrs. Justcommeman wasn't thrilled about Wonder Women hanging around the bedroom?

A trip to Victoria's Secret will likely resolve an issue that doesn't exist

I was thinking when he got home it was more like

but I like your response better.

Justacommeman · May 18, 2018 5:51PM

@1Mike1 said:

@ColonelJessup said:

@DIMEMAN said:
Great report Mark and beautiful 3 Buck Gold! Wish I could have been there....we could have talked sports!

So Mrs. Justcommeman wasn't thrilled about Wonder Women hanging around the bedroom?

A trip to Victoria's Secret will likely resolve an issue that doesn't exist

I was thinking when he got home it was more like

but I like your response better.

She will be be home in an hour. I'm about to find out. She did go on a buying spree at lunch today as witnessed by our debit card alerts over $200 going off like a 4 alarm fire. She was not bashful. I might be off the hook but poorer

m

ColonelJessup · May 18, 2018 5:55PM

@Justacommeman said:

@1Mike1 said:

@ColonelJessup said:

@DIMEMAN said:
Great report Mark and beautiful 3 Buck Gold! Wish I could have been there....we could have talked sports!

So Mrs. Justcommeman wasn't thrilled about Wonder Women hanging around the bedroom?

A trip to Victoria's Secret will likely resolve an issue that doesn't exist

I was thinking when he got home it was more like

but I like your response better.

She will be be home in an hour. I'm about to find out. She did go on a buying spree at lunch today as witnessed by our debit card alerts over $200 going off like a 4 alarm fire. She was not bashful. I might be off the hook but poorer

m

"A consummation devoutly to be wished."

DMWJR · May 18, 2018 6:39PM

I concur! And great report and coin!

Walkerfan · May 18, 2018 6:45PM

@Justacommeman said:

@1Mike1 said:

@ColonelJessup said:

@DIMEMAN said:
Great report Mark and beautiful 3 Buck Gold! Wish I could have been there....we could have talked sports!

So Mrs. Justcommeman wasn't thrilled about Wonder Women hanging around the bedroom?

A trip to Victoria's Secret will likely resolve an issue that doesn't exist

I was thinking when he got home it was more like

but I like your response better.

She will be be home in an hour. I'm about to find out. She did go on a buying spree at lunch today as witnessed by our debit card alerts over $200 going off like a 4 alarm fire. She was not bashful. I might be off the hook but poorer

m

I feel you, Mark. As long as I keep my woman happy; I can buy all the coins I want.

Smudge · May 18, 2018 7:02PM

@Justacommeman said:

@1Mike1 said:

@ColonelJessup said:

@DIMEMAN said:
Great report Mark and beautiful 3 Buck Gold! Wish I could have been there....we could have talked sports!

So Mrs. Justcommeman wasn't thrilled about Wonder Women hanging around the bedroom?

A trip to Victoria's Secret will likely resolve an issue that doesn't exist

I was thinking when he got home it was more like

but I like your response better.

She will be be home in an hour. I'm about to find out. She did go on a buying spree at lunch today as witnessed by our debit card alerts over $200 going off like a 4 alarm fire. She was not bashful. I might be off the hook but poorer

m

But I'll bet you have more to show from your shopping. Your purchase is like a diamond, it is forever, and will just get better with time.

Raybo · May 18, 2018 8:23PM

I think I stumbled upon the wrong thread, this is WAY out of my league......

ColonelJessup · May 19, 2018 8:18AM

Ouch in Couch City with that line.
Worse. "Jimmy Choo at retail?"
Worstest (from the lady) : "And to top it off, your pal Albanese must have missed this hairline on your three".
No, worserer would be "Your pal Albanese missed a hairline on my new Rhode Island"

But I'll bet you have more to show from your shopping. Your purchase is like a diamond, it is forever, and will just get better with time.

Only works when you're giving her a diamond and comparing it to their love, or Couch City.
Attend to the wisdom I have gained from a lifetime of cloudy thinking and clumsy mistakes
Fewer on coins than women is not necessarily a saving grace

steveben · May 19, 2018 8:23AM

nice report. love the newp. agree with the cam/dcam sticker idea. agree with wonder woman idea. tell her it will match the drapes or something like that.

EagleEye · May 19, 2018 11:23AM

Great to see you there. I ended up selling Seth my San Francisco Mint 1906 original image to Seth. Since he's in the city, it was the right thing to do.

Justacommeman · May 19, 2018 1:42PM

@EagleEye said:
Great to see you there. I ended up selling Seth my San Francisco Mint 1906 original image to Seth. Since he's in the city, it was the right thing to do.

Rick as always I enjoyed the chat. I’m so happy Seth ended up with your original photo and thanks for sharing. I look forward to the next time

mark

Ablinky · May 19, 2018 3:17PM

Great report and purdy looking coin.

PCGS Invitational New Orleans Show Report and NEWP $3 proof gold

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