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August ANA show -vs- January FUN show
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I know the summer FUN show is this week, but I have heard that it's really lame in comparison to the winter FUN show.
From my understanding, the ANA show is more of an "educational" venue that tends to draw more serious, professional dealers and collectors (ie- slim pickins' for the 'pickers), whereas the winter FUN show draws the same serious dealers and collectors, but is also a big "every man" event if you will with lots of casual dealers and collectors, much more so than the ANA.
So what are the main differences?
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I just don't think I am willing to travel to Orlando in 95 degrees. Its off season and too hot. Might be good picking for those who go.
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They are both great shows. Both are highly recommended.
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I have always had "fun" at the FUN show. I can't say the same for the big ANA show. The ANA is overly pretentious and burdened with high overhead costs for the dealers. FUN is much more dealer friendly, and the overall atmosphere is better.
The FUN show in question is the big one in January, not July. Summer FUn is a nice regional show, but it's a lot smaller than Winter FUN.
95 is a cool day in July in Orlando, and the humidity is oppressive.
Jan. Florida is better for buying/selling.
@BillJones thanks Bill, I did not know that. I did enjoy the January Fun show with exception to the location/parking. I would think that the big productions like ANA are really hard to make money on when you consider all you must put into it. I am looking for someone to pick up a few exclusive releases for me at the ANA though.
Friendly atmosphere much more important to me at the shows. Makes for a better experience.
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I have attended both the summer ANA and winter FUN.
They are the best US coin shows and they are both great shows.
But summer ANA is the best show, imo.
Not sure, but I believe it draws more attendance overall and has more dealers.
Also, it does not compete with the NYINC show like winter FUN does .
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Sorry, the ANA Show is in the decline period. They do not get it. They do not know how to build it and they will come. They need to carpet the premium section. I'll never forget the conv lady telling me dealars can't afford it-WHAT? They are in the premium section. It should be a requirement.
Hands down FUN has survived and is the show to attend. Everyone wants out of the cold.
The FUN show in January is by far the best show in the USA. That just a simple fact!
Definitely the FUN show for me......I haven't missed it since 2006.
Unfortunately the Winter FUN show has had to move around in recent years. The reason is another, MUCH BIGGER client (a huge builders' convention) has bought out the entire Orlando Convention Center the last couple of years during the time that FUN would have been held there. It will be back in Orlando this January.
I have not missed one since 1995.
One of these fine years, I am going to the winter FUN show...From all the reports I read, over all these many years, there is no doubt in my mind that winter FUN is THE premier coin show. Cheers, RickO
Winter FUN without a doubt. Management seems to go out of their way to promote the hobby and make novices and newcomers feel as welcome as seasoned dealers and collectors.
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I've attended F.U.N. in January (fantastic!) and I'm really anxious to get to a summer ANA.
Other summer travel plans are keeping me from Philly this year.
The two National Money Shows (spring ANA) I've been to have been fun.
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FUN is great
But my favorite is the Fall Baltimore show
FUN is a very close second
I have been to 48 consecutive ANA summer shows and have only missed 4 FUN shows since 1973. I like them both.
For the sake of comparison, it's just as hot in Minneapolis today with similar humidity. 18+ million people in FL, and we make it thru summer just fine.
Imho, summer FUN is comparable to the spring ANA, and Long Beach as bigger regional shows. For collectors, winter FUN, and summer ANA are on the same level. For dealers, FUN wins out bigly for the dramatically lower costs. Spring Baltimore is also generally a better show than ANA for dealers in that respect.