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Dalton,Georgia show report.

goldengolden Posts: 10,159 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I got up early this morning to drive to the BRNA ( Blue Ridge Numismatic Association ) show in Dalton. When I started the car there was a warning light ( low tire pressure ) on the dash. i went to a gas station about 2 miles away and took care of that problem. So, after a short delay I was on the way. After a couple of hours I stopped at Hardee's for breakfast.

I arrived at the show at 10:45. I soon saw a 1797 Large Cent in PCGS 35. It was a fairly nice coin except that it was ever so slightly struck off center. It made the rim on one side large and almost non-existent on the other side. I decided to pass.

I took a look at a 1875 CC Trade Dollar in PCGS 58. The obverse had very nice toning The reverse was white ,but very dull and lifeless. It was priced at $1200. I passed. If the reverse had looked anything like the obverse it would have been a keeper.

90% Silver was selling for 11x, 1 Oz bars were priced at $16 and 10 Oz bars were selling for $155.

There was money changing hands at almost every table that I saw in the first hour.

I saw a women showing a coin to a dealer for which she had paid $120. She had thought that it was a bargain because it was a $300 coin . She found out that it was counterfeit.

I was not looking for a Morgan dollar but saw one that I thought was really very nice. It was an 1882 CC in PCGS 65. It looked very Pl but was not labeled as such. I had to fight very hard not to pull the trigger.

I said hello to Yorkshireman, Liz at Teaparty and several paper money dealers.

The concession stand had a Pot Roast lunch with Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll and Soda for $8.50! A lot of the dealers were getting that for lunch. That was a lot different from PHL last week where they were charging $5.50 for a hot dog or soda.
After a couple of hours I had struck out and headed for home. I still had a very nice day.

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  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,873 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for the report.

  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,083 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Should have circled back for that 82CC man! :smile:

  • PurfrockPurfrock Posts: 545 ✭✭✭

    Nice. Thanks for sharing.

    EAC, ANA Member
  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,701 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice report and it sounded like you had a good time. We don't always find something and sometimes we strike out, but for me looking at coins is always a great time, even if I don't buy one.

    Thanks for sharing, Donato

    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
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  • SeatedTonersSeatedToners Posts: 392 ✭✭✭✭

    Sounds like a nice show. I live in Georgia and wanted to go to it, but my work schedule changed around at the last minute so I couldn’t make it. Thanks for a nice recap

  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭

    When I think breakfast I think Hardee’s as well ; )

    Nice report

    m

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  • Timbuk3Timbuk3 Posts: 11,658 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice, thanks for sharing !!! :)

    Timbuk3
  • habaracahabaraca Posts: 2,067 ✭✭✭✭✭

    hitting it Saturday......

  • rln_14rln_14 Posts: 686 ✭✭✭✭
    edited August 24, 2018 9:09PM

    Thanks for the report, I have an 85cc trade, no where's near a 58, lol...or is it an 1875cc, can't remember now..lol

  • YorkshiremanYorkshireman Posts: 4,588 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @golden said:
    I got up early this morning to drive to the BRNA ( Blue Ridge Numismatic Association ) show in Dalton. When I started the car there was a warning light ( low tire pressure ) on the dash. i went to a gas station about 2 miles away and took care of that problem. So, after a short delay I was on the way. After a couple of hours I stopped at Hardee's for breakfast.

    I arrived at the show at 10:45. I soon saw a 1797 Large Cent in PCGS 35. It was a fairly nice coin except that it was ever so slightly struck off center. It made the rim on one side large and almost non-existent on the other side. I decided to pass.

    I took a look at a 1875 CC Trade Dollar in PCGS 58. The obverse had very nice toning The reverse was white ,but very dull and lifeless. It was priced at $1200. I passed. If the reverse had looked anything like the obverse it would have been a keeper.

    90% Silver was selling for 11x, 1 Oz bars were priced at $16 and 10 Oz bars were selling for $155.

    There was money changing hands at almost every table that I saw in the first hour.

    I saw a women showing a coin to a dealer for which she had paid $120. She had thought that it was a bargain because it was a $300 coin . She found out that it was counterfeit.

    I was not looking for a Morgan dollar but saw one that I thought was really very nice. It was an 1882 CC in PCGS 65. It looked very Pl but was not labeled as such. I had to fight very hard not to pull the trigger.

    I said hello to Yorkshireman, Liz at Teaparty and several paper money dealers.

    The concession stand had a Pot Roast lunch with Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll and Soda for $8.50! A lot of the dealers were getting that for lunch. That was a lot different from PHL last week where they were charging $5.50 for a hot dog or soda.
    After a couple of hours I had struck out and headed for home. I still had a very nice day.

    Golden,
    It was great to see you again. Sorry you couldn’t find anything on the bourse.
    Thanks for for sharing your adventures from the ANA.

    Yorkshireman,Obsessed collector of round, metallic pieces of history.Hunting for Latin American colonial portraits plus cool US & British coins.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice report...I often left shows without buying....Still had a lot of fun and usually learned something - so I left with free knowledge anyway ;) . Interesting about the silver bullion action... did you notice any gold bullion movement?? And I think you should have grabbed that '82 CC....I was looking at mine yesterday and was thinking I might pick up some more CC's. Cheers, RickO

  • chumleychumley Posts: 2,305 ✭✭✭✭

    you have a car that tells you low tire pressure?my 1998 volvo doesnt even have a functioning radio.....that 1882 cc morgan would have been a temptation

  • goldengolden Posts: 10,159 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @chumley said:
    you have a car that tells you low tire pressure?my 1998 volvo doesnt even have a functioning radio.....that 1882 cc morgan would have been a temptation

    My car is not expensive at all ,just new. I am still wondering about that 1882-cc.

  • alohagaryalohagary Posts: 2,834 ✭✭✭✭

    Curious, how many tables were there?

  • goldengolden Posts: 10,159 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It is billed as 300 tables.

  • TiborTibor Posts: 3,726 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My 2005 Honda Pilot warns of low tire pressure.
    At a show that size if I can't find a coin to buy, then
    I go to the "Supply Dealer" and buy a book or two
    regardless of topic. Last two times I went to Dalton
    there was a supply dealer there who had a wide
    variety of books at very reasonable prices plus
    multi book discounts. Really enjoy reading about
    other series even though I will never collect them.

  • tommy44tommy44 Posts: 2,320 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @golden, thanks for your report. I had a great time at the show also. Wish I could have met you and put a face on the name.

    it's crackers to slip a rozzer the dropsy in snide

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