TheRaven's ANA Pittsburgh Show Report **Added a few pictures**

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TheRaven
TheRaven Posts: 4,172 ✭✭✭✭
edited March 30, 2019 5:08PM in U.S. Coin Forum

My son and I got to the show at 8:45 Saturday morning for the YN event they were having. Was fairly well attended, 2 hours in length and most of the kids there seemed to enjoy it quite a bit. My 7 year old was very happy to have gone to it. He got two free coins and a piece of world paper money. He also got a 2018 Red book for going to the event, he liked this fact quite a bit.

We walked into the show at about 11, the show was fairly busy but not crazy busy. Some of the dealers were gone but expected on Saturday. There was plenty of security at the show, which was nice to see.

We went over to the kids corner, they had a scavenger hunt thing, kids had to go and talk to 16 dealers about different topics and answer a question on the paper they received. The dealers all enjoyed talking to the kids and showed them really nice coins. My son really enjoyed going around looking for the signs noting talk to me. When finished they took it back to the kids corner and they got a few more free goodies.

The big container of Large Cents for $15 was a really neat thing. Col Ellsworth who had these said he started with 7000 coins to start. My son found a 1833 he wanted.

I was looking for a Proof Mercury Dime and had about 12 of them to pick from on the floor. Ended up with a nice 1942 PCGS PR-66. Was happy. Also picked up a 1898-O VG Barber Half for my set.

Will try and add some pictures later.

Overall show was very good to me and my son really enjoyed going to it, even with the 2 hour drive each way.

Collection under construction: VG Barber Quarters & Halves

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  • Hemispherical
    Hemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @TheRaven

    Thanks for the report and good to read about the scavenger hunt with YNs and dealer participation. Engaging a little can be a challenge but good to hear your son was having fun.

    Awaiting the pics. :)

  • Walkerfan
    Walkerfan Posts: 10,392 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks for the good report. Glad you and your son had a nice time.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • TheRaven
    TheRaven Posts: 4,172 ✭✭✭✭
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    My son was happy to add this to his collection.

    Collection under construction: VG Barber Quarters & Halves
  • TheRaven
    TheRaven Posts: 4,172 ✭✭✭✭
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    He loved the colorful paper money. Probably likes this more then coins.

    Collection under construction: VG Barber Quarters & Halves
  • Walkerfan
    Walkerfan Posts: 10,392 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 30, 2019 5:09PM
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    Nice coins @TheRaven !

    I really like your Mercury proof!!

    Nice color and oozing with luster!!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • TheRaven
    TheRaven Posts: 4,172 ✭✭✭✭
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    Thank you

    Collection under construction: VG Barber Quarters & Halves
  • Hemispherical
    Hemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @TheRaven

    Thanks for the follow-up pics!

  • Hallco
    Hallco Posts: 3,727 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great report! :heart: the Proof Merc!

  • RichieURich
    RichieURich Posts: 8,640 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Glad both of you had fun! Nice report, thanks for posting it!

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

  • Swampboy
    Swampboy Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great report!
    Thanks

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • alohagary
    alohagary Posts: 2,839 ✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks for the report

  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks for the report... and that Merc is really nice....and an excellent year ;) Cheers, RickO

  • FunwithMPL
    FunwithMPL Posts: 333 ✭✭✭
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    Thank's for the report. Glad that your son had a good time.

    Collector
  • TheRaven
    TheRaven Posts: 4,172 ✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks all. He is ready to go to the next show.

    Collection under construction: VG Barber Quarters & Halves
  • PocketArt
    PocketArt Posts: 1,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    What a pleasant experience for you, and your son! Great idea for the giveaways, and integration with scavenger hunt. Even a new Red Book? Should be an experience he will never forget- good job Dad! Nice report.

  • tommy44
    tommy44 Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks for the report. It is always nice to see a happy kid at a coin show.

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

  • BLUEJAYWAY
    BLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,798 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great to see the encouragement to your son and other YN's. They are the future. Especially like the Merc. dime and how the toning highlights the date.

    Successful transactions:Tookybandit. "Everyone is equal, some are more equal than others".
  • Desert Moon
    Desert Moon Posts: 6,484 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great report, great fun, 'specially love the Barber Half!

    Best, SH

    My online coin store - https://desertmoonnm.com/

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