view of pandemic era coin show
rmorgan
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I cautiously attended the late portion of a monthly coin show in Roseville, Minnesota Saturday. This is their second show since the pandemic.
Someone earlier posted about the rules followed at another Minnesota show. I believe these are required by the state, as I belong to another hobby organization that was that told how to hold a live, in-person event -- and the rules are basically the same:
- only so many allowed inside at one time
- everyone must sign-in with email/phone info in order to gain admittance. This is so people can be notified in case it was learned that someone there came down with Covid.
- everyone must wear a mask.
- lines on floor marking 6' distances, and spacing around tables maintain 6' distances
- hand sanitizers were available
One dealer I always visit at this show is 85, but as I expected, he was not there. Probably because this was the first show to re-open in the Twin Cities area, a few new dealers had a presence.
I did not stay long. For one thing, I'm one of the more cautious fellows. Also, after a six-month absence, I felt a bit "out of practice" in looking at dealers' coins and knowing with confidence what I should buy. I just could not "pull the trigger" to buy something. So I caught up with a couple of dealers, and came home empty handed. I attended mostly to see how they were running these. I hope you enjoy seeing a photo of how one show is set-up to run during the pandemic era.
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A very stark difference from my weekend show experience. I did not see any signs or notices that the room would be limited to a certain number. Names and phone numbers were being taken down for the same precaution and everyone had to wear a mask. But inside the room the tables were as close as ever and no markings for a 6ft area, and while I was there most people were much closer than 6ft.
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I like their rules to minimize contact and enhance social distancing.
Doesn't MN place some "extreme" tax reporting/registration requirements on dealers, even those from out of state? Wouldn't this affect the amount of dealers that show up?
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I sure miss going to local shows. As I look at your photo, I'm asking myself "would I attend at this point?" - I just don't know.
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I agree to a point.
That, however, might be the new normal for shows (@coinbuf's state excepted) for the foreseeable future.
I know I'm anxious to get to Orlando in Florida in January and for now I'm holding on to the hope it can happen.
I won't, however, take Vegas up on the offers I've been sent for free stays. I just wouldn't enjoy a casino experience with everyone masked up.
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Thanks for the picture and brief report. I would certainly attend a coin show now - especially with those controls. I am of an age that is considered 'at risk', but I have been working with the public for two months now...using face shield/mask....hand washing/sanitizer.... I take my temperature every morning... always a tad below normal (which is normal for me). Cheers, RickO
We do more now about it than we did a few months ago. It's pretty much obvious the mask and distance protocols do work, as shown by the number of people that still go to grocery stores and do fine. I'd have no issue for that show in the picture at all if it was local.
That being said, I prefer to wait for the day where we don't have to give distance much though and a mask means it's Halloween.
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My local coin show has been meeting monthly since June and no incidents. I’d say 95% of everyone is wearing a mask. Some dealers were not and some people were not. Our local one has a few more dealers setup than that pictured. No way to judge crowds since it’s just a moment of time and people ebb and flow. A mask is a requirement in my area and I follow the rules. Overall, it’s worked well and it’s been great seeing coins in person again.
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We had a show in July with masking requirements, everyone temperature checked, and mandatory hand sanitizer at every table. Limited to one customer per table. Didn't have a huge turnout, but those who showed up had cash and checks and were in a very strong buy mode.
Another show will happen this weekend, relocated to a bigger venue for more social distancing space. Expecting a strong turnout of buyers, but we shall see. Same requirements in place, with a max of 150 people including dealers and other folks at any one time.
I'll be wearing a mask and gloves and practicing basic hygiene. Everything should be fine.
I'll try to grab some pics.
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