Monthly Minnesota show returns
rmorgan
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Today my favorite monthly Show resumed (Roseville, MN). I prefer to buy only at Shows where I can actually examine the coins and converse with the dealer – so I’ve been ‘hibernating’ for over a year. Now vaccinated, I was back on the floor.
A few changes… Before the doors opened we had to wait in line, spaced 6’, and then sign-in with contact info as we entered. Had to fight steaming glasses as I wore a mask. No chairs, so I opted to kneel during long visits at a table. One of my must-visit dealers (in his 80s) was not back, and I suspect it was for health/caution reasons. A few new dealers lined the walls – one being three hours away. Most attendees seemed more serious and engaged, which I expected.
I found four early Lincolns for the MS/AU set I’m working on. I found myself eying pricier coins than I had before, and two of three dealers offered me discounts of 30% and 40%. No one was advertising that they were buying silver, and I sensed that dealers were more interesting in selling it than buying.
Well, I had fun. I’m looking forward to hitting the floor each month as I used to.
My strategy is about collecting what I intend to keep, not investing in what I plan to sell.
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Thank you for the report.
wow! I'm in the cities and have been waiting for a heads up about local shows - thanks for the show report - I've never been to a show and would love to check this one out - maybe in May - thanks for the heads up ✌
Very nice, I'll be attending the local monthly show here tomorrow. I have no expectations of finding anything but you never know, I have bought a couple of nice coins at the local show over the years.
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Thanks for the report.
Nice report, thanks for posting it.
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Thanks for the report. Glad you got back into the action.
To ALL SHOW PROMOTERS - no chairs is BS. Us old timers with back and knee issues need them.
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Looks like a nice show but the lack of chairs would be pretty rough for me as I am a semi-crippled old guy.
Awesome Just when to a show myself, looks like lots of cool coins 👍
Someone explained to me that if they had chairs, they would need to be sanitized between each user. Some could contend that the blame falls more on the state's one-size-fits-all regulations than on the show's organizer.
My strategy is about collecting what I intend to keep, not investing in what I plan to sell.
Maybe we older coin collectors should start bringing our own canes that open up into chairs................
Just rent or borrow a wheelchair!
@rmorgan.... Thanks for the show report and picture. Looks like a nice local show. Restrictions due to the virus should be fading soon... Most shows already are relaxing. Cheers, RickO
there're these 'wearable chairs', but I can't imagine they're too practical
I am feeling very stimulated and motivated to get to a show soon.
Thanks for the pictures and show information.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Thanks for the show report, I may have to try to go to one of these in the cities here in the next few months
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Thanks for your report.