Coin Show promoting...
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Wild idea came to my head....
Instead of going to shows (almost all 3+ hours away), why not bring the shows to me?
What is in the anatomy of putting on a good local coin show?
Not looking to get rich...
Not looking to go poor either...
Would I even have time to do anything else at the show?
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don't know the answer to any, except your last question
Would I even have time to do anything else at the show? probably not....you likely wouldn't enjoy the experience
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A new local show?
Are there any practical dates where you won't be in conflict with larger, well established shows in the same region of the country that people (buyers and sellers) will prefer over yours?
Best to align with your local coin club for manpower support, security protocols, promotion approach. The coin show calendar needs to be examined so you pick a date where dealers might attend. Then invite regional dealers. All of this is not a one person job.
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There is likely a reason that you have to drive 3+ hours to find a show.
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Agree with above comments.
Also I can remember years ago when I attended a lot of local, or somewhat local as you have noted on the drive, shows. At least two I recall that were new and there were few dealers in attendance. So I would suggest and this goes along with some of the above comments, a lot of up front coordination on what dealers would be willing to attend before actually booking stuff and then have mostly no shows.
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My club puts on a show, and it is a lot of work, and that's a group of guys. If you were to take this on by yourself, you may rather drive the 3 hours when you feel like shopping. I can guarantee you won't get rich.
I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.
We do have a semi-monthly show here with a single promoter. It's small and held in a hotel conference room. It is not exactly the same as a large regional show and isn't a huge profit maker for the promoter. It can be done, but you need a network of interested dealers willing to pay your table fees. And if attendance isn't worth their time and costs, you will be one-and-done.
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Good luck with the sunk costs of publicity, insurance and security.
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Best to work with a local club if possible. Since you do not already have local shows, that may be an indication that local interest is not sufficient for a show. Are there many local dealers? If not, another indicator of interest. Do some research....might be cheaper to drive to those other shows. Cheers, RickO
You better have MASSIVE dealer contacts. Ones who KNOW you!
You don't mention local population or any demographics.
Well, every show still happening today was once a small startup. Many, many more have come and gone over the years. Starting a new show could be done, but you'll need some major support and some early successes for those who attend. Hosting a successful second show is probably harder than the first one.
So what y'all are saying...
Become a dealer if you are gonna invest the time and money?
Only half kidding... thanks for the thoughtful input.
Need to find my niche I guess.
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Most small, single promoter shows that I've seen are run by a dealer. Helps to know the other dealers. And, if I were betting, they probably break even (or lose money) on the show and make it up at their tables.
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I've put on some shows, with help. The difficult part IMO is attracting dealers - had a dealer as a partner.