Does anyone know if Stacks Bowers will have lot viewing for their February 3rd James Stack Sr. collection at F.U.N.? I phoned them but haven’t received an answer yet.
@Tomthemailcarrier said:
Does anyone know if Stacks Bowers will have lot viewing for their February 3rd James Stack Sr. collection at F.U.N.? I phoned them but haven’t received an answer yet.
I would assume they do. And I certainly hope so, it's one of the primary reasons I am going to the show.
I will be there Thursday. Probably won't do much buying due to the high silver price.
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
Setting up for the entire show (booth 321, Select Rarities). Probably my last FUN, and last major show except possibly Long Beach. That's the current plan anyway.
I will be back in the back at FUN for the umpteenth year with my usual widely varied assortment of slabbed and raw U.S. Americana & world exonumia. Any actual coins that make it into the showcases will be encased, elongated, counterstamped, engraved or otherwise leading their best lives.
Only one more week to go. A week ago, the weather forecast was not favorable with highs in the mid-60's and rain every day. The current forecast calls for highs in the upper 70's and no rain. Looking forward to a great show.
@alefzero said:
Looks like I won't pack an umbrella. A jacket is even questionable.
No jacket for me, coming from Minnesota. 🥶
Yeah, it's nice down south here in FL.
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
@GoldFinger1969 said: Any plans for groups of CU'ers to gather....lunch or dinner...drinks ?
My 1st FUN was 2020 and I didn't know most of you....plus I was staying away from where the action was so I missed out on both dinner events and impromptu meet-and-greets at the bar or other locations.
If anybody wants to schmooze, until we can text/chat, I can be reached at corvettekid1969@gmail.com.
Hope to see some of you on the bourse floor and in the hotel and other places !
@Tomthemailcarrier said:
Does anyone know if Stacks Bowers will have lot viewing for their February 3rd James Stack Sr. collection at F.U.N.? I phoned them but haven’t received an answer yet.
I’ll be there along with my wife Carilee. Will be stopping at Peak Rarities to see Dan Decker. He just confirmed that he’ll be there. Would like to meet @winesteven and hear @BillJones presentation on gold half eagles.
@ProofCollection said:
Does PCGS management ever attend and meet with customers to get feedback at FUN?
In theory, they do.
While the PCGS Booth is there, my understanding is the only role of the employees there is to accept and help with submissions, and answer questions related to that process. One can always share other concerns with them to pass on. Whether success with that occurs, who knows?
I’ve attended a couple of the past Friday PCGS Collectors Club Luncheons (this year it’s only a cocktail party). Last year Stephanie Sabin, the PCGS President spoke, but for some very odd reason, she refused to take questions at the end of her brief talk!!! A friend of mine then went up to her “table” to ask her about some of the serious issues happening at that time with the PCGS Registry. That didn’t go particularly well.
I agree with the implication of your question. Maybe it happens, but wouldn’t it be smart if PCGS had various Department Heads attend FUN for Thursday - Saturday, stationed at their booth, just to do exactly as you asked? But then PCGS would have to pay for the travel, hotel and meals for each of those employees, and the bean counters will then point out that profits will be reduced by those expenses.
By the way, at the CACG booth, just past the PCGS booth, CACG has their top people attend just for that purpose!
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
I remember, a few years ago at FUN, David Hall set aside time to answer questions.
He was also giving a cursory look, shared his thoughts and advice on any coin brought to him then.
I took advantage of that.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
Hail the gift of memory in this fifty-second state. Who sold me down the river and shafts me while he waits. Outside the gates of Eden, star spangled and so late.
@BillJones said:
I will be there, and I will be setting up two exhibits on the first day. I will be speaking about $5 gold pieces at 12:45 PM on Thursday, January 8. It would great if you can attend. There will be loads of Power Point slides, and I will endeavor to use my expertise to answer your questions.
It’ll be good to hear @BillJones talk on $5.00 gold. Should be very interesting.
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Does anyone know if Stacks Bowers will have lot viewing for their February 3rd James Stack Sr. collection at F.U.N.? I phoned them but haven’t received an answer yet.
I would assume they do. And I certainly hope so, it's one of the primary reasons I am going to the show.
chopmarkedtradedollars.com
I will be there Thursday. Probably won't do much buying due to the high silver price.
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
Setting up for the entire show (booth 321, Select Rarities). Probably my last FUN, and last major show except possibly Long Beach. That's the current plan anyway.
I will be there on Thursday and Friday. Looking forward to it.
Great Hot Rod reference!
Greatest fight scene in movie history, IMHO, between Piper and Keith David! Good Luck with the CBHDs!!
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Going to miss it.
Blew my budget on a Christmas Vacation
BST: KindaNewish (3/21/21), WQuarterFreddie (3/30/21), Meltdown (4/6/21), DBSTrader2 (5/5/21) AKA- unclemonkey on Blow Out
Sullivan Numismatics will be set up with hundreds of major mint errors--table #920!
Looking forward to seeing so many of you at the show next week!
Abby Zechman
PCGS Education Coordinator
I will be back in the back at FUN for the umpteenth year with my usual widely varied assortment of slabbed and raw U.S. Americana & world exonumia. Any actual coins that make it into the showcases will be encased, elongated, counterstamped, engraved or otherwise leading their best lives.
Only one more week to go. A week ago, the weather forecast was not favorable with highs in the mid-60's and rain every day. The current forecast calls for highs in the upper 70's and no rain. Looking forward to a great show.
We will be there. Table# 627 presenting the Ohio Collection, all CAC and other great pieces.
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Looks like I won't pack an umbrella. A jacket is even questionable.
No jacket for me, coming from Minnesota. 🥶
I'll be there with Dad. Reporting from 4 degrees here in New England.
This is like capturing lightning in a bottle! The projected weather is unseasonably warm for January in FL - good for us!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Early Walkers
Yeah, it's nice down south here in FL.
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
My 1st FUN was 2020 and I didn't know most of you....plus I was staying away from where the action was so I missed out on both dinner events and impromptu meet-and-greets at the bar or other locations.
If anybody wants to schmooze, until we can text/chat, I can be reached at corvettekid1969@gmail.com.
Hope to see some of you on the bourse floor and in the hotel and other places !
Yes, they will. So many great coins in this session: https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/auctions/3-1LCLD3/february-2026-showcase-auction-session-1-the-james-a-stack-sr-collection-part-ii-lots-23001-23069?limit=96
I’ll be there along with my wife Carilee. Will be stopping at Peak Rarities to see Dan Decker. He just confirmed that he’ll be there. Would like to meet @winesteven and hear @BillJones presentation on gold half eagles.
Does PCGS management ever attend and meet with customers to get feedback at FUN?
In theory, they do.
I agree with the implication of your question. Maybe it happens, but wouldn’t it be smart if PCGS had various Department Heads attend FUN for Thursday - Saturday, stationed at their booth, just to do exactly as you asked? But then PCGS would have to pay for the travel, hotel and meals for each of those employees, and the bean counters will then point out that profits will be reduced by those expenses.
By the way, at the CACG booth, just past the PCGS booth, CACG has their top people attend just for that purpose!
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
"Some reason"
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1113732/red-book-podcast-9-w-stephanie-sabin-pcgs-president
chopmarkedtradedollars.com
I remember, a few years ago at FUN, David Hall set aside time to answer questions.
He was also giving a cursory look, shared his thoughts and advice on any coin brought to him then.
I took advantage of that.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
Hail the gift of memory in this fifty-second state. Who sold me down the river and shafts me while he waits. Outside the gates of Eden, star spangled and so late.
Present
It’ll be good to hear @BillJones talk on $5.00 gold. Should be very interesting.