Pre-show anxiety

maddox · February 24, 2003 7:23AM

After a much needed skiing trip to Lake Tahoe Im still kinda nervous about the LB Show, this will be my second major show (1st was the F.U.N). That I have attended.

Anyone else go thru preshow anxiety (needs a catchy name)

The last show I attended was almost overwhelming, I kinda wanted to see what everone had and wound up finding very little cause I had hopped from table to table trying to look at everything. I'm more focused this time, I've got a few specific dealers I want to see and I've let them know in advance what i'm looking for and when I will drop by. I've also made out a list of coins I want and coins I need.

Tonekiller · February 24, 2003 7:26AM

I start to dream about coins.......very weird!

C-ya at the show Maddox.

TBT

jbsteven · February 24, 2003 7:57AM

<< <i>I start to dream about coins.......very weird! >>

I have been going through this for about a month now. Not every night but coin dreams. Guess it just means that you are thinking about coins and it carries over to your dreams.

Cam40 · February 24, 2003 8:11AM

Not sure about pre-show anxiety but I know about post-show anxiety.
Seems every show I got to I have some remorse about the coin(s) I passed on because of one reason or another.

Tade · February 24, 2003 9:48AM

I have the same feeling as Cam40, except the remorse is about the coins I did buy.

Also about the way I see some people treated by dealers. The last show had a dealer as you came in
with a sign stating he bought coins. A young man approached him, and was told his coin was worth a
buck and he didn't have time to fool with it.

Maybe it was, but you could see the blood drain from the young man's face.

No reason for this.

barney · February 24, 2003 10:02AM

Beware of the killer toned coins! They are know to be lurking in unexpected places at Long Beach! (a wink to GSAGUY and TBT)...

Have fun,
barn

nucklehead · February 24, 2003 10:22AM

Barney,nice icon! are you going to L.B.? I'll be there on thurs.only, I have some coins I want ACG to slab.

NOT.

shirohniichan · February 24, 2003 10:32AM

I try not to think about the show too much. I've been disappointed by the lack of good material so much I now go just to see people I know.

lava · February 24, 2003 10:44AM

Entering the floor with so much to look at is a little overwhleming. It is a neat experience. My advice is that since we are in this for the fun of it, try and keep it an enjoyable experience. Being with other collectors who share the same interest, and with so much stuff to see and discuss, wow, what a neat thing. Enjoy!!! And for those of us who can't attend, feel free to post something so we can feel like we are there.

gsaguy · February 24, 2003 12:38PM

<<I start to dream about coins.......very weird!>>

You need to get out more.

GSAGUY

wingedliberty · February 24, 2003 12:43PM

I also dream about coins. I know the anxiety you're talking about. Its official name
is numispanica.

Brian.

TheNumish · February 24, 2003 12:49PM

I've been going to coin shows for years and still stress about it. Days before a show I emotionally withdraw from my family. My wife jokingly calls it my "serial killer" look. Once I get through the doors of a show I relax and everything is OK. I even have fun once in a while.

RKKay · February 24, 2003 12:53PM

I'm stressed, because this is the first time I'm setting up at a show.

RYK · February 24, 2003 1:01PM

RKKay,

Good luck. Maybe you could give us a sneak preview of what you will be offering???

RKKay · February 24, 2003 1:09PM

Thanks for the kind words. I haven't yet decided exactly what I'll put out, but I expect to display an NGC PR 68 RD J-1609 (Schoolgirl Dollar) and a PCGS PR 67 J-1593 (Morgan Quarter), both finest known, one of the days.

lisieuxs · February 24, 2003 1:31PM

Well as you know I'm not a dealer, nor a collector, but I'm certainly excited about the upcoming show. Never being to a coin show before I just don't know what to expect or how much money to bring! Shall I just wear a name tag so you all know me?LOL Should I take some coins to have appraised and slabbed? I'll take just a few for Mark to look at, can't take advantage of his kindness, but what about a few more, not the 4 or 5 hundred I've been going through, but any feedback on what I should have looked at? So many morgans and peace dollars, liberty and franklin 1/2 dollars, or perhaps should have the entire collection taken somewhere, any advice? I look forward to seeing all of you there, I'll be the woman with the little red wagon!LOL Seriously, hope all of you from out of town have a wonderful time, the rain will stop by the weekend, I promise! Happy dreaming! Sally

gsaguy · February 24, 2003 1:39PM

RKKay,

Where do I find you? I'd like to look at some neat patterns.

GSAGUY

RKKay · February 24, 2003 1:41PM

I'm at Table 651, but I'm in So Cal. PM me if you want to get together before the show. Rick

maddox · February 25, 2003 12:13AM

<< <i>I also dream about coins. I know the anxiety you're talking about. Its official name
is numispanica.q]

LOL, good one

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