Anyone planning on attending the show in Palm Beach?

seateddime · February 24, 2006 3:10AM

Are you going?

UncleWiggly · February 24, 2006 3:27AM

When is it?

Jerry

WTCG · February 24, 2006 3:35AM

I'm assuming you're referring to the Palm Beach Coin Show at the Palm Beach Convention Center scheduled for March1 - 4?

thebestMAX · February 24, 2006 4:16AM

I am planning to go at least one day just to check it out but who knows if I will make it.

Julian · February 24, 2006 4:26AM

I will be there the entire show and would welcome you to stop by and say Hi!!

Longacre · February 24, 2006 4:27AM

Why did a lot of dealers cancel? Was this ever a strong show?

WTCG · February 24, 2006 5:06AM

<< <i>Why did a lot of dealers cancel? Was this ever a strong show? >>

I can't speak for everybody, but here are some reasons:

Travel fatigue. There are many large conventions coming up in the next two months. Long Beach was less than two weeks ago, and Baltimore, Santa Clara, ANA and Central States are coming soon.

Travel options. Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), although user friendly, does not have many flights departing or arriving daily. Fort Lauderdale International (FLL), which has more flights, is 50 miles away and Miami International (MIA) is more than 75 miles away. The last time I flew into PBI we landed at 1:45am, the flight was 3 1/2 hours late. Finding transporttion to the hotel was another matter which took another half hour. I took a departing flight outbound at 1:30pm, which was United Airlines' only flight of the day.

Past experiences. The last few Palm Beach shows have been decent, but not blockbusters. They are forgettable as a whole. The show hasn't been operating long, so there are still many kinks and logistical issues that have not been fully resolved yet.

Lodging (1). March is the start of the spring break season, and as a result hotel rooms are very expensive. There are no hotel rooms in the county that have rates of less than $230 per night during the show dates. For a room that costs less than $230 per night are at least one hour away.

Lodging (2). There is a lack of quality hotels immediately surrounding the convention center. The Marriott is the only hotel within walking distance to the convention center. I stayed there once, and the place isn't very nice. Definitely not worth more than $70 per night.

Convention and Bourse Politics. There are plenty of dealers who are dissatisfied with the politics of table locations and other bourse logistics. I won't get into details.

Those are some points that I can think of.

RYK · February 24, 2006 5:08AM

I went to the show last March, and it was the quietest show I ever attended. It was frankly depressing.

carl · February 24, 2006 5:23AM

Palm Beach where? That's not another suburb of Chicago is it?

Dabigkahuna · February 24, 2006 5:30AM

I thought the last show was canceled due to hurricane Wilma?

Larry
Dabigkahuna

jdimmick · February 24, 2006 5:40AM

I went last year, and its no where near the calibre of FUN, Baltimore, or even the ANA. Long Beach as well, but going by others as I havenot been to one of those since all the way across the country.

ScarsdaleCoin · February 26, 2006 7:45AM

I have to chime in on this one.....I was looking forward to it....but now I completely agree with Laura and WTCG ....just tired looking at the upcoming show schedule....wish it was just Fri/Sat only ...........on the bright side, I was out shooting all morning in 20 degree weather.....FL today was warm and sunny ....I also think it is bad that local dealers pay $150 and out of town dealer who have bigger expenses have to pay $500

seateddime · February 26, 2006 8:53AM

yes

seateddime · February 26, 2006 8:55AM

<< <i>I went to the show last March, and it was the quietest show I ever attended. It was frankly depressing. >>

I did great there last year.

gil · February 26, 2006 9:14AM

I'm going on Thursday. I was going on Wed (day off) but found out it was dealers only. I traded days and got off Thursday. It's only a 1/2 hr ride for me.
There are quite a few hotels around that arent downtown, Theres an extended stay off 95 thats really nice. The PB airport Hilton is very nice. I HOPE IT'S A GOOD SHOW I'VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO IT.

If you post your business names I can stop by and say hello. I'll print this out and bring it with me.

seateddime · February 26, 2006 9:29AM

Palm Beach Gardens (PGA BLVD) is about 15-20 minutes away, there are a lot of hotels there just off the highway that should be much less.

WTCG · February 26, 2006 9:36AM

<< <i>Palm Beach Gardens (PGA BLVD) is about 15-20 minutes away, there are a lot of hotels there just off the highway that should be much less. >>

I checked there also, and the average rate is about $260 per night.

I am staying in Fort Lauderdale at the beachfront hotel I stayed at previously during the 2005 FUN show. The rate is $170 per night.

For those people who live in the area, how is the morning commute from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach in the morning? How about the reverse direction in the evening?

RYK · February 26, 2006 9:53AM

For those people who live in the area, how is the morning commute from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach in the morning? How about the reverse direction in the evening?

I previously lived in S. Florida. I would count on a solid hour plus, barring any traffic disruptions.

gil · February 26, 2006 10:19AM

If you can Take the turnpike get off at Okeechobee blvd. east to the convention center about 6 miles. It will save you tons of time commuting.

morgannut2 · February 26, 2006 10:40AM

I was going for the Heritage Auction, but then I saw the reserves--

gil · February 26, 2006 7:43PM

anyone else ?

cointagious · February 26, 2006 8:04PM

<< <i>

For those people who live in the area, how is the morning commute from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach in the morning? How about the reverse direction in the evening? >>

It's murder. I wouldn't do it during rush hour. I-95 is under construction thru much of Palm Beach County. Wait till later in the morning or go west & take the turnpike. It's going to be a long haul regardless.

thebestMAX · February 26, 2006 11:07PM

Dittos. Try to stay off I-95. Last time I had Jury Duty (just blocks from the Convention Center) I took me 1 hour and 45 minutes one day, 45 minutes the next and one trip took me just 25 minutes.

From Boca or Delray, I just go straight north up Military Trail to Okeechobee and make a right. Fastest way for me to get to the PBC Airport also.

GOLDGUY · February 26, 2006 11:17PM

I'll be there -- but mostly to meet with local clients since I think trading activity on the floor will be slow.

Anyone planning on attending the show in Palm Beach?

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