at a coin show do most carry a briefcase or is there a better method for carrying around the stuff n

LEAP269 · October 7, 2006 12:25PM

what are the essential items needed to attend a show?

ColonialCoinUnion · October 7, 2006 12:28PM

I usually walk around with just a loupe and checkbook.

clw54 · October 7, 2006 12:28PM

Cash

XpipedreamR · October 7, 2006 12:30PM

I think a briefcase or shoulder bag would cover it for you.

DaveG · October 7, 2006 12:36PM

- cash/checkbook (depending on what you're spending and if anyone will take your check)
- magnifying glass
- pad & pen (especially if you're at a big show)
- checklist and/or priceguide (you need to keep track of which coins you already own/are looking for and what to pay)
- reference material (VAM book or Overton, etc. - or just some notes, depending on what you want to carry)

Depending on what you want to carry around with you, a briefcase/shoulder bag should hold everything.

TwoSides2aCoin · October 7, 2006 12:40PM

List of needed things at a coin show :
Money
Loupe (10x)
Coins for Trade/Sell/Appraisal/Evaluation
Personal Planner and a pen ( you might want to do business again and may need to write a number down)
Smile
Negotiating Skills
Distress Bag ( for some of the prices you might see)
Sense of Humor

DEEP POCKETS

MadMarty · October 7, 2006 12:43PM

ColonialCoinUnion · October 7, 2006 12:58PM

The one thing I would recommend is if you see a coin of interest write down the dealer name or table number where you saw it.

I can't tell you how many times in my early years I would walk around a show, see a neat coin that I liked, decide to check out the rest of the room and see what else was available before buying anything, then decide to go back for another look at the first coin and not remember where it was.

Thats annoying.

Dog97 · October 7, 2006 1:00PM

At the Atlanta show I was on a motorcycle & traveling lite, I walked around with about $20K worth of slabs in a plastic Winn Dixie grocery bag. Worked for me. I didn't even have a loupe or price guide with me.
Usually I carry coins in a briefcase with PCGS & NGC storage boxes along with my camera, loupes, price & want lists, notepad & pencil and a pistol. The loupe & notepad aren't really essential because every dealer has a loupe and you can make notes on his business cards.

Coxe · October 7, 2006 1:00PM

I use a rolling backpack on the bourse. When I examine coins at a table though, it's just a loupe and maybe a grey sheey out, nothing more.

Reece · October 7, 2006 1:01PM

just alot of cash

michael · October 7, 2006 1:13PM

zeiss 2/6/9 hastings triplet 20x
financial payment paper
all of the sheets and numismatic news monthly
and any trade selling material you got
also a shirt coat pants with many side pockets

Cladiator · October 7, 2006 1:26PM

I carry all my stuff in a laptop style case. It has a carrying handle and most importantly a shoulder strap. Most of the time it's straped over my neck and across my chest. Extremely secure and free's you from worrying about security issues. Also, when you're sitting at a table looking at coins you can put the case at your feet and wrap the shoulder strap around your leg/foot for security.

It's painfully easy to simply walk by and pick up a briefcase sitting on the ground and it happens at just about every coin show.

garsmith · October 7, 2006 1:29PM

A loop, a check book and a three ring binder that shows my have/want/price lists

CoinResource · October 7, 2006 1:40PM

uuhhh and a Greysheet.

I carry non-descript folio or notebook bag

mozin · October 7, 2006 3:25PM

Years ago I carried a full briefcase, mostly full of coin books. Then I moved on to a small carry-on bag with wheels, big enough to carry even more printed material. Soon after, I went back to the briefcase, but with not much in it. These past times, I use a rather large fanny pack. I found I spent so much time trying to attribute coins that I did not have time to purchase those coins I found that I really liked. Duplicates are great!

I would never carry a shoulder bag, especially around San Francisco.

LincolnCentMan · October 7, 2006 4:15PM

Office Depote has lether satchels that will carry about ten PCGS or NGC 20 coin boxes. On lighter trips, a leather-trapper keeper works well. You can insert eagle slab pages that will hold NGC and PCGS coins.

David

toreador74 · October 7, 2006 11:02PM

I have only gone to small shows, so I keep it simple -- loupe hanging off my neck, pocket-sized notebook in shirt pocket, and cash. Works for me.

Barry · October 7, 2006 11:30PM

I prefer a backpack to a briefcase. The more you look like a schlump, the less of a target for thieves you will be.

xbob · October 7, 2006 11:59PM

I try to limit myself to what my pockets will hold when going. Though when leaving, I usually end up with a small bag to hold purchases.

majorbigtime · October 8, 2006 12:00AM

<< <i>The one thing I would recommend is if you see a coin of interest write down the dealer name or table number where you saw it.

I can't tell you how many times in my early years I would walk around a show, see a neat coin that I liked, decide to check out the rest of the room and see what else was available before buying anything, then decide to go back for another look at the first coin and not remember where it was.

Thats annoying. >>

Sage advice--and note where you parked your car (or cycle) too!

Preussen · October 8, 2006 12:00AM

<< <i>At the Atlanta show I was on a motorcycle... >>

PerryHall · October 8, 2006 12:08AM

<< <i>At the Atlanta show I was on a motorcycle... >>

They allow motorcycles at coin shows?

flaminio · October 8, 2006 1:31AM

roadrunner · October 8, 2006 6:08AM

I always use the shoulder bag/strap rather than a briefcase.
I can easily carry around some books/price guides, etc.

Dress down. Jeans, sneakers if possible. The simpler you look the less chance you'll either get picked out for a mark or jacked up on the price of a coin.

roadrunner

robertpr · October 8, 2006 6:18AM

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Those were all just recalled, weren't they?

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