When you attend a coin show, do you stop by to say "Hi" to dealers who post on the forum?

SeaEagleCoins · October 5, 2008 7:52AM

...and if not...how come? I'm just curious...really.

No hard feelings but sometimes I read posts from folks who attended a show I was set up at and I have no idea who they are. Makes me wanna do a "pit check" or something, ya know?

kranky · October 5, 2008 7:56AM

I make a point to say hello to dealers who post here - if they aren't busy.

Millertime · October 5, 2008 8:13AM

The only forum member I've really gone out of my way to stop by and visit was IdahoGal! Well worth the visit.

Millertime

librtyhead · October 5, 2008 8:14AM

I would not know a poster here from anyone else unless they had their screen name posted on their forehead. Well maybe a few I would know only because I've meet them through transactions.

GoldenEyeNumismatics · October 5, 2008 8:19AM

Sometimes I do.

slinc · October 5, 2008 8:21AM

you know i never have but since i'm new to these forums i guess i don't know anybody, but for the next coin show in raleigh nc which i think is in november i'll be sure to look around.

Swampboy · October 5, 2008 8:23AM

The only dealer who posts here and I've ever seen set up at a NW show is Josh from Civitas but he was very busy the few times I strolled by.

Swampboy · October 5, 2008 8:24AM

Hey slinc.

BBQnBLUES · October 5, 2008 8:24AM

Nah... I just "fart in their general direction" as I walk past their table

DRUNNER · October 5, 2008 8:25AM

It is sometimes challenging to know who is who without seeing an icon or handle. I probably walk right next to some and have no idea they are there. That is the reason there are so many posts of the "Forum members who are attending Long Beach meet at ________" before every major show . . .

Drunner

CB2597 · October 5, 2008 8:27AM

<< I would not know a poster here from anyone else unless they had their screen name posted on their forehead. Well maybe a few I would know only because I've meet them through transactions. >>

It would be nice if dealers would advertise like put a sign that says PCGS BOARD Member so we non-dealers can definitely come over and say Hello or better yet buy from you instead of the other guy .

Casman · October 5, 2008 8:28AM

Depends who it is, some I'd say HI, some I'd just punch in the face really hard...

slinc · October 5, 2008 8:28AM

Thanks for the welcome i've been reading these forums for a few weeks only posted a couple of times everyone seems very friendly i guess we all share the same passion for coins, and i'm glad to find an intelligent forum to discuss.

STONE · October 5, 2008 8:34AM

I will try to if I know if a dealer is at the show or not.

sumdunce · October 5, 2008 8:38AM

When I am in coin-ninja mode I prefer to stay anonymous.

Just kidding, I would not know if I ran into a forum member IRL or not. I however do worry that I may post a score and have someone I bought from feel the sting of being cherrypicked.

S

NHSBaseball · October 5, 2008 8:39AM

I definitely would- are any of you setting up at the "Bayou Country Coin Club" Show on the 18th in Houma, La?

SeaEagle? Scarsdale? RichUhrich? Anyone, anyone.....

MisterBungle · October 5, 2008 8:40AM

"i'm glad to find an intelligent forum to discuss."
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You've found one?? Where??

Oh, you mean here!!

Welcome to the intelligent forum slinc!!

~

ajaan · October 5, 2008 8:45AM

<< The only dealer who posts here and I've ever seen set up at a NW show is Josh from Civitas but he was very busy the few times I strolled by. >>

Josh is one of the nicest dealers I've met. Very knowledgeable also, especially about Ancient coins.

fcloud · October 5, 2008 8:46AM

If I know they are a dealer who is on this board I try to see stop by.

sumdunce · October 5, 2008 8:50AM

I like the idea of having a sign stating forum member moniker.

S

darktone · October 5, 2008 8:56AM

I am usually in a hurry when i go to shows so most of the time I just say hi to the dealers I know the best. I have met many forum members and it has been fun.

Goldbully · October 5, 2008 9:00AM

Who can't say hi to Julian??

MisterBungle · October 5, 2008 9:01AM

"I like the idea of having a sign stating forum member moniker.
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Hey, you know what we need??

We need to print up some pin-back buttons that say "PCGS Forum"
or something simalarly short and punchy on them.

All of us chip in a few dollars, have them made, ship them out
and wear them whenever we go to a show.

We won't know which member it is, but it will be an ice breaker
to introduce yourself to them and find out who they are on the
forum.

Anyone want to volunteer to organize this project??

~

ricko · October 5, 2008 9:02AM

I certainly would if I knew who they were... I know some board members from shows... but most are still 'anonymous'... Cheers, RickO

farthing · October 5, 2008 9:04AM

Josh of Civitas is the only dealer that posts here that I know sets up at our local shows. I always make sure to stop by because he has interesting coins, even if it is not items I collect!

Hyperion · October 5, 2008 9:05AM

I went up to Laura a couple years ago @ baltimore when she was behind the Legend table and she looked at me like I had an ice pick in my hand and planned to stab her with it... it was an extremely bizzare reaction from a dealer sitting behind a table, front and center. and believe me, it's not like I look like some crazy person

I think it might have been because I distracted her from the cheesesteak she was wolfing down. I thought that was odd she was eating while manning the station (Table)

Hyperion · October 5, 2008 9:06AM

<< Josh of Civitas is the only dealer that post here that I of that has been to our local shows. I always make sure to stop by because he has interesting coins, even if it is not items I collect!

>>

I did meet Josh as the same show and he was an extremely nice guy who took extra time to answer some newbie questions of mine and didn't act like I was imposing on him.

thumbsup!

darktone · October 5, 2008 9:09AM

I agree Josh is a good guy. He is more into ancient coinage than classic US though.

Goldbully · October 5, 2008 9:12AM

You gotta say hi to "The Elongator!"

joeyuk · October 5, 2008 9:14AM

I have approached some if there is a shared interest or they are one
of the more colorful characters on the forum.

airplanenut · October 5, 2008 9:15AM

I find that I often spend much more time talking with friends at shows (mostly board members) than actually transacting business. I typically walk the show once to see if there's anything I want and inquire immediately if it's something very special. If I see someone I know along the way, I say hi and let them know I'll be back to talk after I've seen the show.

Jeremy

robkool · October 5, 2008 9:28AM

Always...

eCoinquest · October 5, 2008 9:32AM

Sadly, I have never been to a show.

Barberman55 · October 5, 2008 9:36AM

In addition to being my coin show dealer mentor, there isn't a nicer, or more honest coin dealer out there, than Larry. So stop by and say hello to him, and myself for that matter, if I happen to be sharing a table with him on that day.

Goldbully · October 5, 2008 9:37AM

<< Sadly, I have never been to a show.

>>

Not even une petite show????

tombr · October 5, 2008 9:37AM

Sure do. Friday I chatted with Michael Dixon, Robbie from The Reeded Edge and board member Charley. All great guys too.

micmt · October 5, 2008 9:42AM

I would if I knew that they were there, I would even try to buy from them instead of other dealers if they have what I want. This is becuase I feel that the dealers who are members on here who are active are more trustworthy since they then have to contend with the feedback from the forum as to either it was a great purchase and thanks, or hey this coin actually looks like crap. On top of that as forum members there is already a relationship between each of us. I know I don't post much but I do read quite a bit and have done so for a few years now. And although you hardly know me from the next guy who only posted 150 times I recognize and know quite a bit of your personalities and your coin specialties.

Now if there was only a way to know who was who at the coin shows.

eCoinquest · October 5, 2008 9:46AM

Had I known about the show in Sacramento this weekend I would have been able to say I had been to at least one. Unfortunately, I didn't see the thread on here until yesterday evening after the show was over.

ArizonaJack · October 5, 2008 9:49AM

Always, if I know who they are. Can't miss Julian tho, lol.

SeaEagleCoins · October 5, 2008 9:55AM

<< In addition to being my coin show dealer mentor, there isn't a nicer, or more honest coin dealer out there, than Larry. So stop by and say hello to him, and myself for that matter, if I happen to be sharing a table with him on that day.

>>

Gee Dan, Thanks... I like you too...

...

Actually folks, many of the dealers on here who do shows in the metro NY area use their business name for their forum name ... and unless we are very busy we will always be glad to meet and chat with fellow board members in person... I know I always enjoy it...

Heck, even if I am busy there is always time to say "Hi"...

(and with Laura... well, I think she may be a bit paranoid with some forumites... considering some of the cat fights that went on here in her days on the forum...)

SLQ · October 5, 2008 10:16AM

I always try to if it's someone I have dealt with before, but if the dealer is busy, I'll move on, try later, or next time. It's not easy knowing who is a forum member at shows unless you know their business name or real name. If you don't post too often (like me), introducing yourself as a forum member has a negative effect sometimes. That said, I have had some some good transactions, both sales and purchases, from a number of forum members at shows, some with no mention of the forum. I guess I need to work on my networking skills.

MidLifeCrisis · October 5, 2008 10:22AM

I'll usually stop by and say hi to only a few dealers I know or with whom I've done business...if they aren't too busy when I go by.

YaHa · October 5, 2008 10:43AM

No I don't, I'm going to a coin show not a blackjack table.

messydesk · October 5, 2008 10:49AM

<< I went up to Laura a couple years ago @ baltimore when she was behind the Legend table and she looked at me like I had an ice pick in my hand and planned to stab her with it... it was an extremely bizzare reaction from a dealer sitting behind a table, front and center. and believe me, it's not like I look like some crazy person

I think it might have been because I distracted her from the cheesesteak she was wolfing down. I thought that was odd she was eating while manning the station (Table) >>

Maybe she just thought you were going to make a play for her sandwich.

nickel · October 5, 2008 11:08AM

some years back , I met with 4-5 dealers/collectors at florida fun from the ebay
chat room . More recently , I stopped by this forums dealers at baltimore this past
march show , and also at coinfest in greenwich ct last october . After reading coin show
reports , I recognized board names of those who attended coinfest . Since no one knew who
I was , they did not stop at my table . At coinfest , I did say a quick hello to Wayne Herndon ,
Jon from scarsdale , Andy Lustig , and even bought two coins from Sea Eagle .
Will stop by and say "Hi" to all in about 5 weeks .
Ritegrade . table 312

abitofthisabitofthat · October 5, 2008 11:09AM

<< ...and if not...how come? I'm just curious...really.

No hard feelings but sometimes I read posts from folks who attended a show I was set up at and I have no idea who they are. Makes me wanna do a "pit check" or something, ya know? >>

I walked past your table this morning - about 9:00 or so, but you were not there. Sorry to have missed you. I will make sure to say HI next time.

lkrarecoins · October 5, 2008 11:14AM

Yup, all the time....although, I only know a handful that post on these forums

messydesk · October 5, 2008 11:22AM

<< Hey, you know what we need??

We need to print up some pin-back buttons that say "PCGS Forum"
or something simalarly short and punchy on them. >>

Something simpler, perhaps. Next big show, someone go to an office supply store and pick up a package of brightly colored 3/4" stickers (the ones that people write "PQ+++++, Top end of grade, blahblahblah" on), designate a place for board members to pick one up to affix to their nametags. You'll be able to identify board members from a distance. It might even make the people that like wearing more ribbons and medals that Haile Selassie jealous.

ElKevvo · October 5, 2008 11:23AM

I would if I ever ran into any...I haven;t really had the opportunity to cross paths with anyone from the forum yet, but the hobby is about the people for me! Well, and the coins too

K

mustanggt · October 5, 2008 11:23AM

Meet several forum members at Long Beach, some dealers some not. I like to know who is attending the shows so that I can say hi.

illini420 · October 5, 2008 11:40AM

<< I'll usually stop by and say hi to only a few dealers I know or with whom I've done business...if they aren't too busy when I go by. >>

me too, if i've done business with them, I'll say hi, but mostly I just want to see their coins for sale...

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