Moving to Salt Lake - Need info on coin shows, shops, and places to live

Sandhawk · October 13, 2008 5:52AM

Any suggestions?

WTCG · October 13, 2008 5:56AM

Try "All About Coins" owned by Robert Campbell. Bob is a former president of the ANA. There aren't any major shows in the Salt Lake City proper, but there are a few small and medium sized shows in Ogden and Logan.

With the move to SLC in mind, you're not planning on flying for Delta, are you?

Arizonadesertrat · October 13, 2008 6:01AM

I lived in Salt Lake City for 8 years, and there's not much to choose from in the way of coin shops. Probably the best-known shop is Bob Campbell's 'All About Coins,' located in the Sugarhouse district.

The best place to live is on the east side (foothills of the Wasatch Mtns.); I would definitely stay away from property west of the interstate.

Millertime · October 13, 2008 6:03AM

I like Monarch coins but I have a friend that really likes the one WTCG mentioned.

In my opinion the south end of the Salt Lake valley is the best (Riverton, South Jordan and maybe West Jordan). I live in Riverton and I wouldn't live anyplace else in the valley.

Millertime

UtahCoin · October 13, 2008 6:04AM

PM sent

Millertime · October 13, 2008 6:18AM

I've lived in the Salt Lake valley for 15 years and I like it. Lots of outdoor activities to do if you're into that. If you have kids there is all kinds of rec leagues and such for them to participate in.

PM me if you want.

Millertime

GFourDriver · October 13, 2008 6:20AM

Lucky Dog!

Arizonadesertrat · October 13, 2008 6:48AM

Don't forget to check out the REI store when you get there. There are, as mentioned previously, LOTS of outdoor things to do. Utah is an incredibly scenic state, and has everything from alpine wilderness to slot canyons. Many of the best places to go for a day or weekend outdoor jaunt from SLC are just BLM land.

There are some decent restaurants in downtown SLC, Emigration Canyon, and Park City (if you don't mind the drive). The best bookshops (aside from Barnes & Noble and Borders) are Sam Weller's and The King's English. I have found interesting, out-of-print numismatic books at Sam Weller's.

There are a number of abandoned silver/gold mines in northern/central Utah, including some that were worked by the Spanish, and later, Mexicans. Get George Thompson, 'Faded Footprints: The Lost Rhoades Gold Mines and other Hidden Treasures of the Uintas'---it's a good read. Gold from one of these mines was used to make Mormon pioneer gold coins, which are all quite rare today.

coinnuttius · October 13, 2008 7:49AM

PM me for the dirt

RWB · October 13, 2008 7:52AM

Buy a good brand of bicycle trap - something sturdy to catch the local "Elders" before they can get to your door.

Millertime · October 13, 2008 8:00AM

<< <i>Buy a good brand of bicycle trap - something sturdy to catch the local "Elders" before they can get to your door. >>

Do you really think that will stop them? I do lawn work without a shirt, sweating all over the place and playing heavy metal music (not quite loud enough to disturb my neighbors) and I still end up talking to them. Nothing against them (especially since my son could be one in a few years) but I'm anti-social and I don't like anyone bugging me while I'm enjoying my yard work.

Millertime

LanLord · October 13, 2008 8:02AM

I've been pleased with business done with Monarch Coins, but know someone that was not happy with their pricing policy.

Take that for what it's worth.

Millertime · October 13, 2008 8:06AM

<< <i>I've been pleased with business done with Monarch Coins, but know someone that was not happy with their pricing policy.

Take that for what it's worth. >>

I like their selection and I thought the pricing policy was ok. They do have prices on the coins but when you pick the one you want they adjust as necessary for the current greysheet. A couple of times there was a big difference between the price on the coin and the sell price, I guess they had the coin for a while.

Millertime

Moving to Salt Lake - Need info on coin shows, shops, and places to live

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