Coin show in Portland, Maine Sunday, November 1

MrHalfDime · October 9, 2009 6:47AM

The Gorham Coin Club will sponsor its 68th consecutive coin show in Portland, Maine on November 1. The details are as follows:

68th Consecutive semi-annual coin show
Sponsored by the Gorham Coin Club
Sunday, November 1, 2009
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
At the Verrillo’s Convention Center
Exit 48 of the Maine Turnpike (155 Riverside Street)
Portland, Maine
Free Admission
50 Tables (50 devoted to numismatic material)
Bourse Chairman: Stephen A. Crain
P. O. Box 1680
Windham, ME 04062
(207) 892-7113
mrhalfdime@aol.com

If you are in northern New England, plan on taking in the show.

Barndog · October 9, 2009 7:33AM

hmm, google says 1 hour, 48 minutes. Wonder what Mrs. Barndog would say?

MrHalfDime · October 9, 2009 8:56AM

I say go for it. Take 101 to US 95, then up the Maine Turnpike to Exit 48 and you're there. Of course, all of the half dimes will be gone by the time you get there, but we'd love to see you.

Cameonut · October 9, 2009 9:34AM

If I was only 2 hours away, I would be there!

Barndog · October 9, 2009 9:52AM

<< I say go for it. Take 101 to US 95, then up the Maine Turnpike to Exit 48 and you're there. Of course, all of the half dimes will be gone by the time you get there, but we'd love to see you.

>>

I know how half dimes work in the NE

Me: Have any half dimes?
Dealer: I have some, but they're set aside for a customer.
Me: Oh, you know Steve Crain too?

IGWT · October 9, 2009 9:55AM

The problem is, of course, it's not just the NE.

Barndog · October 9, 2009 9:56AM

<< The problem is, of course, it's not just the NE. >>

yep, same deal at FUN, ANA, even Lone Star Coins on 281-South in San Antonio

IGWT · October 9, 2009 9:56AM

No such competition with Shield Nickels; but there is another problem:

Me: Do you have any Shield Nickels.
Dealer: No.

Barndog · October 9, 2009 9:57AM

<< No such competition with Shield Nickels; but there is another problem:

Me: Do you have any Shield Nickels.
Dealer: What are those? >>

I've overheard that one before too.

MrHalfDime · October 16, 2009 10:27PM

Just a reminder. Keep this on your calendar. Come to Maine for the coin show, and stay for the lobstahs and foliage.

MrHalfDime · October 26, 2009 11:41PM

Make your plans for this coming Sunday. The foliage is still good, and the lobsters are great.

laserart · October 27, 2009 12:07AM

<< hmm, google says 1 hour, 48 minutes. Wonder what Mrs. Barndog would say? >>

She'd probably tell you she will drop you at the coin show and from there she will go to Cabela's and then on to L.L. Bean.

MrHalfDime · October 30, 2009 1:52AM

If any forum members do attend the show on Sunday, be sure to identify yourself at the door. I will be staffing the club table (just ask for Mr. Half Dime), and would like to chat with you. I might even have a few neat half dimes to show you.

yellowkid · October 30, 2009 5:28AM

That is a local show for me, I have another commitment down the coast a bit, but I hope to swing by!!!

yellowkid · October 30, 2009 5:30AM

<< That is a local show for me, I have another commitment down the coast a bit, but I hope to swing by!!! >>

PS I saw recently where an old friend of mine, Walter Libby had passed away, he was a member I believe and great guy. He ran the old Gorham Flea markey where I got my start in "old stuff" almost 40 years ago(OMG). I'm sure he is missed.

SeaEagleCoins · October 30, 2009 5:41AM

<< No such competition with Shield Nickels; but there is another problem:

Me: Do you have any Shield Nickels.
Dealer: No. >>

Shield Nickel??? What is that? Something like a Sloman?

MrHalfDime · October 30, 2009 6:37AM

"I saw recently where an old friend of mine, Walter Libby had passed away"

Yes, Walter was a charter member of the Gorham Coin Club and a loyal attendee at nearly all of our coin club meetings over the years. He always brought a large quantity of material to the meetings to sell, to place in the auction, and just for show & tell. Walter also had many interesting stories from his many years running the flea market. As the years caught up with him, he was admitted to the Maine Veteran's Nursing Home, which coincidentally is where our club meetings are held, so he continued to attend some meetings as a resident of the nursing home. Sadly, Walter passed away several months ago, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Coin show in Portland, Maine Sunday, November 1

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