San Jose Show 2010

dogwood · January 15, 2010 3:15AM

Wow, The Bayshore Ballroom at the Doubletree Hotel, already.
No more fairgrounds.
60 tables all sold out.
Who's going?

Baley · January 15, 2010 3:18AM

Whenzit?

I grew up in South San Jose (Almaden Valley), my sister and her family still live there, her kids go to the school we went to 30 yrs ago.

May combine a long overdue visit home with a little coin show action

WTCG · January 15, 2010 3:27AM

I will be there this year, and if the new location brings with it a good show that is supplemented by good management then I will consider resuming setting up at this show again in the future.

Earlier in the decade this show had over 100 tables. Despite this coming show being sold out and a handful of dealers being relegated to a waitlist, the table count has decreased dramatically to only 60 tables. This demonstrates the extent of (and possibly permanent) the damage the move to the fairgrounds caused in such a short span of time. The club will cite a smaller room and different layout as cause for the decrease, but dealers like Don Rinkor or myself know the real story.

The move to the new location was an excellent decision and came just in the nick of time for this show.

crazyhounddog · January 15, 2010 3:34AM

Could you please tell us what the date is for this show? Thanks...

mustanggt · January 15, 2010 3:52AM

I plan to be there Saturday. Hope the new venue helps.

determined · January 15, 2010 4:41AM

Wow thanks. I didn't know about it.

It's January 22, 23, 24, 2010.

INFO

dogwood · January 15, 2010 4:47AM

January 22-24
Double Tree Hotel
101 at 1st Street exit.

Rarity · January 15, 2010 5:37AM

Is this Double Tree on the same street leading to SJ Airport?

If so, I want to go this year

dizzyfoxx · January 15, 2010 5:48AM

I'm looking forward to it.

blu62vette · January 15, 2010 5:53AM

I will be there. Partly to pick up coins to photograph and return to the owners in Long Beach.

adamlaneus · January 15, 2010 5:54AM

I'll be there.

dizzyfoxx · January 15, 2010 6:06AM

I'll be the sharply dressed and incredibly handsome gentlemen, with loads of humility.

crazyhounddog · January 15, 2010 6:14AM

Yep I'm going, hope to see you all there...

determined · January 15, 2010 6:35AM

<< I will be there. Partly to pick up coins to photograph and return to the owners in Long Beach. >>

Todd, do you mean will you be taking coin pictures at the show? Or just picking up coins to photograph them later? I have 2 or 3 I would like to get done. Can I drop them off the first day and pick them up a day or two later at the show?

lkeigwin · January 15, 2010 6:36AM

<< Is this Double Tree on the same street leading to SJ Airport?

If so, I want to go this year >>

Yes, this place.
Lance.

ChrisRx · January 15, 2010 6:37AM

Think I work that weekend.

CarlWohlforth · January 15, 2010 6:40AM

I'll be there. I skipped the Fairgrounds, never did make it to those shows. I went to the shows at Parkside hall for many years before that.

ChrisRx · January 15, 2010 6:42AM

Is there a dealer list somewhere?

blu62vette · January 15, 2010 7:06AM

<< 

<< I will be there. Partly to pick up coins to photograph and return to the owners in Long Beach. >>

Todd, do you mean will you be taking coin pictures at the show? Or just picking up coins to photograph them later? I have 2 or 3 I would like to get done. Can I drop them off the first day and pick them up a day or two later at the show? >>

I have 2 dealers that I am picking up coins for. I am not doing onsite. I will be onsite at Long Beach and the next Santa Clara.

adamlaneus · January 15, 2010 7:08AM

<< I skipped the Fairgrounds >>

You won't find me going near the fairgrounds with coins. Bad venue for that. Suitable for flea markets and cat shows.

PQpeace · January 15, 2010 7:14AM

I will be there for sure.

Todd..bring your camera !!

dizzyfoxx · January 15, 2010 8:36AM

Will there be very many (or any for that matter) dealers with vintage currency at this show?

PonyExpress8 · January 15, 2010 10:26AM

I will be there Friday and Saturday but no table. I was downsized to the wait list with the location shift.

Still I support the move to the new venue wholeheartedly. Much safer, nicer facility that will hopefully encourage improved attendance and revive the show which has suffered he past few years.

I don't feel too bad being on wait list with some of the others I am aware of also not setting up.

Glenn

Since I am not set up I will be there Saturday only. I have a lot of stuff I can do here to get caught up and wander a 60 dealer show in a day when I'm not set up.

Obiwancanoli · January 15, 2010 10:54AM

Gee, that's close enough that I think I'll come down Saturday... Would be nice to meet a few names I see here... I could use the exposure, might find me a nice coin or two... Looking to fill a few Morgan holes, and maybe add one or two for a Type set... cool.

19Lyds · January 18, 2010 3:08PM

I'll be going.

ThePennyLady · January 19, 2010 1:42AM

<< 

<< 

<< I will be there. Partly to pick up coins to photograph and return to the owners in Long Beach. >>

Todd, do you mean will you be taking coin pictures at the show? Or just picking up coins to photograph them later? I have 2 or 3 I would like to get done. Can I drop them off the first day and pick them up a day or two later at the show? >>

I have 2 dealers that I am picking up coins for. I am not doing onsite. I will be onsite at Long Beach and the next Santa Clara. >>

What! You have customers other than ME!!!

I'll be set up there and look forward to the new location!

determined · January 19, 2010 7:21PM

The San Jose Coin Club sent me a pdf with the dealer list. Here's the list with table #s.
BTW, their site says that the show is sold out with 60 tables. San Jose Coin Club

It looks like the usual suspects -

A-World Currency Pomona, C 509
American Heritage Minting Jenkintown, PA 108
Joel Anderson World Coins & Currency, Exonumia Grover Beach, CA 510
Arrowhead Coin Sister, OR 309
Jack H. Beymer – Early American Coppers Santa Rosa, CA 408
Dough Bird Hermosa Beach, CA 304
Bruce Braga Rare Coins, Toned Coins, Key Dates Rancho Murieta, CA 508
Dr, Eugene Bruder Numismatist – U.S. Type Coins Chico, CA 302
Gerard Carsman Rare Coins Roseville, CA 205
Castro Valley Coin Castro Valley, CA 107
Classical Ancient Coins – Ancient Coins – to 1800 Milpitas, CA 503
Allen Covarrubias – U.S. Coins Folsom, CA 515
DEI – Carson City Coinage, Morgan Silver $1 Las Vegas, NV 202
Downtown Coin Carson City, NV 204
Elliott’s Stamp & Coin – Coins, Currency & Stamps Santa Cruz, CA 406
Emporium Coin & Currency – U.S. Coins & Currency Moorhead, MN 306
William Engvall Sonora, CA 106
Falcone Coins San Jose, CA 402
Famini’s Canoga Park, CA 300
Fragner & Fragner – Foreign Coins & Currency Rancho Santa Margarita 500
Fremont Coin Gallery – U.S. Coins Fremont, CA 301
G&D Gold & Silver – U.S. Coins, Dealer Set-up Supplies Placerville, CA 506
Lee Green Wholesale – U.S. Coins Sanger, CA 513
Griffin Coins – U.S. Coins Suisun City, CA 105
Gene Henry Rare Coins Seattle, WA 402
Kurt Herrmann Rare Coins – U.S., Foreign Coins San Jose, CA 101
John Jencek – Ancient Coins San Mateo, CA 504
Dennis Jow Coins & Collectibles San Jose, CA 110
Kagin’s Tiburon, CA 407
Mac’s Coins – U.S. Coins, Paper Money, Gold & Silver Sunnyvale, CA 401
Art McBride Rare Coins – Silver Dollars, U.S. Gold Sherwood, OR 404
McIntosh – U.S. Coins, Copper and Silver Coins Sacramento, CA 403
Peter McIntosh – U.S. Coins, Key Dates, Type Coins Sacramento, CA 405
Mike’s Coin Chest – Gem Quality U.S. Coins Torrance, CA 308
Mish International – World Coins Menlo Park, CA 103
Philip J. Moore – U.S. Coins, U.S. Trade Tokens Van Nuys, CA 114
Mr. Z’s/Camino Coin Company Burlingame, CA 102
NW Exonumia – Trade Tokens, Medals, Depression Scp Ocean Shores, WA 207
Nora’s Estate Jewelry, Watches & Coins – Estate, Vintage Sunnyvale, CA 210
North Bay Rare Coin – Silver Dollars, Gold Coins, Rolls St Helena, CA 409
Pacific Midwest Co. – U.S. Hawaii, Stamps, Supplies San Jose, CA 104
Patina – U.S. Coins, Proof Sets, Dollars, Type Coins San Jose, CA 201
Richard Pearlman – Ancient Coins El Cerrito, CA 505
The Penny Lady – Indian, Lincoln, Early American Copper Irvine, CA 112
Don Rinkor Rare Coins Santa Rosa, CA 111
Beryl Robinson Jr. Nevada City, CA 507
Rogue Valley Coin Exchange – U.S. & Foreign Coins Medford, OR 208
San Jose Coin Shop – U.S. Coins & Currency San Jose, CA 303
Glenn Schinke – Ancient, Medieval, Foreign & U.S. Montrose, CA 502
Allstair Skinner – U.S. Coins Castro Valley, CA 109
David C. Stagg III – U.S. Coins Santa Rosa, CA 307
Star Coins Sherman Oaks, CA 410
David Showers – Medals, Ancient, Type Coins Davis, CA 206
Tahoe Coins & Collectibles – U.S. World & Ancient Coins South Lake Tahoe, CA 310
Time Machine O’Fallon, MO 501
Treasure Trove – U.S. & Foreign Coins, Currency, Tokens San Diego, CA 209
Type Coin Company – U.S. Type Coins Lockeford, CA 100
VAMS and More – Silver Dollars, Die Varieties Merced, CA 311
Frank R. Villalon Numismatics – U.S. Coins Ukiah, CA 511
Wargo Enterprises – U.S. & Foreign Coins, Exonumia Millbrae, CA 203
World Wide Notaphilic Service – World Paper Vallejo, CA 305

WTCG · January 19, 2010 8:28PM

Does anybody know at what time setup begins on Thursday?

MFH · January 20, 2010 12:18AM

Sounds like it'll be a good show - and the hotel looks quite nice.
Have a great time everyone...I'll be at a tiny little show on Saturday
in Ft Myers - but I've got my hopes up that I'll find something !!

I just bought an AU 58 - 1883 with Cents V Nickel from a Ft Myers dealer
this week - and maybe he can help me locate a few missing Mercuries...

PQpeace · January 20, 2010 12:34AM

Time to start my 5 hour drive up north...well....with the storms coming,it could be 6 hours

See you al there..Will be sharing a table with Don Rinkor.
Larry

blu62vette · January 20, 2010 12:50AM

<< Time to start my 5 hour drive up north...well....with the storms coming,it could be 6 hours

See you al there..Will be sharing a table with Don Rinkor.
Larry >>

Have a safe drive Larry! Oh yea same to you Charmy!

ThePennyLady · January 20, 2010 12:50AM

<< Does anybody know at what time setup begins on Thursday? >>

We just got an email about that - it starts at 3:00 p.m.

With the biggest storm yet to come, I'm waiting to see whether the Grapevine will be open tomorrow morning, otherwise, I'll have to take the 101 which adds another hour to my drive, assuming there are no mudslides, etc. on that highway too!

WTCG · January 20, 2010 4:18AM

<< 

<< Does anybody know at what time setup begins on Thursday? >>

We just got an email about that - it starts at 3:00 p.m.

With the biggest storm yet to come, I'm waiting to see whether the Grapevine will be open tomorrow morning, otherwise, I'll have to take the 101 which adds another hour to my drive, assuming there are no mudslides, etc. on that highway too! >>

The 3:00pm makes sense. On the schedule it said setup ended at 9pm on Thursday but didn't provide a starting time.

As of right now the largest storm of the week just passed through and tomorrow morning's storm isn't supposed to be strong. It's also been relatively warm with the snow level around 5000 feet. The Grapevine doesn't quite go that high so the pass will probably be okay tomorrow.

ThePennyLady · January 20, 2010 4:22AM

Btw, the email said set up ends at 7:00 pm. I heard the storm was pretty heavy up north already this morning, 50 mph winds, etc. Hasn't gotten here as of right now (11:20 am), but I hear it'll be here soon. I'm headed to PCGS shortly to pick up some coins so I hope those winds hold off a little while!

WTCG · January 20, 2010 4:26AM

<< Btw, the email said set up ends at 7:00 pm. I heard the storm was pretty heavy up north already this morning, 50 mph winds, etc. Hasn't gotten here as of right now (11:20 am), but I hear it'll be here soon. I'm headed to PCGS shortly to pick up some coins so I hope those winds hold off a little while!

>>

They said it was going to be worse than the previous one but really wasn't. The rain and wind has mostly let up by now and I can see a few pockets of blue sky. You just have to watch out for the occasional rumble of thunder.

I have two PCGS orders about to ship today. If only I knew you in advance you were heading over to CU...

ThePennyLady · January 20, 2010 4:39AM

<< 

<< Btw, the email said set up ends at 7:00 pm. I heard the storm was pretty heavy up north already this morning, 50 mph winds, etc. Hasn't gotten here as of right now (11:20 am), but I hear it'll be here soon. I'm headed to PCGS shortly to pick up some coins so I hope those winds hold off a little while!

>>

They said it was going to be worse than the previous one but really wasn't. The rain and wind has mostly let up by now and I can see a few pockets of blue sky. You just have to watch out for the occasional rumble of thunder.

I have two PCGS orders about to ship today. If only I knew you in advance you were heading over to CU... >>

Wei, if you wnat, call them or send them an email authorizing me to pick them up and I'll bring them to SJ for you (I'm headed over there at 4:00 p.m. so you still have time).

dogwood · January 20, 2010 4:54AM

Ah, January in California, winter three hours at a time.
Everyone have a safe trip and enjoy the show.

WTCG · January 20, 2010 5:04AM

<< 

<< 

<< Btw, the email said set up ends at 7:00 pm. I heard the storm was pretty heavy up north already this morning, 50 mph winds, etc. Hasn't gotten here as of right now (11:20 am), but I hear it'll be here soon. I'm headed to PCGS shortly to pick up some coins so I hope those winds hold off a little while!

>>

They said it was going to be worse than the previous one but really wasn't. The rain and wind has mostly let up by now and I can see a few pockets of blue sky. You just have to watch out for the occasional rumble of thunder.

I have two PCGS orders about to ship today. If only I knew you in advance you were heading over to CU... >>

Wei, if you wnat, call them or send them an email authorizing me to pick them up and I'll bring them to SJ for you (I'm headed over there at 4:00 p.m. so you still have time). >>

It looks like the shipments were manifested already so they've already shipped but I do appreciate it.

PQpeace · January 20, 2010 8:40AM

I made it to San Jose....lots of wind and rain...Those who are driving,slow down,and be careful !
Larry

WTCG · January 20, 2010 9:21AM

One everlasting tradition for the SJCC show is the propensity for rain during the show period. It could be the driest year on record for the area but when it's show time it'll invariably rain.

Ditto for the Redwood Empire show in Santa Rosa, CA in February. Nothing beats parking your car in the mud at the fairgrounds. At least for this SJCC show this time there'll be pavement to park on.

ThePennyLady · January 20, 2010 2:28PM

Heard the Grapevine was closed for a while this evening but they are now doing CHP escorts through the pass. Will have to see what the morning brings....

ThePennyLady · January 21, 2010 11:31PM

So I checked the internet before I left to see which route I should take (5 or 101) and chose the 5 since it was still open while the 101 had several mudslides that had closed one lane in a couple places. I left my house around 9am yesterday morning (wanted to miss the LA traffic) and got to the Magic Mountain area (just below the Grapevine) at around 10:15 only to discover I was just about 30 cars behind the last car they let through the pass before they closed it!!!! Aaaargggg! I waited at a truck stop for about half an hour then decided to ask the CHP what my options were. He said based on the rain forecast, the pass could be closed ALL DAY but said I could go back and either take the 101 or the 14 through Lancaster/Palmdale, then the 58 through Mojave, which would dump me onto the 99 in Bakersfield, where I could cross back over to the 5 which is what I ended up doing.

The great part was that when I finally crossed over to the 5, I was literally the only one on my side of the highway for a mile in either direction!!!! For those of you not from California, the 5 is a major trucking route that goes from the Canadian border to the Mexican border - I have NEVER seen it deserted like this and it sure was very eerie to be practically all alone on that highway!

So, what normally would have taken 5 1/2 hours took me 8 hours, but at least I arrived here all in one piece! As far as the show goes, I really like the new location, it's right off the freeway, in a roomy ballroom in a very nice large hotel, with easy unloading, and lots of security. I think this venue is SOOOO much better, and that's what I hear from most of the other dealers as well. I set up (mostly), had a wonderful dinner with good friends here in the hotel at Spencer's Steak House, then pretty much passed out in my room. I'll post more later.....

dogwood · January 22, 2010 5:20AM

Extortion parking fees on hotel lot left me with no option but to nix my 2 hour Friday lunch trip to the show.
Dang I love the Santa Clara show (Free Parking!)
May try Saturday when the surrounding building lots are empty.

blu62vette · January 22, 2010 5:43AM

how much was parking?

dogwood · January 22, 2010 5:51AM

$6 for the first hour, $3 each hour after that.
Go to the show everybody! I've just had a hectic morning (Chase Bank!) and this was my tipping point

The hotel is by the airport so they have a right to charge, but even some downtown lots are 3 free hours.
Go to the Show!!!!

mustanggt · January 22, 2010 5:55AM

The show coupon ($1 off admission) says parking is $3. What's the story?

mustanggt · January 22, 2010 6:02AM

Hotel website says self parking is $18 weekdays and $9 weekends. S J coin club, any explaination?

ThePennyLady · January 22, 2010 6:09AM

There is "free" parking at the commercial buildings across the street and at the shopping center 1/2 block away. Otherwise, parking is $3.00/day if you scan/validate your ticket at the door to the coin show.

mustanggt · January 22, 2010 6:49AM

Thanks Charmy, that clarifies it. See you tomorrow.

ThePennyLady · January 22, 2010 9:30AM

It's about 4pm and the show has slowed down, so I have a minute to make a brief report. Attendance has been steady, better than most expected due to the weather and new location. Most of the dealers are very pleased with this location, though I think the ones that didn't get in (not as many tables as the fairgrounds), some of whom I understand have been doing this show for years but didn't get their applications in soon enough, are very unhappy! Even though he limited several dealers who normally have two tables (like me!) to only one table, the bourse chairman said he wasn't sure what they were going to do next year to accommodate the ones who didn't get a table. He mentioned splitting the show into two separate rooms (actually, two separate floors), but I think everyone is nixing that idea!

I picked up a few pretty toned Lincolns, which of course I will have Todd photograph for me. Sales have been ok, nothing to write home about, but decent. We had a really good dinner at the steakhouse here and are going back again tonight! Then I may go play cards at Bay 101, or maybe wait til tomorrow night - I'm still pretty tired from that long stressful drive yesterday!

That's about it for now....

adamlaneus · January 23, 2010 3:04AM

Well, it's 10am. It's now time to stop drinking coffee and reading the CU forum.

It's time to go to the San Jose coin show.

San Jose Show 2010

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