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    << <i>I just confirmed that I can go. Weds and Thursday. Friday I'm outta of there. MJ >>



    I think this is the best way to go. I too am taking advantage of the preview!
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    speetyspeety Posts: 5,424
    Anyone else going?
    Want to buy an auction catalog for the William Hesslein Sale (December 2, 1926). Thanks to all those who have helped us obtain the others!!!

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    hchcoinhchcoin Posts: 4,842 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I will be there on Friday with my kids. They will be wheeling and dealing.
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    PawPaulPawPaul Posts: 5,845
    I got to unload a boat load of Franklins , so if you see a big, unshaven , mean looking feller -

    I recommend you run away

    I will be on my forth day of quitting smoking and should be primed for any excuse to rip someone's face off ..........

    M.J , can't wait to meet you ! image
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    AuroraBorealisAuroraBorealis Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I got to unload a boat load of Franklins , so if you see a big, unshaven , mean looking feller -

    I recommend you run away

    I will be on my forth day of quitting smoking and should be primed for any excuse to rip someone's face off ..........

    M.J , can't wait to meet you ! image[/q

    PawPaul...Thought i just read something you said about everyone should be loving one another... image
    MJ`s gonna be there? Might have to do my best to be there...

    ABimage
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    MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭
    I'll be there Friday!!! I hear FooDude is buying lunch!!!
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

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    georgiacop50georgiacop50 Posts: 2,909 ✭✭✭✭
    I'll have two double-dogs from Genes & Judes please! THE WORLDS GREATEST HOT DOG!
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    PawPaulPawPaul Posts: 5,845


    << <i>

    << <i>I got to unload a boat load of Franklins , so if you see a big, unshaven , mean looking feller -

    I recommend you run away

    I will be on my forth day of quitting smoking and should be primed for any excuse to rip someone's face off ..........

    M.J , can't wait to meet you ! image[/q

    PawPaul...Thought i just read something you said about everyone should be loving one another... image
    MJ`s gonna be there? Might have to do my best to be there...

    ABimage >>




    yes, love and respect ...............

    my attempt at humor must have been a little passive/aggressive

    ..there will be smiles and hugs for all image
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    PawPaulPawPaul Posts: 5,845
    ..i'm getting those dogs on the way there AND the way back !

    oh goodness their good image
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    < I just confirmed that I can go. Weds and Thursday. Friday I'm outta of there. MJ >>

    Wed. sucks and Thurdays cost $75 to get in before 2pm. Fridays the day.
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    hiijackerhiijacker Posts: 1,173 ✭✭✭
    Can anyone recommend some large cent experts who will be at the show?
    Buyer of all vintage Silver Bars. PM me
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    goldengolden Posts: 10,459 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I was planning to go but something came up.I just canceled my reservation.image
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    PawPaulPawPaul Posts: 5,845
    I was there today and on my best behavior ............. got to meet boardmembers galore .

    I had PawPaul on my registration I.D hanging around my neck and not too many ran away - never got to see MJ ; but I didn't look UNDER the tables image


    There were lots of coins , lots of dealers ....but not too many public buyers
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    speetyspeety Posts: 5,424
    I too missed MJ. image

    We didn't get in until about 5:30 or so and by time we got our display set up it was time to head out. I did meet one member from the LSCC board though. Please stop by and say hi tomorrow, i'm the young kid in serious need of a hair cut image
    Want to buy an auction catalog for the William Hesslein Sale (December 2, 1926). Thanks to all those who have helped us obtain the others!!!

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    PawPaulPawPaul Posts: 5,845
    .......oh yea ............on the way home i stopped at Gene's & Judes and ate FIVE of 'dem dogs !! Got to be the greatest feeling of all

    driving home with a couple of new super Gem toned PCGS coins in my pocket and eating the best tasting hot dogs with fries on the planet ....

    ...priceless image
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    messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,746 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Parking is $5 at the CTA station on River Road maybe 1/4 mile or so walk north of the convention center. If you are lucky, you could even leave the lot if you need to get away for a while (to head down River Road to Gene's and Jude's), and then get your spot back and not have to pay again.
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    PawPaulPawPaul Posts: 5,845
    oh boy it was exciting !

    got to meet shrubery John and Monster ....err or was it Mazda somethinor another , anyway they were good fellers and Monster/Mazda had his pretty wife with him and was showing off his new Jefferson Rainbow

    PCGS MS66 nickel that he bought for MOON money ! I should talk , I bought a MS67 PCGS 1958-D dime for $325 !!!!!!!!!!!

    and I nearly shelled out $500 clams for an insanely toned PCGS MS66 '49-D Quarter !

    ......i offered $400 but just could not go home and face the wife @ $500 if you know what I mean - I mean 400 is within reason -but 500? am I nuts or what ? image
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    PawPaulPawPaul Posts: 5,845


    << <i>I too missed MJ. image

    We didn't get in until about 5:30 or so and by time we got our display set up it was time to head out. I did meet one member from the LSCC board though. Please stop by and say hi tomorrow, i'm the young kid in serious need of a hair cut image >>



    I saw one feller there with hair down past his waist - bet he hadn't cut it in at least a decade ,

    I will look for you tomorrow image
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    speetyspeety Posts: 5,424


    << <i>I saw one feller there with hair down past his waist - bet he hadn't cut it in at least a decade ,

    I will look for you tomorrow image >>



    Mines still got a while until it gets that long - I think my dad would yank it out of my head before he'd approve of waist-length image

    Look forward to meeting you tomorrow!
    Want to buy an auction catalog for the William Hesslein Sale (December 2, 1926). Thanks to all those who have helped us obtain the others!!!

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    PawPaulPawPaul Posts: 5,845
    I saw the feller Bushmaster calls the " SUIT " , a high roller that collects super white hi-grade PCGS Franklins

    he was submitting a bunch for Show Grading in hopes of some Monster upgrades ;

    his coins were fantastic .....he was telling me about a bluish toned '63 Franklin with FBL that was for sale here or on eBay ............somehow I missed it image
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    messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,746 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I saw one feller there with hair down past his waist - bet he hadn't cut it in at least a decade >>


    Was it the guy whose hair took up half the aisle?
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    WTCGWTCG Posts: 8,940 ✭✭✭


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    << <i>I saw one feller there with hair down past his waist - bet he hadn't cut it in at least a decade >>


    Was it the guy whose hair took up half the aisle? >>



    That guy with the long hair is a very well known dealer and PNG member.
    Follow me on Twitter @wtcgroup
    Authorized dealer for PCGS, PCGS Currency, NGC, NCS, PMG, CAC. Member of the PNG, ANA. Member dealer of CoinPlex and CCE/FACTS as "CH5"
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    foodudefoodude Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭
    Paul, that '49-D quarter is pretty, I saw it this morning ...
    Greg Allen Coins, LLC Show Schedule: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/573044/our-show-schedule-updated-10-2-16 Authorized dealer for NGC, PCGS, CAC, and QA. Member of PNG, RTT (Founding Platinum Member), FUN, MSNS, and NCBA (formerly ICTA); Life Member of ANA and CSNS. NCBA Board member. "GA3" on CCE.
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    Thanks John (Messy Desk)for the great photos you took for me today at CSNS:

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    << <i>oh boy it was exciting !

    got to meet shrubery John and Monster ....err or was it Mazda somethinor another , anyway they were good fellers and Monster/Mazda had his pretty wife with him and was showing off his new Jefferson Rainbow

    PCGS MS66 nickel that he bought for MOON money ! I should talk , I bought a MS67 PCGS 1958-D dime for $325 !!!!!!!!!!!

    and I nearly shelled out $500 clams for an insanely toned PCGS MS66 '49-D Quarter !

    ......i offered $400 but just could not go home and face the wife @ $500 if you know what I mean - I mean 400 is within reason -but 500? am I nuts or what ? image >>



    You Dog! I went back to see if you passed on the dime, and if it was there I was going to make a trip to the ATM! LOL! That Dime is purty! Dennis is a tough SOB aint he?
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    PawPaulPawPaul Posts: 5,845
    Monstar ,

    ..........as much fun as it is hunting coins at a big show like that , it's just as much fun to meet folks from the boards in person image

    I also got to chat with Larry Shaperio (sp) , had seen him for years at shows but never placed the face with the name , and never realized he was a Dollar specialist extraordinaire .....

    I can see why so many like him a lot .....................very down to earth .

    And Foodude even bought some of my Franklins ,

    and as far as coins being sexy ; I shook Laura's hand again and while waiting in the food line for a 13$ roast beef sandwich , I chatted with an enchantress that is one of the most beautiful

    I have ever met in my entire life !

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    PawPaulPawPaul Posts: 5,845
    Speety - I could not find you .....most everyone there was bald headed , so I ought have been able to locate you ..............
    I will see you at the ANA @ the same place ...yes ?

    I had my 6 yr. old lil' feller with me and it took all of 10 min. for him to become bored stiff ..........there's a reason you don't see a bunch of wee youngins' at a big show !

    I am sorry I missed you . I did get to shake hands with M.J though image

    I thought by his writing style he was someone special , and sure enough - HE IS image

    I got to meet Tmot , who made the famous D.Carr custom holders, and introduced my boy to D. Willis, and Julian , and Irma Kane, and a host of others ...........

    he had never seen a real 22 k. gold coin before and I tried to buy him a tiny one ............some guys tried to tell me there's no such thing as a 1/20 oz. gold Eagle ; i thought there was image

    anyway , I found these Chinese Panda 1/20 oz thingies and was astounded at the markup on them ............ they wanted 110$ for the bits 'o circulated gold !

    are they serious ?? they melt out at 75$ .......... and they wanted a freakin' 35$ premium for a FREAKIN twentyeth of a freaking oz of FREAKING gold ??????????????

    So we settled on a swell deal for a Rainbow toned ! oz. Silver Eagle from a nice young man @ Silver Town . 51$ with the velvet box !

    The coin world is experiencing a para-dine shift for sure - 50 per oz. silver has turned the bourse upside down

    On the way home I took the little guy to you know where , and I stuffed down 4 more of those famous Hotdogs !

    oh yes , I saw Bushmaster there ! He gave me an extra copy of Tomaska's new book .........................................

    all I got to say about that book is : nice pix at the end image
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    messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,746 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>and I nearly shelled out $500 clams for an insanely toned PCGS MS66 '49-D Quarter ! >>


    I think I shot that coin today and was thinking you'd like it. Where did you see it?
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    RayboRaybo Posts: 5,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I WAS going to attend until one of the front bearings went out on my car! image
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    speetyspeety Posts: 5,424
    Paul, Sorry I missed you. I had the LSCC meeting this morning so by time I got on the bourse it was about 10. I was at our display most of the day, even though you missed us, did you get to see the coins?

    MJ, Glad I got to meet you (albeit briefly) and glad you got to see some of the dollars. At some point you'll get to hold em, promise!

    I got to meet several other members today - good to put a face to the name! It was also nice to meet some of the big-wigs of the business today, and several former owners of some of our dollars. I also got to see TDNs new type purchase, the 1795 dollar in MS65, holy CHIT! Looks like a franklin mint piece.

    Oh, and we upgraded one of the dollar, woooohoooo!

    Hope to see some more of you tomorrow, we should be there with the dollars until about 3ish or so. PLEASE stop bye and say hi!
    Want to buy an auction catalog for the William Hesslein Sale (December 2, 1926). Thanks to all those who have helped us obtain the others!!!

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    PawPaulPawPaul Posts: 5,845


    << <i>

    << <i>and I nearly shelled out $500 clams for an insanely toned PCGS MS66 '49-D Quarter ! >>


    I think I shot that coin today and was thinking you'd like it. Where did you see it? >>



    somr guy named Izzo or something like that ...........far south isle of the show -

    and hey , great job as usual on my toned Franklins image
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    messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,746 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yup. Enzio Romano. He has a lot of nice stuff.
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    PawPaulPawPaul Posts: 5,845
    John ,

    u sleeppy now image
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    Bayard1908Bayard1908 Posts: 4,181 ✭✭✭✭
    I had an emergency come up at work and couldn't go. Hopefully I can go in August.
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    dragondragon Posts: 4,548 ✭✭
    Leaving in a few minutes. I hope the PCGS booth is still open this morning to accept submissions.
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    speetyspeety Posts: 5,424
    EVP, its been a party at our display, including several of your buddies!

    Sorry you couldn't be here!
    Want to buy an auction catalog for the William Hesslein Sale (December 2, 1926). Thanks to all those who have helped us obtain the others!!!

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    WTCGWTCG Posts: 8,940 ✭✭✭


    << <i>and as far as coins being sexy ; I shook Laura's hand again and while waiting in the food line for a 13$ roast beef sandwich , I chatted with an enchantress that is one of the most beautiful

    I have ever met in my entire life ! >>



    And who would this enchantress be?
    Follow me on Twitter @wtcgroup
    Authorized dealer for PCGS, PCGS Currency, NGC, NCS, PMG, CAC. Member of the PNG, ANA. Member dealer of CoinPlex and CCE/FACTS as "CH5"

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