Long Beach show in 2 weeks

rays · January 19, 2012 8:09AM

I love this show, but it has been a quiet one for awhile. I wonder why. I hope it doesn't go away.

RedTiger · January 19, 2012 11:09AM

This thread is as quiet as the show has become. I plan to go to the February show (Feb 2 to 4, $8 admission, $8 parking (or has it gone up again?), coupon at the website for $2 off so $6 admission). Lately, one trip per year is plenty.

A buddy asked about buying some 90% silver, maybe $40 in face value ($900 to $1000 in value). Anyone have suggestions as to dealer(s)? It's been a while since I bought silver at the Long Beach show, and one or two names I remember are no longer on the dealer list. I understand that local dealers would be much more likely to have rolls at a decent price, than the fly-in dealers.

DRUNNER · January 19, 2012 11:16AM

I have always loved this show. One of the few I can get to once in a while that is a travel show. But . . . timing won't let me until Summer 2013 if it is still operating then.

Drunner
Doily Slut

Elcontador · January 19, 2012 11:17AM

Will be there Thursday.

jom · January 19, 2012 11:18AM

My "home" show. Three times a year for me.

However, it's presently being run INTO THE GROUND. It's sad it was always a great show. Maybe they'll go to twice a year or something (skip the summer). I don't like it but it's better than it going away completely....bummer.

jom

mustanggt · January 19, 2012 11:25AM

RT, I think parking is now $10. I don't have a dealer to suggest for silver but it is a good opportunity to shop around for the best price.
I'll be there for the duration. I too hope that this show doesn't go the way of Santa Clara but since it is almost the only major coin show left in the state I think will will survive in spite of some obvious issues.

WTCG · January 19, 2012 11:35AM

Cancelling one of the three shows might be an idea but I don't see this show disappearing completely.

I will be there Wednesday through Saturday but at a new table location.

messydesk · January 19, 2012 11:38AM

I was there last June on Friday. Pretty dead. Avoiding a tax nexus with California is probably a big reason for some to stay away.

Type2 · January 19, 2012 11:38AM

I think i'll go buy for a look.

illini420 · January 19, 2012 11:41AM

I'll be there at least one of the days, maybe two...

Parking last time was $10, and the lot was full right underneath the lobby... had to park around the block and it still cost $10.

Junk silver from dealers will be priced too high if this show is anything like the last few. You'll like find a better price if you find another collector wanting to sell and meet up with them to do a deal. Since you have a couple of weeks, a BST post looking for a seller couldn't hurt too much.

WTCG · January 19, 2012 11:44AM

<< I was there last June on Friday. Pretty dead. Avoiding a tax nexus with California is probably a big reason for some to stay away. >>

With Santa Clara gone the state nexus issue isn't as big of a factor anymore. Even when it was there were multiple ways to get around it legally.

WaterSport · January 19, 2012 11:52AM

Not sure if I am going to be there Friday or Saturday, but I am going.

WS

golden · January 19, 2012 12:39PM

The only time that I went was 1982,I did not like it and never went back.

Halfsense · January 19, 2012 1:30PM

Here's info about the upcoming Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, February 2 - 4, 2012:

Win Gold Coins at February 2012 Long Beach Expo

-donn-

oakcoin · January 19, 2012 2:45PM

<< My "home" show. Three times a year for me.

However, it's presently being run INTO THE GROUND. It's sad it was always a great show. Maybe they'll go to twice a year or something (skip the summer). I don't like it but it's better than it going away completely....bummer.

jom >>

I'm in the same camp here. Always liked this show, partly because it is the only one I consistently go to.

johnny9434 · January 20, 2012 3:18AM

ill see if anyone is going from my area and see if they want to split expense's that would be fun to go to

ColonialCoinUnion · January 20, 2012 3:20AM

We always go.

blu62vette · January 22, 2012 12:25AM

I will be ready for the show. Always a good show for me.

Bring me DMPL's if you have some!

TwoSides2aCoin · January 22, 2012 12:41AM

<< The only time that I went was 1982,I did not like it and never went back. >>

Hmmm... I went out to California with a blonde gal around that time who felt the same way. Not that this has anything to do with coins.

COALPORTER · January 22, 2012 12:55AM

This show needs to be more retail friendly !
And it needs to go ALL DAY Saturday!

The Feb show could be a great way to get out of the cold and visit SUNNY southern CA.!
I know that is the main reason I go , is to get out of the cold fog of the north and warm up.
They should promote the whole California experience to get more people from out-of-state
to attend, and encougare familys to take a vacation here.

OldEastside · January 22, 2012 2:11AM

Well, I might mosey on by, to check out the book guy,
and since I'm there?

, not sure yet.

Steve

illini420 · January 22, 2012 4:51AM

<< This show needs to be more retail friendly !
And it needs to go ALL DAY Saturday!

The Feb show could be a great way to get out of the cold and visit SUNNY southern CA.!
I know that is the main reason I go , is to get out of the cold fog of the north and warm up.
They should promote the whole California experience to get more people from out-of-state
to attend, and encougare familys to take a vacation here. >>

That would help. Going to this show on a Saturday is almost a complete waste of time. Probably a third to half of the dealers seem to leave the show on Friday and don't even show up on Saturday at all. And even though the show is advertised as being open until 5pm on Saturday, the show is effectively over with many dealers starting to pack up around noon or 1pm and pretty much all of them closing up by 3pm.

I think it would help the show tremendously if there was free admission on Saturday. It's not really fair to those members of the public who can't come to the show during the week to have to pay $8 per person to get in for only a couple of hours of show...

jom · January 23, 2012 2:22AM

<< 

<< This show needs to be more retail friendly !
And it needs to go ALL DAY Saturday!

The Feb show could be a great way to get out of the cold and visit SUNNY southern CA.!
I know that is the main reason I go , is to get out of the cold fog of the north and warm up.
They should promote the whole California experience to get more people from out-of-state
to attend, and encougare familys to take a vacation here. >>

That would help. Going to this show on a Saturday is almost a complete waste of time. Probably a third to half of the dealers seem to leave the show on Friday and don't even show up on Saturday at all. And even though the show is advertised as being open until 5pm on Saturday, the show is effectively over with many dealers starting to pack up around noon or 1pm and pretty much all of them closing up by 3pm.

I think it would help the show tremendously if there was free admission on Saturday. It's not really fair to those members of the public who can't come to the show during the week to have to pay $8 per person to get in for only a couple of hours of show... >>

They used to be open on Sunday and it was the same problem. So I'm not sure what they can do about it...I do agree with the free admission thing.

Maybe now that Santa Clara is gone more dealers will come...not having to worry about the CA tax status or whatever. I dunno...it's just kind of a bummer the show doesn't draw the dealers as much as it used to.

jom

TahoeDale · January 23, 2012 3:34AM

Going on Thurs and Friday. Will be bringing a bunch of tarnished capped bust halves

Meet at Sheridan's table for a coin-off.

blu62vette · January 24, 2012 1:09AM

I have talked to a couple east coast dealers who are returning with tables this time. Hopefully there are more. The Feb show is positioned nice that there are not many large shows between FUN and Baltimore. A long drought for some dealers itching for a show.

MrOrganic · January 24, 2012 3:02AM

......with the database that CU/PCGS has why inst this show packed???????

That's what puzzles me!

mustanggt · January 24, 2012 4:04AM

I am looking forward to being there the whole show...

robkool · January 24, 2012 10:52AM

A great show to go to... Hope it doesn't disappear like Santa Clara.
I will be there at #1248 like always.

illini420 · January 30, 2012 6:23AM

Only a couple of days left!!!!!!!!

Working on a new exhibit to be put on display near the Long Beach Coin Club table... hopefully I can get it done in time for the show!!!!!

WTCG · January 30, 2012 10:19AM

A few extra dealers may come this time because there hasn't been a major show since FUN a month ago and won't be another one until Baltimore in late March.

I'm at a new location this time at table #658.

RedTiger · January 31, 2012 11:15AM

Tuesday bump.

I plan to go Friday.

Again for those that have never been, $8 admission ($2 off coupon at their website, so $6)
http://longbeachexpo.com/

$10 for parking. Bourse opens at 10 a.m. Show is Thu 2/2 to Sat 2/4 but a third of the dealers do not show for Saturday. Those that do set up might start packing up around lunch time.

njcoincrank · February 1, 2012 12:06AM

Christine and I will be there this afternoon through Saturday at closing. Stop bye and say hello.

NJCC

blu62vette · February 1, 2012 12:29AM

I am on I-5 Heading down!

illini420 · February 1, 2012 6:20AM

<< I am on I-5 Heading down! >>

and I thought texting or talking on the cell phone while driving was dangerous

Long Beach show in 2 weeks

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