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This show was my first ever coin collectors show.
I was overwhelmed by the choices...and the very informative vendors.
I had only a short time to browse.
I walked away with three foreign banknotes from Cyprus and Greece and a Morgan dollar-very friendly folks - looking to have far more time next time...
Wondering if this Coin show returns in the fall or is it once a year in May?
Wondering if any one got something unique for their collection?
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Sounds like a good time was had by all...
Given that I was outbid on EVERY ONE of the items in the G.B. auction and I wasn't able to attend... I respectfully request pictures of all new acquisitions from this coin show please... by any willing members...
C'mon now show me some shiney!
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Speaking as a collector, this is Canada's best coin show. The venue is gorgeous, lots of open areas, areas for collectors to sit and chat, without leaving the bourse, and great educational presentations. A great place to meet with old friends and new friends, Canada's best coffee downstairs, and a pub just down the street.
Speaking as a coin dealer, this is Canada's best coin show. The security is fantastic, because besides the coin show security, there is also the security system of the Toronto Reference Library. A very professional run show, with a fantastic auction.
It was nice meeting some new CCF members who came up to my table, having a good long chat with Bill Cross, and of course, spending the weekend with old friends. The Bells host an excellent auction - I was lucky enough to win 4 of the 5 pieces I wanted, including the three 1-cent error lots. Next show is in early October, and I will be there.
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SPP is right on all counts here.. I was impressed at how easy it was easy do discuss coins with so much space and privacy offered around you. Quiet discussions available and a beautiful venue and easy to travel to,.. and easy to exit the city because of it's perfect location. Win...win..... ...nickelsguy...Thanks..!! And I will always be grateful for the special time you gave on how to accurately grade my George V nickels. D .. . . . Edited by DEVLEC
06/02/2014 12:11 pm
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I attended this show over the weekend, and noticed that most dealers were using the same locking display cases. Where can they be purchased? I can't find any info on them online. Thanks. Anyone? I really need to buy a few cases, and can find nothing online. |
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Try here: http://www.bentleysdisplay.com/product/150.htmlThey even sell them on ebayhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/SILVER-Alum...200724988224? In southern Ontario, you could try contacting Ted Bailey, from Ted's Collectables. He used to bring them into Canada to sell to dealers - but I don't know if he has any more. Ted also sells the red and black slotted inserts that you see inside the cases. Ted Bailey, telephone 519-442-3474 or toll-free 1-866-747-2646, email tedscollectables@bellnet.ca Ted also runs the Paris, Ontario, show in August. "Discovery follows discovery, each both raising and answering questions, each ending a long search, and each providing the new instruments for a new search." -- J. Robert OppenheimerContent of this post is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses...0/deed.en_USMy eBay store
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Thanks SPP-Ottawa. I was hoping to find something locally (gta) or at least within Canada.. I'll reach out to Ted Bailey. Quote:
easy to exit the city because of it's perfect location This show was really well run, along with great facilities, but the above quote I don't agree with.  It took me forever to get there and back from the west end  |
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Randy showed a link to excellent cases - they seem to be the standard for Canadian coin shows.
I like the thinner ones that open on the short side (back to front), I have two model #175G - 22" x 34" x 2" cases I use for shows (hinged on 22" side, optional handle) . You can fit two in a small box and I like opening the cases from the back. They are half the thickness of a normal case.
Come to my table at the fall show - and I can show you the cases I use.
"Discovery follows discovery, each both raising and answering questions, each ending a long search, and each providing the new instruments for a new search." -- J. Robert OppenheimerContent of this post is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses...0/deed.en_USMy eBay store
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Well twoplustwo...It's time to sometimes park the car and rely on accessible and quick "public transportation". Win..win for me with the metro a few steps away and the GO Train ..the quick exit from TO...  I'm used to being jammed in Montreal traffic and impossible and costly parking ....but not if I can avoid it ...and this was an easy one for me this time... |
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Well twoplustwo...It's time to sometimes park the car and rely on accessible and quick "public transportation".
Win..win for me with the metro a few steps away and the GO Train ..the quick exit from TO...
I'm used to being jammed in Montreal traffic and impossible and costly parking ....but not if I can avoid it ...and this was an easy one for me this time... Agreed, but not very cost effective since the wife came with.. $9 each for the Go (each way) then $3 each for the TTC (again each way). Almost $50 total to use public transportation vs $6 parking at the Bay + gas + traffic headache. |
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My only TCE auction win, 1941 25 cents (ICCS MS-65):   This one is die crack city, with obverse cracks running from the O to the second G of GEORGIVS, and from the N of IND to the M of IMP. |
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