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Naturally the coins I consigned went well below what I expected What coins did you consign? |
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I have better things to do with my money right now than to spend on mint products and "investment" coins. I will wait for the Coin Expo and I've never been there before.
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Hi Libertad,
That doesn't make any sense. What do you expect to find at the Coin Expo besides mint products?
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I worked the auction viewing and auction with Louis. Was active and some good deals were there. Bidding was brisk. I bought too much. LOL
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My personal 20 year experience with auctions is ...don't go to them.
I've only purchased from an auction once in that 20 year stretch.
It's too difficult to find a true bargain, because there's too much competition and too high a price when you factor in the fees and taxes.
And I also feel that there is no such thing as a 'true' auction, if you get my drift.
That one time I did find a bargian but I compare it to someone who goes to garage sales every weekend....once in a blue moon you'll find a bargain.
Whereas when I attend coin shows and visit coin dealers, I always find bargains, each and everytime.
Auctions are good however if you're looking for that one special item to complete or add to your collection, but you'll have to pay through the nose for it.
Sorry for the 'downer' post on auctions, it's just the way I feel about them.
Edited by doubleeagle59
02/24/2013 10:16 am
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jsinger: Are you saying that that's all there is at that particular show? I haven't been but the reputation in the first couple of shows alone beat out Torex. Torex isn't even bad, it's just a large commute. I can only think of two dealers there who I would never patronize - the rest are okay and maybe 4-6 are amazing in my eyes.
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Pillar of the Community
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Maybe back in the day Torex was great at the Primose Hotel. Maybe there needs to be a bigger and better show with more vendors.
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Doubleeagle. I like auctions for a number of reasons.
1 if you buy a cheap piece, you get in the auctioneer mailing list and get the catalogs in your inbox: some of them are a quite good reference material, particular to me with a very limited interest niche.
2 you met other collectors in the view rooms
3 you get to handle awesome coins
4 free drinks, coffee, and food
Kills the time before dinner when you are on an out of town show
Besides the above, I agree with your opinions, particularly with your "drift"
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@jsinger21: Our own SPP is a dealer at Coin Expo.
I am of the opinion that Torex moved downtown at least partly because of the buzz from Coin Expo. Maybe the cross-dealers caused it. Certainly much nicer after hours downtown, which you'd think is a factor for the visiting dealers.
I think the COMPETITION will make both shows constantly improve. Win-win for us.
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Torex used to be good back when it was at the Raddison down on the waterfront, but it was starting to lose a little steam even the last year or so there. I think that the Coin Expo will turn into what Torex used to be. One of the big problems is that Brian isn't Ingrid and, in my opinion, TPG slabs have taken most of the fun out of most shows. Thank heavens that most shows have an auction joined to it .. it still makes it worthwhile for at least part of ne day, but I USED to go for two. |
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I can't wait to go to the bed Coin Expo.
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Pillar of the Community
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Is Ingrid still running Torex? What is the biggest coin show in Canada?
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@Bill: If you're referring to spending hours pouring through books and boxes looking for jewels, I agree.
Dealers seem to ship off anything remotely interesting to ICCS these days. But, in defense, I think Chinese counterfeits would have destroyed the hobby if they did not.
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Next Coin Expo: 34 dealers
This Torex: 29 dealers
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Jsinger - Ingrid passed away.
In the last 3 years of her life the show was managed (he he he) by her son.
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