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Moderator
 United States
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Nice! I'll be at Long Beach here in So. Cal. which is about 500 dealers. These big shows are fun with something for everyone ;-)
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Valued Member
Canada
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I like the way you photo shopped all the nerds out of the picture and put in normal people.  |
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Valued Member
United States
408 Posts |
I went to the show. Didn't make the connection with other CCF members but found it very interesting. Overwhelming might be a better discription. Stacks of $500 and $1000 bills and piles of double eagles is not what I am used to. Bought a set of 1950-2008 Lincons for $20.00. 1/2 pound copper bullion for $7.00.(Just because I thought it was neat). A 1893 Coumbian Exposition Half in AU for $12.50. A few Jeffersons I need to update my set and 5 Indian cents that I didn't have. Three of 4 big coins supply companies there so I bought stuff that I don't need now, but will in the future. All in all, a very interesting time. I can't imagine a bigger show. With all the money around there, it kind of reminded me of Las Vegas. Somehow you get the feeling money isn't real. I would recommend it to anyone who is able to attend. Regards, Jim |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wow, that seems like a FUN show! (No pun intended).  The biggest show I've been to is the Long Beach which as Dave mentioned is pretty big and has something for everyone. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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 Up where I'm we don't get coin shows. I would have to go 8 hours (Toronto or Detroit) to see a show. I think I'm getting depressed reading this thread.  Have fun guys and spend some money for me. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Coin collectors arriving at the Coin Show:  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
4000 Posts |
That's about right Moe! They came by land, air, and sea! I agree with tampabaygrampa, it really was quite overwhelming. A view of the Convention Center.  And more parking across the street.  |
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 Oh, and here I thought those were the ninjas and other martial artists that I have heard so much about. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I havent been to a coin show yet--does it smell of mildew? thats what stamp shows smell of.
Retired USAF 1983-2003
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What did you end up getting Scooby? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4000 Posts |
Surprisingly - nothing.
Well, a couple of books.
I'm usually the first one to bail on my list and come home with everything that's not on my list, but this time I was on a mission.
I was out to upgrade my 1914-D Lincoln and pick up a high end '09-S VDB.
But, I was surprised at the prices. I thought pricing would be a lot more competetive as people vied for your business, but found it to be the opposite. I kind of got tired of trying to negotiate just get to greysheet.
But, I still had a blast and got to meet some CCF members, so as far as I'm concerned I didn't go home empty-handed.
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United States
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I thought that all high end and semi-key coins were high. Outside of the Jeffersons that I bought, most of what I got came out of the "bargain bins" that weren't really great bargains.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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No darkside trophies? I'm disappointed ...
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Valued Member
United States
408 Posts |
If that is your area of interest I'm sure you would not have been disappointed.
I noticed at least 3 or 4 dealers from outside the U.S.
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Valued Member
United States
408 Posts |
Point of interest...The summer F.U.N. show is scheduled for July 7-9, 2011
at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
Also, on display was a 100 Troy Ounce gold nugget. About 7 inches long and
about 5 inches wide at the widest point. Quite the find for some prospector.
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