Coin Show Observations Part Deuce

I would have left empty handed too, at that show.

My numismatic interests extend across the whole of numismatics
provided that
the items I am looking for actually circulated as MONEY, or at least were fully intended for that use.

You would think that almost every dealer that has coins on offer that may be of interest to me. That thinking would be correct.
Nevertheless, I have come away from a coin show on several occasions without buying anything.
Why?
On those occasions, I have failed to find a single item that was priced attractively enough for me to consider to buy it.
That is OK.

For me at least, there is always a huge amount of stock available to look at closely and go window shopping. Always lots to learn.

I've yet to find a deal at a coin show. Every show I've been to here is always overpriced. I tried buying a toned 1958 quarter and half graded by NGC at the most recent show I attended and the dealer wanted $180 for the pair and they were only graded MS65! I've stuck to buying online recently because it isn't grossly inflated. I don't mind paying retail for items I like, but I'm not gonna pay 2x retail for common coins like I saw at this show.

So that show I walked away empty handed. Not the first time and not the last. Happens to a lot of us.

That is true. Two big takeaways from attending these: I understand how collectors get upside down with their collections as well as how dealers make money.




If I could of got it for $250 that deal would've been wrote up. I remembered the coin from the previous show. The dealer sounded motivated to get rid of it. I could have flipped it for $400. The details were in the high vf-xf range despite the damage. That's a tough year to find.

I attended the Jacksonville coin show this weekend. About 60 tables.
Lots and lots of raw low grade stuff.
Nice graded coins were above what I would have paid.
Bought some bullion coins and a couple of type coins from my "favorite" dealer.
He always treats me ok. Been buying from him for years.

Going to the summer fun show next month.

Don't worry about going home empty handed.

Spend some time with those who have a little spare time to speak to you, when they are not busy. Extend your network by establishing new contacts and friends. Often, they can be much more valuable than the coins.

I wasn't aware of the currency show at Kemper Arena, I might have to go check it out. Thanks for the info.

You're right and that's the one. I had to get the brochure out of my truck. They guy that gave it to me said their was also an auction but it I think it's just for bills.