Sort of becoming a title for people to brag about too. Many dealers like to mention all the organizations they belong to and that is one of them. To many it is sort of like posting your college degrees on the walls.
At coin shows many dealers may have that motation on their tables saying Member of the
ANA.
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That link is for clubs.
I'm looking to join soon as well. The main benefit seems to be the magazine (The Numismatist), which is why I'm joining. The lending library may also be very useful.
Always think about getting coin, gun, knife, etc types of magazines in the mail. Pending on where you live and how your mail is shown. If such items stick out of the mail box, it sort of like saying this is what I've got, come take it. Also, remember that not all postal people are saints.