Where Is A Good Public Spot To Evaluate Coins?

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Drsandman2 Pillar of the Community United States 1374 Posts	Posted 12/04/2011 1:17 pm Lets say that I want to meet someone in town to evaluate their small collection. Where is a safe, public yet private place where we can sit down and put coins on the table? I've run into this problem several times, and always feel weird when I'm at a restaurant or library and I pull out a stack of silver and a loupe. Can someone toss me some fresh ideas? Report this Post to the Staff

throwbackid Pillar of the Community 1283 Posts	Posted 12/04/2011 1:21 pm I like the starbucks inside of a Barns and Noble. It's well lit and there alot of people around. And to be honest most of my meets to evaluate a collection are inside of a McDonalds. Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 12/04/2011 3:54 pm I use my bank, call ahead and see if it's okay with them, can't beat the security! "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
acloco Pillar of the Community United States 3540 Posts	Posted 12/04/2011 5:35 pm Library has worked well in the past. Report this Post to the Staff
emh Valued Member United States 85 Posts	Posted 12/05/2011 08:13 am Your bank should have the space available, and this works well for meeting someone you know, or know through a third party. As for people you don't know (craigslist ads etc) I opt to meet at a local police station. It minimizes the chances of me being robbed. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 12/05/2011 10:03 am 1. If you have an account in a bank you could ask an officer of the bank if it's OK to use a desk there for that purpose. 2. Not sure about the flea markets by you but one of them by me has a sort of restaurant area. I've seen people several times doing coin transactions there. Lots of people, lots of lighting, free space. 3. Libraries are OK but you usually have to really keep the noise down. I don't like those places since you don't know who is watching and following you later. 4. If your in a small town there is usually a town hall or city hall. You could ask there if it's ok to use a room for that purpose. 5. Unfortuately not enough coin shows in all areas but if there are any in your area, usually there are some tables where you could sit down and do that. Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 12/06/2011 11:57 pm Liberry has easy access to reference material, if needed, often including puters. Banks have offices, and easy access to cash for purchases. Report this Post to the Staff
deadmunny Pillar of the Community United States 619 Posts	Posted 12/07/2011 03:52 am Quote: I've run into this problem several times, and always feel weird when I'm at a restaurant or library and I pull out a stack of silver and a loupe. You've answered your own question. Restaurants and the library are where I go. Why feel weird? If you go to a corner table at a fast food restaurant, just grab a cup of coffee so you feel like a regular patron. One of my favorites is a Baskin Robbins ice cream shop before noon when no one is in the mood for ice cream. I ask the folks if its okay to borrow a table and they are always gracious. Report this Post to the Staff
stevex6 Pillar of the Community 3352 Posts	Posted 12/07/2011 07:46 am I go to Slick Ronnie's Honest Coin Hideout (tell 'em Heapin' Dime-bag sent ya) Report this Post to the Staff
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