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New Jersey Coin Show Update

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 Posted 05/20/2005  12:47 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add national dealer to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
I spent a few hours at the Garden State Numismatic Show yesterday. Mostly to share a little time with some dealers that I know. Only bought 1 Half Cent, but overall had a good time.
The show is much smaller than I normally attend, and the public wasn't permitted until later in the day. The show offered about 70 dealers (mostly small) but had quite an offering of coins.
One small dealer who attended, was quite surprised at how many of the so called "rare" coins were available. One dealer I spoke with had FIVE 1922 Plain cents in various grades, FIVE 1893-S Morgan dollars, and a very choice Saint High Relief. A quick walk around the floor provided many rarities.
I think that it is important for everyone to go to the shows. This would provide them with a better understanding of just how "rare" something is.
Coin shows are quite different during "dealer" hours than public hours, but still provides a good learning experience. The dealer that I spent most of my time with is still learning the ropes, but making good progress. Got stumped on some of the colonial coins, (which gave me a good laugh), but I believe that they are learning quickly and will be a great asset to the hobby.
With the convenience of the computer, it takes more effort to get out and attend a show, but I highly recommend that everyone attend at least 1 small show and 1 major show a year. It will provide you with the knowledge of what the market is truly like.
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First, I would like to thank ND for his post. I was the one with him yesterday and I learned a great deal. Though it was small, there were a number of very interesting coins there. One dealer there had some of my hammered silver Tudor coins. Henry VII all the way to Elizabeth I with some very sharp portraits. I saw some very nice colonials and currency also. Also saw lots of Bust Halves, some blast white and some with absolutely gorgeous toning. Some of the Seated and Trade dollars were just breathtaking.

ND introduced me to a terrific dealer, PMJ Coins, who I would recommend very highly to anyone. Here is a link to his website: http://pmjcoins.com/store/. I bought a couple of coins from him. His prices are extremely reasonable and he's just an overall great guy.

As far as the Massachusetts colonial, I can only claim it as a "blonde moment". I drew a complete blank when we saw that coin and couldn't dredge that information out of my brain even as we were talking about it. I'm sure ND will get months of laughs out of this.

Seriously, I can't thank ND enough for making such a long drive to attend this show and being so helpful and patient with me. It is such a cool feeling when one of the "big guys" wants to take time and show the "little guy" the ropes. This willingness to help and teach is one of the things that makes ND so special to have as a colleague and a friend.
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