Neat Coins I Saw At The Williamsport PA Coin Show

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TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 08/03/2015 11:08 am I actually was window shopping for a change. Not really buying anything except looking for 2015 Jefferson's to update my set and none to be found. There were some that jumped out on tables that I found exciting and interesting and had a nice time talking about them with the dealers while looking at them. First one was a 1793 US Half Cent with a $4500. price tag. It was VF35 with environmental damage but then don't most have that anyway? Very nice example and I would love to have one but then ... You can't have everything. Next was a 1883 With Cents Proof Cameo V nickel. To me this was an amazing looking coin. I didn't ask a price but fondled that for awhile and got that dealers card. Another fella had heaps of early copper. He was from Albany NY and he gave me a lesson on an electrotype Fugio Cent. I was also shown some amazing fractional currency specimens. Super crisp and learned that they were printed with a blank back and sent to banks so the banks would recognize them when encountered. That dealer told me they were much more scarce than the real thing. I bought my raffle tickets, paid my yearly coin club dues and had a couple BBQ sloppy joes and left without buying a coin but for me it was a great "coin show". I don't think I ever went to a coin show without buying anything before. Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 08/03/2015 12:38 pm Wow, first time for everything I suppose. The only time I went to a coin show and bought nothing was in Fall 2004. I did not attend a show or buy anything again until Spring 2008. Those were the lost years. Anyway, thank you for the report. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
AcesKings Pillar of the Community United States 1627 Posts	Posted 08/03/2015 3:30 pm Sounds like I need to "Google" directions for that one! The only one I've been going to is the Allentown show. I want to try Lancaster in Sept. Guess I'll have to wait and see...... Report this Post to the Staff
Debrajc Pillar of the Community United States 4211 Posts	Posted 08/17/2015 7:14 pm You have more will power that I do NickelGuy. To me that would be like making reservations to a fancy restaurant and looking forward to it for weeks and weeks in advance and ordering a glass of ice water once I got seated. But then in my parts coin shows are few and far in between. I may feel differently if they were held more often. Glad you got to handle some really nice pieces of history in your hands and I'm sure you enjoyed the conversations from the dealers~! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 08/18/2015 09:48 am Quote: To me that would be like making reservations to a fancy restaurant and looking forward to it for weeks and weeks in advance and ordering a glass of ice water once I got seated. Nice analogy. One of the worst feelings I ever had was when I left that coin show empty handed. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
orfew Pillar of the Community Canada 1269 Posts	Posted 08/18/2015 6:40 pm I often leave shows empty handed. I have a very narrow focus and very few dealers have what I am looking for. I still have a great time at the shows. Even when I do not buy a coin I often get tips from dealers concerning where to find what I am looking for and who might have it. this has led to a few of my past purchases. Report this Post to the Staff
coinlover168 Pillar of the Community United States 506 Posts	Posted 08/19/2015 4:56 pm There has only been one time when I went to a coin show and didn't anything. Of course, it had to be the only one I've gone to that charged admission Report this Post to the Staff
chipjones Pillar of the Community United States 819 Posts	Posted 08/19/2015 5:26 pm i go to two shows a year. and have never left empty handed no will power I guess. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 08/20/2015 09:36 am Quote: I go to two shows a year. and have never left empty handed no will power I guess. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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