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So, in less than 2 1/2 hours I will be at a local Coin Club meeting and tonight we are having a live auction. I remember people bringing coins to the meetings to show off and stuff but I never remember what they bring them in. I am thinking of bringing about $225 in coins (3 coins make up most of that), a 2016 RedBook, a loupe, Coins magazine, and my 7112 Buffalo nickel album. Now, here is my dilemma: How do I carry these coins? I am thinking of carrying them in a draw string backpack, but I'm not sure. What do you guys think would be most appropriate?

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 Posted 10/16/2015  6:38 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ChildOfTheWheat to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Come on, guys. I need help now!
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Your backpack will be fine.

I use one but mostly I see briefcases. Still, I'm sure the backpack will be fine.

Have a good time.
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Briefcase or backpack will be appropriate...good luck!
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Dress like a 1930's Gangsta and use a violin case
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Laptop bag? Satchel?
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What ever is normal for you. ... If it was just three coins I may just put them in different pockets
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Anything really. Whatever your personal style is
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 Posted 10/16/2015  8:01 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ChildOfTheWheat to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Alright, thanks guys!
I am headed there right now with my backpack, thanks again
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If it was just three coins I may just put them in different pockets


There was a dealer that flew across the Atlantic with a 2 million dollar dime in his shirt pocket a few years back.
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Briefcase or backpack
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There was a dealer that flew across the Atlantic with a 2 million dollar dime in his shirt pocket a few years back.


Having pelican cases and things of that nature tend to draw unwanted attention. I walk to the bank daily with thousands of dollars of cash to deposit in my pocket. Some people know I have it on me, but most don't. If I was carrying one of those bank bags everyone driving/walking by would know what I had.
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Good luck at the meeting.

I agree with davec13 about not drawing unwanted attention.

Assuming you are a YN, you would likely look out of place with a briefcase and may look like a target.


Good call on the backpack.
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There was a dealer that flew across the Atlantic with a 2 million dollar dime in his shirt pocket a few years back.


Remember money belts? Imagine trying to get through airport security wearing a belt with a hidden zipper!
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Lol- that would be hard to do!

The meeting when fine, the most people had suitcases but by backpack worked fine. I was able to get some good deals at the lie action, but unfortunately I was distracted and the coin I was waiting for whent up to action before I thought it did, so I didn't get it. It was a 1835 Half Cent, VF-25 ish and the starting price was only $20. AND IT DIDNT SELL! I felt stupid... Anyways, thanks for the input!
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Here is another story - similar to Bobby's - concerning a 'million dollar' dime which was carried across the US in a trouser pocket:-

http://news.asiantown.net/r/3611/ma...n-his-pocket
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