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Pillar of the Community
United States
790 Posts |
It's really not a good idea. I've blown my coin budget (and then some) for the next month or so. But I've never been, and this is the Denver Coin Expo, which as I understand it is the Big One in Colorado. It only comes once a year, so... Maybe I'll leave my wallet at home... Nah!  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
Have fun and enjoy the show. You HAVE to buy at least one coin, even if it's in a junk basket. Gotta have it to remember your first time.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4211 Posts |
Wow! Enjoy the experience! My first really BIG show was a Florida FUN show. I expected it to be over the top and I wasn't disappointed.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
7075 Posts |
I agree with moxking. This looks like a pretty big show and the prices might run to the high side so search the junk bins for some goodies.
I would also encourage you to visit all the club tables. Even if you don't think you'll join the club, you will meet some nice people. Some might be giving away tokens and those are fun souvenirs.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1911 Posts |
My first coin show was the World's Fair of Money when it was in Chicago. It is a great experience, even if you don't buy anything. But I agree, buying at least one coin will be an awesome reminder of your first show! Have fun! :)
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Pillar of the Community
Russian Federation
5172 Posts |
The least frequent coin shows I can recall ever visiting came every Sunday. That's a long way to go from "once a year".
I missed the big yearly Moscow show a few weeks ago, but it was also just after I blew a lot of money on coins, and I didn't really know of it until a week or two before it happened, anyway; I'm seriously considering going to the next one (it's supposed to be free if you register for a ticket a month in advance, and $3-ish otherwise; not sure how that works exactly).
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Have fun and walk the floor over before making any choices!
Edited by Coinfrog
10/28/2016 5:13 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1314 Posts |
Ask before taking photographs, wear comfortable shoes and have a good time.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
I've gone to possibly several hundred or maybe even thousands of coin shows. I only buy coins at coin shows. No place on line or at a coin store can compare. You'll love that place.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11951 Posts |
I would bet you will see a lot of coins you would like to have ..
That's how it is with me
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
790 Posts |
Well, it was fun, and I did come away with a few coins. The good news is I didn't overspend. The bad news is I had a bit over $100 cash in my pants pocket, along with a Mercury dime I fortunately didn't spend too much money on, and at some point, I lost the money and the dime. Dumb move on my part--I decided that I wanted to carry my cash in my pocket rather than in my purse, thinking it'd be safer there. I did call the expo just in case some honest soul turned it in, but so far no joy. Trying to be philosophical.  Despite that, I still enjoyed the coin show. One guy had a whole case of gorgeous rainbow toned Morgans. Pricing was out of my reach, but  Edited by twslisa
10/28/2016 11:30 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
7075 Posts |
Sorry you lost your dime and your money. I'm glad you had fun though. All those high priced coins are amazing to look at -- but like you -- I just look.  Maybe someday ... |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11951 Posts |
Sorry to hear about loss of your money ....
Good to hear you enjoyed the show ...
I too like looking at all those high end coins ...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
917 Posts |
That show is a big one isn't it. The next one is in may so save up. I wish the really big shows would come around more often. Thats a sight to see.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
1. Take the amount of cash you want spend; that becomes your budget limit.
2. Leave your credit and debit cards at home.
3. When you get to the show, look at what is for sale with every dealer that you may be interested in. Look at the whole show in this way, before you spend any of your cash.
4. Sit down and have lunch and perhaps a have coffee as well; this is your 'cooling off period'. It is cheaper to take your own food and drink with you.
5. Make up your mind what coins you may be after, and that fit within your cash budget.
6. Go back and negotiate to buy only those coins you are interested in.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
790 Posts |
I think I'd add a #7, in hindsight. Get a business card from any dealer you buy from unless you know them. Not for purpose of returns, but just so you have that info. Also, if you're keeping track of costs, either get receipts or write the amount on the back of the card, along with the price. I didn't do this, and when I came home, even tho I had only a few coins, the coins I'd priced all ran together in my head. I'm not sure HOW much I paid for a couple coins, though fortunately I'm quite certain I didn't pay over $30 for either, and that's about right for the coins.
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Posted 10/28/2016 06:24 am
