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Got my federal tax return this week! I was going to go open a can of whoop-a on a few coin dealer websites that I tend to favor; however, I just checked the local coin show schedule and there are two shows this weekend in the Philadelphia PA area within 45 minutes drive from me. I used to attend several shows in the 1970s when I was a kid and are wondering if someone can tell me what to expect. I have to assume times have changed. Are there good deals at these events? Or are these events mostly local coin dealers and they are asking for full RedBook prices? My interest is mainly in bulk purchases of coin rolls or mint sets. |
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I am sure there will be a lot of changes. There will be a lot of dealers selling slabbed coins that were not there in the 70's. Take a want list with you that includes prices,a jeweler's loupe. Do a walk through before buying anything. Let us know how it goes. Here is an idea,take a young collector just starting out with you. John1  |
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Let us know how it goes.  and good luck! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Coin shows today are really different depending on how big, location, variety of dealers and lots more. I go to about 2 to 3 coin shows a Month around where I live. Sometimes there are as many as 5 a Month in the area. I only buy coins at these shows since I've found coins are much better deals there than on line with place like ebay. I tend to avoid large shows due to excessive prices charged at those. Smaller snows have more of the same dealers and they are basically local people and some have coin or hobby stores in the area. Some of the advantages of a coin show is no lost in mail, you get to see the real coin, no postage/handling charges, no insurance charges, no wrong coin sent. Most smaller shows have free parking, free admittance too. One of the ones I frequent has free coffee and donuts if you get there early. Let us know how you make out. |
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I have never been either. I have two holes to fill in my Lincoln Cent collection. I've decided that when the time comes that I can afford my 1909-S VDB I'm going to go to a show to buy it. I know that you are in the Chicago area JustCarl. Which coin show has free coffee and donuts? I'm always in for free sugary goodness.  Good Luck. Please let us know how it goes! Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507Edited by chafemasterj
03/08/2019 09:05 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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You'll see many of the same problems as before just more slabs. Local shows will have good dealers and bad dealers. Almost all of the shows will have a plethora of details coins being sold raw as problem free which may or may not have been cracked out of slabs to do so. Most shows will have at least a couple good dealers and a couple to basically avoid at all costs. The key will be figuring out which ones are which. A lot of stuff will generally be overpriced compared to what you can get comparable things elsewhere at. Some local shows are much better than others. Just remember that just because someone has a table doesn't mean you should blindly listen to them or that they aren't doing the same things people would blast an ebay seller for trying. Nothing wrong with it if you end up having to leave empty handed. Either way you can have fun enjoying some of the eye candy in some of the cases |
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Go knowing what you're looking for and what you are willing to pay. Don't be afraid to ask if there is wiggle room, but don't be obnoxious with lowball offers. Most of all - enjoy!
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Things have changed a lot since the 70's . Expect to find tons of coins in graded slabs . you will find a lot of dealers asking top dollar but don't let that get to you . Almost every dealer you'll be able to bargain with if they think you really want a certain coin . Don't feel intimidated , if you want the coin and the price is too high tell them you would like to make him a fair offer .He will not hesitate to say ok . If he counters your offer then it's your call . You say your into coin rolls ,I have found them to be reasonable priced because they don't want to lug rolls of coins back home . They have enough stuff as it is . Towards the end of a show is the best time to get real good deals as I said , they'd rather sell it then bring it back . Good luck and have fun . |
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United States
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chafemasterj,the west suburban show has free donuts I'm not sure about the coffee and it's sunday in countryside.same dealers every show but a lot cheaper than ebay and ive never paid the listed price so definitely haggle.im out in big rock so you're definitely a lot closer.just don't waste your time going to the noise show in palatine,it was so small and kinda weird. |
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Excellent! Good luck and let us know how it goes. |
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 United States
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The ad for one of the shows claims 30+ tables. I'm a little surprised it is only a 9:00AM to 2:00PM event, but it is on a Sunday.
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I know that you are in the Chicago area JustCarl. Which coin show has free coffee and donuts? I'm always in for free sugary goodness. Countryside, Il. on the second Sunday of every Month. There is one tomorrow there and that is where I'll be at about 9 AM. They have been a bit low on quantities of dealers there lately. Used to be a full house of about 90+ dealers but has dwindled down a bit possibly due to lousy Weather. Free parking and usually free donuts and coffee. By about 9:30 donuts are all gone. Remember one of the nice things about facing a dealer is you can always bargain down the prices. Many dealers do as they do on ebay and over kill on prices knowing full well people will try to chew them down. And with a large amount of dealers, if you don't like one of them, just move to the next one. One of the dealers there with about 4 tables is really high in prices but drops down about 20 to 25% when you chew him down. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks justcarl. When the time comes I'll be sure to be there by 9. |
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United States
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Which town you live in justCarl? If you don't mind me asking and chafemasterj the chase on naperville road and Blanchard is one of my regulars and I've dumped some cents there that my boys stamped with "CCF" and I've always checked your thread to see If you've ever found any.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm in Wheaton. I live by Papa John's kind of. Not too far from that Chase Bank. I have not seen any CCF cents but my eyes are now peeled.
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