Some Of The Premier Coin Shows
Coin shows are the best way to buy or sell coins. Well
before the coin shows, you should take some time to get organized. Know what
you’ve got, what you need and what you’d like to sell.
This is something that a surprising number of
collectors don’t do. The best way to always be prepared is to keep a running
inventory list.
Do your homework beforehand, so you know what
you want to purchase and have a good understanding of its fair market value.
Of course, always leave room in your budget for
that spur of the moment purchase, but don’t let yourself be overwhelmed by all
the choices available.
Plans to make coin shows
It pays to prepare you before heading to a coin shows.
The rows of vendors and buyers can be overwhelming if you go in without a plan.
The most important thing to bring to coin shows is a list of the coins you have
and the ones you need.
Learn what prices are considered reasonable for
the coins you need and think about how much you’re willing to spend on them. Educate
yourself on the correct names of your coins and the ones you desire and learn
what features to look for in collectible coins.
Be sure to bring cash with you because many
dealers will not accept checks or credit cards. A loupe or magnifying glass
will help you in choosing which coins to purchase. It’s a good idea to carry a
notebook and pen so you can take notes while you comparison shop.
Visit as many dealers as possible at coin shows
and take notes on who has what, what the prices are and what conditions the
coins are in and go back to get the best deals. Don’t make the mistake of
purchasing the first available coin you find. And
don’t feel obligated to purchase anything.
It may be a good idea to attend coin shows or
two without buying any buying. This will give you the opportunity to get the
feel of how they’re set up, what’s available and which vendors are the
friendliest and most knowledgeable without any pressure.
When there’s a lull in business, many vendors
are happy to answer questions about grading, clean versus natural coins and the
latest trends in coin collecting.
Some of the premier coin shows in North America included:
ANA’s World’s Fair of Money and the National
Money Show are billed as the largest coin shows in the States.
Sponsored by the American Numismatic
Association (ANA), the show features a wide range of certified coin dealers,
representatives from US and international mints, and a number of other vendors.
These are held twice yearly at locations around
the country. For current info, visit the ANA site at www.money.org.
The Las Vegas Coin, Stamp & Collectibles
Show, also sponsored by the ANA, includes a series of educational seminars. You
can find more information about this event, as well as links on where to stay
when attending, at the ANA website at www.money.org.
Chicago International Coin Fair is sponsored by
Collect.com and Krasue Publications. Generally held each year in the spring,
the event is hugely popular with collectors and dealers from around the world.
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