Planning to attend the expo and recieved a free admission through PCGS I believe. But I signed up for PCGS using my wife's credit card since I couldn't find my wallet, therefore the ticket is in my wife's name, will I have problem using the free admission under my wife's name? I have used several codes to sign up for tickets for some friends, but they only get discounted rate. Is there a code to get free admission? The code used was: 7REASONS Any pointers on How not to buy coins as if you are a boy at the candy store? PS. My first coin show.
When you go to your first show it can be a bit overwhelming. Before you go to the show make yourself a list of the coins you desire with condition. and only buy those coins unless you find a great deal where you can flip the coin and make $$$. Just make sure you know what you want and you know what you're doing. Otherwise you might come home to an angry wife who sees all the credit cards maxed out from coins you didn't even want. It will be hard to do the first time around how hard depends on how passionate you are about coins.After a while it doesn't really phase you. I seldom buy coins from shows these days. Plenty others will say the same thing. I only buy when I know I can make money on something.
ask for a discount. it never hurts to ask but do not throw out an insulting price. wait until the dealer is done with a customer before you disturb him or her. if you buy more than 1 coin from the same dealer ask if he gives discounts if you buy more than 1 coin. some do.... some don't. do not buy the first coin you see on your want list. visit other tables to see if they have the same coin. put on your poker face. lol if you seem to anxious on a coin.... they will see your excitement and not lower the price. if you want to see many coins ask to be put in chair that is away from their most popular coins so they can do more business. have fun.
Yes, browse around first, then come back to the dealers that had the best of what you want. I've found that it's also better to get there on the first day, and right when the show opens. I never ask for discounts or throw out a price, but just ask "What will you sell this one for?" And I usually buy the coin at the price the dealer first gives me, which is almost always a little less than written on the 2X2. I don't know if that's smart, but I notice that purchasing this way seems to give many dealers good vibes and they tend to give me just a little better-than-average deals on subsequent visits.
if they have multiples of the same coin I always ask for a discount. usually they are more than happy to lower the price to sell the coin.
Thank you guys for your expertise. @josh great general rule of thumb. I was just going to wing it, but I think I will start a list now. @spirityoda yes I'll stay courteou, I understand some don't know how to be nice. I hope I will be able to put on my poker face. Right, multiple coins may mean more discount. Notes taken. @mlov43 my plan is to go first day and see the goods. And your theory holds true, but I'll haggle a bit since its in me to do so.
@Mat Lets hear what tricks are up your sleeves, we're all dying to know how to get to coinciholic staus. I'm going on the 5th also, going to look at the inventory and set my targets.
No I'll be attending the Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend of Champions June 5-6-7-8, 2014 in Canastota, NY
No tricks, just browsing and looking for affordable ancients. I also enjoy affordable modern world coins. I dont play with u.s. or slabs.
Long Beach will be an awesome experience for your first show. Long Beach isn't your typical local coin show. Be prepared to get blown away by all of the expensive quality items that you will see. You will never see another comparable show in Los Angeles. Parking is across the street. Dress low key and bring cash. Not sure how much you plan on spending but be aware of your surroundings at all times. When you leave, go straight home or straight to your hotel. If you need to stop for food, go throu a drive through. Take your time and have fun!
Great, I gotta be watching my back just like we see in the movies, but it's real life. lol Anyways, I'm not high rolling so I'll warn my friends and let them worry about that. Good reminder, Thank.
I was at the June 2013 Long Beach show, the first since the late 1980's and it had a completely different atmosphere. Quite a bit smaller, much fewer foreign coin dealers and those that carried more affordable 20th century collector coins for beginners, album / folder fillers, and those who have smaller coin budgets. Still quite a show but most of the dealers I did business with back then are all gone now either passed away or retired. I don't know if I would make the approximately 6 hour trip down there again, it seemed too business like to me, too cramped, and too dark. The overhead lighting was horrible.
Anyone else going to the Long Beach show???? Will be there at Table #448... stop by and say hello. Regarding the comment about poor overhead lighting, that is actually done intentionally. Most dealers will have lights at the cases which allow for a much better look at the coins. If you had good overhead lighting competing with the lights at the tables, it would made it more difficult to get a good look at the coins. When you go to a major auction house for lot viewing, the overhead lights are usually off and each person has their own light on the table to view the coins. Also, if you need a free admission pass to the show, remember to go to the show's website and pre-register. I know code LOCALCOIN is one that will work for free passes. Should be a pretty good show and it's by far the best show in the West. See you there!!! Mike
Be sure to check out all the displays offered! Stop by Stacks Bowers & Heritage in particular, they always have incredible stuff on display. The ANA usually sets up several displays that are worth a look, too. Sent from my iPad Numismatist, Alhambra Coin Center www.lifeatthecoinshop.com www.facebook.com/lifeatthecoinshop
