The 29th Annual Greater Cincinnati Numismatic Exposition is July 15 and 16 and this will be my first show. Is it likely that TPGs will be there? Whats the process like to get a coin graded in person? Any tips or "watch-out" would be appreciated. Also, I'll be looking for early commemoratives and Morgans. Any dealers that I should seek out or avoid?
I think you must be the 31st? And it looks like you have the wrong dates... 31st Greater Cincinnati Numismatic Expo Location Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Rd. Cincinnati, OH Event Date: 07/25/2014 - 07/26/2014 but this site lists another set of dates: 31st Annual Greater Cincinnati Numismatic Expo From 2014-07-11 To 2014-07-12 Location Cincinnati, OH Description Jul 11-12 Cincinnati |31st Annual Greater Cincinnati Numismatic Expo. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd. Hrs: Hrs: Fri.-Sat. 10AM-6PM. Collector coin auction 4PM Sat., prior registration required! Please note that the late July date for this show which appears in the NN Calendar HAS BEEN CHANGED to the above date! Paul Padget, 7641 Reinhold Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45237. PH: 513-821-2143. DLR: 115. TA: 100. FR. You better call them to find out the dates!
You might want to go to the PCGS and NGC web sites. It should tell you if they are at the show. The same sites will give you a cost of joining and submitting coins. As a normal, you need to have several coins graded to make it worth the cost. It takes a bit of study but the information should be there that will fit your needs.