Santa Clara (California) Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo ending long run

Santa Clara Expo Ending Long Run

The last scheduled Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo will be the upcoming show, November 18 - 20, 2011. Future dates for the twice-yearly Northern California show, including the previously planned March 16 - 18, 2012 show, are being canceled by the Santa Clara Expo's owner, Collectors Universe, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLCT).

The Long Beach Expo, also owned by Collectors Universe, is not affected by the Santa Clara show closing. The next Long Beach Expo is scheduled for February 2 - 4, 2012.

"The coin show business has changed quite a bit in the past decade and the smaller regional shows face significant financial challenges. We have decided to stop our involvement with the Santa Clara show and concentrate our efforts on the larger Long Beach shows," said David Hall, President of Collectors Universe.

"We appreciate the support of dealers and Bay area collectors, and are sorry we can no longer provide the show."

Full article from the organizer:
http://www.santaclaraexpo.com/news/news.php?id=26

 

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I'll be there for the last show and I will be bringing the family. Wouldn't miss the last show for the world.

 

I talked with several dealers who felt strongly another party would come along to rescue the show. One dealer spoke privately about doing it himself.

Might be wishful thinking. I sure hope someone steps up and puts on at least one/year.
Lance.