Money to a coin show.

Oh, great idea came to me last night.

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Those things look so ridiculous on and 'cry' fruitcake........

 

At the shows do they show everything up front, first come first serve, or would other things be shown the next day? It's a two day show so I'm trying to decided if I need to go both days or if one walkthrough is fine.

 

If it's a large show, you may need more than one day to look things over. If it's just a small local show, one day should suffice.........

 

It is a small local show. Called the first annual coin club show. However there will be about 40 venders coming from multiple states.

 

You should be able to take everything in on one days visit and no need to return the next day.....unless ya want to.

 

Interesting, impractical though. Attend show in Chicago, leave show, travel to Long Island to put my money in the bank, return to Indiana.

I must live a sheltered life, never heard of a bank being open on Sunday's, and I've never seen dealers at a show accepting credit cards or debit cards (with the exception of a few of the really big dealers at the really large shows.) I do expect that to change eventually and acceptance becoming more common.

 

A bank doesn't have to be open to use a debit card. But yes, I'd say at least 90% of the dealers at small and large shows I've attended all accept plastic. It's so easy these days, most have readers right on their cell phones. They cost about $20 to buy. Often, though they will charge a small fee for their use, usually about $2-3,but thats what I pay at the gas pump to use debit. This isn't the 1950's, no matter how much many here want it to be. Even crusty old coin dealers sometimes get with the times.
Guy

 

Since dealers are often buying coins from the public anda other dealers at shows, it doesn't hurt to make several passes around the room. You may look over a dealers case and miss something, or they may have purchased something while you were walking around.
I would say usually though they will not hold back any inventory for the second day. Unless they don't have room in the case.
As far as cash and safety, keeping your money on different parts of your person is a good idea. But just as importantly, keep your eyes open. Pay attention to who is around you, the parking lot, and anywhere else you go. Taking an indirect route home after the show is also a good idea.
Oh and around CA Wells Fargo has branches in grocery stores that are open on Sunday.
Have a good time!

 

It seems that dear Conder is living in the wrong part of the country.......:devil:

 

I've never seen a debit or credit card used for coins at a show and I do this for a living, but of course this does not mean that no dealers will work this way. If you are unknown bring cash, bring common sense and don't be foolish. You may also be able to use a check so bring proper identification. Dealers generally do not hold the best public stuff back for later, but they may have additional inventory that is not out front.

 

I can accept credit cards at a show, but I would say that most dealers are not set up to accept credit cards at a show.

Tom B gave good advice, common sense is a must when carrying large amounts of money.

 

I really wanna know what city you guys all live in that you are worried about carrying $500 in cash? Perhaps I have spent too much of my life in casinos where people routinely carry thousands without giving it a second thought.

 

There are some pretty sketchy places out there. There are some that I have been to that I have problems carrying cash over $20 in.

 

In Washington State? C'mom man, I live in NJ. We have like 3 of the most dangerous cities in the country. And last time I checked, coin shows are not routinely held in the ghettos.

 

I've used a debit card once. Also used checks and cash.

 

Bank of America also accepts instant cash deposits into their ATMs 24/7, up to 40 bills at a time which could potentially be $4000 deposited back in a matter of seconds at the closest ATM.

Just another thought for those concerned. Doesn't help with the SDB and coins you may have purchased though.

 

I don't worry much about it myself, but there are many out there that would make a better target than me. Many of the younger, more meek appearing coin collectors should take precautions when leaving a show. Especially if they were seen by the wrong person with lots of cash. You are right most coin shows aren't held in ghettos, but criminals have cars too. Doesn't hurt to take a bit of caution.

 

How does it matter how much cash you're carrying? If you're gonna get jacked, you're gonna get jacked, and if you've only got ten bucks or so, they might just mess you up out of spite...

 

Gotta agree, I've lived in New York City and never had any fear of carrying money around. I don't think anyone can read my mind, and I carry at least two "stashes" so I am not flashing a wad big enough to choke a horse. Get a grip people!