Charmy's September 2014 SANTA CLARA COIN SHOW REPORT w/Pics!!

I missed the last Santa Clara show since it conflicted with the Central States show that I attended, so I was happy to be back in Northern California. Scott Griffin works really hard to put on a top quality show, with spacious aisles and nice little “extras” like an auction, raffles for free and discounted tables, dealer surveys, etc.

I arrived the Santa Clara Convention Center in the early afternoon. I was definitely nice to leave the 100+ degree heat of Southern California to a very comfortable 80+ degrees in Northern California.



The new stadium is right behind the convention center and last time I was there, it was still under construction, but saw that it was all complete now.





I unloaded my cases, coins, and supplies as usual, though it took me a little extra time organizing my booth since I had a few dealers stop by to show me their coins. In addition to several consignment coins I acquired, I bought several new pieces for my inventory. I apologize that I neglected to take photos of any coins for this report, including my newps before I sent them with a friend to take to Todd for photographing. So I hope you don’t mind if I just list my newps:

1804 Half Cent PCGS XF40
1860 Pt. Bust PCGS MS63
1877 PCGS G4
1877 PCGS G6
1879 PF PCGS PF65 BN
1909-S vdb PCGS MS63 RB
1909-S vdb PCGS VF25
1912 MPL CAC PCGS PF63 RB
1912-D CAC PCGS MS65 BN
1913 MPL CAC PCGS PF65 RED
1913 MPL PCGS PF65 RB
1914 MPL CAC PCGS PF65 RB
1916 MPL CAC PCGS PF64 RB
1919-D PCGS MS64 BN
1920 PCGS MS65 RED
1920-S PCGS MS64 RB
1921-S CAC PCGS MS64 RB
1925-S CAC PCGS MS64 RB
1932 PCGS MS66 RED
1937 PF PCGS PF64 RED
1866 Two Cent CAC PCGS MS64 RB
1869 Two Cent PCGS MS65 BN

After set up, I went over to the hotel to check in, and since I was pretty tired from the long 6-hour drive, I had dinner at the hotel with a couple friends, then called it a night so I could be well rested for the “onslaught” of collectors who would be clamoring to get into the show the next day! ;-)

I arrived back at the bourse floor bright and fresh Friday morning. In the lobby was a helpful map and listing of the dealers to help the public maneuver around the bourse floor.



As usual, the show opened to the public at 10am on Friday and, although there wasn’t quite an “onslaught” of public, there was indeed a nice crowd of collectors at the show on Friday.

As usual, the show opened to the public at 10am on Friday and, although there wasn’t quite an “onslaught” of public, there was indeed a nice crowd of collectors at the show on Friday.





They had a decent snack bar that served better than average food, including a teriyaki chicken bowl and chicken tacos.



Friday also happened to be Cindi Snow Ray’s birthday (she works the ANACS booth when she’s not helping her dad, Logan McKechnie of VAMS & More). There was quite a celebration that afternoon, including balloons, flowers, presents, wine, and a huge cake that everyone shared!












The festivities were followed by a surprise dinner at the Hyatt’s restaurant, Tusca.



I had their delicious chicken picatta!



And our waiter brought out a surprise piece of cake for Cindi!

 

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On Saturday, the public streamed in slowly but we eventually had a decent crowd.



But by early afternoon, as usual, the show slowed down, so it was a good time to do some “shopping” and wonder around at the other dealers’ tables, take some photos, etc..

Logan of VAMS & More



In the afternoon, Scott held an auction of coins submitted by the dealers.



This is Al Arnold helping out some customers (he’s right behind my table)





After the show on Saturday, I finally went over to my favorite Northern California casino, Bay 101 and played some poker. After a few hours, I was up about $30 so I decided to call it an early night since I had a long drive back to Southern California the next day.



Rather than take the 5 freeway like I did on the way up, I took the scenic Coast Highway home so I could visit my dad in Oxnard. I stopped briefly to grab a bite to eat at a drive-thru and found this McDonald’s with the old class arches in Paseo Robles.



I arrived at my dad’s Sunday evening. It was great to see my dad and my old stomping grounds where I grew up. My dad is 93-years old and is doing really well and still gets around on his own.



After I left my dad’s house, I then had to stop off at LAX to pick up my son Troy and his new bride Nora since they were returning from their Cancun honeymoon that night.







I finally arrived home around 11pm Sunday night, very tired and looking forward to sleeping in my own bed! I’ve had back-to-back shows the past several weeks so I was looking forward to the next show-less 10 days.

Next up – the Buena Park show on October 4-5 - and is practically “in my backyard” followed by the Portland PNNA show (October 10-12).

 

Why do i click on these? I guess the hot blonde at the end was nice to look at.

 

Feel free to ignore my show reports if they bother you. And you do realize that "hot blonde" as you say is my son's new wife. A little respect goes a long way.

 

I love the show reports! Keep'em coming. If I can't be there, it's nice to have an idea of how much fun everybody else had.

 

Didn't yo momma teach you some manners boy?

 

no pics of coins ? go back. that's like getting a happy meal with NO fries.

 

I love the reports. Fun stuff.

 

Makes me wish I was there, always like your reports and pics.

 

Nice way of combining a coin show and a family trip! Yes, a few more photos of individual coins would have been nice, but maybe there weren't any "spectacular" exhibits or you did not have that much time. Great that your father is still doing so well.

Christian