Which coin show would you attend if you could only attend one each year?

By accident of birth, and then by choice (to stay close to grandchildren), I live on the border of ND/MN, far from any of the major shows.

Attendance at a major show would require time and expense, and, although I'm a bit limited by time, I'm limited a lot by expense. Therefore, I would appreciate your input as to which show I should set my sights on, and, if you would, please give me your reasons.

Thanks, CT guys and gals!
Steve

 

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The FUN is hands down the best in my opinion, but I haven't been able to get there for the last few years.

 

I'd like to go to Whitman's show, but they cancelled the August one, perhaps the November one.

 

Because of where you live, in the Arctic Tundra, I would suggest the Winter FUN show in January, in Tampa. The show is huge, and that time of year is the only time I'm glad I live in Florida. Bring the wife and grandkids, stay for a week, hit the beaches and Disney, and everybody will have a great time.
Link - http://www.funtopics.com/fun-convention.html

 

Since I've never been to a big show, I think I'd choose a large Chicago show of some type, for local.

 

Fun Show, hands down. I've attended ANA shows and they pale in comparison to (FUN) in size, selection, and attendance.

 

Absolutely FUN

 

ANA in Chitown, where I can get the filet sliders from Gibson for lunch

 

FUN is put on by absolute coin nuts. Guys and gals who collect themselves. It's a major national show, sponsored by a coin club. If you're going to travel, travel to this one.

 

That sounds....FUN.

 

Probably my coin club's annual local show. It's pretty small, but it's fun to help out manning the front sign-in table. (I've never been to any of the big shows like FUN before.)

 

The Fun Show in January for sure.

 

I have always wanted to attend the FUN Show.

After this thread, it's on my bucket list.

 

Thanks, everyone! It appears that the January FUN show is the winner. Coincidentally, our plan is to be in Florida this coming January (a month there, then driving to Arizona to spend a couple of months). I hope to meet some of you in January!

@NSP, where and when is your local coin show?

Steve

 

How is Summer FUN, Ken?

 

It's near Akron, OH and usually happens in March.

 

It amazed me that the winter FUN show is bigger than the ANA WFM. That one fact made the decision for me. I now have to go

 

We should do a meet-up at the Winter FUN. Otherwise, seems like there will be a lot of out-of-towners wandering aimlessly through the streets.