Items Needed for 1st Coin Show

I am trying to compile a list of all the things I will need in order to have a successful first coin show. (Selling as a vendor) Any suggestions to help me avoid common newbie mistakes? Or any items you would never do a show without? Thanks!

 

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Are you starting a show or going to one?

 

I will be selling my coins for the first time.

 

Obviously you will need cases and lights.

 

Make sure you have at least one spare loupe or glass and a velvet board to lay out coins for viewing. A grey sheet helps too, show people you are reasonable!!

You'll think of other things as well, think about what you forgot at your first few shows as a collector.

 

extension cords and lights, a helper, food/drinks, paper/pens, chairs, business cards

 

enough money to make change!

 

Invoice book, paper towels, glass cleaner, calculator, tape, signs, extra coin holders, Tylenol.

 

something for the buyers to put their coins in...

 

Pennylady to keep her eyes peeled for theifs

 

White Cotton Gloves are good too

 

Dude, are you serious???? I have never seen a dealer wear white cotton gloves. Heck even the graders at PCGS go bare handed. Folks need to learn how to hold a coin by the rims thats all.

 

You will need a couple all-state cases and atleast one decent light. Don't worry about buying so much at first because everyone will bring you their junk at first to see if they can get one by you. Watch out for overdipped and cleaned Morgans and Walkers.

You will also need a copy of the greysheet. and you can get it online so you don't have to pay a subscription at cdn.com. The other thing to bring is a positive attitude and a smile!

 

All good suggestions, and Hobo, your avatar has me cracking up, LMAO !!!!

 

You may also want to have enough cash to purchase coins. Coin dealers at Shows make money by either buying and/or selling. You can be successful buying your way out of a show.

Hobo just on a side note .. you may want to consider collecting coins that do not require as much stress.

 

Yea Hobo...it kind of looks like these Phil Spector pictures i am seeing in the papers now.

 

It the Phil Spector mug shot from smokinggun . com

 

Any update how was your 1st show?

 

A Loupe (5x). A light. A ANA grading guild is good.

Ruben

 

Nice lists so far. Just print out this entire post and you fairly well have it all. So far an extra magnifier or two, at least one table lamp, small zip lock bags for customers to put coins in, glass covered cases with some sort of locking mecanism, thermos with coffee or pop or a Martini (don't want to go running around if thirsty), small jar of glass cleaner (people leave finger prints all over your cases). Find out ahead of time about chairs for you and customers.
Cash for making change, grey sheet for pricing, calculator, extension cords (both 2 and 3 pronged in case either is required), buisness card or pad of paper to write down info, Pens, pencils and if possible any coin collecting items like plastic rolls, 2x2's, any old unwanted folders or albums, etc.
Just at a coin show today and you'ld be amazed at how many people ask for those items and so few have anything. One dealer has nothing but plastic rolls, coin books, coin albums, extra pages, 2x2's, boxes for the 2x2's, etc. and he makes a really good day selling those.
Attempt to find someone that appears trustworthy to be next to in case you go alone. You don't want to be putting everything away to hit the wash room.