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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;PennyGuy, post: 871874, member: 17502&quot;]Got home last night from the 43rd Anniversary Convention and Show of the Early American Coppers, Inc.&nbsp; This was my first EAC show and wanted to share my experience and observations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In planning to attend it took a bit of effort to understand what was being scheduled and when.&nbsp; Penny-Wise, the EAC club publication, discussed the various programs being planned, so I ended up making up my own schedule of events by day.&nbsp; Of course when you register and pick up your name badge they had a very nice program booklet.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I attended two very interesting sessions, first wasThe Grading Seminar conducted by Doug Bird and Steve Carr.&nbsp; After introductory remarks on EAC grading twenty-four coins were passed around the room.&nbsp; Each person was able to view each coin and to note their own Sharpness Grade and their own Net Grade.&nbsp; Then Doug and Steve gave their grades and discussed why.&nbsp; The examples used included whizzed coins, coins that had been recolored, and even a couple fakes from China.&nbsp; I did a lot better that I ever thought I would, and chalked it up to beginners luck. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The second session I attended was How to Take Great Digital Photos of Early Copper Coins.&nbsp; Bill Eckberg did an excellent job of reviewing the equipment set up and lighting he uses for taking great photos.&nbsp; He focused on getting a great initial exposure versus any post processing.&nbsp; Very informative and useful.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Bourse was an amazing experience.&nbsp; A total of 59 people occupied 62 tables.&nbsp; Some of the most incredible examples of early copper I have ever seen in one place.&nbsp; Prices did seem high to me, as 900fine noted, and I ended up not picking up any Large Cents I was interested in.&nbsp; Did find a nice 1863 store card from my home town of Jackson Michigan that I brought back home.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Met and chatted with many people, including Jack Robinson who sold me his latest issue of Copper Quotes by Robinson.&nbsp; Members, dealers, club officers all were eager to meet this first time attendee, they even put a red dot on my badge so I couldn&#039;t hide.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The nice folks from Heritage Auctions hosted a hospitality room, be sure to ask them for their chocolate cookie receipe, they were great.&nbsp; Picked up a catalog for their upcoming CSNS auction, some really fantastic pieces in that auction.&nbsp;&nbsp; Speaking of auctions I also picked up the Goldberg catalog of the Dan Holmes Collecton of middle date cents.&nbsp; Lots of eye candy in that catalog.&nbsp; LOL</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All in all, I had a great time, met a lot of wonderful people, and got to put faces to a lot of the big names in early copper collecting.&nbsp; Met 900fine and his lovely girl friend.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I know I&#039;m forgetting some things that will probably occure to me later, but will close with the recommendation that if you ever get a chance to visit a EAC Convention be sure to go.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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