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<p>[QUOTE="GoldFinger1969, post: 4329703, member: 73489"]I hope not. I just went to FUN -- my 1st big show ever after years of attending monthly or quarterly shows here in the NY Metro area -- and I loved it.</p><p><br /></p><p>I know that attendance has pretty much held up over the years (decades) at The Big 3: FUN, ANA, and Long Beach. Basically, they each serve a different part of the country (East Coast, MidWest, and West Coast) which is good. It's the other national or regional shows that have to fight for "shelf space" (Central States ?) that have seen a dropoff over the years, I believe.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="color: #0000ff">I would also add that if these shows do a 2nd smaller show -- like FUN's Summer show -- that is more likely to go than the primary show if attendance becomes an issue. </span></b> I was actually very surprised to find out that FUN does a 2nd show, not only because I think the work to do 1 show must be a killer (I can't envision my all-volunteer astronomy club doing a 2nd space/vendor show in a year) but also because you cannibalize your other audience to an extent. But again, the main attraction for FUN in January is that many of us in the cold get to justify a few days of Florida sun-and-fun. Totally out the window in the Summer ! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>That said, yeah, the seminar parts could probably be done online (though there's something to be said for an in-person teaching seminar surrounded by fellow numismatists and friends). With High-Def pics and video, there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to pick up some stuff.</p><p><br /></p><p>Quickie videos that showed up-close grading and what-to-look-fors on some of the more popular coin series would definitely be valuable.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="color: #b30000">I'd pay to see -- or buy -- a quickie video telling me what are the Top 10 things to look for when buying a Saint-Gaudens DE.</span></b> Sure folks would do the same with MSDs, SLQs, Franklins, etc.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="GoldFinger1969, post: 4329703, member: 73489"]I hope not. I just went to FUN -- my 1st big show ever after years of attending monthly or quarterly shows here in the NY Metro area -- and I loved it. I know that attendance has pretty much held up over the years (decades) at The Big 3: FUN, ANA, and Long Beach. Basically, they each serve a different part of the country (East Coast, MidWest, and West Coast) which is good. It's the other national or regional shows that have to fight for "shelf space" (Central States ?) that have seen a dropoff over the years, I believe. [B][COLOR=#0000ff]I would also add that if these shows do a 2nd smaller show -- like FUN's Summer show -- that is more likely to go than the primary show if attendance becomes an issue. [/COLOR][/B] I was actually very surprised to find out that FUN does a 2nd show, not only because I think the work to do 1 show must be a killer (I can't envision my all-volunteer astronomy club doing a 2nd space/vendor show in a year) but also because you cannibalize your other audience to an extent. But again, the main attraction for FUN in January is that many of us in the cold get to justify a few days of Florida sun-and-fun. Totally out the window in the Summer ! :D That said, yeah, the seminar parts could probably be done online (though there's something to be said for an in-person teaching seminar surrounded by fellow numismatists and friends). With High-Def pics and video, there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to pick up some stuff. Quickie videos that showed up-close grading and what-to-look-fors on some of the more popular coin series would definitely be valuable. [B][COLOR=#b30000]I'd pay to see -- or buy -- a quickie video telling me what are the Top 10 things to look for when buying a Saint-Gaudens DE.[/COLOR][/B] Sure folks would do the same with MSDs, SLQs, Franklins, etc.[/QUOTE]
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