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<p>[QUOTE="The Penny Lady®, post: 1847473, member: 16948"]Let me start off by saying this year’s FUN show was the very best show I’ve ever had – in all respects! I had more sales at this show than I ever have, I bought some neat pieces, and my Penny Potpourri exhibit did very well. And from the other dealers I spoke with, they also said they had very good shows. From the first day the public was let in, there was a definite buzz, and it didn’t stop until late Saturday. I even stayed on Sunday this year but it was expectedly sparsely attended by both dealers and the public, but even though I didn’t really do any business on Sunday, staying on Sunday made tearing down my booth and my exhibit a lot less stressful.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I left for the show early Tuesday morning, and it was a beautiful typical SoCal morning when my hubby dropped me off at the airport. Due to TSA Precheck, I sailed through security, grabbed a cup of coffee, found a seat at my gate, turned on my latest Alex Cross audio book on my iPhone, and relaxed until it was time to board my flight. My flight was completely full and typically overbooked so they were offering people vouchers. But luckily, there were no delays and we took off on time. In Orange County, depending on various factors, the planes often take off going west, then circle around and fly east.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3584_zps6919a2b9.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3585_zps5bae12a1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3588_zps12e33860.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I had several drink vouchers, so even though I had no intention of drinking wine at 8am, I ordered a couple little bottles of wine so I could pack them in my bag and take them with me to the show in case I couldn’t find any “real” wine. I’m assuming the flight attendants see all kinds of strange things, as she didn’t even flinch and handed me my little bottles of wine. Soon I was landing at my connecting airport in Houston.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3591_zps06955acc.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3592_zps15fa723b.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Since I had a 3-hour layover, I grabbed some lunch and some “real” wine, before boarding the longer leg of my flight to Orlando.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3594_zpsda273b91.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Again, my flight was packed but left on time, and 3 1/2 hours later, we were landing in Orlando – yay!!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3595_zpsfea076d2.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3600_zpsbc96f347.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>We had reserved the same 3-bedroom condo we had last year which is much more economical than a hotel, and there is a really nice view overlooking a small lake and the hotels and convention center in the distance.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3602_zps8de961f2.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>We grabbed some supplies, found some decent wine for the condo and the show, then headed over to a dealer friend’s condo in the same complex for dinner. After that, all I wanted to do was put my head on a nice soft pillow so I could be fresh for the busy day and week ahead!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I was asked to chair a new ANA Dealer Relations Committee with a goal of presenting ideas and suggestions to the ANA on how they can improve shows for dealers. We had our first meeting the Wednesday morning at 9am. I presented to the committee each of the comments that were posted on a thread I started a couple months ago on various message boards and came up with suggestions. An ANA representative took notes and will take our ideas and suggestions back to the ANA board and it will be up to them to see what can be implemented. Something I found interesting was that I learned about the many aspects of putting on a major coin show, from the costs, the site selection, the tax issues, and on and on – it was quite eye opening!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>After my committee meeting, I wondered around and took a couple photos of the inside of the convention hall.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3603_zps0f1227a3.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3604_zps0933c517.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Then I had a PNG lunch meeting at noon. I find these meetings very informative and am glad I decided to join the PNG. We discuss the coin market, upcoming shows, and even have specialized representatives tell us what’s going on in various states relating to coin/bullion legislation and tax issues. We also found out the PNG will be taking over the ANA pre-shows which will now be open to the public, instead of just “invitees.” The PNG also created and is sponsoring a fantastic new YN training and paid internship program which includes the following:</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>§ A One Year Training Program for Numismatic Career Placement</p><p><br /></p><p>§ Online Learning from the University of Rare Coins on Numismatic Education</p><p><br /></p><p>§ Internships Consist of four 3-month Placements with Industry Organizations</p><p><br /></p><p>§ Housing and Travel Provided by the PNG at No Cost to the Interns</p><p><br /></p><p>§ Intern Salaries will be Paid by Each of the Host Dealers</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>You can find more information about this program here: <a href="http://www.pngdealers.org/images/pwrpnt.brochure.pdf" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.pngdealers.org/images/pwrpnt.brochure.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.pngdealers.org/images/pwrpnt.brochure.pdf</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3606_zps2dee6417.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3605_zps51b71285.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="The Penny Lady®, post: 1847473, member: 16948"]Let me start off by saying this year’s FUN show was the very best show I’ve ever had – in all respects! I had more sales at this show than I ever have, I bought some neat pieces, and my Penny Potpourri exhibit did very well. And from the other dealers I spoke with, they also said they had very good shows. From the first day the public was let in, there was a definite buzz, and it didn’t stop until late Saturday. I even stayed on Sunday this year but it was expectedly sparsely attended by both dealers and the public, but even though I didn’t really do any business on Sunday, staying on Sunday made tearing down my booth and my exhibit a lot less stressful. I left for the show early Tuesday morning, and it was a beautiful typical SoCal morning when my hubby dropped me off at the airport. Due to TSA Precheck, I sailed through security, grabbed a cup of coffee, found a seat at my gate, turned on my latest Alex Cross audio book on my iPhone, and relaxed until it was time to board my flight. My flight was completely full and typically overbooked so they were offering people vouchers. But luckily, there were no delays and we took off on time. In Orange County, depending on various factors, the planes often take off going west, then circle around and fly east. [IMG]http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3584_zps6919a2b9.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3585_zps5bae12a1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3588_zps12e33860.jpg[/IMG] I had several drink vouchers, so even though I had no intention of drinking wine at 8am, I ordered a couple little bottles of wine so I could pack them in my bag and take them with me to the show in case I couldn’t find any “real” wine. I’m assuming the flight attendants see all kinds of strange things, as she didn’t even flinch and handed me my little bottles of wine. Soon I was landing at my connecting airport in Houston. [IMG]http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3591_zps06955acc.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3592_zps15fa723b.jpg[/IMG] Since I had a 3-hour layover, I grabbed some lunch and some “real” wine, before boarding the longer leg of my flight to Orlando. [IMG]http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3594_zpsda273b91.jpg[/IMG] Again, my flight was packed but left on time, and 3 1/2 hours later, we were landing in Orlando – yay!! [IMG]http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3595_zpsfea076d2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3600_zpsbc96f347.jpg[/IMG] We had reserved the same 3-bedroom condo we had last year which is much more economical than a hotel, and there is a really nice view overlooking a small lake and the hotels and convention center in the distance. [IMG]http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3602_zps8de961f2.jpg[/IMG] We grabbed some supplies, found some decent wine for the condo and the show, then headed over to a dealer friend’s condo in the same complex for dinner. After that, all I wanted to do was put my head on a nice soft pillow so I could be fresh for the busy day and week ahead! I was asked to chair a new ANA Dealer Relations Committee with a goal of presenting ideas and suggestions to the ANA on how they can improve shows for dealers. We had our first meeting the Wednesday morning at 9am. I presented to the committee each of the comments that were posted on a thread I started a couple months ago on various message boards and came up with suggestions. An ANA representative took notes and will take our ideas and suggestions back to the ANA board and it will be up to them to see what can be implemented. Something I found interesting was that I learned about the many aspects of putting on a major coin show, from the costs, the site selection, the tax issues, and on and on – it was quite eye opening! After my committee meeting, I wondered around and took a couple photos of the inside of the convention hall. [IMG]http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3603_zps0f1227a3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3604_zps0933c517.jpg[/IMG] Then I had a PNG lunch meeting at noon. I find these meetings very informative and am glad I decided to join the PNG. We discuss the coin market, upcoming shows, and even have specialized representatives tell us what’s going on in various states relating to coin/bullion legislation and tax issues. We also found out the PNG will be taking over the ANA pre-shows which will now be open to the public, instead of just “invitees.” The PNG also created and is sponsoring a fantastic new YN training and paid internship program which includes the following: § A One Year Training Program for Numismatic Career Placement § Online Learning from the University of Rare Coins on Numismatic Education § Internships Consist of four 3-month Placements with Industry Organizations § Housing and Travel Provided by the PNG at No Cost to the Interns § Intern Salaries will be Paid by Each of the Host Dealers You can find more information about this program here: [url]http://www.pngdealers.org/images/pwrpnt.brochure.pdf[/url] [IMG]http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3606_zps2dee6417.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2001%20FUN%20Show/IMG_3605_zps51b71285.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
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