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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;The Penny Lady®, post: 2169656, member: 16948&quot;]You all know I attend coin shows around the country, and I feel so fortunate to be able to do what I love for a living.&nbsp; So several years ago I began sharing my adventures through my show reports which contain lots of photos of the things I see and do during and after each show.&nbsp; I realize my kind of coin show reports are not for everyone, especially since they are about the social aspects of traveling to coin shows, as well as the coin show itself.&nbsp; I try to capture what life on the road at coin shows is all about – but of course, it’s from my own personal perspective.&nbsp; I like to have fun and enjoy whatever I’m doing, and if you ask most coin dealers, one of the things we all look forward to each day of a show is a nice dinner at a quality restaurant with good friends, usually other coin dealers.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Since I specialize in pennies, my reports often have photos of cool pennies I come across, and the new purchases I make, both for inventory and my personal collection.&nbsp; It will also include the different things I find at coin shows, like the exhibits and rare coin displays, sometimes even quirky items I see at other dealers’ tables, any meetings I attend, etc.&nbsp; I also like to photograph the people I hang out with, often the same group, other dealers, but also any of the forum members and young numismatists who stop by my table.</p><p><br /></p><p>Perhaps some folks would prefer more specific information about market trends, news on major auction sales, what types of coins were selling better, photos of coins other than pennies, etc.&nbsp; Well, again, since I specialize in pennies, I don’t feel I’m the best person to comment on other areas of the coin world - I&#039;ll leave that to Laura and other dealers who have a better pulse on the coin market in general, as well as other forum members whose show reports reflect that type of information.</p><p><br /></p><p>So the way I look at it, there are various types of reports on many of the major shows that can appease most numismatic palates, and I for one, appreciate the time and effort it takes each of these people to put them together just to help keep the rest of us informed and/or entertained.&nbsp; All that being said, my reports are what they are, and I very much appreciate those of you who enjoy viewing them, so I will keep them coming as long as I am able!</p><p><br /></p><p>I’ve said it before, the Long Beach show is one of my favorites, partly because the Expo staff work tirelessly to make sure the show is the best it can be, including stopping by every dealer table several times during the show to make sure we have what we need to make our show a success.&nbsp; But one of the main reasons I like the Long Beach show is because it’s close to home and even though I still get to wine and dine with my friends, I can also go home at the end of the day to my hubby – and of course, little Penny.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1294_zpskr20qyr0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Here in Southern California, we usually have what we call “June Gloom” this time of year especially near the coast, and each morning of the show was no different.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1239_zpsgbyy3kcl.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1242_zpsbsnjcuxu.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Luckily, it burns off usually by noon and then the sun pops out and we have the wonderful bright sunshine Southern California is known for!&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1274_zpsoj3bu2h3.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>These next few gorgeous photographs of the Queen Mary and the harbor area around the Long Beach Convention Center were taken by Rick Snow’s talented son, Kenny, using his iPhone 6.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1281_zpsrmkgbmkl.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1279_zps23ucxpud.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1238_zpsijjl6ayb.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1278_zps9kk21ce3.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1280_zpsijuupilu.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Set up began at noon and there was a long line of cars waiting to unload at the loading dock.&nbsp; When I finally got in, I set up my booth rather quickly with the help of my two helpers, Roger and Rich.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1214_zpsgzhtiqep.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>As usual, I do a lot of my buying the first day or two of a show, and this show was no different.&nbsp; It seems a lot of dealers were in a selling mood, so I ended up buying more than the usual amount of nice new pennies, both for my personal collection, and for my general inventory – including a really nice hard to find 1914-D in PCGS MS63 RB and several beautifully toned proof Indian cents.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1213_zpsks3sgjdl.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1212_zps12zp4rtj.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1247_zpscvbtuc30.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1250_zpscjiiqv8x.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1257_zpsdvvdbgow.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1251_zps9eqss2dx.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2015%2006%20Long%20Beach/IMG_1255_zpsjpuq8sfl.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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