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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;The Penny Lady®, post: 1119447, member: 16948&quot;]This show is at the Palace Station this year because the Plaza Casino on Fremont Street where the show usually occurs is being renovated.&nbsp; But let me just say that this is one of my favorite shows that I attend each year - first, it&#039;s a coin show, which I love, and second, it&#039;s in Las Vegas which I also love!&nbsp; I&#039;m so happy I get the best of both worlds setting up here!&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The show is pretty good sized - probably 100+ tables, very roomy...</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110303-00146.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110303-00145.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are photos of Sandy and John Guild - the wonderful hardworking show promoters....</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110303-00150.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110303-00151.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Thursday was set up day, lots of dealer to dealer interaction.&nbsp; After everything was all set up, I kicked back, opened my bottle of 7 Deadly Zins, and relaxed for a few minutes.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110303-00144.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>One of the &quot;vest pocket dealers&quot; stopped by, so we shared a little wine - yes, I am careful not to drink much while conducting business - actually, I like to offer my customers wine while I sell them some nice coins since the coins tend to look even prettier after a couple glasses of wine! - just kidding!!&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; I did buy a few nice pieces including a great 1867/67 PCGS XF45, one of my favorite repunched dates since the repunching is so bold.&nbsp; Also bought a very nice 1914-S PCGS MS64 RB which is one of the harder Lincolns to find in this grade. </p><p><br /></p><p>Then Roger/MustangGT (Todd/blue62vette&#039; dad) shows up, he was in town on business and I had arranged for him to &quot;help&quot; me at my table.&nbsp; He has to wear a badge to be behind a table, so I got a kick out of this silver dollar guy being called &quot;The Penny Lady&quot; and just had to take a photo of his cute badge....</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110303-00153.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110303-00154.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Towards the end of the show on Thursday I took a walk around to see what I could find, and took a few photos of some of the &quot;regulars&quot; that I often see at my shows.</p><p><br /></p><p>David</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110303-00149.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Dawn (where I usually buy pretty jewelry that I can&#039;t live without)</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110303-00148.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>You may recognize these two....</p><p>Glen Holsonbake/PonyExpress and Bruce Braga</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110303-00147.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>And these two....</p><p>Mike/Illini and Raul/Mr. Organic</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110304-00155.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Then it was off to the casino.&nbsp; I&#039;m staying at the Rio, not far from the Palace Station.&nbsp; So I valet my car, walk over to the entrance towing my roller bag and pillow behind me when I see a folded $20 bill on the ground, which of course I pick up.&nbsp; My hands are full so I wait til I get into the casino to stop and check it out.&nbsp; And what do you know, there&#039;s another $20 bill folded in with it!&nbsp; So what a way to start off my gambling - free money!&nbsp; Here&#039;s my lucky money...</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110304-00156.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I ended up playing in a poker tournament at the Rio, only came in 5th so I didn&#039;t finish in the money.</p><p><br /></p><p>Friday was extremely active, I sold mostly raw coins to collectors, and a few pretty slabbed red Lincolns.&nbsp; Rick Snow is also set up here (I&#039;ll have to tell you a funny story how that came about later!)</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/IMG-20110304-00157.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Palace Station is a nice location, and it&#039;s even easier to get to and park than the Plaza (though I really like having the show at the Plaza since it&#039;s on Fremont Street).&nbsp; We found out they are holding the show here again at Palace Station next year, March 2-4, 2012.</p><p><br /></p><p>Friday was quite busy and full of people - from talking to other dealers, much of their business was from bullion buyers and sellers.&nbsp; As I mentioned, I sold several nice red Lincolns and also picked up a beautiful 1868 Indian NGC MS65 Red and another 1955/55 Double Die in PCGS AU58.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>So Friday night we ended up staying around the Rio instead of going to Fremont Street like we originally planned.&nbsp; Rick and I entered the poker tournament at the Rio, and it didn&#039;t take me too long to go all in and be beat by trip Kings, Rick ended up winning the tournament ($600)!&nbsp; I ended up playing 3 card poker, got trips and won quite a bit.&nbsp; Also played some Black Jack and Ultimate Texas Hold-Um and won even more.&nbsp; Here&#039;s a pic of my winnings from yesterday!&nbsp; Whawhooo!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/LasVegas-20110305-00159.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I have a beautiful corner room at the Rio so I took a some pics of my room and the views from my two windows at night - north and west Las Vegas - just gorgeous.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/LasVegas-20110305-00169.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/LasVegas-20110305-00166.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/LasVegas-20110305-00164.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/LasVegas-20110305-00161.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The show Saturday morning is pretty crowded already.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/LasVegas-20110305-00170.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/LasVegas-20110305-00171.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Well, got to help some customers, so will post more later!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/LasVegas-20110305-00173.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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