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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;The Penny Lady®, post: 1989641, member: 16948&quot;]I missed the last Santa Clara show since it conflicted with the Central States show that I attended, so I was happy to be back in Northern California.&nbsp; Scott Griffin works really hard to put on a top quality show, with spacious aisles and nice little “extras” like an auction, raffles for free and discounted tables, dealer surveys, etc.</p><p><br /></p><p>I arrived the Santa Clara Convention Center in the early afternoon.&nbsp; I was definitely nice to leave the 100+ degree heat of Southern California to a very comfortable 80+ degrees in Northern California.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2009%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_7467_zpsee3a67f9.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The new stadium is right behind the convention center and last time I was there, it was still under construction, but saw that it was all complete now.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2009%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_7465_zpsda62837e.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2009%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_7503_zps12b77647.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I unloaded my cases, coins, and supplies as usual, though it took me a little extra time organizing my booth since I had a few dealers stop by to show me their coins.&nbsp; In addition to several consignment coins I acquired, I bought several new pieces for my inventory.&nbsp; I apologize that I neglected to take photos of any coins for this report, including my newps before I sent them with a friend to take to Todd for photographing.&nbsp; So I hope you don’t mind if I just list my newps:</p><p><br /></p><p>1804 Half Cent&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS XF40</p><p>1860 Pt. Bust&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS MS63</p><p>1877&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS G4</p><p>1877&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS G6</p><p>1879 PF&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS PF65 BN</p><p>1909-S vdb&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS MS63 RB</p><p>1909-S vdb&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS VF25</p><p>1912 MPL CAC&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS PF63 RB</p><p>1912-D CAC&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS MS65 BN</p><p>1913 MPL CAC&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS PF65 RED</p><p>1913 MPL&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS PF65 RB</p><p>1914 MPL CAC&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS PF65 RB</p><p>1916 MPL CAC&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS PF64 RB</p><p>1919-D&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS MS64 BN</p><p>1920&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS MS65 RED</p><p>1920-S&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS MS64 RB</p><p>1921-S CAC&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS MS64 RB</p><p>1925-S CAC&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS MS64 RB</p><p>1932&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS MS66 RED</p><p>1937 PF&nbsp; &nbsp; PCGS PF64 RED</p><p>1866 Two Cent CAC&nbsp;&nbsp; PCGS MS64 RB</p><p>1869 Two Cent&nbsp;&nbsp; PCGS MS65 BN</p><p><br /></p><p>After set up, I went over to the hotel to check in, and since I was pretty tired from the long 6-hour drive, I had dinner at the hotel with a couple friends, then called it a night so I could be well rested for the “onslaught” of collectors who would be clamoring to get into the show the next day! ;-)</p><p><br /></p><p>I arrived back at the bourse floor bright and fresh Friday morning.&nbsp; In the lobby was a helpful map and listing of the dealers to help the public maneuver around the bourse floor.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2009%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_7468_zps3a917696.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>As usual, the show opened to the public at 10am on Friday and, although there wasn’t quite an “onslaught” of public, there was indeed a nice crowd of collectors at the show on Friday.</p><p><br /></p><p>As usual, the show opened to the public at 10am on Friday and, although there wasn’t quite an “onslaught” of public, there was indeed a nice crowd of collectors at the show on Friday.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2009%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_7494_zps4f60aef3.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2009%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_7496_zps260e4add.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>They had a decent snack bar that served better than average food, including a teriyaki chicken bowl and chicken tacos.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2009%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_7495_zps458abfbd.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Friday also happened to be Cindi Snow Ray’s birthday (she works the ANACS booth when she’s not helping her dad, Logan McKechnie of VAMS &amp; More).&nbsp; There was quite a celebration that afternoon, including balloons, flowers, presents, wine, and a huge cake that everyone shared!</p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2009%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_7472_zpsf4d97742.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2009%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_7473_zps88fd85d1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2009%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_7474_zpsb1050453.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2009%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_7477_zps3f602ea7.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2009%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_7481_zpsf9b1dff5.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2009%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_7500_zpsdf4f6357.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The festivities were followed by a surprise dinner at the Hyatt’s restaurant, Tusca.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2009%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_7481_zps3d1a2627.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I had their delicious chicken picatta!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2009%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_7483_zps0a6f67d1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>And our waiter brought out a surprise piece of cake for Cindi!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq139/thepennylady/2014%2009%20Santa%20Clara/IMG_7486_zpsb902919b.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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