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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 2777645, member: 19463&quot;]I went to the Baltimore show.&nbsp; I came home with 9 new coins of which I feel relatively certain 9 are ancient.&nbsp; I saw 6 dealers who had sold me coins before 1990 but I only bought coins from two of them (both older than I).&nbsp; One of those 6 dealers had retired but was just there being social and, to me, that was the best part of the show anyway.&nbsp; A space I often shop was empty because of the death of the dealer - a young man about my age.&nbsp; RIP, Fred.</p><p><br /></p><p>I spent less than usual but saw several coins I almost bought but decided I did not want them as bad as the seller did.&nbsp; One old, old friend showed me a box of coins he said he was putting in his collection.&nbsp; I asked if these were things he bought at the show but he said they were coins he was putting out in the case and had second thoughts about selling.&nbsp; He had a really nice Galba denarius for $1k which I considered a fair price but I wouldn&#039;t sell it if I had it either.&nbsp; Dealers who are trying to put the kids through college do things different than those who find being a show dealer fun. </p><p><br /></p><p>I suffered greatly on the trip receiving torture that would seem against the laws of civilized mankind.&nbsp; Five of us carpooled to the show and I rode 8 hours (3 up and 5 returning due to traffic in Washington DC on Friday!) in the middle rear seat of a Honda Accord.&nbsp; Splitting the costs for gas and parking (more than the gas was!) meant we four each paid $15.&nbsp; The driver drove but did not pay.&nbsp; He really got the short end of that deal!&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I might post some of the new coins as I get around to photographing them but I&#039;m in no rush since my next show is in late September.&nbsp; Right now the list seems more interested in ridiculous fakes and the right to buy coins from people who do not want your business.&nbsp; I&#039;d rather spend 8 hours in the fetal position talking to people who like the coins they collect than fight the Euro-Auction rot so many of you love.&nbsp; Right now the main concern we at the show have is whether the show dealers who know and love coins AND do not feel entitled to buying something for $100 on a CNG sale and selling it for $500 will be replaced by a new generation, probably newly retired, who will keep the shows in operation. </p><p><br /></p><p>The US collectors I rode with were laughing about the faked US coins in fake slabs (complete with fake holograms) and sold openly online.&nbsp; A 1909 S VDB cent for $11 in PCGS would seem a good deal unless, like me, you have trouble with the concept of paying $11 for a one cent coin. I&#039;d rather have a Falling Horseman for $10 (which I bought) and a $1 Taco Bell Beefy Fritos Burrito (which I had for supper).&nbsp; The coin won&#039;t kill me.&nbsp; Maybe that&#039;s why it cost more???[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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