This year the show was smaller and slower than usual, attendance was probably off quite a bit, and yet it still is the best show in California so I sure hope Collectors Universe doesn't let it die. It's my favorite show since it's practically "in my backyard" and I actually did pretty well both buying and selling. I even bought a beautiful 1918-D Lincoln PCGS MS65 BN and a gorgeously toned NGC MS66 1861 Indian cent for my personal collection, not to mention some great better date Lincolns for my inventory, and I even got another pretty 1856 Flying Eagle on consignment! I can't wait to see Todd's photographs of all my newps, some of which I will post here of course! I also won this really cool 1864 bronze Indian cent from the Heritage auction. If you look closely on the portrait you will see some circular die polishing lines that look like a bulls eye. I love this variety and can't wait to have Todd photograph it as well! In the meantime, here is Heritage's photo.... I usually stay at this show til the last minute but this time the show happened to coincide with the Parrot Head Festival at Mission Bay in San Diego so I had to leave early on Saturday so I could join Mr. Penny Lady who had a wonderful refreshing Sky Vodka and Mango/Pineapple Juice just waiting for me! So I scooted out of the show around 3pm, dropped off my inventory, then dashed on down to San Diego just in time for some good Jimmy Buffet style music, lots of drinking, and great fun with hubby and fine friends! I took a bike ride around the campground and snapped a few photos. (Note the cute parrot/palm tree/chili pepper lights hanging on the awning, AND the very useful handy dandy drink holder on my bike's handle bar!) Then later Mr. Penny Lady and I also had a nice evening stroll along the beach.
