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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;panda, post: 933025, member: 24443&quot;]i had a similar thread recently.</p><p><br /></p><p>first i would recommend to make a list of coins you are interested in. being your first show, you may be overwhelmed. even if not, its good to have a list of what you want. research some prices and ad them. </p><p><br /></p><p>yes dealers will let you hold and inspect the coin. i know stealing is a big problem but i see no reason you should not be allowed to closely inspect what you want to purchase.</p><p><br /></p><p>i would bring cash. i seen a few tables that took credit cards but not any that took checks. some of the people might, but i still would just bring cash and maybe a credit card if you see something you want thats a big ticket item.</p><p><br /></p><p>i seen people negotiating price a little bit. i got a deal on a walker because of a nick the dealer did not notice, but i said something. don&#039;t be rude, just ask if they could take so&amp;so price(not a crazy low price though).</p><p><br /></p><p>i know people who say to bring a set amount of money. but what i did and plan on doing next show is... i plan to bring enough money to purchase what is on my list. each coin that is on the list, i research on ebay, other online places and dealers. i average that out to the most i would spend on each coin and then bring whatever i need. i will add a little bit of money in case something catches my eye. the good thing about the show you are going to is, its a few days. so if you see something you didn&#039;t have on your list, then you could go back.</p><p><br /></p><p>you will probably see a ton of graded coins. the show i went to is a monthly show so there was only around 30 tables. this show had a lot of graded coins, so i would assume you will be able to find what you are looking for at a show with 100+ tables.</p><p><br /></p><p>also i kept my hands above the tables at all times and out of my pockets. i know it may seem dumb, but i didn&#039;t want the dealers to think i was stealing.</p><p><br /></p><p>i think that is about it... have fun and report back with your new purchases![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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