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<p>[QUOTE="Dansco_Dude, post: 26111805, member: 147679"]<b>Day 3 Update: Four Cities, 258 Miles, Six Coin Ships, and A Pleasant Surprise</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Today's Haul</b></p><p><b><img src="https://i.imgur.com/FD7pL7i.jpeg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p>Spend: $450</p><ul> <li>6 x Dansco Albums</li> <li>3 x Dansco Folders</li> <li>27 x Misc Dansco Pages</li> <li>4 x Library of Coins Albums</li> <li>1 x Vintage Whitman Folder</li> <li>1 x Vintage Mehrig Album</li> <li>15 x Wooden Nickels</li> <li>2 lbs World Coins</li> </ul><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><font size="7">Montana</font></b></p><p><b><b><font size="5">Missoula</font></b></b></p><ul> <li><font size="4">For a population of 77k, I was surprised that Missoula had four coin shops within 10 minutes of each other.</font></li> </ul><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Treasure+Coins/@46.8708065,-114.0196251,13.6z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x535dcc2ae09655eb:0x51cc98a2b5cfc74b!8m2!3d46.8713514!4d-113.9960525!16s%2Fg%2F1vr3cvd9?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Treasure+Coins/@46.8708065,-114.0196251,13.6z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x535dcc2ae09655eb:0x51cc98a2b5cfc74b!8m2!3d46.8713514!4d-113.9960525!16s%2Fg%2F1vr3cvd9?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow">Treasure Coins</a></b></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/VqaU3rw.jpeg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><ul> <li>Was closed even though I visited during open business hours</li> </ul><p><br /></p><p><b><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Missoula+Gold+%26+Silver+Exchange/@46.8524161,-114.0182806,16.8z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x535dcdea8885b3cb:0xc91c93a1f5897a9c!8m2!3d46.8517332!4d-114.013236!16s%2Fg%2F1trpkwh7?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Missoula+Gold+%26+Silver+Exchange/@46.8524161,-114.0182806,16.8z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x535dcdea8885b3cb:0xc91c93a1f5897a9c!8m2!3d46.8517332!4d-114.013236!16s%2Fg%2F1trpkwh7?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow">Missoula Gold & Silver</a></b></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/qMC4rDe.jpeg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Don’t let the name fool you, this place offers more than bullion. I found a wide selection of US and world coins, medals, and tokens. The world coins are organized by country, and I was able to pick out a bunch to add to my foreign Dansco albums. All the rare coin albums are listed on eBay, but I was able to purchase world coins at a great price.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Grizzly+Gold+and+Silver+Inc/@46.8526342,-114.0364903,14z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x535dcdc1d9fe65d5:0xbcb39d1a62614ec0!8m2!3d46.8526348!4d-114.0127041!16s%2Fg%2F1th0mkr1?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Grizzly+Gold+and+Silver+Inc/@46.8526342,-114.0364903,14z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x535dcdc1d9fe65d5:0xbcb39d1a62614ec0!8m2!3d46.8526348!4d-114.0127041!16s%2Fg%2F1th0mkr1?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow">Grizzly Gold and Silver</a></b></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/JUwstu7.jpeg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The store primarily focused on bullion and Morgan dollars, with only a tiny selection of coin albums and no world coins I could find. They had large bins filled with loose Buffalo Nickels and Indian Head Pennies, which could be a good way to keep children entertained while conducting business. Interestingly enough, they were giving away free miniature American flags on sticks. The store was right across the street from Missoula Gold & Silver Exchange.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jem+Shoppe+Jewelers+%26+Rare+Coins/@46.8669385,-114.0161849,14.6z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x535dcc2a5f4b5e1d:0xde28ffd4207c66d4!8m2!3d46.8662808!4d-113.997773!16s%2Fg%2F1tfmhg_c?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jem+Shoppe+Jewelers+%26+Rare+Coins/@46.8669385,-114.0161849,14.6z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x535dcc2a5f4b5e1d:0xde28ffd4207c66d4!8m2!3d46.8662808!4d-113.997773!16s%2Fg%2F1tfmhg_c?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow">Jem Shoppe Jewelers & Rare Coins</a></b></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/Eg4lMtW.jpeg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This place was more of a jewelry store more than a coin shop, although they showcased a limited selection of coins, including Morgan Dollars and contemporary proof sets. There were no coin albums for sale.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b><font size="5">Ponderay</font></b></p><ul> <li><font size="4">Population: 1,956 </font></li> </ul><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><font size="4"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/NkJ7zutQTRCdYhPd8" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/NkJ7zutQTRCdYhPd8" rel="nofollow">Grunberg Schloss Collectors' Cabinet</a></font></b></p><p><b><img src="https://i.imgur.com/qsKYXXC.jpeg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p>Grunberg Schloss Collectors' Cabinet in Ponderay, ID, with a population of less than 2,000, became my favorite stop of day 3. Mark Gruner runs the shop and spent an hour talking with me about all things coin albums. He has a wealth of knowledge on coin albums and knew the owners of manufacturers such as Mehrig and Harco. He even let me go into the back room and see his personal numismatic library with 1000+ books and references.</p><p><br /></p><p>There was an incredible assortment of coin-collecting supplies, including a massive wall of Whitman folders and Dansco albums/pages. Mark was in the process of bringing out inventory, so there were even more supplies in the back. They're not just a coin shop but a collectibles shop in every sense. I saw guns, ammo, jewelry, gardening supplies, and other knickknacks. They also had a vast collection of US coins along with some world silver coins. I was able to stock up on some Dansco inventory at great prices.</p><p><br /></p><p>Mark was kind enough to let me record a short video about him and his shop.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qwU2GzuCJpg" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qwU2GzuCJpg" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qwU2GzuCJpg</a></p><p><br /></p><p>If you’re in the Ponderay, Spokane, or Coeur d'Alene area, I highly recommend checking this place out. It’s the definition of a hidden gem tucked away in a small town.</p><p><font size="7"><br /></font></p><p><font size="7"><b>Idaho</b></font></p><p><b><b><font size="5">Coeur d'Alene</font></b></b></p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/DJ's+Coins+%26+Collectibles/@47.6734856,-116.7832444,11z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x5361c6db50abafed:0x69807dbb389aefbc!8m2!3d47.7122573!4d-116.785231!16s%2Fg%2F1260gkgn2?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/DJ's+Coins+%26+Collectibles/@47.6734856,-116.7832444,11z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x5361c6db50abafed:0x69807dbb389aefbc!8m2!3d47.7122573!4d-116.785231!16s%2Fg%2F1260gkgn2?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow"><b>DJ's Coins & Collectibles</b></a></p><p><font size="4">Forgot to take a photo </font></p><p><font size="4"><br /></font></p><p><font size="4">The owner, David, pulled out various foreign Dansco albums and a massive selection of Library of Coins albums. I wasn't thrilled that he pulled up eBay sold listings to price the albums at retail prices. I understand they weren’t priced out yet, but I'm always put off when shops pull up eBay in front of me. It gives off a vibe of "How much money can I extract from you." I'm a dealer, so I get it, but it's not a great feeling. I know the Dansco market well enough to know if the albums are ones I could already buy on eBay right now.</font></p><p><font size="4"><br /></font></p><p><font size="4">Luckily, the rare albums he showed me aren't often available on eBay. I was thrilled to get a custom Dansco Silver Chinese Pandas album; it's the first custom album I've found on this road trip.</font></p><p><font size="4"><br /></font></p><p><font size="4"><br /></font></p><p><b><font size="7">A Nice Surprise</font></b></p><p>After my initial post about my road trip, I received private messages from a few collectors with insights about their local coin markets. They advised me which coin shops to visit or avoid, including convincing me to take a detour to Grunbergs.</p><p><br /></p><p>Today, I had the surreal experience of meeting two community members. It's one thing to talk with members online but another to meet them in person. I won't share their names to respect their privacy, but our meeting was memorable. One was a rare coin dealer who shared insights into his multi-million dollar business; the other was a vintage Whitman album collector who shared my passion for tracking rare albums.</p><p><br /></p><p>Day 4 will be spent mainly in Spokane, with a quick stop in Seattle before heading to Sumas, WA, to visit Dansco's offices. A reminder to post any questions you'd like me to ask the owners of Dansco!</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Day 4 stops</b></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Spokane, WA</b></p><ul> <li>Eastern Washington</li> </ul><p> <ul> <li>Red Line Coins</li> </ul><p><b>Everette, WA</b></p><ul> <li>Odyssey-2</li> </ul><p><br /></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b></b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Dansco_Dude, post: 26111805, member: 147679"][B]Day 3 Update: Four Cities, 258 Miles, Six Coin Ships, and A Pleasant Surprise Today's Haul [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/FD7pL7i.jpeg[/IMG] [/B] Spend: $450 [LIST] [*]6 x Dansco Albums [*]3 x Dansco Folders [*]27 x Misc Dansco Pages [*]4 x Library of Coins Albums [*]1 x Vintage Whitman Folder [*]1 x Vintage Mehrig Album [*]15 x Wooden Nickels [*]2 lbs World Coins [/LIST] [B] [SIZE=7]Montana[/SIZE] [B][SIZE=5]Missoula[/SIZE][/B][/B] [LIST] [*][SIZE=4]For a population of 77k, I was surprised that Missoula had four coin shops within 10 minutes of each other.[/SIZE] [/LIST] [B] [URL='https://www.google.com/maps/place/Treasure+Coins/@46.8708065,-114.0196251,13.6z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x535dcc2ae09655eb:0x51cc98a2b5cfc74b!8m2!3d46.8713514!4d-113.9960525!16s%2Fg%2F1vr3cvd9?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D']Treasure Coins[/URL][/B] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/VqaU3rw.jpeg[/IMG] [LIST] [*]Was closed even though I visited during open business hours [/LIST] [B][URL='https://www.google.com/maps/place/Missoula+Gold+%26+Silver+Exchange/@46.8524161,-114.0182806,16.8z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x535dcdea8885b3cb:0xc91c93a1f5897a9c!8m2!3d46.8517332!4d-114.013236!16s%2Fg%2F1trpkwh7?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D']Missoula Gold & Silver[/URL][/B] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/qMC4rDe.jpeg[/IMG] Don’t let the name fool you, this place offers more than bullion. I found a wide selection of US and world coins, medals, and tokens. The world coins are organized by country, and I was able to pick out a bunch to add to my foreign Dansco albums. All the rare coin albums are listed on eBay, but I was able to purchase world coins at a great price. [B][URL='https://www.google.com/maps/place/Grizzly+Gold+and+Silver+Inc/@46.8526342,-114.0364903,14z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x535dcdc1d9fe65d5:0xbcb39d1a62614ec0!8m2!3d46.8526348!4d-114.0127041!16s%2Fg%2F1th0mkr1?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D']Grizzly Gold and Silver[/URL][/B] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/JUwstu7.jpeg[/IMG] The store primarily focused on bullion and Morgan dollars, with only a tiny selection of coin albums and no world coins I could find. They had large bins filled with loose Buffalo Nickels and Indian Head Pennies, which could be a good way to keep children entertained while conducting business. Interestingly enough, they were giving away free miniature American flags on sticks. The store was right across the street from Missoula Gold & Silver Exchange. [B][URL='https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jem+Shoppe+Jewelers+%26+Rare+Coins/@46.8669385,-114.0161849,14.6z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x535dcc2a5f4b5e1d:0xde28ffd4207c66d4!8m2!3d46.8662808!4d-113.997773!16s%2Fg%2F1tfmhg_c?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D']Jem Shoppe Jewelers & Rare Coins[/URL][/B] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/Eg4lMtW.jpeg[/IMG] This place was more of a jewelry store more than a coin shop, although they showcased a limited selection of coins, including Morgan Dollars and contemporary proof sets. There were no coin albums for sale. [B][SIZE=5]Ponderay[/SIZE][/B] [LIST] [*][SIZE=4]Population: 1,956 [/SIZE] [/LIST] [B] [SIZE=4][URL='https://maps.app.goo.gl/NkJ7zutQTRCdYhPd8']Grunberg Schloss Collectors' Cabinet[/URL][/SIZE] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/qsKYXXC.jpeg[/IMG] [/B] Grunberg Schloss Collectors' Cabinet in Ponderay, ID, with a population of less than 2,000, became my favorite stop of day 3. Mark Gruner runs the shop and spent an hour talking with me about all things coin albums. He has a wealth of knowledge on coin albums and knew the owners of manufacturers such as Mehrig and Harco. He even let me go into the back room and see his personal numismatic library with 1000+ books and references. There was an incredible assortment of coin-collecting supplies, including a massive wall of Whitman folders and Dansco albums/pages. Mark was in the process of bringing out inventory, so there were even more supplies in the back. They're not just a coin shop but a collectibles shop in every sense. I saw guns, ammo, jewelry, gardening supplies, and other knickknacks. They also had a vast collection of US coins along with some world silver coins. I was able to stock up on some Dansco inventory at great prices. Mark was kind enough to let me record a short video about him and his shop. [URL]https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qwU2GzuCJpg[/URL] If you’re in the Ponderay, Spokane, or Coeur d'Alene area, I highly recommend checking this place out. It’s the definition of a hidden gem tucked away in a small town. [SIZE=7] [B]Idaho[/B][/SIZE] [B][B][SIZE=5]Coeur d'Alene[/SIZE][/B][/B] [URL='https://www.google.com/maps/place/DJ's+Coins+%26+Collectibles/@47.6734856,-116.7832444,11z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x5361c6db50abafed:0x69807dbb389aefbc!8m2!3d47.7122573!4d-116.785231!16s%2Fg%2F1260gkgn2?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D'][B]DJ's Coins & Collectibles[/B][/URL] [SIZE=4]Forgot to take a photo The owner, David, pulled out various foreign Dansco albums and a massive selection of Library of Coins albums. I wasn't thrilled that he pulled up eBay sold listings to price the albums at retail prices. I understand they weren’t priced out yet, but I'm always put off when shops pull up eBay in front of me. It gives off a vibe of "How much money can I extract from you." I'm a dealer, so I get it, but it's not a great feeling. I know the Dansco market well enough to know if the albums are ones I could already buy on eBay right now. Luckily, the rare albums he showed me aren't often available on eBay. I was thrilled to get a custom Dansco Silver Chinese Pandas album; it's the first custom album I've found on this road trip. [/SIZE] [B][SIZE=7]A Nice Surprise[/SIZE][/B] After my initial post about my road trip, I received private messages from a few collectors with insights about their local coin markets. They advised me which coin shops to visit or avoid, including convincing me to take a detour to Grunbergs. Today, I had the surreal experience of meeting two community members. It's one thing to talk with members online but another to meet them in person. I won't share their names to respect their privacy, but our meeting was memorable. One was a rare coin dealer who shared insights into his multi-million dollar business; the other was a vintage Whitman album collector who shared my passion for tracking rare albums. Day 4 will be spent mainly in Spokane, with a quick stop in Seattle before heading to Sumas, WA, to visit Dansco's offices. A reminder to post any questions you'd like me to ask the owners of Dansco! [B]Day 4 stops[/B] [B]Spokane, WA[/B] [LIST] [*]Eastern Washington [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Red Line Coins [/LIST] [B]Everette, WA[/B] [LIST] [*]Odyssey-2 [/LIST] [B] [/B][/QUOTE]
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