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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Midas, post: 130260, member: 2761&quot;]In regards to <u>protecting</u> yourself at coin shows (lost goods, theft), here are some of the tips I gotten years ago...</p><p><br /></p><p><b>First</b>, cash is <u>king</u> at shows as you will be able to negotiate better deals instead of using checks or credit cards.&nbsp; If you use a wallet like most guys, keep it in your front pocket or well secured.&nbsp; Pick pocket artists realize that most collectors have a good &quot;wad&quot; of cash on them at these shows and would love nothing more than to steal it.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Second</b>, protect your brief case/travel bag at <b>all </b>times (including the rest room).&nbsp; Never sit the case on the floor next to you as you &quot;google&quot; over a coin case.&nbsp; Always place it between your feet (standing) or on your lap (sitting) when you stop to look at a dealer&#039;s goods.&nbsp; Never, ever have it detached (via touch) from you!&nbsp; Never, ever!</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Third</b>, watch your back which also includes the rear-view mirror.&nbsp; When leaving a show, be aware of your surroudings and keep an eye out for people that may follow you.&nbsp; It happened a couple times at the most recent F.U.N. show in Florida (January) as this show is the largest in the world.&nbsp; One guy went to a local restaurant and came out only to find his goods stolen (from his trunk) and another stopped off to eat at a &quot;Waffle House&quot; 3 hours away from the show only to have the same happen to him!</p><p><br /></p><p>So be care ful out there...coins are small, valuable, and attractive to thieves!</p><p><br /></p><p>With millions of dollars display out in tables, it is no wonder that thieves would target coin collectors and dealers.&nbsp; After all, we are an easy mark if you think about it.&nbsp; Lots of cash and lots of &quot;small stuff&quot; worth lots of money![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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