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<p>[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 26612856, member: 19165"]I've been many times. Won't be going this year, but here is some quick advice:</p><p><br /></p><p>1. Don't get overwhelmed, it is huge!</p><p>2. Have a general plan, but don't stay married to it. Know what you want, and what dealers you really want to visit... but be willing to get sidetracked.</p><p>3. Take notes of coins and dealers you want to come back to. You might really like a coin, but want to wait to think about it or see if there is one you like better. Write down the coin and dealer so you don't forget where you saw it.</p><p>4. Look at the schedule and try to attend some of the lectures and seminars. There are some world-class numismatists who want to share their knowledge with you. If there are any of the classes that interest you, definitely check them out. They are all free. There are many club meetings as well, if you are thinking about joining a club.</p><p>5. Don't skip the exhibits! You'll see a bunch of really talented exhibits, well put together with great descriptions. You'll see coins that you didn't know existed. And you can vote on which one you like best!</p><p>6. Don't be afraid to ask questions! Dealers usually love to help educate you. Now, if they're slammed and got a line 3 deep maybe wait until they aren't so busy. But if they have a few minutes, ask to see a couple coins that you haven't been able to hold before. Be very clear that you are just looking and curious, but if they aren't busy they'll get it out and let you look.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 26612856, member: 19165"]I've been many times. Won't be going this year, but here is some quick advice: 1. Don't get overwhelmed, it is huge! 2. Have a general plan, but don't stay married to it. Know what you want, and what dealers you really want to visit... but be willing to get sidetracked. 3. Take notes of coins and dealers you want to come back to. You might really like a coin, but want to wait to think about it or see if there is one you like better. Write down the coin and dealer so you don't forget where you saw it. 4. Look at the schedule and try to attend some of the lectures and seminars. There are some world-class numismatists who want to share their knowledge with you. If there are any of the classes that interest you, definitely check them out. They are all free. There are many club meetings as well, if you are thinking about joining a club. 5. Don't skip the exhibits! You'll see a bunch of really talented exhibits, well put together with great descriptions. You'll see coins that you didn't know existed. And you can vote on which one you like best! 6. Don't be afraid to ask questions! Dealers usually love to help educate you. Now, if they're slammed and got a line 3 deep maybe wait until they aren't so busy. But if they have a few minutes, ask to see a couple coins that you haven't been able to hold before. Be very clear that you are just looking and curious, but if they aren't busy they'll get it out and let you look.[/QUOTE]
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