The New York Invitational Coin Show is being held in July. I was thinking of going. Because I do not get to see a lot of gold coins in person (I want to get better at grading and the only way is to view a lot of coins), I was thinking of going to one of the "auction lot viewing" days before the show starts. How does this process work? Are you allowed to just view and examine any coin you want, or is there some sort of registration/appointment process? It doesn't seem that they would just let anyone in to examine the coins, and that is why I was curious what the rules were. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Depends on the auction. I have been to some where you could view without registering, and some that required it. Ususally those with high end coins will require registration. You will then sit at a table and then can request lots. Some of the lower end auctions I have been to, just have the items laying in tables and you have to walk around a view them. The more expensive stuff will be locked up and you will have to request it. So, it depends upon the auction house. Most likely, you will need to register first. I love viewings and I can believe how fast the time flies.. unlike auctions when I am sometimes boared silly until they get to what I want.
Take a pen and paper with you. Take very detailed notes about the grades on each issue. Use your time wisely.
