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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Eduard, post: 1220585, member: 8959&quot;]Well, we made it to Orlando on the first day of the show (July 8th). It took us almost 4 hours to get there, including one&nbsp; stop at a MD for the boys to eat something (and stop complaining), driving up from Bonita Springs and going through the back roads. </p><p>It was long ride and we were relieved when we finally reached the Convention Center. My wife dropped my eldest and myself off, while she went on with our youngest to visit Universal Studios. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So what did I think of the show? It was huge (more than 150 dealers?), as large or larger than the largest shows I have </p><p>been to in Europe (for example the Frankfurt Numismata), with one big difference - there was a lot of space to move </p><p>around - very little pushing and shoving as is my experience in Frankfurt.</p><p><br /></p><p>Coin-wise it seems to me that a majority of the coins available were modern US issues 1870 on. I estimate that 30-40% </p><p>of all coins available were Morgan Dollars. Relatively few earlier issues earlier than 1820, except Capped Bust dollars</p><p>1810-1839. There seemed to be tons of those as well. I was looking a a suitable 1807 Capped Bust Half, and I only saw </p><p>two: one graded PCGS VF35 and priced at over $2000 (the small stars type), and an F12 which I bought for $200. </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>I was also on the lookout for large cents and European coins:&nbsp; If you were looking for early cooper (and could afford it) </p><p>this was the show for you. Three of the major Copper dealers (Hannigan&#039;s, Chris M&#039;cawley, and Tom Reynolds were there. </p><p>I was literally mesmerized by the coins Tom Reynolds hand on offer. Rows of 1793&#039;s (Chain and Wreath), dozens of 1794&#039;;s, 1795&#039;s and 1796s (Caps and Draped Busts). The prices? WAY beyond what I was expecting or ready to spend...... I am </p><p>just glad I got my coppers over 2 decades ago when prices were more civil.&nbsp; On the topic of prices, It was my impressionis that everything was priced at Redbook or Coinworld prices (or CQR for COPPERs) + 10-15 % added on top. No deals to be made here! even after the usual haggling. </p><p>At the end I found a humble 1810 Cent in F12, which I bought as it has relatively nice hard surfaces, and (almost) reasonably priced.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>On the World coin side, there were about a 8 to 10 dealers selling this type of material, and 3-5 selling Ancients. We </p><p>looked for interesting european coins, but saw very few of interest to us. </p><p><br /></p><p>So what is worth it? well, in general I would not drive again so long for this show. I can usually do better elsewhere, BUT it was an interesting experience. As an additional bonus, we timed ourselves so that we could still make in time to drive </p><p>to Titusville to witness, albeit from a distance, the launch of the very last space shuttle from Cape Canaveral. That </p><p>experience alone made the long trip up from Bonita Springs worth it!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp; </p><p>By the way, Florida is a very nice state, and the experience we have had here so far just wonderful. We usually spend oursummer vacation in the US Northeast (Boston area). I think, however, that in future we shall be heading to Florida more </p><p>often.&nbsp; Congratulations Floridians on a beautiful state.</p><p><br /></p><p>Eduard</p><p><br /></p><p>PS- sorry for the typos. I am working of a travel computer.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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