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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;calcol, post: 20784844, member: 77639&quot;]What I take to shows is very different for small local shows versus big national shows.&nbsp; I can’t remember the last time I bought a coin at a local show.&nbsp; I go mostly to support local coin clubs … in addition to the admission price, I buy a fistful of raffle tickets … even won once.&nbsp; My philosophy is to buy fewer, high-grade, rarer coins, which means my buying frequency is low.&nbsp; The chance of any dealer, local or national, having a coin on my want list at a reasonable price is also low.&nbsp; Most of my U.S. coins are bought via auctions.</p><p><br /></p><p>My smart phone is always with me day and night and has apps from major auction houses, PCGS and NGC.&nbsp; For a local show, a magnifying glass, pen and paper, and maybe a Redbook will do it.&nbsp; These fit in a small bag with a neck strap.</p><p><br /></p><p>National shows are a different ballgame.&nbsp; I’ll be flying and usually have a roller bag for the overhead bin.&nbsp; But I also have a smaller roller bag that fits the airlines’ definition of “small personal item” and will fit under a seat.&nbsp; It can carry a book or two, a laptop and charger, extension cord, magnifying glass, pen and paper, cap, coins to sell or consign, snack, bottle of water and more.</p><p><br /></p><p>This bag is what I take into large shows.&nbsp;&nbsp; It has a sturdy pull-up handle and 4 spinner wheels.&nbsp; The last two features are really important.&nbsp;&nbsp; I move around the show with the case in front of me, all four rollers on the floor, the handle pulled up and part of my weight on the handle.&nbsp; It’s sort of like a wheeled walker.&nbsp; I don’t need a walker or other device for mobility, but when using the case this way, I’m less tired after spending 4-6 hours on my feet than I would be moving around with only a shoulder bag.</p><p><br /></p><p>One thing I didn’t expect when taking this bag into a show is that I would be mistaken for a dealer.&nbsp; I’m often asked by dealers as I’m passing by if I have anything to sell or trade.&nbsp; Couple of times I was near the head of the line waiting for a show to open and the guards waved me in.</p><p><br /></p><p>My bag is Amazon brand, but there are many brands with the same features.&nbsp; You can spend hundreds of dollars on one; mine was less than $100.&nbsp; Picture of typical bag is below.</p><p><br /></p><p>Cal</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1541490[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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