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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;The Penny Lady®, post: 517420, member: 16948&quot;]Hi, I am a female coin dealer but also a collector, and yes, we are an exception (almost an anomaly) to the coin world.&nbsp; However, I didn&#039;t know that when I first got started, but nor did it really bother me.&nbsp; I have always loved collecting things.&nbsp; So when I received a nice collection of coins from my aunt, I ended up loving them, especially the Indian cent - and that started my love affair with coins!</p><p>&nbsp; </p><p>I agree that it can be an enjoyable hobby for both sexes, and that it would be wonderful if more women were involved with coins.&nbsp; It always amuses me when I&#039;m behind my table at coin shows and people, usually men, ask me &quot;Your husband has a nice inventory of Indian and Lincoln cents - do you know when he&#039;ll return?&quot;&nbsp; Since my husband doesn&#039;t share my interest in coins, I have other coin friends who like to help me at shows (they too are male).&nbsp; My favorite one is when someone (again, usually male) comes to my table wanting to see a coin, and they invariably direct their inquiry to my male coin friend who is assisting me, even though I&#039;m standing right there looking at them.&nbsp; My friend smiles, points to me, and says &quot;she&#039;s the boss!&quot;&nbsp; I can&#039;t tell you how many times at one coin show this happens.&nbsp; But now that I&#039;m doing more shows and becoming a little more known, it happens less often. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Any way, it&#039;s very nice to have another female join the coin world.&nbsp; If I may suggest, you might want to join WIN (Women In Numismatics) - it&#039;s a great organization to help you network with other coin women - both young and old.&nbsp; And I would be happy to help you with any questions you may have as well.&nbsp; Welcome!&nbsp; Charmy[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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