Category: Charmy’s Coin Show Reports

Having had a 6-week hiatus away from shows, I was REALLY looking forward to the FUN show. For me, it’s always been the best show of the year, both buying and selling. And this show did not disappoint. I’ve read a few reports with mixed reviews, but based on my personal experience at this FUN show, it was super busy and very successful. On Wednesday I did most of my buying, and on Thursday, I never even left my table until 5pm. Friday was a little slower than Thursday, but…

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I realize there are a lot of terrible things going on in the world right now, but my own little world was recently shattered and my heart broken because my hero, the man I looked up to most in my entire life, the man who taught me integrity, hard work and respect, the last link to my childhood – my amazing dad – has died. (Ok, my hubby comes in a close second.) My dad who was 97 and one of the last few Pearl Harbor Survivors passed away just…

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So sorry this report is a later than usual – in addition to watching my grandson which takes a lot of my time, I had some significant travel mishaps that delayed me getting home and just wiped me out mentally and physically. More on that later. Overall, the show was good, not the best show I’ve had for selling, but it was great for buying. Also, it is a fun city to visit and tour, with lots of wonderful and interesting historical sites to see. So grab a cup of…

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With summer here, I usually only have one show a month, which leaves more time to spend with my family. Last weekend we were very fortunate to celebrate my dad’s 97th birthday! Many of you have heard me talk about him being in the Navy and a Pearl Harbor survivor, so we are especially proud to still have him with us. With less shows during the summer, I especially look forward to each show I do attend. And the Long Beach show is one of my favorite shows since it…

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Happy New Year to Everyone! Sorry for the late report folks! Since I babysit my grandson when I’m not traveling, it takes me quite a bit longer to get things done. But he’s so adorable and I am very grateful that I get to spend so much time with this little guy. Every year I especially look forward to the FUN show. It is so well run and attended, especially since the FUN show folks help subsidize the cost to bus collectors from various clubs around the state. I happened…

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I’ve read some of the Long Beach show reports and I have to agree with them – this was one of the busiest and well-attended Long Beach shows in a long time. Thanks to Taryn and Cassi and the rest of the folks who worked hard to put this show together – from the fantastic Central America Ship of Gold, to the amazing Tyrants of the Thames display of “The World’s Most Valuable Private Coin Collection,” and even the Miller/Harrison Morgan Dollar set on display at the PCGS table. This…

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Well, it’s been quite a while since I’ve done a show report but I’m back in the saddle again! Since I missed the Baltimore show, I was especially looking forward to buying and selling coins and seeing my friends at the Central States Show. It turned out to be a pretty good show, better for buying than selling, but overall I did a lot of both. I got to the airport Tuesday morning, sailed through TSA and decided to just hang out at my gate and listen to my audio…

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Earlier this year I was honored to be invited to be one of the presenters at the Northern California Numismatic Association’s (NCNA) annual educational seminar in Vallejo, California, on the topic of “The Future of Our Hobby.” I was also advised that all of my expenses would be taken care of, including travel and lodging. I later found out that, if we wanted to arrive a day earlier, they were even going to take us on a wine tasting tour in Napa Valley. So of course, how could I refuse!…

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