RAJ on COINS

Speaking of Orlando FUN, their "trolley" bus service along International drive (I think) is very convenient between hotel and conference center. The walk is ok too.

Yes, I'm only aware of some re-punched mintmarks from Variety Plus and some odd mint mark placements. Have you found any Doubled Dies?

Roger, will this one also be sold through Heritage? Does it cover die varieties like the DD book? Sounds exciting!

It's one die hubbed twice, hence "doubled die"...

To be fair, my comments should be taken generally and not meant to suggest one should have inordinate fear. Despite whatever concerns, I do generally attend Whitman shows, will again (if they have them), and would not discourage anyone from doing so. Just use the common sense you use whenever to travel to unfamiliar places. I do think that at coin shows particularly, being aware of one's surroundings and exercising reasonable caution is probably a good idea.

Yes, I meant the city. Agree the Inner Harbor area is safer than some others, but Invariably the number of "requests for money" I get on Pratt Street every time I go there is unnerving. I feel less safe at those shows than at any of the others I go to regularly, including the Mint in Philadelphia which is in the pretty safe historic area. By the way, probably a good idea to remove badges, bags, etc.... anything identifying you as a "money person" before you exit the convention center. Also, you're probably safer if you go with a buddy.

You can (if you don't mean upstate!) I do that too. Not really a fan of Baltimore.

The Summer FUN has been canceled! Due to Carona, I'm hoping I can travel to upcoming coin shows by car. Pittsburgh ANA in early August and/or Whitman Expo in Baltimore in November are doable, and I'm trying to arrange talks at each. I'll let you know what happens. I'm guessing ANA might get cancelled as it's relatively soon. We will see. GF, do you live in FL?