FINAL UPDATE: Charmy's LONG BEACH Show and PCGS Anniversary Party Report!!

[The Penny Lady]

Yesterday was set up day and I was surprised to see that just about every table was occupied AND new tables were added towards the back of the room - I think that's a great sign that things in the coin world are picking up! Later in the afternoon, PCGS gave out free beer to all the dealers which seemed very welcomed by everyone.

 

Once set up was over, PCGS hosted a really nice 25th anniversary party at the Hyatt for authorized PCGS dealers, complete with "special" entertainment! What a hoot it was. After a couple very talented high school acts performed (barber shop quartet, a fantastic young "Aretha Franklin" and a young group of girls), David Hall picked up his guitar and and Laura Sperper took over the drums! And boy were they good! Here are some photos of this wonderful event - I'm sure you'll recognize several familiar faces....

 

 

David and Laura

 

Me and David Hall

 

Don Willis

 

Stewart Blay

 

Coin Gods

 

Rick Snow and Karin

 

Brian Wagner

 

PCGS Guys

 

and Gals

 

Julian

 

Glen Holsonbake (PonyEspress)

 

Wei and PCGS's Rebecca Tran

 

PCGS's wonderful Sandy!

 

Walt Ankerman, his son Erik and friend Danny

 

 

PCGS Exhibit in lobby of the reception

 

 

Chocolate "coins"

 

 

[physics-fan3.14]

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No photos!!!!!

[lehigh96]

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No photos!!!!!

 

I get the same message on all three forums and I really want to see the photos. I wait for Charmy's reports.

[The Penny Lady]

So sorry folks, I just upgraded so the photos should appear now....

[thebeav]

It's just great to have someone on the 'inside' who will take the time to provide such nice photo reports.

Thanks Charmy !

 

Paul

[Coindude]

Charmy you are the absolute best!!

 

So tell us, how was the band.... really, were they any good? And, what genre?

[mikesartifacts]

Looks like a fun time... Just looked at your site and read your story, pretty neat - hope to meet you tomorrow. Best,

 

Mike

[The Penny Lady]

Coindude, seriously, the band was really good! They did some r&b, and some rock and roll, and even played some old favorites but changed the words to be coin-related - it really was fun, and quite entertaining! Per David Hall, here are the names of the songs they played:

 

Good Dippin' (to the Young Rascals "Good Lovin") Doctor, doctor...all these coins really need is a...Good Dippin'

 

PCGS No Grade Blues...My fours are thress, my fives are AT's

 

and of course, the coin dealer theme song "Money" (Motown Barrett Strong, not Pink Floyd)

 

Also, thank you all for enduring my "bandwith" issues, and I also sincerely apologize for the poor quality of my photos - I don't think it's the phone since some of the photos seem to turn out ok. I really think it's that dang illiterate camera technology, shaky handed clueless button-pusher photographer - aka, ME! I'll try to learn more about my camera phone and do better.

 

So here's the news for today.....

 

It got really busy about 11ish and didn't stop until around 4pm! I didn't do too much buying since I won a ton of great coins in the Goldberg auction, much more than I anticipated. However, I did buy a very cool 1873 S-2 double die - the king of double dies for Indian cents - and I'm thrilled to have it! Todd is taking photos of this newp as well as my Golberg auction coins. A couple of my customers brought me some wonderful bottles of wine, so we definitely enjoyed opening and sharing them with everyone!

 

Several forum members stopped by, and some of them showed me their beautiful newps - I love seeing what all of you have found at the show! Several of you even commented on my pictorial show reports, and I really appreciate knowing that you like seeing photos of the shows I attend (and my after-hours events), even if the photos aren't the best quality!

 

Tonight I treated my "helper" friends to dinner SuperMex with my sweet hubby and boys. It's been sort of a tradition that we meet at my house, have a little Don Julio 1942 sipping tequila (Roger, one of my helpers, also brought me a really nice special tequila sipping glass), then head to SuperMex which is not far from my house. Their food is pretty yummy yet inexpensive, and it's nice to be able to just kick back, relax, and enjoy my friends and family for an evening.

 

 

Sorry, I don't have any photos from the show, but I will take more pictures tomorrow!

[Coindude]

That's one sweet looking bottle! But how does she taste!

 

And, that's pretty cool that they changed the songs to be coin related! Really cool in fact! Wonder if they need a sax guy! I'd be proud to join in!!

[physics-fan3.14]

and Gals

 

 

I might have to start going to some PCGS functions....

[Coindude]

Calm down Jason... calm down!! You're starting to act like a sailor!!

 

PS... Stay away from the Silver Slipper!! That's just some good advice from a guy who "accidentally" went there once!!

[Schatzy]

Thanks for the wonderful report!!

[ldhair]

Cool report. Would love to here David play sometime. Folks always say he is really good.

[The Penny Lady]

I almost forgot to mention the best part of yesterday! I was approached and interviewed by Huell Howser of KCET "California's Gold" fame. I guess he's doing a special involving the Long Beach coin show and he chose a few dealers to talk to, and I was one of them! At first, I didn't even know who he was but he is quite flamboyant and passionate, so it wasn't long before a crowd began to gather around my table. I felt like a celebrity, but of course they were all waiting to get Huell's autograph! Anyway, I can't wait to see whether he actually includes my interview in his show!

 

 

From Wikipedia:

 

"California's Gold highlights small towns, landmarks, events or places of interest throughout California which are not well known to the general public, with Howser conducting informal interviews with the locals. Howser received his first name from a conjunction of his parents' names, Harold and Jewell, as revealed in the California's Gold episode "Smartsville". He also produces derived shows including California's Golden Parks, California's Water, Visiting... with Huell Howser, Our Neighborhoods, The Bench, Road Trip, "California's Golden Fairs," and various specials. His distinctive style as host of his various travel shows has led to him being impersonated by many different comedians and radio personalities, such as Adam Carolla[1] and James Adomian."

 

California's Gold

[The Penny Lady]

I'm really glad you all like my photo reports, and someone suggested that I have a "Charmy-cam" which is a hilarious idea, but I don't think many of my customers would appreciate being plastered all over the internet so if you don't mind I'll just continue to take my quick and dirty cell phone shots!

 

Huell's photographer sent me a couple photos he took during our interview so I thought I'd share those with all of you!

 

 

So yesterday was a little slow, as is usual for a Friday, but still business was strong and there was quite a bit of public. Towards the end of the day, I did get a chance to wonder around and take more photos of my dealer buddies....

 

Here is Tom Reynolds and Doug Byrd

 

And here are Logan McKechnie and is beautiful daughter Cindy

 

One of Logan's customers Dean, me and Logan

 

And you all know Todd and his dad Roger

 

And are a couple of my "helpers" - Rich is the best "helper" I could ever want and he's been doing shows with me for probably close to 10 years! And Roger is very friendly and helpful, and also loves Indian cents.

 

 

Rick showed me his 1857 S-1 PCGS MS66 Flying Eagle he just sold which is the finest one known

 

 

As you know, I buy and sell a lot of uncirculated pennies, but I thought I'd show you one of the most popular items at my table!

 

 

After the show, I went to dinner at Madison's on Pine with a couple friends and we each brought a very very nice bottle of wine. Madison's is in a beautiful old building with gorgeous interior architechure. I had been saving my bottle of Cakebread cab for just such an occasion, and thoroughly enjoyed opening and sharing that bottle of wine! Afterwards, I met several dealers at the Hawaiian Gardens casino which is sort of on my way home. I was doing ok for a while, but then got another one of those dang bad beats, so it was time to head home!

 

Today was busy on and off, saw several forum members including Illini and Watersport, and some "lurkers" even stopped by to say hi. So that's about it for now. It's been another fun show! I have a couple smaller local shows over the next couple weeks, and then the a really good show in Las Vegas the first week in March - one of my favorites!

 

 

[DC Dawg]

I LOVE that Flying Eagle! That is a fantastic looking coin. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen a red FE.

 

The people shots are nice, but I would like to see some of the coins you sell.

 

Where can we hear your interview?

 

Scott

[Coindude]

Charmy.... I didn't know Todd owned anything except Hawaiin shirts!!

 

Next time I see you at a show, I'll have to bring you a bottle of wine that my buddy brews. It's really good stuff... he does both white and red, but it seems like you're more of a red fan.

[Hard Times]

Charmy was Rick er, ah, stoned?

 

Nice updates, cool to see Todd and his pop, as I am a wannabe photographer I hold Todd in uber esteem......

[The Penny Lady]

Scott, I don't know when the coin show episode of California's Gold will air, but they said the would let me know. I'll be sure to post the air date when I find out.

 

Coindude, I'm open to trying any new wine, and homemade sounds intriguing!

 

So another Long Beach show is over, I'm home, coins unpacked and locked up, I'm in my jammies, hubby is at some offroad races in Havasu so I have the house to myself, and now I'm relaxing in front of the tube (and my computer of course!), enjoying the rest of my wonderful bottle of Cakebread and my favorite unhealthy but tasty finger-lickin good chicken - ummmmm, life is good!