Ep.46 - What's Going on at the Coin Show with Greg Allen #numismatics #rarecoins #coincollecting

In this episode, Greg Allen, a seasoned coin dealer and former attorney, shares insider insights on navigating coin shows, dealer strategies, and the nuances of the numismatic market. Discover how to optimize your experience, understand dealer behaviors, and learn the secrets behind successful coin trading.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cabbage Coins Podcast01:10 Greg Allen's Journey into Coin Collecting02:56 Understanding Coin Shows and Dealer Strategies04:56 Types of Coin Shows and Their Purposes09:11 Different Types of Dealers at Coin Shows13:06 Retail vs. Wholesale Transactions18:55 Building Relationships in the Coin Market24:39 The Dynamics of Coin Grading and Upgrading26:02 Diverse Dealer Specializations at Coin Shows28:04 Strategies for Selling Coins Effectively28:53 Understanding the Concept of Splitting in Coin Deals30:29 Types of Buyers in the Coin Market34:29 Pre-Show Activities and Dealer Strategies36:45 Setup Day: The Calm Before the Show38:49 The Importance of Staying Until the End of the Show41:29 The Auction Landscape: Changes and Adaptations50:06 Public Show Hours and Security Measures50:32 The Importance of Dinners in Coin Collecting51:52 Formal Dinners and Networking Opportunities52:12 Understanding Dealer Dynamics at Shows55:01 The Economics of Show Pricing and Bargainshttps://www.pngdealers.org/https://www.money.org/https://www.gacc.show/Where to find Tony and Cabbage Coins:https://cabbagecoins.com/Email: [email protected]: @cabbage_coinsHow to contact Greg Allen:Email: [email protected]://cabbagecoins.com/collectorservices/Intro/Outro Music - "Obverse Fields" by Timothy Gryckiewicz