The E-Sylum:  Volume 6, Number 52, December 7, 2003, Article 24

CANCELED NUMISMATIC EVENTS

  Peter Koch writes:  "I had planned a trip to Baltimore for this
  past Friday, but weather forecasts of blizzard conditions
  convinced me my usually pleasant 4-5 hour journey from north
  Jersey to the Inner Harbor would be nightmarish so I reluctantly
  canceled. Don't mind the snow, and never cared about how
  cold it gets, but, man, that ice. Lookout!

  Really sorry to miss this show. Joe Levine (Presidential Coin)
  had an important auction and I planned on some serious table-
  hopping.   I participated in the auction via last-minute fax but
  doubt any lots will come my way.  I dislike mail bidding; you're
  at a distinct disadvantage.  Especially on unusual items where
  no published price guides exist or no past performance can be
  leaned on. How do others feel about mail bid sales? Any
  special strategies you could share?

  I don't know if the Baltimore show took a hit because of the
  weather.  Anyone hear anything?  It would be tough to cancel
  a coin show/convention, but has it ever happened?  The recent
  California fires caused a postponement of the Kolbe MBS, and
  auctions and any shows surrounding 9-11 were moved.  Down
  through the years I wonder how many numismatic events,
  auctions, or shows were cancelled/postponed for whatever
  reason.  Anyone know?

  [The topic comes up periodically in The E-Sylum.  For example,
  some events were postponed due to the September 11, 2001
  terrorist attacks, and a coin auction was postponed due to the
  Lincoln assassination.  Has anyone ever compiled a
  comprehensive list?  -Editor]

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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