CONECA AT THE FALL 2021 PAN SHOW

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The E-Sylum: Volume 25, Number 1, January 2, 2022, Article 20

The January-February 2022 issue of ErrorScope had an article by Jim Zimmerman describing his experience manning the Fall PAN Show club table for the Combined Organizations of Numismatic Error Collectors of America (CONECA). With permission, we're republishing it here. Thanks to ErrorScope Editor Allan Anderson for passing along the files. -Editor

For the third consecutive show, CONECA was present at the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) Coin Show held in Monroeville, PA (Pittsburgh Suburb). PAN was gracious to give us free space again for the three-day event that started Thursday October 28, 2021. Unfortunately, a last minute issue came up that resulted in our club table not being manned for the final day of the show, so I apologize for anyone who showed up to an empty table.

Unlike the two previous shows held in the Fall of 2020 and Spring of 2021, there weren't major covid restrictions and procedures placed on PAN and its attendees with the exception that everyone still had to wear a mask to enter the event. Due to the high demand for dealer and club tables, the show was moved to the convention center's largest room.

As in prior shows, attendance was brisk for most of the show. Activity at our CONECA club table was fantastic as many CONECA members stopped by as well as others who had an interest in error collecting. It is amazing how our club's representation at this show is starting to take traction, as dealers are making referrals to our table and repeat attendees are coming with expectations of us to being there. I was able to hand out new membership applications to many potential members along with a sample copy of our ErrorScope with at least two new memberships secured during the show. As always, I will have to wait and see how many actually signed up as a result of our club's presence.

As reported after the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 show, it would have been nice to have another member or so to help me with the table, especially someone who is more informed on varieties since my expertise is in planchet and striking errors. I will ask again for anyone who is interested in helping during the Spring 2022 show, even for a few hours, to contact me……it really is a lot of fun. My contact information is located in your ErrorScope. Thank you!