Time for Chattanooga show

If you are within driving distance of Chattanooga, Tenn., you should consider attending the Tennessee State Numismatic Society Fall Coin & Currency Show Nov. 1-3.

In all the years I have worked in numismatics I have attended many shows, but I have not made it to this one. I have been in the neighborhood, Atlanta and Dalton, but not to this particular show.

That’s my loss.

I have heard many good things about it over the years. I have published reports on it, too.

Gayle Pike, who is bourse chairman, puts on a serious show to do serious business, but does it in a way where participants do not take themselves too seriously.

Participants have a good time as they do business.

When the show opens at 10 a.m. each morning at the Camp Jordan Arena, I 75 Exit 1, the first 300 people through the door will receive a free uncirculated coin.

The show remains open until 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and closes at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Also, one lucky attendee each day will get a free gas card to help with the expense of going there.

There will also be a program for Young Numismatists a 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Early birds, who cannot wait to see what’s new in the inventories of participating dealers, can pay $35 and be admitted.

On display will be a giant carved wooden dollar.

For additional information, visit the website at www.tsns.org.

I have known Gayle Pike for many years. She has written auction reports for me in that time and I enjoy working with her.

I guess this makes it all the stranger that I have not yet made it to this particular show.

But you can make up for my loss by beating me to the show. Let me know how you did afterwards.

Email me at david.harper@fwmedia.com.

Buzz blogger Dave Harper is winner of the 2013 Numismatic Literary Guild Award for Best Blog and is editor of the weekly newspaper "Numismatic News."