Greetings from Winston Salem on a sunny afternoon with the temperature a very pleasant 80 degrees. It’s great to be back from OKC, kudos to the ANA for putting on such a well run event.

For those familiar with college football, one of the great in-state rivalries has always been the Oklahoma Sooners vs the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Its’ always been referred to “Bedlam“, which aptly describes the passions and intensity of the game.

This show was non stop action for me “Bedlam“. Whether I was on the bourse buying or selling, previewing coins for clients at the Stacks auction lot viewing, submitting coins and notes to the TPG services, taking in new consignments, attending the Barber club meeting, or visiting friends at the LSCC table. Oh yes…, I also found time to work the GFRC table from time to time !

Travel for this show was easy as I had non stop flights both to and from Charlotte to OKC. I further made travel even better by staying at the nearby 4 star luxury Omni hotel. All of these preparations and ease of travel came in handy as I was able focus on the above tasks, and also socialize a bit with new dealers and collectors, isn’t this what the hobby is really all about?

Here’s a night pic from my room on the 14th floor overlooking the Paycom Center. On the opposite side of the Omni is the OKC Convention Center

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The OKC Convention Center is a relatively new facility, here’s a pic that captures maybe 20% of the floor. Visiting an ANA Convention can be a bit overwhelming for the first time attendee. It’s very easy to forget where you saw a coin if you didn’t write down the dealer booth location.

Next year the ANA’s summer show will be held in Pittsburgh, one of my favorite towns. I’ve already marked the event on my calendar as I’ll be sure to attend.

I thank all for reading. I will start listing new consignments and purchases shortly.

Rich