The Money Show
            of the Southwest
Greater Houston Coin Club
Convention Highlights
December 2-4, 2010
At this convention you will hear from collectors and dealers including Gary Adkins, Victor Bozarth, Mark Campbell, Kevin Foley, Sal Fusco, Glenn Holsonbake, John Holton, Robert Haire, Charmy Harker, Don Ketterling, Richard Laster, Carl Schwenker, and Rick Snow.

Carl Schwenker
Convention Coordinator
What is involved in putting on the Money Show of the Southwest, the different programs for collectors and kids, how the club works to benefit the hobby. [7:05]

Convention News
Hear why people come to Houston for the Money Show and what they think about the convention. [3:40]

Market Report
Attendees share their perspectives of the marketplace and how business is affected by the economy. [13:05]

Gold and Silver Update
Precious metals are at record highs. Learn what dealers think these high prices mean for collectors and whether it is time to buy or sell. [2:54]

New Internet Listing Website Announced
Rick Show, GreatCoins.com
Numismatist Rick Snow announces a new website he has created where coins can be listed to be sold over the Internet. He explains the how the site will benefit dealers and the hobby by offering an alternative to other auction websites. [2:39]

US 5-Ounce Silver
The United States will soon release the new 5-ounce silver series for sale. Hear what people in the hobby think of these news issues. [4:13]

Industry Issues
There are many pressing issues affecting the numismatic hobby, Hear what the experts say are the most important areas to be addressed. [6:48]

Crime Prevention
Doug Davis, Numismatic Crime Information Center
Doug discusses how the rise in the price of precious metals has caused an increase in numismatic crimes. He shares security tips and how a person can protect themselves. [3:53]

Upcoming Conventions and Paper Money Market
Kevin Foley, Convention Manager & Paper Money Specialist
Kevin talks about his work promoting the Central States Numismatic Society Coin Convention. He discusses the state of the current paper money market. He also relates what is happening with the other conventions with which he is involved and how shows have evolved over the years. [5:58]

New Grading Service
Robert Haire, Michigan Masters Numismatic Services
Robert discusses a new grading service created in Michigan. His holder features a way to see the edge of the coin. Hear how he plans to compete in the marketplace. [3:23]

How to Get Started in Numismatics
Hear the hobby participants at the convention share their wisdom about getting started in the numismatic hobby. Not all the answers are what you would expect. [7:12]

Learn About the Greater Houston Coin Club
Richard Laster, GHCC Past President
Learn about the benefit of belonging to a coin club and especially the oldest club in Houston. MSSW10-Coin Club [2:37]