I did a talk at the PAN show called "Numismatics for Beginners" and one benefit I emphasized was the wonderful friendships that can arise just by being in this hobby.  I would like to thank my friends Rob Lasich, Rob Throckmorton, Dick Gaetano (all from PAN), and Dave Burdis (South Hills Coin Club) for volunteering their time at the KidZone table or during the auction. They really stepped up for our YNs. I would especially like to thank our own blog buddy GOLFER (Pat B.) for going all out with his wonderful Halloween themed goodie bags, giant treasure chest of "PAN" labeled coins, thousands of wheat cents, and just being there as my right hand on Thursday and all-day Saturday.  Golfer is a Rock Star!!!  The great thing is that he enjoyed the experience so much that Golfer looks to be a fixture at our future shows. 

I am so thrilled October has come, Autumn is my favorite season and this October has proven to be perfect here in the Pittsburgh PA area.  One of the things I am looking forward to is the upcoming Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) Fall show in Lovely Monroeville PA.  I have decided to help facilitate the KidZone again so will be scrambling all day Saturday (20 October) making sure all goes smoothly for the YNs that visit our table.  The Auction Lots are set, the T-Shirts and Coin Folders are on the way and it is going to be a glorious day.  I will also be providing a presentation for newbies at 1 PM, kind of a Numismatics for Dummies without the stigma.  I have presented it already to two groups of experienced collectors so I can get their feedback and make it truly useful.  So without further ado, here are 10 reasons you NEED to visit the PAN Fall Show (18-20 October) this year.