Heritage Auctions (www.HA.com), the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer, has been selected as the Official Auctioneer of the Great American Coin and Collectibles Shows (www.GACC.show) for the next five years starting with the next GACC event in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, September 23-27, 2025.
"Heritage will have lot viewing in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont prior to and during the show there, and the auction will be conducted live and online," explained veteran professional numismatist and show planner Larry Shepherd, President of Shepherd Expos Management, the company that is organizing and operating the GACC event.
"It’s an honor and a privilege to be chosen by Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest numismatic auction company, to be their host for the next five years. I greatly appreciate their trust and confidence in our shows by entering into this relationship," said Shepherd.
"Heritage’s auctions traditionally have been a centerpiece of many of the large national coin expos, which allows the most serious of collectors to view and evaluate the extraordinary materials we offer at the world’s leading numismatic auctioneer," said Todd Imhof, Executive Vice President at Heritage Auctions. "We look forward to helping GACC grow into one of the premier coin expos in the world."
Specific information about submitting consignments for the September auction will be announced by Heritage in the coming weeks.
"The late September timing of the next GACC show presents an opportunity for guests to enjoy idyllic Chicago weather as well as world-class amenities in and around the well-known convention center. In addition to being no stranger to numismatic conventions, the venue boasts convenient proximity and transportation options to and from O’Hare International Airport and other Chicagoland destinations," said Shepherd.
Information about special discount rates available at several hotels near the convention center can be found at https://www.gacc.show/hotels-travel-accomodations-room-group-rates.html.
Additional information for dealers and collectors about the Great American Coin and Collectibles Show, visit www.GACC.show or contact Larry Shepherd by phone at 719-464-8801 or email at ShepherdExpos@gmail.com.
“The U.S. Mint is temporarily pausing decisions on applications for the Numismatic and Authorized Bulk Purchase Programs until the end of the second quarter of 2025.”
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Well, this to my knowledge at least is a first; thanks for the info, Rick. I would be very interested to know if this break in the action is being applied to all such transactions, including those already in place, or only to new applications submitted by those wishing to only now begin to take part in either one or both of these specifically limited Mint programs. Also, and perhaps most importantly so, I am given to wondering why this seemingly unusual temporary halt is taking place at all.
John Q asked in the previous thread: “Cali how’s the snowpack this year?” I haven’t followed that closely these past many seasons, due to Covid and then caring for my mother with Alzheimer’s and macular degeneration, before her passing. However, I have some somber news to report from a resort, you and I are both intimately familiar with. After a 4-6 foot dump Feb 13-14: “ Claire Murphy, one of two ski patrollers caught in the Valentine’s Day avalanche at Mammoth Mountain, California, has died of her injuries.” May God comfort Claire’s family, loved ones, friends and colleagues on the… Read more »
CaliSkier,
Life is indeed precious, fragile and short, and the one thing that cannot be replaced. Just a few reasons for honoring and embracing it for ourselves and in others.
Indeed Cali haven’t been there for awhile used to love Chair 9 Tarantula in the past now maybe a new name, adages Run off 5he too, a lot of work for me, My friends go right down straight, wow. Sad, ski patrol is a sexy but DANGEROUS job, the snowpack has gone crazy I think one night 3’. Always thought the use of recoiless cannons to set off avalanches was cool, but dangerous
more APs just what we need, another layer, another giving up ofm$ by the USM, direct bullion sales to us lemmings Please…
For anyone who follows the Mint’s Cumulative Sales Reports: The Mint has updated/revised/corrected/adjusted the sales figures for the reports ending Feb. 2, Feb. 9, and Feb 16 with no mention of doing so/ no revision date. I’d say this is a very poor practice to go back and adjust prior reports, especially without revision dates added– so much for being a historical record, when you retroactively change the records. That said, the Feb. 2 report was highly suspect with showing losses or even sales across the board except for eight products. As such the Coin News article from Feb. 5… Read more »
Here are some adjusted numbers (taken from the Feb 2 Report as currently configured), looking at the Coin News Feb 5 List (for sales ending Feb 2): 1. 2025-W Proof Silver Eagle (+15,143 to 193,769) (+1,979 to 180,605) 2. 2025-D Native American $1 25 Coin Roll (+10,545) ? Missing fr Adj 2-2 Report 3. 2025-P Native American $1 25 Coin Roll (+10,535) ? Missing fr Adj 2-2 Report 4. 2025-D Native American $1 100-Coin Bag (+1,713) ? Missing fr Adj 2-2 Report 5. 2025-P Native American $1 100-Coin Bag (+1,564) ? Missing fr Adj 2-2 Report 6. 2025-D Native American $1 250-Coin Box (+1,494) ? Missing fr Adj 2-2… Read more »
Major D,
For someone like me who has always preferred the use of words to that of numbers, even the regularly released Mint Sales Reports were more than enough to chew on. With the addition of these release time gaps and multiple numerical deviations I feel like I’ve somehow ended up in the deep end of the pool.
Kaiser, you’re not the only one. With what the Mint is doing there is no assurance that it won’t be changed after-the-fact again, and again. And with no revision dates you never know that the report that you cite today as a source won’t be different later, having same date but different numbers. Makes it hard to ever verify anything, I’d say.
Continuation of report on cheaper prices on the 2024 Proof Set(clad) in the previous thread. Kaiser Wilhelm said: “Major D and CaliSkier,
I’ve become accustomed to Littleton customarily being at or near the highest when it comes to coin pricing, so this report is very surprising to me. Who knew!” Major D reply: “APMEX has free shipping on any orders over $199. I always strive to never pay shipping.” Kaiser reply: “That, Major D, is one of the things I live for. Free shipping…music to my ears!”
I find it interesting and a little ironic, that Major D and yourself also “Kaiser”’, you’d purchase 3 2024 Proof Sets(clad), that you’ll likely never recoup your ROI, at $25 over/set than original USM issue price, the same price($65) or over the lowest price available in order to get “Free” shipping? I realize neither of you said you were buying, however both implied you’d consider that a “win” to buy at or above the lowest price? Some people no longer use or order checks, which often times one has to pay for vs using a CC, which if using, you’d… Read more »
CaliSkier, I think there’s a misunderstanding that I’d like to clear up. When I have ordered from APMEX in the past I have always purchased enough for free shipping (it used to be $99, now it’s $199). For instance, I bought a number of 2000-2003 silver proof sets paying little over spot at the time, and now it’s well under spot. I did not mean to imply that I would purchase the 2024 Proof Set from them- I will not. I often check out APMEX as a barometer of the market. As for the other retailers you mentioned, I going… Read more »
Major D, thanks for your update on the Mint’s non-transparency reports. But I guess you sell your high dollar ideas at auction to the rich boys only “Gold Flowing Hair” then over price the other collectables to the common peasants.
I emailed a question 3 weeks, no reply to this day from the Mint.
Thanks again…