“Steady” was the most common word dealers used to describe business at the re¬cent American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Milwaukee Aug. 8 to 11. Business exceeded expectations for most dealers, and the official ANA auction, conducted by Heritage Auction Galleries, was very strong in overall sales volume and individual prices realized.

Much of the business at today’s coin shows is wholesale, or on a dealer-to-dealer basis, but many collectors attended the ANA convention and auction sessions. However, a few collectors who regularly attend shows and auctions around the country were noticeably absent in person. But that doesn’t mean they weren’t represented at the show by dealers.