Stuplubak & Polar Currency at the Central States Money Show

On Thursday, May 1 I drove down from St. Paul, Minnesota to go to the Central States Numismatic Society's Money show in Schaumburg, Illinois with none other than ‪@Stuplubakcurrency‬ We met in his home town of Kenosha, Wisconsin, which is right on the Wisconsin/Illinois border and we drove the 45 minutes to Schaumburg. Central States is considered the third largest money show in the U.S. behind the FUN and Long Beach shows. We had a great time walking the floor, making some purchases, seeing a few folks who actually watch our channels! When we were done we sat down and had a chat about our experience. After the drive back to Kenosha Stu treated me to dinner, actually two - watch the end of the video for that!
Is it called Paper Currency or Paper Money? Because it’s not paper at all. But I am a Paper Money Collector and like Paper Money Collecting as a Hobby. The Hobby is called Numismatics and if you collect you are a Numismatist. I also love History and work for a historical society and love collecting a Dollar or Dollars specifically the U.S. Dollar or is it the US Dollar? I have recently started collecting Obsolete Bank Notes or Obsolete Banknotes? Is Banknote one or two words. Today’s currency is made by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) and issued by the Federal Reserve Bank which issues Federal Reserve Notes that have a green seal and green serial numbers. At one point in time they issued large size banknotes called Federal Reserve Bank Notes. The Treasury Department used to issue Treasury Notes, Gold Certificates, Silver Certificates, and Legal Tender Notes, United States Notes and National Bank Notes. There were two sizes of U.S. currency. They were the Small Size Banknote, Small Size Bank note and the Large Size Banknote, Large Size Banknote. Before 1996 they were called Small Head Banknotes, Small Head Bank Note and after that they were called Monochrome Bank Note, Monochrome Banknotes.

[@maakjar]

Awesome guys and congrats on your finds

[@PolarCurrency]

At the end of the day I walked away happy. Thanks for the comment!

[@garypedersen9570]

Great Video !!! Love watching you guys !!!

[@PolarCurrency]

Thanks Gary - good times hanging with Stu.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

Good times! I don’t always eat two dinners but I knew you wanted to experience a little Kenosha but I couldn’t let you get so close to Chicago without having a beef. Looking forward to seeing the video on your purchase. I’m excited!

[@PolarCurrency]

Stu - sincere thanks my friend. Gracious host and I had a great time. Glad you were with me at the show.

[@edwardsawtell5712]

I think it might’ve been 2013 so the price of gold was about $1400 an ounce. My son was a teen at that time and I used to take him to a money show up in Westchester County. I let him loose and he came back and he said that he found gold for “eight”. It turns out it was eight (pause) hundred dollars for a fractional piece of graded gold!

[@markjohnson9445]

Erie, Pennsylvania's Smith Winners🌭, or buffalo wings from Buffalo N.Y., and Pittsburgh ..... Well, you get the picture. The more we eat , the bigger we can get. 😂

[@kevinpresley3136]

You guys are awesome!!!Thanks for a great"insider" video.😊

[@PolarCurrency]

Thanks! It was great to meet Stu - a really good guy.

[@buccos2004]

Love this, you two are excellent hosts...you could do a show on History Channel.

[@PolarCurrency]

Thanks - appreciate that! But do the History Channel still do...history? It's a lot of fun and I'm lucky that I can call Stu a friend.

[@jeffdavis9687]

Great video guys, Looks like you had a great time and got some good items. I can't wait to see more. Thanks !!!

[@PolarCurrency]

Thanks Jeff - great to hang out with Stu!

[@scottculiver7584]

Dang it. I missed you both by a day. I was there on Friday afternoon. It was a cool show with lots and lots of very expensive currency. Not having things priced so you can see it is a pet peeve of mine too....grr. I got to see several notes in person that I had never seen before. It was cool to meet some of the currency dealers in person that I have interacted with over email and the phone.

[@PolarCurrency]

Looks like we had the same experience - cool to see the notes and meet folks

[@GenXcollectible]

Cash is always king at shows is what I learned. And actually works to my benefit, I take what my budget allows and eliminates me overspending. Even though it’s uncomfortable carrying more than normal cash. Looks like you guys had a good time!

[@PolarCurrency]

I get it - but avoiding the tax man and charging the prices? The aspect of a electronic surcharge - it's a lot less than an eBay mark up. And yeah carrying that much cash - not that I can afford it - but no regards to security. They were all inside the show. Nothing outside. It's my cross to bear argument! Thanks GenX - I get you and value your input.

[@jbren1981]

Awesome that you guys got together!

[@PolarCurrency]

It was a good time and cool to hang with Stu

[@billhetland8070]

Hi Dan, Great video and recap of your adventures with Stu during the Coin/Currency show. Glad you picked up the Minneapolis $500 note. Cool looking note. As I love my Battleship Note as well. Also so glad I got to meet both of you at the show. And had lunch with you. Thanks for putting me on your video. It felt strange looking at my self 🤪 Hope to see you all again at the next show in Rosemont IL. In August. Take care all. Stay well and be safe.🙏 Bill 😎👍

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

I wasn’t a fan of the filter he used. Tell them, Bill! I weigh 170 pounds!😉

[@PolarCurrency]

Thanks Bill - great to meet you and thanks for being "on camera". And I passes on the $500 for five other notes! But I'm still happy!

[@PolarCurrency]

You're lucky I didn't use the app that puts kitten ears on you!

[@billhetland8070]

@@PolarCurrency Thanks Dan for not putting the kitten ears on me. 🤪 And clarifying the $500 dollar note that you don’t have. But in the future you may obtain. 😎👍

[@TengriWorldwideCollectib-rj2fm]

I am glad you both found some time to visit this money show together! Looks like it was a great trip!! Congrats to some new buys!! This The Spot place! I would order there and eat this delicious food in the car, too!!

[@PolarCurrency]

I don't know what was better the Show or the food!

[@TengriWorldwideCollectib-rj2fm]

@@PolarCurrency Good question!! Good American Food all day every day!!!

[@massabesicgoldandsilver]

This was awesome! I’m glad you guys actually got to meet in person! Thank you Stu and Dan for sharing your experiences of going to a “money show” and great buys Dan. 😎🤙🏼

[@PolarCurrency]

"Money" Show and Meat Sweats and I was happy with what I got. Thanks Dean.

[@GinaR]

Great pickups! I really hearing about your experience at the show.

[@PolarCurrency]

Thank you and it was really great to meet Stu in person AND hang out with him. Truly a very nice and funny person.

[@edwardsawtell5712]

What a great video! I think the dealers are trying to control the “narrative” as to what gets reported to the “taxman”.

[@PolarCurrency]

No disagreement - just don't want to be accusatory! BUT - they shouldn't be able to save the tax impact AND charge the prices. Not to mention the loss of sales that leads to less income that may overcome the taxes that they pay! Especially for dealers at one of the three largest shows in the US.

[@edwardsawtell5712]

@@PolarCurrency I live in New York City, and whenever place says cash or credit, I respond credit. When they say they’re going to charge me an extra whatever my response is Ooooooooooo! I do NOT work for the federal government, but if I did work for the federal government and I went to a place where nobody took a credit card, I think that would be more suspicious!

[@blkcrypto]

That was awesome. Great pickups.

[@PolarCurrency]

I can't wait to do the Blue Box video - it will bore the hell out of most people!

[@aManoftheMeeple]

Great video. As someone so new to collecting currency, I am learning a ton from watching your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@PolarCurrency]

That is great to hear - and appreciate the support! And if you haven't found them already make sure you check these channels out. HIGHLY recommend: @Stuplubakcurrency @Ontario100 @silversurfer1986 @dustinwitty @andeznotes5025 @junksilverman @retirednavyrob @4Kollector and @massabesicgoldandsilver (he's just getting into currency)

[@gunnysquarterdeck8550]

Great to see the two of you get together. I hope I am on the short list, but I will accept the long list as well. Fun show Orlando, January 2025, just sayin. Great video, keep em coming.

[@PolarCurrency]

Thanks Gunny - keep saying I may be there...

[@EmanuelsWorkbench]

Great video! Makes me wish I was there!

[@PolarCurrency]

Interesting that I didn't think to look for Canadian coins - it was huge had to have some there. I'm assuming they have coin shows in Canada?

[@BanknoteDen]

Where im at there are only two coin shows a year, and the currency offerings have always been like what they had for 20 years in a kitchen junk drawer and decided to bring it out. First time I went, a long time ago now, I bought two very cheap world banknotes notes that I didn't need or really even want, but just wanted to get *something* after the effort of looking around. I've never bought anything else on subsequent shows. In fact, I don't go more than about every 3 years now because of the lack of paper money offered. Maybe I miss something by not going, but for those i do go to,I still leave disappointed and without a purchase every time. Anyway, I'm glad to hear it's better elsewhere, and it was great fun to listen to you two hashing out your experiences.

[@PolarCurrency]

Been there and experienced that meany times and can sympathize. But the shows have been changing - depending on the show. The "big" shows definitely have currency and I'm lucky to have a regional show (70-100 dealers) two times a year and there is more currency every year. If you're not geographically close it would be tough. Thanks for the info and appreciate where you're coming from and been.

[@NumismaticNoteswithBenjamin]

I love this show! Back in the day I earned a 5 dollar gold piece exhibiting there!

[@PolarCurrency]

Wow! That's a great payday any day. It was a very good show and had a great time hanging with Stu.

[@silversurfer1986]

Dang would love to meet up with y’all there one day. Love that Mexican notes back Dan! That thing is fire! Thanks for taking us along!

[@PolarCurrency]

Thanks Silver Surfer - it would have been nice. We need to plan something...and yes - it is my favorite Mexican note!

[@wi.dave3812]

It was a great show though difficult with a limited budget, I got some goodie’s and I’m saving for the next show 😀🇺🇸

[@PolarCurrency]

The show was great - and I'm with you on the budget! Thanks for the comment.

[@Ontario100]

Fun Times. 👍 Sounds like the show was really awesome.🔥 I also gained a pound watching this video. lol 😂

[@PolarCurrency]

It was a really nice show and sorry about the electronic transfer of weight. I have an appointment with my cardio guy Monday!

[@jonhanna4076]

The bromance continues.... ;-)

[@PolarCurrency]

No candles - maybe a first date!?

[@markjohnson9445]

A number of years ago I picked up a XF-40PPQ Battleship. And a graded "Prusmack Art Note" Battleship. I love them. You might look into art notes. I have a couple of them. 😊 Mark

[@PolarCurrency]

Mark! Totally checked Tim Prusmack! Very cool - another rabbit collection hole! Would be cool to see him do a bit more fantasy/reality notes like Teddy Roosevelt on a $20!

[@markjohnson9445]

@@PolarCurrency I'm afraid Tim Prusmack passed away kind of young about 20 years ago. I also have a " Lazy Duece " that he did.

[@blkcrypto]

Sorry I missed you guys. I’ll be at the one in Aug

[@PolarCurrency]

You have a good excuse!

[@Cherry1880]

14:05 I recognize that table! That's WindyCityCurrency's table. This is the guy I got 6 rainbows from.

[@PolarCurrency]

His prices were good and he had good stuff but they were high notes.

[@4Kollector]

Put the price on the notes and save yourself time and spare us of the awkwardness of asking. Win-win. 😂

[@PolarCurrency]

Interesting idea! Seriously save everyone time and put the prices on! They could see more customers and maybe sell more?

[@4Kollector]

@@PolarCurrency its like ebay, your prices are visible to all and everyone is free to browse all day long without bothering you

[@robintraina217]

thanks guys, wish I were with you?.

[@PolarCurrency]

It certainly was a good time!

[@TheCoinBoxChannel]

Dan: "Unfortunately, Im going to have to slow down and upload fewer videos for awhile." Also Dan: Uploads a video Friday from Florida, then a 2nd video Saturday from Wisconsin! Haha, its great you guys got to meet up! Looking forward to seeing exactly whats un the box.

[@blkcrypto]

😁

[@PolarCurrency]

I know! But both videos were planned - but I'm glad you pay attention. Thanks Joe!

[@PolarCurrency]

No memes (or help) from the peanut gallery!

[@tylerdouble8721]

I only went to one currency / paper money show once. It was in zelienople, PA. it was a medium size room with wall to wall people. everything there was just overpriced due to most of it being graded. I did find a table of Nationals. where I got my 1929 saltsburg pa note for $175.00 dollars. I guess you could say it. was and I quote a ** cheap price ** for a banknote. Sidebar : I did picked up another National from the Allentown national bank at an antique store up in Punxsutawney. as a bonus I got a 10% discount. and I'm not even old enough yet for a discount.

[@PolarCurrency]

That's what's ironic...dealers bring out their high end inventory to shows where only 50% of those attending can afford to purchase. It's never cheap for a National you just hope for a fair price - your home town?

[@tylerdouble8721]

buying nationals sure isn't cheap. the gentleman I had bought my national off of. had every national from Pennsylvania expect for maybe 7. cause those banks didn't issue any banknotes. there was one national that he had called * Swineford *. I never knew there was a town in pa called Swineford.

[@667hodge]

Wait,you mean there's things you can't find on eBay? No way😄The reason why they don't take credit cards is 3 little letters...IRS ..no paper trail,no pun intended.Who doesn't love hamburgers?Glad you guys had a good time

[@PolarCurrency]

I know! Something other than eBay! So, your answer makes me even more angry - screw them avoiding taxes - it's not like I love taxes but if you want to SELL something and SAVE 20-30% from not paying taxes and ALSO charge those prices - well I can tell you where to go. We did have a great time...was the hamburger better than meeting Stu?

[@HolyYuckles]

Looks like you guys had a great time! Awesome video! Out of curiosity, you mention your obsolete state collection, are you going to try and get one note per state that issued obsoletes? That would be a neat collection!

[@PolarCurrency]

We did have a good time and yes - I know 50 won't happen because Alaska & Hawaii are almost impossible. I have a bout 15 left to go.

[@dandbhuff7992]

Ahhhhhh. Those were the days. A currency show and 2 meals (with a change of shirts between)😂😂😂. Except for the prices, it seems like dealer behavior and availability hasn't changed a whole lot in 25 years. You didn't talk much about "negotiation" on prices. Or have the dealers just gotten more inflexible on that too? Glad you got to spend a great day together. D

[@PolarCurrency]

Dennis! Did not see any of your contacts. Availability was there, the currency dealers were for the most part really good. Not picking on coins here - but the coin booths that had currency, and there were a few that had decent stuff. Let's say they didn't jump to help us out...great to spend the time with Stu.

[@silverfoxfinance]

Another thing on the credit cards and venmo, customer charge backs can and do happen.

[@PolarCurrency]

Yeah there is that but every legitimate business faces that with Credit Cards - it bothers me that they aren't paying taxes, which whatever - but you shouldn't get to hide from the tax man and charge those prices. Maybe I'm over thinking it? Appreciate the comment!

[@oliverseamus4133]

It seems like most sellers are asking full retail or more for stuff.

[@PolarCurrency]

Or more is the better answer. Can't complain too much, but I will! Seriously at least they think that currency collecting is healthy enough to get higher prices - so that is probably a good thing.

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

I know I’m crazy but tell me this thumbnail doesn’t make us look like Ernie and Burt got old?🤣😂🤣

[@PolarCurrency]

Well, you are crazy but that doesn't mean your wrong! Too funny and now I can never unsee that!

[@junksilverman]

19...THOUSAND! hahaha ridiculous. Maybe the dealers don't offer credit card, venmo or zelle because of the "paper trail" that would potentially force them to worry about taxes at the end of the year? Or maybe they are simply lazy? The best dealers at any show have the prices ON TOP of the notes so you can readily see them without having to ask. If they notice you showing interest they will mention they can come down a bit on price - that's good salesmanship! Gotta love the crotchety dealers that always seem annoyed when you ask them to see a note under glass haha

[@PolarCurrency]

Your description of the best dealers is dead on. I get no one likes to pay taxes but how many sales are lost versus taxes saved and dealers shouldn't get to not pay taxes and charge the prices. Thanks for the comment and appreciate the view!

[@blkcrypto]

Which one of you weighs more?

[@Stuplubakcurrency]

After 2 dinners, we both do!

[@blkcrypto]

@@Stuplubakcurrency lol!

[@PolarCurrency]

According to the metric scale I weigh less.