Dennis Hengeveld writes:

For collectors attending coin shows on the national and international circuits, traveling can yield unique rewards and challenges. On the one hand, you are given chances to visit new locales, meet other collectors, and see lots of coins and bank notes in a single place. The travel can be fun, and as a dealer attending shows frequently I have been to cities and countries I probably would not have visited on my own. But there’s also risk involved with traveling large distances with valuables, and it’s important to consider your security in order to ensure these trips are as safe and enjoyable as possible.

First, when traveling across the country with valuables (even just your laptop), it is important to keep a close watch on your belongings. Most of us know that in an airport you don’t want to leave your bag alone near the gate while visiting the bathroom or a souvenir shop, but it’s always good to be reminded of this. Not only is there a chance your bag will be stolen by the time you get back, it is also possible that security will see your bag as a bomb threat and evacuate the entire airport as a result.

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