{"id":228428,"date":"2026-03-20T12:04:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T12:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/228428\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T12:04:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T12:04:06","slug":"stacks-bowers-galleries-debut-draws-strong-attendance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/228428\/","title":{"rendered":"Stack\u2019s Bowers Galleries Debut Draws Strong Attendance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Stack\u2019s Bowers Galleries has successfully concluded its first<a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/longbeachexpo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> Long Beach Expo<\/a> since assuming ownership of the long-running West Coast event. The show took place February 18\u201320 at the Long Beach Convention &amp; Entertainment Center and drew strong attendance from both dealers and collectors.<\/p>\n<p><img bv-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/sb_table.webp.webp\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-238156 bv-tag-attr-replace bv-lazyload-tag-img\" alt=\"Stack's Bowers Table at the New Long Beach Show\" width=\"1199\" height=\"599\" bv- \/>Stack\u2019s Bowers Table at the New Long Beach Show<br \/>\nStrong Attendance and Active Bourse Floor<\/p>\n<p>From the start, the event showed momentum. Immediately after the ribbon-cutting ceremony, a large crowd of public attendees entered the hall. As a result, the bourse floor filled quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Dealers reported steady traffic throughout the show. Meanwhile, collectors navigated a busy but energetic floor. The slightly smaller layout created a more intimate environment. However, it also led to tight aisles and constant activity.<\/p>\n<p>Dealers Report Standout Results<\/p>\n<p>This year marked the 62nd year of the Long Beach Expo. Notably, many table holders described this edition as their strongest ever.<\/p>\n<p><img bv-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Buyers.webp.webp\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-238157 bv-tag-attr-replace bv-lazyload-tag-img\" alt=\"Buyers, Dealers and Collectors were Active at the Long Beach Expo.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" bv- \/>Buyers, Dealers and Collectors were Active at the Long Beach Expo.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, public attendees expressed enthusiasm about returning to the West Coast\u2019s largest and longest-running coin show. The renewed energy reflects continued demand for in-person numismatic events.<\/p>\n<p>Ongoing Enhancements and Vendor Expansion<\/p>\n<p>Show management continues to refine the Expo. In particular, organizers are working closely with both new and returning vendors. These efforts aim to improve the overall experience and introduce new offerings.<\/p>\n<p>Because of this strategy, the Expo maintains its reputation while adapting to evolving market expectations.<\/p>\n<p>Future Long Beach Expo Dates Announced<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, Stack\u2019s Bowers Galleries has confirmed upcoming show dates:<\/p>\n<p>September 9\u201311, 2026 (Dealer setup: September 8)<br \/>\nMarch 10\u201312, 2027 (Dealer setup: March 9)<\/p>\n<p>All future events will remain at the Long Beach Convention &amp; Entertainment Center in Long Beach, California.<\/p>\n<p>How to Participate<\/p>\n<p>Collectors and dealers interested in participating in future shows have several options. For table space, advertising opportunities, or general inquiries, contact David Talk at <a href=\"https:\/\/coinweek.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"682c091e010c282407060f2a0d090b002d101807460b0705\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In addition, attendees can find updates and purchase tickets in advance through the official Long Beach Expo website.<\/p>\n<p><img bv-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/boy_coins.webp.webp\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-238158 bv-tag-attr-replace bv-lazyload-tag-img\" alt=\"Young Collector looking throuch box of coins. Now this young man is serious,\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" bv- \/>Young Collector looking throuch a box of certified coins at Long Beach Expo<br \/>\nAbout the Long Beach Expo<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1964, the Long Beach Expo remains the oldest and largest numismatic trade show on the West Coast. Today, Stack\u2019s Bowers Galleries operates the event twice each year.<\/p>\n<p>Over the decades, the Expo has welcomed thousands of dealers and collectors from around the world. It continues to serve as a key destination on the coin show circuit.<\/p>\n<p>The modern format emphasizes an invitational approach for table holders. Furthermore, organizers have introduced a refreshed atmosphere that balances tradition with a more intimate show experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Stack\u2019s Bowers Galleries has successfully concluded its first Long Beach Expo since assuming ownership of the long-running&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":228429,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[131,133,132],"class_list":["post-228428","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-long-beach","tag-long-beach","tag-long-beach-headlines","tag-long-beach-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228428","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=228428"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228428\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/228429"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=228428"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=228428"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=228428"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}