Coin YouTubers Unite! A discussion with TheCoinGeek, Rarity7 and Cabbage Coins #coincollecting

In this engaging collaboration, Tony from Cabbage Coins joins Noah Lehmann-Haupt, Owen Seymour, and Ben TheCoinGeek to discuss the current state and future directions of coin collecting and dealing. They cover market trends, show circuit health, the impact of live streaming platforms, upcoming US Mint releases, and hot topics in numismatics for 2026. Key Topics: The landscape of major coin shows and projections through 2026 The rise of live streaming platforms and their effect on the coin market Market health and dealer perspectives on recent shows such as Savannah and Baltimore Analysis of current popular coin series: Seated dollars, early silver, CAC-approved coins, and the decline of Carson City coins The potential of underpriced coin series like Buffalo nickels and trade dollars Insights into US Mint's 2026 releases, including the semiquincentennials Market growth in gold coins versus rare gold and key date gold investments Overrated and underrated coin series, with a focus on how market dynamics and collector interest evolve Ethical considerations and misrepresentation issues in live streams and online platforms The influence of market psychology, bubbles, and the importance of informed buying Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Industry panel discusses current trends in coin shows and markets 02:00 - The future of coin shows: Which regions are underserved? 06:37 - Market health insights from major show attendees Owen and Noah 10:03 - Buying experiences and dealer perspectives at recent shows 16:26 - The impact and risks of live streaming platforms 20:05 - Concerns about misrepresentation and ethics in online coin sales 33:56 - The role of authentic grading and policing in live streams 38:15 - Preview of US Mint's 2026 commemorative and series coins 45:00 - Thoughts on modern minting technology and design quality 50:35 - Hot series and market trends for 2026: Seated dollars, early busts, and more 55:35 - Market analysis: undervalued series and potential investment opportunities 58:26 - Gold coins: opportunities amid rising gold prices 61:02 - The decline of Carson City coins and focus on other series like buffalo nickels and proof Jeffersons 63:49 - The importance of understanding market segmentation and consumer demand 66:17 - Final thoughts: The future of numismatics and how collectors can navigate upcoming trends Resources & Links: Cabbage Coins    / @cabbage_coins   www.cabbagecoins.com Ben TheCoinGeek YouTube Channel:    / @thecoingeek   Rarity7    / @rarity7coins   https://www.rarity7.com/ Stay tuned for upcoming episodes where we dive deeper into specific series and numismatic trends. Leave your questions below for future Q&A sessions!