My husband and I have been coming to the show since 2008, which I think it was in Reading then. The show was great the one time we went when it was in Reading. The first few years it was at Valley Forge were good but it has been slowly going downhill in my opinion(since it became the casino). The last 2 shows were better as there were a few new modern dealers there with good deals but I think there is still WAAAAY too much vintage there, over half the dealers there I have no interest in. I don't care about the autograph guests very much as I am not a Philly fan. But the last few shows if you don't get there first thing Friday all the good deals get bought up by other dealers or early birds. Will be there again on the 3rd and looking forward to some new dealers, hopefully modern with more football and hockey and less baseball prospect stuff. Luckily its a short drive for us but if it starts to become even more vintage heavy or autograph guest heavy, might skip it all together. I know someone mentioned the Oaks Fanatics show, and we really loved that show the 2 times they had it, but it appears they are no longer doing it outside of Chicago. Also been to Chantilly several times but haven't been there in a while due to it becoming more vintage heavy but was planning on checking out the next show since its been about 2 years since we last went. Just my opinions on it and most collectors I know feel the same way but again I know there are a lot of vintage collectors too.
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