This weekend's Philly Show at Valley Forge report

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by Leon

Thanks for the report Ted. I wonder if Hunt's edict from before had anything to do with the aforementioned dealers not being set up? Also, be careful on counting those Planks. You might want to verify the one being sold isn't the one already known about? I think it might be the same one, unless when I spoke with Joe T yesterday I misunderstood him (and I might have). best regards

Hi Leon

First, two of these four veteran dealers never set up at the Oaks show; therefore, I am puzzled as to why they were "missing in action" this weekend.
These two guys go all the way back to the Willow Grove Show days.

And, the other two go back to the Ft Washington Shows days; but, I'm not certain if they did any of the Oaks shows.


Regarding the "white background" Plank..I think Bill said it was a recent find. But then, perhaps I misunderstood him. There were several conversations
going on simultaneously at his booth when I was there.


TED Z

[AMBST95]

I went today (Saturday) for my first time. I had a good time and enjoyed seeing things in person that I've only ever seen online. There were a lot of dealers, but having started a few prewar sets over the last several months, I was a little disappointed at the number of options. Most were dealing raw 50s thru 70s and had a few bigger name t206 cards, looking for their whale, but I'd of loved to see more guys dealing lower to mid grade T206. . I saw a few Philadelphia Caramels and CJs along with a few Old Judge and Turkey cabinets. I'm just not currently looking for those cards. I went with money to spend and returned with most of it. I was able to find a higher grade York Caramel I was looking for so all wasn't for naught. I thought there were a lot of people there, but being my first time, I don't have much to compare to. The number of people excited for a So Taguchi autograph was a little awkward though. That's Phillies fans though.

Overall, I'd go back again. It was a fun couple hours away from the family for "Dad" time.

[Bobsbats]

My Dad and I went to the show today and have been going since I was 8 at the old Willow Grove Show. I have seen the height of attendance back then at Willow Grove to most recently, some of the shows at Valley Forge being pretty lackluster. I was surprised and glad to see the attendance seemed real strong and to Hunt's credit ( I know they do things wrong, but I give credit where it is due) the advertised the heck out of the show. They had the local Sports Talk radio show broadcast from the show and I think it seemed to work......with all that said, it was nice to be able to sit down and talk with my dad for a couple hours while walking around the show.

[g_vezina_c55]

Ted

Wich grade is the plank ? It will be auctioned shortly or the card is avalaible for direct sale?
Any other plank for sale at this show or any lajoie goudey ?
Thx

[x2drich2000]

I was at the show earlier today and my thoughts were pretty much the same as Ted's. Decent turnout but mostly for autographs, a little less pre-war on the tables, a bit more modern, sales seemed a bit slow, prices were high as usual with some exceptions. I do think the advertising and bringing WIP in was a help.

I also noticed the Plank but didn't spend much time looking at it. I was initially surprised to see the card as I assumed it was the same one previously known, but after just checking scans now, I don't remember the one at Bill's table having as many creases as the previously known example has. I don't remember seeing any other planks or Lajoie's for sale at the show, but I also wasn't really looking either.

For me, the highlight of the show was talking with Al Crisafulli. He immediately noticed my net54 shirt and we had a great talk about his upcoming auction and our collecting habits in general.

DJ
x2drich2000

[Leon]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Hi Leon

First, two of these four veteran dealers never set up at the Oaks show; therefore, I am puzzled as to why they were "missing in action" this weekend.
These two guys go all the way back to the Willow Grove Show days.

And, the other two go back to the Ft Washington Shows days; but, I'm not certain if they did any of the Oaks shows.


Regarding the "white background" Plank..I think Bill said it was a recent find. But then, perhaps I misunderstood him. There were several conversations
going on simultaneously at his booth when I was there.


TED Z

Hi Ted
OK, doesn't sound like any were miffed then by Hunt's not allowing dealers to do other shows within a certain radius. No big deal there.

As for the other Plank, again, it very well might have been me that misunderstood...and now that I think about it, maybe it was. Maybe this is a new one. Will be fun to watch either way.