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Originally Posted by x2drich2000
Honestly, while it sounds great conceptually, I would seriously have doubts on the feasibility. Keep in mind the purpose of promoting a show, and it is a lot more work than most would think, is to make money for the promoter. As much as this group wants to think we're bigger, the vintage/prewar market is a very small part of the hobby. Modern is an exponentially bigger market. If you go to most shows today it feels like they are 90+% modern. Even the larger regional shows are overwhelmingly dominated by modern. After that you're taking away the AH, autographs, and graders, all of which bring additional collectors in the door. I wouldn't be surprised if more collectors go to shows today just to get stuff graded than go to collect vintage. All that to say, I don't think you would have the volume of dealers or collectors to make a new vintage only show work. Personally, I would have trouble driving more than a couple hours. The VA gathering is about 3.5 hours from me and I couldn't convince myself it was worth going. I certainly wouldn't fly.
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I 100% agree.
I could be wrong, but it appears to me that a lot of the pre-war collectors buy and sell amongst themselves more than anything else.
I don't really understand what you would be accomplishing that couldn't be achieved at a show that is probably making a profit already.
Maybe you should look at a "Pre-War Reunion" gathering rather than a show. Costs would be significantly less, and maybe you accomplish a lot of what you are looking for. Collectors could mingle, have a meal, wheel and deal, whatever.
Just a thought.