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Originally Posted by brian1961
Brent, you've gotten some excellent advice and opinions. While the shows in the early spring and fall at the Donald Stephens Convention Center are huge, you will be aghast and overwhelmed by the immensity of the National Show. For one, many more tables of vendors. For two, a kazillion collectors that are vying for space to also look with you. A lot of time will be eaten up by just getting into position to gaze, study, and discern.
My personal idea is to wear a dark t-shirt, and have 8 X 10 white cardboard signs pinned to the front and back of your shirt. NEATLY printed in 2-inch block letters:
LOOKING FOR JIM THORPE ITEMS.
Friend, it is all about communication. You never know whose eyes will read your signs, and have precisely what you're looking for, as long as what they have is available. Be friendly to everyone who responds, and say "thanks anyway" if a person comes up zero. That guy might just run into a chap that has an impossible dream Thorpe item, and tell him about you.
Another idea, have some creative-looking business-type cards to hand out to anyone who either has something, or knows someone who does. You will save lots of time and potential heartache by gratefully passing out your card. It will be cumbersome and difficult to give them your address and have them write it down...... So, Brent, your time is limited, make the most of it and be ready to meet someone who's got Mr. Thorpe items, or someone who definitely knows someone who does, and who may be set up at the show!
Wishing you the best, sir.  --- Brian Powell |
GREAT stuff, Brian -- thank you! I have some old lanyards that would do that sign job perfectly.
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