I live in the northern suburbs of Chicago. I stopped looking for anything at card shops other than supplies years ago. My regular card shops have all shut down. Though I attend the Chicago-area small shows every weekend and enjoy them. The Orland Park shows are the largest at twice a month and 60 tables. There is always a smattering of pre-war and a nice selection of post-war at Orland. Also Pat and Roger, who owned the very first card shop in Chicago during the 1970s, set up occasionally at the show. Pat was set up last weekend with quite a few pre-war autographs. Also, many other card shop owners regularly set up at this show. Here are a couple of card shops that people talk about at these shows that may have some vintage. I haven't been to any of them, but if you want to explore there is Bergie's in Highland Park; Record Dugout Records & Comics, 6055 W. 63rd St., Chicago; Jim & Steve's in Waukegan; Matt's Sports Cards, 98 Barney Dr., Joliet, IL 60435; and Big John and Little Debbie's, 6043 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago. Also, about an hour and a half north of Rosemont is a terrific little show this Sunday (60 tables plus a live auction) at the Gonzaga Hall in Milwaukee.
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