PA Show - 9/23 - 9/25

[bcbgcbrcb]

Thinking of making the 2-hour trip tomorrow (Sunday). Did anyone attend last night? Going today? How was it?

[Michael Peich]

Hi, Phil,

I went yesterday (Friday) and thought it was better than the last. There are more vintage dealers (Dave Schrader, Wayne Varner, Chris & Kristen Buckler, Roger Burns, John Goodman, etc.) and that was a plus. EVERY auction house is there, and I suppose it's good to see the items in their upcoming auctions.

I picked up a few things (see below), and there was a good selection of vintage cards. It would have been nice to have some other dealers (Ted Z., Dan McKee, Gary Nucherino, etc.), but overall I thought it was worth the trip. (I'd go back today, but we're leaving for a four day get-away.)

The only problem was parking. One level of the Convention Center is being converted to a casino, and parking is restricted to the front of the hotel. You have to enter through the hotel lobby, and then wind your way down seemingly endless halls before arriving at the show.

I hope you enjoy your visit.

Cheers,
Mike

[bcbgcbrcb]

Great info, thanks, Mike. Believe it or not, I usually park by the front of the hotel and make my way through the corridors to the show. There is a good burger place right there as soon as you walk into the hotel lobby.

[Jcfowler6]

Where in PA?

[bcbgcbrcb]

King of Prussia, just outside Philly.

[CharleyBrown]

If anybody is at the show, and finds any of the following:

1950 R423 Jackie Robinson (or full strip that includes Jackie Robinson)
1955 Topps Hocus Focus Jackie Robinson
or any of the 1947 Bond Bread Jackie Robinson cards..

Please let me know!!

[Jcfowler6]

Shoot. To far. I am in eastern Ohio. Hope to see something in Pittsburgh soon. If anyone sees and could grab me a 1912 zeenut Blaine (Kid) Durbin I will be much appreciative.

[tedzan]

I just got back from this show today. Quite a number of dealers with the shiny stuff. Seemed like more booths than usual with Auction stuff on
display. And, considerably less vintage (pre-war) stuff available to buy than in the past.

Nevertheless, I acquired a very interesting and esoteric sports item that I'll post about (with scans), when I get a chance to scan the material.

Also, I got my exercise for the day. I walked about 1/2 mile from my car to the showroom. The entire front and side parking lots are under con-
struction. I feel sorry for the dealers having to make multiple treks tomorrow afternoon in order to pack up.


TED Z.

[Bobsbats]

Just came back from the Valley Forge Show and for the 1st time in a long time, I feel like the show isn't the same anymore. I am not talking about the days of Willow Grove, I am talking about the days of Fort Washington. Although I picked up a great Leslie's Newspaper w/Lajoie on the cover, there just wasn't much "older stuff" unless it was an Auction preview.....I hate to say it, but I don't see that show being there in 3 Years.

[Buythatcard]

Philly is my favorite show. Have been attending everyone over the past few years. Parking always stinks there especially this weekend. But once I'm in the Hotel, I love the show and the hamburgers at Chumleys.

There are always many great vintage card dealers.

Picked up some great cards this weekend but my favorite pickup was this original photo measuring 14" x 11" (Could only scan in a portion of the photo).

[Leon]

Just curious if anyone has any other comments that went to the show? I think if we, as an auction company, have to pick a show in PA,. it might still be the Oaks show. Did this show seem like more of an autograph show or a card show (or both)?