Philly Show ?

[MikeGarcia]

..Any news from the tables or the attendees ? Today and tomorrow and that's it. Fantastic weather that area.

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[Schlesinj]

I went at 11 AM today. Parking lot is packed. They are also having some kind of comic show (retrocon) as well, so they have two different lines to get in. Lots of people are dressed up as characters, so you know which line not to go into. Decent amount of vintage tables. The normal mix of auction houses (REA, H&S, Collectors, Memory Lane). CSG was present.

The few dealers I spoke to liked the venue as it has some more room vs the casino.

[Johnny630]

I always love going to the show. I must say however, I smelled so much burnt marijuana on people that it was making me sick. It’s a shame but that’s where we’re at in this country in 2022.

[rugbymarine]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

I always love going to the show. I must say however, I smelled so much burnt marijuana on people that it was making me sick. It’s a shame but that’s where we’re at in this country in 2022.

I smelled that a bunch of times too! I thought it was just me. I have no desire to smoke it myself, but weirdly enough…I quite enjoy the smell of it.

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by rugbymarine

I smelled that a bunch of times too! I thought it was just me. I have no desire to smoke it myself, but weirdly enough…I quite enjoy the smell of it.

I had to vomit but decided against it in the bathroom. The bathrooms were disgusting as well. Luckily I got outside and got some fresh air, didn’t go back in.

[rugbymarine]

It’s not pre-war, but I picked this up at the show last night.

[NYYFan63]

Originally Posted by rugbymarine

I smelled that a bunch of times too! I thought it was just me. I have no desire to smoke it myself, but weirdly enough…I quite enjoy the smell of it.

I smelled it a few times and enjoy the smell of it as well!


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[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

I always love going to the show. I must say however, I smelled so much burnt marijuana on people that it was making me sick. It’s a shame but that’s where we’re at in this country in 2022.

Legalize it, have a nice outdoor smoking area, and you won't have to smell it. Nobody wants to smoke weed in a bathroom, and the laws make people smoke in their cars. Having said that, I never would have thought collectors would be a big pot-smoking bunch under any circumstances, but I guess there is crossover among the younger generation. Not to make this too political, but would you rather have them going to jail and ruining their lives over it?

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

I always love going to the show. I must say however, I smelled so much burnt marijuana on people that it was making me sick. It’s a shame but that’s where we’re at in this country in 2022.

Far less objectionable than cigarette smoke IMO

[rugbymarine]

Originally Posted by bobbystrawberry

far less objectionable than cigarette smoke imo

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[Eric72]

Nightmarish parking.

Disgusting bathrooms.

Very nice selection of vintage and pre-war.

Some great dealers (Collector Connection and Baggar’s stood out) and some real knuckleheads.

Diverse crowd, regarding age, gender, and marijuana usage.

Great big space with plenty of tables.

No cow-bell ringing or morons screaming into a microphone.

All in all, it was a card show…not a corporate “event.” I’ll be going back.

[rugbymarine]

Last night as well. Based on last show (March), today should be the busiest. It took me 2+ hours last night just to browse the tables. Seemingly endless supply of vintage, graded and raw. LOTS of pre war too. Bill Brodhead had his usual drool-worthy stacks of Hindus, Carolina Brights, EPDG, Tolstoi, Lenox backs. It looks like he has 3-5 full sets (520)….his table is worth the price of admission on its own.

Great show, with something for everyone.

[NYYFan63]

I picked up this nicely centered T206 Johnson Portrait in a trade with Bill Brodhead. And yes he has a great inventory of cards.




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[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by NYYFan63

I picked up this nicely centered T206 Johnson Portrait in a trade with Bill Brodhead. And yes he has a great inventory of cards.

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Beauty! Fabulous color and definition on that one.

[NYYFan63]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

Beauty! Fabulous color and definition on that one.

Thank you Hank!


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[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by NYYFan63

I picked up this nicely centered T206 Johnson Portrait in a trade with Bill Brodhead. And yes he has a great inventory of cards.




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Awesome huge borders as well