boston shriners card show VS new york white plains

[iwantitiwinit]

I have to be honest, I went to the White Plains show this past weekend (Sat around noon) and was very disappointed. I was going to ask what others here thought about it but didn't want to be negative. In a word I found it to be "depressing". I've never been to the Shriners show but it wouldn't take much to top White Plains in my opinion.

[wazoo]

Originally Posted by iwantitiwinit

I have to be honest, I went to the White Plains show this past weekend (Sat around noon) and was very disappointed. I was going to ask what others here thought about it but didn't want to be negative. In a word I found it to be "depressing". I've never been to the Shriners show but it wouldn't take much to top White Plains in my opinion.

It was too cluttered for me and the selection wasn't that great to be honest.

[g_vezina_c55]

OK thanks guy for your honnest opinion. So i will keep my booking for the shriners in 2014

[daves_resale_shop]

Shriner's seems to be hands down a bigger show & brings out many more vintage dealers than WP. It is less frequent and I believe that they bring those vintage dealers that get a couple of show in year out of the woodwork.

As for WP... in my opinion it is the best show in the area, but the basement show (every now and again the main floor of the county center is occupied), is considerably less exciting than the big show upstairs... The upstairs show draws more of a crowd both on the buying and selling side...

[g_vezina_c55]

Thanks David !

The only positive thing i can see in the WP Show is time square Lady liberty and a cheeze cake at Juniors heheheh

[kamikidEFFL]

i live like 15 mins or so from the shriners show and there is a ton of pre-war stuff and the people are willing to deal. A lot of nice stuff. I would highly recommend the shriners for sure

[Donscards]

I have done every Boston show since its inception---it is by far the best show in New England---Great Dealers---Collectors--etc.----I have not done the White Plains show since Gloria R.---Back then, it was a great show--but most all shows were then---The Nov. Shriners has more tables and a better crowd---but the April show is coming on---if you never have been to the Boston show, give it a try---great vintage stuff and a fun time for all. thanks, Don Hontz

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by iwantitiwinit

I have to be honest, I went to the White Plains show this past weekend (Sat around noon) and was very disappointed. I was going to ask what others here thought about it but didn't want to be negative. In a word I found it to be "depressing". I've never been to the Shriners show but it wouldn't take much to top White Plains in my opinion.

I have to agree, at least with respect to last weekend. The annual "East Coast National" during the summer is usually pretty good, by my standards.

The show this past weekend was "depressing." I literally had hundreds of dollars I was willing to spend on such "rarities" as SGC 60 T206s or 1933 Goudeys. I find exactly one that was anywhere near close to a reasonable price. Couldn't believe it.

Left with my money. Hallelujah.