Reflections on 30 years of the Philly Show

[mets41]

Originally Posted by tedzan

"Wow, what dealer list with the Barnings, Lipset, Lerner and Halls Nostalgia...."

It certainly sounds like a "Who's Who" list in the hobby, back in the 1970's and 1980's.

The hobby was very new in 1981, and if I were to detail all the various "walk-ins" that we saw (and acquired), it would take 100's
of posts on this thread.
Dan, I am sure you'll recall this one. A guy comes in with a brown bag full of sports cards (1950 - 1959). I looked at them, there
were several 100's of Bowman and Topps BB & FB cards. I gave him and offer and told him to walk around and get the "best offer"
for them. Four hours later, he returned to our table and I bought them.

I kept the BB cards and Dan took the FB cards. Back then FB cards were not selling at equivalent prices with BB cards. Danny
stashed away the FB cards for several years; and, when FB cards began to increase in value, Dan started selling these FB cards.
He did better than I did with the BB cards. He still gloats about this, when he feels in the mood to "rub it in" to me.


TED Z

I remember this well. By the way, Ted, thanks for those football cards (1958 & 60 sets--10 cards short of the 2 complete sets). You're ok!

[bbcard1]

I am sure most people will not consider the failed CSA venture a Philly show, but I went to two, sold a bunch of stuff, and made some big trades with Ted. Will probably always regret trading the AB Gandil to him, but I know it make it to a nice home and I am proud to have contributed a card to Teds collection as he contributed quite a few to mine.

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

I am sure most people will not consider the failed CSA venture a Philly show, but I went to two, sold a bunch of stuff, and made some big trades with Ted. Will probably always regret trading the AB Gandil to him, but I know it make it to a nice home and I am proud to have contributed a card to Teds collection as he contributed quite a few to mine.

Hey TODD

We had a great time at those two Oaks (PA) shows....talkin' baseball, and doing two monster trades to help you complete your "Monster" set.
I recall there were about 150 - T206's that I traded you, including Dahlen (Brooklyn). I will certainly miss that show.

Incidently, that's a really neat site you have there regarding your 1941 Double Play cards.

Best wishes good buddy,

TED Z

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by mets41

I remember this well. By the way, Ted, thanks for those football cards (1958 & 60 sets--10 cards short of the 2 complete sets). You're ok!

Great recollection, Dan.

Please email me.


TED Z

[tedzan]

Hey guys,

How many of you set-up or attended the Ocean City Philly shows back in the 1980's (or early 1990's) ?

Although it was a smaller show, it featured many of the quality dealers that set-up at the Willow Grove show.

Furthermore, we were treated to a great Classic Car show that weekend. Model "A" Ford's to 1970's "heavy metal"
machines paraded on Ocean City's huge boardwalk.

I would pack my goodies into my 1960 T-Bird and drive to Ocean City for this affair and for setting-up at the show.

Unfortunately, BB card shows are gradually vanishing into the sunset. But, it's always fun to reminisce. So, tell us
some more of your Philly show experiences.





TED Z

[glynparson]

I have the admittance tickets to the second and third Epscc shows at spring garden college and the 4th show which was the first at the old George Washington. I have them currently in hand just need to scan at work tomorrow. I was lucky enough to have set up at a couple of those ocean city shows as well as the last 2 shows at George Washington, I was 18-19 at the time. Loved it back then loved it at the fort and when it came to my hometown of Reading. I hate it at valley forge and am not to fond of the new owner.