Collectors Showcase Dulles EXPO

[bbcard1]

I usually have good luck at the CSA shows in Chantilly...I will probably beg off this one as I have isolated a fairly expensive card I want and it is about 3.5 hours from me...but I probably make 3 out of 4. It's kind of the usual thing...a few good buys, a lot of shiny, a few dealer/museum types. I have seldom left without finding something I like at a tolerable price and if I lived in the area, I'd go at least two out of the three days.

[t213]

It's worth going, especially on Friday afternoon/evening. That's when it's all collectors. Over the weekend it's swamped with autograph collectors. There is enough vintage material at reasonable prices that I always can find something on my wantlist.

Andy

[Jewish-collector]

I think it is very worthwhile. There are a good number of dealers that have vintage cards, especially if Net54 members Dan McKee, Ken Cohen, and a few others set up. I agree that Friday is the best day to go. Admission is free and, as Andy says, the real collectors are there on Friday and much of the crowd on Sat & Sun goes for the autograph guests.

Now, the show has recently been sold to a group of 5 promoters. Time will tell to see if the show will be any different (more autograph guests, more shiny stuff, etc,...), but as far as we know, it will still be as it has always been...

See you at the show !!!

[Piratedogcardshows]

Im looking forward to the show.I too always seem to find a few needed cards there.

[t206blogcom]

I've enjoyed the Chantilly show as a vintage and modern collector. I usually go Friday afternoon/evening before the autograph crowd. There are a ton of auto dealers, but also a good mixture of vintage. The show this past spring was probably the best I've seen in awhile.

[arc2q]

Thank you for all the helpful advice. I will definitely be at the Chantilly show -- but unfortunately probably just go on the Saturday due to work and kids. But it should be fun. Anyone know if PSA or SGC have a table at this show?

[bigred1]

I think the show has gotten better recently. Plenty of vintage as well as new. Was on a spiral but seemed to pick up the last few. I always find a few items to cross off my list, and manage to find some things on my wish list. Agree that Saturday and Sunday are autograph days.