WSSCA Show next weekend (Seattle area)

[SteveMitchell]

Enjoyed my three hours at the twice-a-year Washington State Sports Collectors Association show today. Early on, attendees experienced a power outage due to the wind and rain. Fortunately, the generator(s) kicked in immediately providing light to 90% of the showroom.

If you are in the area, catch this show tomorrow (Sunday). You'll find an excellent selection of old major (American, National and PCL) and minor league (all others excluding the PCL) baseball cards (and associated memorabilia) from area and out of state dealers. And the conversation is top-notch.

The WSSCA guys put on a fine show and the dealers are the best!

[conor912]

Yeah, if anyone is on fence about coming tomorrow, do your best to make it. The weather today opened up a golden opportunity for you and there's still some amazing stuff left to be had.

[williamcohon]

Thank you to all who contribute to making this show top notch. Sorry I won't be able to make it back on Sunday, but I had a wonderful time Saturday morning. I got some fine old cards, and visited with some fine people.

[keithlyt]

another great show with great people. We survived a wind storm; power outage; yoga; and another bout with the BIG BAMBOO. thanks everyone!

[conor912]

I had a great time and met some really great guys (including a few board members). Picked up a nice handful of T205's and saw some amazing pieces. I definitely have a new found respect for dealers and all the work that goes into a show.

[familytoad]

Despite what looked like a lower than usual attendance figure (nasty weather on Saturday, and a Seahawks game on Sunday), this show continues to be the highlight of my collecting year...June and November are reserved on the Ol' Familytoad Calendar. The 200 mile drive is well worth it!

This year, I got some real nice cards on Saturday.
I was dealt a lot of really bad cards later that night at the Tulalip Casino which cut into the Sunday budget but it was so much fun talking with collectors & dealers. At this show, they are often collectors disguised as dealers

Nice to finally meet young board members like Conor and Brian (Python Factory) , visit with still young but WSSCA vets Rob & Andrew and "my age" guys like Mark & Rick
I missed Larry Moe and a couple of the others that responded above who I haven't had the pleasure of meeting. To me, the social scene trumps the baseball cards...well almost

I'll post my pickups when I scan them later this week, but I wanted to say Thank You to all that make this show so fun!

Especially large thanks to my host Dave F. , the world famous Swedish Humorist and Popcorn enthusiast. I wouldn't have it any other way!