What good card shows are coming up in 2014?

[Griffins]

The next Culver City show is in May.

[oaks1912]

Paul...Thanks for your plug. The dates for 2014 at St Leanders are June 21 and November 22.....For Washington residents, the WSSCA shows are in June and November. For So Cal, May and October (Anthony, Adam or Jason can advise of the dates)... Rich, good luck with your show. Getting a good selection of dealers is more important than quantity of tables. Too many of the 100 table + shows are disappointing....The National is probably the exception... and don't forget Cooperstown on Induction weekend, small but a better selection of vintage material than all of their shops combined....

[Rich Klein]

Our goal is 20-25 tables and I already know with the eight we have commitments to set up, there will be good selection. I'm including me in that mix but I also know who else has commitmed. And with our low table prices, I'm actually OK (and wish) to have one or two of those 1st timers who have good collector based items and would love the experience of being behind a table.

Once I get the flyer, I can send to the local newspapers for their "community events" sites. The Dallas Morning News has a "go' section for my local area than runs on Fridays and the Plano Star Courier is always looking for stories to run. If I can send them reasonably decently written copy, may even get extra pub that way. Plus I will be aggressive in posting on these news groups. Posting takes so little time for the effort. We are listed in the Beckett calendar and I think we got the listing in enough time to be in their magazines.

The best aspect is my goal for our men's club (non-proift group) is a modest $500 profit which means I'm not shooting for any moon so any amount above that is a benefit. THAT number I think we can hit without much effort.

And if we hit that number, my goal is to go 2-3 times a years but no more. I don't want to go monthy, plus I can not always get the room each month. I think one during spring break and one around labor day weekend (give or take) is the game plan which works going forward.

Plus, everyone on our men's club board loves the fact that other than a few things DURING the show weekend (Room Set up) and manning the floor and desk during the show and clean up, they have to do almost no heavy lifting. They all figure I have the expertise and we'll go from there.

And of course, although we have commitments for door prizes from the major manufacturers, I'm always looking for more. Leon, How about a few net 54 shirts (J/K)

Mark; If I'm missing anything -- please free to post or PM me. I'm OK with any and all help I can get

Rich

[E93]

Originally Posted by Griffins

The next Culver City show is in May.

+1
JimB

[basesareempty]

We are proud to announce that we will be starting a monthly sports card and memorabilia show at the Deale Elks Lodge in Deale Maryland. Deale is located about 15 miles East of Washington DC in Anne Arundel County.OUR first show will be on Saturday February 22, 2014 from 9-3. We are hoping to start with 30+ dealer tables and expand from there. We will have a nice mix of dealers with a wide assortment of items. We will be bringing in a monthly autograph guest and our first guest will be Washington Redskins Great Mike Nelms. Mike will be appearing from 12-1 and will be $10 any item with 1 free inscription.

We are looking for dealers to set up at these shows. PM me if interested.

Thank You,
Bob Lamb/ Bases Are Empty

Deale Elks Lodge
6022 Drum Point Road
Deale, Md 20751

[Exhibitman]

We've tentatively set May 3 for the next Culver City show. More to follow soon.