Spring Chantilly, VA Show April 4-6

[t206blogcom]

My wife's bday is Friday, which in her mind extends through the entire weekend. So it's doubtful I'll make it this year unless it's just for a quick hour.

[veleno45]

I will be there Friday/Saturday. Is there a Net54 secret handshake or hand signal I need to know?

[ValKehl]

Be there Friday, as always, wearing my "Senators" bb cap - and, I usually remember to wear my Net 54 pin.
Val

[Piratedogcardshows]

Will anyone who attends today give a little sneak peak of how the shows looking for us weekend attendees? Thank you for any reports.

[t206blogcom]

I ended up going after all, but only for a quick 45 minutes. While I didn't stop at every table or look at much in real detail, it seemed like a pretty good show. Typical dealers were set up with a good mix of post-war, modern, autos, memorabilia, pre-war, etc. More 80s/90s wax boxes than I've seen in awhile. Bill Chappelle has a great pre-war table as always. I want to say the admission fees changed slightly with an option for a weekend pass. There were signs on the front door, but I walked in without paying much attention. Again, seemed like a good show with stocked tables and fairly good attendance for a Friday afternoon.

Val - It was good seeing you as always!

[ValKehl]

I pretty much agree with everything Jason S. said - other dealers with a good amount of pre-War include regulars Roger Neufeldt (sp?), Rand Bailey, Larrie Dean, etc.

I was able to do a nice trade (thus saving my $$ for REA!) with Wm./Bill Chappell - one of the cards I acquired is a W501 of Sam Rice, which I have been searching for forever! BTW, Chappell told me he won't be coming to the July show (too close to the National).

Jason W., several dealers had a few T210s, although most of the prices seemed a bit high - but then again, T210 prices seem to have escalated a good bit over the last few years, although I don't follow them closely.

Jason S., I assume that your wife enjoyed her birthday dinner and that she never found out about your stopping by the Chantilly Show beforehand!! Good luck with your house search.

Best to you both,
Val