Anyone at the Sun Times/Fanatics Authentic Show in Chicago This Weekend?

[Wildfireschulte]

I agree that this show (and all others for that matter - even the National) are a shell of their former selves. And for dealers, the crazy emphasis on the autograph guests at the Sun Times Show has always been frustrating - really, why would you pay $169 for a Scotty Pipen graph? I think that Icky Woods was ther signing cold cuts for $49. Nonetheless, I always have a blast buying and selling a few cards old school style - being able to hold and study the card before buying. Without commission, shipping, buyers premium. I was only able to attend on Sunday, but scored a couple of cards that I needed.

[Jobu]

Thanks for all of the feedback. Sorry to hear that it wasn't a great show. I was considering a last-minute drive from Milwaukee but didn't end up making the trip. I will definitely be attending the National next year though.

[bravesfan22]

I also went for Tom Glavine signing on Sunday but it was nice to be able to look at the t206s in person in detail to really decide what catches my eye and what I want to focus on when purchasing them since I just started collecting them. I felt like there was enough dealers to accomplish that and I could've made some purchases that I would have been comfortable with but I didn't go for cards this time. I thought prices were fair for the most part from what I know but like what was said above their wasn't much competition so catching great deals was probably not happening often. It was a good time nonetheless! Can't wait for the national!

-Adam

[autograf]

Went on Friday with Mike Brockman (Cliftons8 here) and back home Saturday. A good show but a LOT of tables missing. Picked up a few things but mostly went to see friends and get some Giordano's pizza. Looking forward to the National cause it's only about 4.5 hours away from my house.

[Donscards]

Originally Posted by autograf

Went on Friday with Mike Brockman (Cliftons8 here) and back home Saturday. A good show but a LOT of tables missing. Picked up a few things but mostly went to see friends and get some Giordano's pizza. Looking forward to the National cause it's only about 4.5 hours away from my house.

I will be doing the national. Where is GIordano's pizza in regard to Donald Stevens arena. Thanks. Don