Ephrata, Pennsylvania BB card Show....Saturday, March 28th

[tedzan]

Glyn's description of the Ephrata show is pretty accurate. Over the years that I've been setting up at this show, I have always found some great stuff to add to my collection.

Other than the National, the great vintage stuff you see at most other shows nowadays are what I refer to as "pheasant under glass"......that is......
it's on display by Auction houses for you to "drool" over....but, you cannot buy.

Not so at this show. What you see is what you can buy. And, most dealers are willing to work with you on making the deal.


TED Z
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[Leon]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Glyn's description of the Ephrata show is pretty accurate. Over the years that I've been setting up at this show, I have always found some great stuff to add to my collection.

Other than the National, the great vintage stuff you see at most other shows nowadays are what I refer to as "pheasant under glass"......that is......
it's on display by Auction houses for you to "drool" over....but, you cannot buy.

Not so at this show. What you see is what you can buy. And, most dealers are willing to work with you on making the deal.


TED Z
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I wish we had more shows, vintage, in the DFW area. In fairness to AH's Ted, if they are showing something it will almost always be in an upcoming auction. That means those cards on their tables are for sale, but you have to go to auction to buy them.

[Rich Klein]

I can only draw as a show promoter who wishes to set up at a show.

But, we've discussed this in the past --- the old concept of the pre-1980 show would be kind of cool where everything displayed would be before 1980. (you could sell more modern stuff too, but the display would have to be vintage)

I think we could get Roger N. on the right weekend and a few other vendors (including yourself) but the show would have to be a weekend show and expect a slower attendance but a lot of camaderie.

One day we'll do lunch and discuss this further. May have to be on a weeken though

Rich

[slipk1068]

I am thinking of making the trip from NY. My wife has been bugging me to do a road trip with some shopping. Maybe play some poker in Chester PA. Just looking for something to do this weekend. I have a question for you local guys.

Pottstown, PA seems to be nearby Lancanster. Many years ago, I read in a book about the Pottstown Fire Department having some Buck Weaver items in a display case. It wasn't much. A few trophies, his glove a bat. I was in the area so made a slight detour to check it out. It was a Sunday and the fire department was closed. I went to a nearby bowling alley to ask some local folks about the Buck Weaver items. They had no idea what I was talking about, but I don't think any of them even knew who Buck Weaver was.

Anyone familiar with Pottstown and know about any Buck Weaver tourist attractions?

[tedzan]

David

I have been to Pottstown many times, visiting my wife's brother and his family. I don't recall seeing anything set up as a tribute to Buck Weaver....Pottstown's hometown BB hero.

He played with the White Sox his entire 9 year career. He remained living in Chicago till he died. And, his grave marker is in Chicago.

Contact the Chicago Baseball Museum and you will find lot's of stuff on Buck Weaver.


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[tedzan]

We are on our way to Lancaster County, PA. Tomorrow's weather there is expected to be partly cloudy with Temp's in the 40's.

Looking forward to seeing some of you at the show.....I'm set-up near the entrance of the Recreation Center at Tables 1 & 2.


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[glynparson]

had to get my daughter to an egg hunt. Did not even get a chance to talk with Ted. Did buy 4 T206,s well 3 T206 and one T205 off a long time dealer from Stroudsburgh. He had a waddell and a cicotte and a t205 wallace in his commons, oh well his been a dealer since the 1970's he should have known better, also bought a horizontal in vg for $20 each waddell was poor. Bought an ex 1939 Playball moe Berg, a few post football cards, a nice 1971 Bradshaw and a few 1969 topps basketball cards. Didn't break the bank but not bad for a quick trip. Hope you did well Ted, sorry i did not get a chance to chat, you were still setting up when i left, like i said i had to get in and out quickly.

[bigred1]

I stopped in for the first time, worked out well bowled in the Dutchman Tournament, a nice size one day show. Parking was a pain, as expected based on previous posts. Did not have much time but picked up three of the five 1966 Topps I needed to finish my set. There was a decent amount of most everything, including pre war. Glad I was able to stop by. Would like have been around to learn about the auction but had to bowl at 2. Maybe next year, worth the trip. Tim

[Mike (18colt)]

Originally Posted by slipk1068

I am thinking of making the trip from NY. My wife has been bugging me to do a road trip with some shopping. Maybe play some poker in Chester PA. Just looking for something to do this weekend. I have a question for you local guys.

Pottstown, PA seems to be nearby Lancanster. Many years ago, I read in a book about the Pottstown Fire Department having some Buck Weaver items in a display case. It wasn't much. A few trophies, his glove a bat. I was in the area so made a slight detour to check it out. It was a Sunday and the fire department was closed. I went to a nearby bowling alley to ask some local folks about the Buck Weaver items. They had no idea what I was talking about, but I don't think any of them even knew who Buck Weaver was.

Anyone familiar with Pottstown and know about any Buck Weaver tourist attractions?

I grew up there and if not for Eight Men Out, wouldn't know of Buck Weaver. I never heard of a display at the fire company.

1952 AL MVP Bobby Shantz was local.

Howie Bedell, who drove in the run to end Don Drysdale's scoreless innings streak, was from Pottstown. Bedell worked for the Phillies, Royals, and Rockies before retiring. One of his sons was a teammate of Bo Jackson's for the Memphis Chicks.

Randy Gumpert (on some early 50s Bowman cards) was a longtime resident of Birdsboro.

80s & 90s pitcher John Smiley is from nearby Phoenixville, as was one-time Red Sox & A's catcher Creighton Gubanich (first big league hit was a grand slam), who hit one off of me in high school that hasn't landed yet. Ok, Mike Piazza is from there, too, as was 80s slugger Andre Thornton.

Surely others, just not popping into my head yet.

Mike