Show in NJ on Sunday September 25th

[Yoda]

Glenn, I applaud your support of the smaller show. With the inexorable rise of the AH's and the power they command has been the demise of many of the smaller card shows in the smaller communities and perhaps inevitably the importance of the National. If these shows continue to fall away then I think something in the hobby has died.

[btcarfagno]

I will be there around 1:45 this afternoon.

Tom C

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by yoda

glenn, i applaud your support of the smaller show. With the inexorable rise of the ah's and the power they command has been the demise of many of the smaller card shows in the smaller communities and perhaps inevitably the importance of the national. If these shows continue to fall away then i think something in the hobby has died.

amen

[skelly]

It was a pleasure meeting Glenn today, he truly had some great stuff. We both came hard and had a good time. Truthfully just didn't have the customers today, but the promoters were a class act. Nobody's fault, just such a nice day and many customers looking for newer cards. Anyway, hopefully people will step up and look to help out Scott by attending / vending at the Jim Thorpe show. I agree with a previous post. It's time to put up or shut up when it comes to the smaller shows, and hopefully people will do their part to keep them alive!

[TaxMechanick]

Yes it was great meeting Ben and talking sports cards and other stuff with fellow hobbyists, including Tom. Regardless of the smaller crowd, it was a great time!

Thanks John, and echo to what Ben said; yes we need the smaller local shows if we are to pass this hobby down to the younger generation! It just feels great seeing a dad teaching his son (or daughter; my daughter loves to go by her quote "antiquing") about the hobby...having a budget and going through different options and making the decision that feels just right!

Now on to Scott's Jim Thorpe show...Saturday November 12th! I implore all potential dealers to act now! Scott is CERTAINLY working to make this Show the best that it can possibly be!

Glenn Mechanick

[Leon]

Any updates?

Originally Posted by TaxMechanick

Yes it was great meeting Ben and talking sports cards and other stuff with fellow hobbyists, including Tom. Regardless of the smaller crowd, it was a great time!

Thanks John, and echo to what Ben said; yes we need the smaller local shows if we are to pass this hobby down to the younger generation! It just feels great seeing a dad teaching his son (or daughter; my daughter loves to go by her quote "antiquing") about the hobby...having a budget and going through different options and making the decision that feels just right!

Now on to Scott's Jim Thorpe show...Saturday November 12th! I implore all potential dealers to act now! Scott is CERTAINLY working to make this Show the best that it can possibly be!

Glenn Mechanick

[TaxMechanick]

Leon, I concur with what Ben indicated that unfortunately traffic was rather light, and those that attended were more looking for the newer stuff. Regardless, though, to dido what Ben said, I still had a great time, and it was great talking sports cards and other stuff with Ben in between what customers there were. It was also great meeting Tom as well! One more friendly face....Jim Fleck (707 Sports cards) was there as he is relatively local to the show.

I spoke with the promoter afterwards, and he admitted it was much lighter than past shows. We discussed that perhaps the "football" theme worked against us, with 3 former NY Giant signers. Perhaps being on Football Sunday worked against us, coupled with it being such a nice day! Next time he indicated he will go back to Baseball! As Ben said, he is a real class act, and puts in maximum effort!

Anyway, I will give it another shot next time, assuming I do not have a conflict. I also know what better to bring.

Glenn

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by skelly

It was a pleasure meeting Glenn today, he truly had some great stuff. We both came hard and had a good time. Truthfully just didn't have the customers today, but the promoters were a class act. Nobody's fault, just such a nice day and many customers looking for newer cards. Anyway, hopefully people will step up and look to help out Scott by attending / vending at the Jim Thorpe show. I agree with a previous post. It's time to put up or shut up when it comes to the smaller shows, and hopefully people will do their part to keep them alive!

So does that mean you're doing my show? Seriously I hope any promoter who really has the hobby's best interests at heart makes a success of their efforts, sounds like the promoter of your show today is one of those guys.