"The Philly Show" at Valley Forge Casino September 22-24 Announcement

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

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Hope your stewardship returns the show to it's glory days, though with the advent of the internet it seems nothing will ever be like it was again.

I dunno, I did Chantilly for the first time this past summer and it was pretty impressive. As a dealer it felt more like the "Good Old Days" then any other show I've done.

[braves_43]

Exciting news. This is the only show I ever go to and usually make two of the three shows per year. In comparison to when I first started attending years ago, this is a much needed revival.

[basesareempty]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

I dunno, I did Chantilly for the first time this past summer and it was pretty impressive. As a dealer it felt more like the "Good Old Days" then any other show I've done.

Exactly! I have noticed over the last few years that Chantilly has recruited more quality vintage card/memorabilia dealers. I would sat that 40-45% of the room is card dealers with the balance being autograph related.

[Rich Klein]

I have known Joe for more years than either of us would probably care to remember as he was a fledging dealer in New Jersey during the late 1980's when I was still living up there.

I'm so excited that Joe is going to be running more large shows around the country and that because of his background, he understands dealer's needs for a show.

And that's great news about the no-competing show policy being removed from the contracts. Such a bad rule. Bad Rule.

Regards
Rich

[sgbernard]

When I lived in Philly, I looked forward to this show every time. Glad to see it continuing, apparently in good hands!

[phillyteamhater]

My husband and I have been coming to the show since 2008, which I think it was in Reading then. The show was great the one time we went when it was in Reading. The first few years it was at Valley Forge were good but it has been slowly going downhill in my opinion(since it became the casino). The last 2 shows were better as there were a few new modern dealers there with good deals but I think there is still WAAAAY too much vintage there, over half the dealers there I have no interest in. I don't care about the autograph guests very much as I am not a Philly fan. But the last few shows if you don't get there first thing Friday all the good deals get bought up by other dealers or early birds. Will be there again on the 3rd and looking forward to some new dealers, hopefully modern with more football and hockey and less baseball prospect stuff. Luckily its a short drive for us but if it starts to become even more vintage heavy or autograph guest heavy, might skip it all together. I know someone mentioned the Oaks Fanatics show, and we really loved that show the 2 times they had it, but it appears they are no longer doing it outside of Chicago. Also been to Chantilly several times but haven't been there in a while due to it becoming more vintage heavy but was planning on checking out the next show since its been about 2 years since we last went. Just my opinions on it and most collectors I know feel the same way but again I know there are a lot of vintage collectors too.

[Leon]

Do you order fried chicken at Burger King?

Originally Posted by phillyteamhater

My husband and I have been coming to the show since 2008, which I think it was in Reading then. The show was great the one time we went when it was in Reading. The first few years it was at Valley Forge were good but it has been slowly going downhill in my opinion(since it became the casino). The last 2 shows were better as there were a few new modern dealers there with good deals but I think there is still WAAAAY too much vintage there, over half the dealers there I have no interest in. I don't care about the autograph guests very much as I am not a Philly fan. But the last few shows if you don't get there first thing Friday all the good deals get bought up by other dealers or early birds. Will be there again on the 3rd and looking forward to some new dealers, hopefully modern with more football and hockey and less baseball prospect stuff. Luckily its a short drive for us but if it starts to become even more vintage heavy or autograph guest heavy, might skip it all together. I know someone mentioned the Oaks Fanatics show, and we really loved that show the 2 times they had it, but it appears they are no longer doing it outside of Chicago. Also been to Chantilly several times but haven't been there in a while due to it becoming more vintage heavy but was planning on checking out the next show since its been about 2 years since we last went. Just my opinions on it and most collectors I know feel the same way but again I know there are a lot of vintage collectors too.

[phillyteamhater]

Originally Posted by Leon

Do you order fried chicken at Burger King?

Yes I know this is a vintage forum and I was directed to this thread from another more modern forum, and if a change of show promotor means a change of direction in the show to a even more vintage focus I think they will lose even more customers and he should be aware of that as well. Or if it's headed that way market it as such so modern collectors know it's not going to be a good show for them.

[TCMA]

How does this show compare in size to the White Plains show? Different dealers at the two shows, I'm assuming?