Shriner's Show

[Vintagecatcher]

Just got back from the Great Boston Sports Collector's Show at Shriner's Auditorium. I arrived later than in years past at noon, and there a long line to get into the show. It did move briskly.

I picked up a Chief Meyers T205 with a Piedmont Factory 42 back from Ed Hans. I have 9 of the possible 10 backs now. Need just a Cycle back to complete my Chief Meyers T205 back run. Ed had the best selection of pre-war cards at the show. He had lots of P2 pins, S74 silks, T210s, a Home Run Kisses card, a D310, T205s, T216s, and numerous caramel cards as well.

In addition, Don Hontz had a great selection of T205s, T206s, and Cracker Jacks.
Furthermore, Steve Verkman had a huge pile of T222 Fatimas at his table.

Plenty of hockey card dealers, and more and more dealers of new shiny issues.

Grabbed a couple of 1" lucite holders and headed home.

Patrick

[scooter729]

I had a nice time at the show for a couple of hours this afternoon - had a nice purchase from Don Hontz as well as a couple of other nice items.

My goal at shows like this is to look for unique items which don't show up on eBay or every auction, along with chatting with friends that I may only see once a year. Both can be very rewarding, and fortunately, both happen at the Shriners show more times than not!