Hofstra Show - August 21-22

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by BobbyVCP

I was supposed to set up and went there this morning...very small show maybe 40 vendors at most. It is in the Hofstra Basketball facility. I was offered a free space and of course when I went to check in there was no memory of it at all. They set up a table in the farthest back corner and I went to move my car. I came back and there was this guy eating at my table. He looked at me and asked is this yours, "Yes". I did a walk around and did not see anything older than 1955 Topps cards. I got back and the guy is still sitting there eating. I just took my things went back to my car and headed back on my 5 hour drive home.

That isn't right.

That said - I know you and I said a quick hello and if the oldest card you saw at the show was from 1955, then I can say you didn't even look at the cards at my table as I had plenty of great pre war cards. That said in walking the show I saw plenty of others. Also estimate about 100+ vendors, 200+ tables.

You were understandably miffed, but no need to bash the show with false statements.

Great to meet Kevin from Net 54. The show floor was pretty busy from open to close. I had an okay show (not great). The few dealers I spoke to seemed happy with their sales.

[yanksfan09]

Originally Posted by hcv123

That isn't right.

That said - I know you and I said a quick hello and if the oldest card you saw at the show was from 1955, then I can say you didn't even look at the cards at my table as I had plenty of great pre war cards. That said in walking the show I saw plenty of others. Also estimate about 100+ vendors, 200+ tables.

You were understandably miffed, but no need to bash the show with false statements.

Great to meet Kevin from Net 54. The show floor was pretty busy from open to close. I had an okay show (not great). The few dealers I spoke to seemed happy with their sales.

I hope they reschedule for Late Oct/ November maybe. Was looking forward to going. I'm guessing lots more people would have went today and/or tomorrow. However people were getting ready for the storm and having to contend with giant gasoline lines and getting generators/ yards ready etc...

I'm itching for a show as it's been a long time. Hoping for the best tomorrow.

[yanksfan09]

Originally Posted by yanksfan09

I hope they reschedule for Late Oct/ November maybe. Was looking forward to going. I'm guessing lots more people would have went today and/or tomorrow. However people were getting ready for the storm and having to contend with giant gasoline lines and getting generators/ yards ready etc...

I'm itching for a show as it's been a long time. Hoping for the best tomorrow.

anyone going this weekend? hoping for a good show

[mrreality68]

As of now not able to attend
Very Frustrating but other priorities.

Enjoy and share experience and/or pictures if possible

[yanksfan09]

Went today with my kids. Was quite busy!

Seeing the Memory Lane/ Vintageclout's incredible Ruth and Gehrig items was worth the price of admission!

Clean sweep was there with some vintage stuff.

As a whole, the show had a pretty good amount of 50's-70's stuff but a bit lacking elsewhere in the pre war selection. I got a couple cards for the collection including a nice for grade Nolan Ryan RC SGC 3 and a SGC 6 Mantle Topps 1960

Got some Howard Johnson signatures with the kids, seemed like a very nice guy!

[mrreality68]

Erick

Thanks for the recap

Just curious what kind of Ruth and Gehrig cards did memory lane have?

Thanks

[yanksfan09]

not the greatest photos:

ruth RC, Collins Mcarthy , 14 CJ matty, 5.5 grade Frederick Foto Ruth, Signed Gehrig RC, signed goudey Gehrig and Ruth, Joe Jax RC, Ruth US Caramel and Sport kings signed and signed Headin Home!

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by hcv123

Great to meet Kevin from Net 54. The show floor was pretty busy from open to close. I had an okay show (not great). The few dealers I spoke to seemed happy with their sales.

Great meeting you as well, Howard! I enjoyed looking at your higher end cards too. Great stuff. I’m now going to check the link you have posted. And thanks so much for looking out for me. Thanks a million, brother.