Second Annual Mid-Atlantic Trade Day & Get Together

[Svabinsky78]

Saw the video that Nuff posted of this event. Incredible cards. Wish we had something like this in southern CA. Most of the shows I've been to here are predominantly shiny ultramodern cards

[Rhotchkiss]

Thanks for all the kind words. We will do it again next year, but bigger. So make your plans now

[mrreality68]

WOW

From the pictures and feedback looks like a great time.
Sorry I missed it hopefully next year

[Robbie]

It was a great day and event! Thank you so much Ryan and Andrew!

[Hankphenom]

What a fun time! Thanks Ryan and Andrew, a great charity, too. And thanks to Steve H. and Val Kehl for setting up a nice post-show dinner, the capper to a lovely day.

[FromVAtoLA]

Originally Posted by Svabinsky78

Saw the video that Nuff posted of this event. Incredible cards. Wish we had something like this in southern CA. Most of the shows I've been to here are predominantly shiny ultramodern cards

+1 If anyone sets up something like this in So CA I’ll be there!

[aelefson]

Thank you Don! The ball is from the 1860s most likely as the figure eight pattern became popular in the early 1870s. It was great to meet you yesterday.

Alan

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Great seeing the guys I normally only see at Chantilly, putting some names to faces, and meeting a couple regular customers in person for the first time!

[marcmandel]

Saturday was a blast to see old friends and to connect with new ones. The stuff in the room was simply mindboggling and I am so thankful to have had time with each of you to learn and talk shop. Can't wait till next time.

[MVSNYC]

Originally Posted by Svabinsky78

Saw the video that Nuff posted of this event. Incredible cards. Wish we had something like this in southern CA. Most of the shows I've been to here are predominantly shiny ultramodern cards

Sorry I couldn't make it. Looking forward to next year.

Could you post the link to the video here?

[theshowandme]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Sorry I couldn't make it. Looking forward to next year.

Could you post the link to the video here?

It’s a few posts above

[MVSNYC]

Ah, I see it now, thanks Don!

[JimC]

Well said, Michael. What a great event.

I'll add my thanks to Andrew and Ryan for organizing it and to Val and Steve for the dinner. It was an awesome time. Also, thanks to Howard C for helping me with my setup and to Hank T for signing his fantastic book for me.

A couple of my observations:

1. While folks certainly did some deals, I didn't witness or hear about any sales pressure, arguments over comps or any other "side eye" exchanges that often occur at shows. All the discussions I saw were the kinds you see between friends. Great atmosphere.

2. I learned a lot. Learned about back run details I didn't understand before. Learned about card variations I had never appreciated. Learned about some dealer and auction house policies. I even learned about at least two cards from sets I care about that I didn't know existed.

3. I got reminded. Reminded that there is an absolute truckload of passion and knowledge in this hobby and that the older collectors probably already know everything you think you've figured out. But they still will let you explain it before they add that one tidbit that shows they know a little bit more than you!

4. I spent most of the day set up next to a much younger collector with a very specific pre war focus centered on players from his city. Talking with him about his collection I couldn't help but receive a shot of enthusiasm about card collecting.

5. We held bats from the 1800s and early 1900s all day. I maintain that I could have hit Mathewson or Grover Cleveland Alexander armed with one of those beauties.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by JimC

5. We held bats from the 1800s and early 1900s all day. I maintain that I could have hit Mathewson or Grover Cleveland Alexander armed with one of those beauties.

But not WaJo, right Jim?

[JimC]

I wouldn't dare say it, Val. Not with Hank lurking about!

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by theshowandme

It’s a few posts above

I don't see that post. What is the URL for the video?

[LEHR]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

I don't see that post. What is the URL for the video?

The link is in post #111 above.