Chantilly Va. Show ... March 26-27-28

[Potomac Yank]

The show is not just an autograph show, it's getting more, and more pre-war.

Not only did they have more interesting vintage on their tables, but dealers like Larrie Dean, Don Otto (Ortolani), Ken Cohen, Roger Neufeldt, Scott Brockelman, Dan McKee, Hank Thomas, Ron Barrett, Cy and others, were a gas to talk to as I walked around checking out the tables.

For instance, as I approached Larrie Deans table, he stated, "It's only one and a half hours into the show, and I'm already having the best Friday start in years." ... I said, "Larrie, that's what I want to hear."

Roger Neufeldt walks up to me an says, "I was talking to Lew Lipset, and he wants me to say Hello" ... I said, "That's funny, I was talking to Mark Macrae, and he wants me to convey a Hello to you." ... we both smiled.
We later got to share some great by gone years collecting stories.

I've been wanting to meet Dan Mckee, and Scott Brockelman for quite some time ... It was worth the wait.
We actually had a pow wow about the old collecting ways, and days.
A good time was had by all that gathered around.
Love you guys, it was a pleasure meeting you.

The meetup with Hank Thomas, was as fantastic as usual ... All is well, and there will be peace in our time. ... Love you Hank.

You can't beat Ron Barrett's sense of humor ... you gotta luv it.

Folks, I love the hunt of the card like everyone else, but we have to admit, we can't beat the fun exchanges between collectors, and dealers at a vintage show.

Joe Pelaez

[Potomac Yank]

I forgot to mention .....

I saw Alan the Jewish collector at the show.
He was doing his thing, with a Happy smile on his face ... I wish him, and all the people of his faith ... a Happy Holiday.

Joe Pelaez

[Potomac Yank]

Yup, this is the third Chantilly pick up within less than a year by some lucky critter. ... How often do you see an E222 AWH at ANY show?

I picked up four T210's on Saturday that I needed, one from Ken Cohen, and three from Larrie Dean. Thank you guys.
The ones from Larrie Dean was a case of just plain dumb luck, and good timing.

Met Jim Rivera in the early part of the show, we met at the Dan McKee/Scott Brockelman table ... A good time was had by all.

We walked around and I introduced him to a couple of dealers that he had not met before.
To say that the place was crowded, is an understatement.
It was after he left for home, I made a my final run through the show.

I stopped by Larrie's table, and he was having another busy day.
He had a walkin in front of him, and that walkin had some cards in front of him. ... The cards belonged to the walkin.
Aside from some S74 silks there were about 25 raw T210's, and the condition of the T210's were beautiful.
I couldn't tell the names, nor the series, but I did spot two orange borders.

Larrie, and the walkin were in a process of trying to work out a new ownership of the cards.
He looked up and spotted me, he knows that I am into T210 cards.
At that point, I wished that I could go into a stage of invisibility.

I'm not one to interfere with a deal between a walkin, and a dealer, no matter how much I might want the card. ... It's his paid for table.

I am not a religious person, and I didn't know if I need any of those beautiful cards ... Yet, I found myself, lookig up, and on bended knees ... praying that Larrie would get the cards.

He got them ... They were from series 1-2-3-4-5 ... I found one from series 3-4 and 5 that I needed ... I didn't need the two orange borders.

It's mostly about timing, and dumb luck.

What a country, what a show!

Joe P.

[cfc1909]

I agree, a good show -had a great time at Scott and Dans table-the best vintage table in the room by far. There were other vintage in the room and a good bit of that was in Philly-this show may be migrating south.

We got to look through one of Joes binders-amazing. My only pickup was e90-1 Chase-just wanted that card for some time and finally got it.

Not sure what it cost to get in Philly but the cost for this one was $5.

[Leon]

Hey Joe
Thanks for the write ups. They are appreciated by all of us who couldn't attend. It's great to know that shows are alive and kicking. I will have to trade a Philly show for Chantilly show, with my partner, so I can get a look at this one. take care

[Potomac Yank]

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Originally Posted by Leon

Hey Joe
Thanks for the write ups. They are appreciated by all of us who couldn't attend. It's great to know that shows are alive and kicking. I will have to trade a Philly show for Chantilly show, with my partner, so I can get a look at this one. take care

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Leon, you've gotta get your ugly puss with beatty eyes over to the area of the Battle of Bull Run.

That battle was fought on the 21 July 1861, I remember it like if it were yesterday ... and as it turned out, the battle didn't have to be.

It was the first real encounter after Fort Sumter ... It was all new to them ... Everyone on both sides were greenhorns.
It was a novelty, even for the non combatants.

On the day of the occasion, some men and women dressed in their best fineries, and trotted out in their carriages to have a picnic at the event.

The Rebels had other plans ... the picnic turned into a rout, and everyone headed for the hills.

.......... A Rebel diary was recently found ..........

In it they found a Confederate plan to march towards a place near Centerville, Virginia. ... But it was not a war plan.

They were headin towards a place called CHANTILLY.

Somethin about an autograph show for some guys that played for The 1845 Knickerbockers. ..... Now that's what I call fans ..........

[Tcards-Please]

I was there yesterday with my son browsing around. I walked out empty handed as I was only there to pick up some T205s. My son was a little more successful and brought back an Ernie Davis and Wilt Chamberlain. Although he doesn't have the passion for baseball, it is great that he enjoys collecting and is something that he and I can do together. That was the first show that I had been to since the mid 80s and now I can't wait for the National.

I'm glad that I had the opportunity to meet and chat with Michael Goldberg from SGC and drop off several cards to be graded as well. It was nice to finally put a face with the name.

r/
Frank