Net54 Card show?

[Frank A]

Better yet. Why doesen't net 54 put on its own show. With only net 54 members as dealers. Somewhere more centrally located.

[drc]

Some people on Net54 have regional get togethers of local members. We had a couple here in Seattle. More of a show and tell.

[AndyG09]

I know there are more of us here in metro Detroit and around the state. I would be all for a lunch/dinner gathering. Ann Arbor would be a great place to gather as it is decently located. I think it could be a great time. Board members in Northern Ohio would have decently easy access to a gathering in AA too. There really aren't any decent shows worth gathering at around here anymore, but we could find a nice restaurant. Thoughts?

Best,

Andy

[rainier2004]

Andy:
Ann Arbor is a pretty good spot. My main idea was bring your cards for sale/trade and others to show like previously mentioned, and meet some folks. AA seems pretty logical as w/in 2 hrs you have Cleveland, Detroit, Jackson, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Toledo...Roll the day on a saturday maybe after the weather starts to turn? Maybe soemone from AA could suggest a spot?

[AndyG09]

We'll have to see who is interested and put together a date and time.

Leon, should we start are own thread on this? Not sure how to go about putting together a board member gathering.

Best,

Andy

[Leon]

Originally Posted by AndyG09

We'll have to see who is interested and put together a date and time.

Leon, should we start are own thread on this? Not sure how to go about putting together a board member gathering.

Best,

Andy

Hi Andy
If you want to start a thread concerning it I think it would be great. As for a Net54baseball show I just don't know if there would be enough interest to offset the costs associated. I think the regional get togethers, whether at a show or independently, make the most fiscal sense. No one is out too much and a great time will be had by all. However, I am always open to discussing anything that can help collectors and the hobby. best regards

[rainier2004]

Well Ive had a few responses from this already and really think if the folks from Cleveland, Toledo and N Ohio are interested this could actually have a few folks. My original idea was hoping for 20 but i think it could be better. Like I said before, if you know the other people are from the board and we all love these funny looking pieces of cardboard, there should be a lot to see and chat about and possibly make a annual/semi annual thing?

[brob28]

Hi Gents,

I'm in the AA area and think this is a great idea. What spots I would recommend would depend on how many 54'rs would be attend. There are plenty of great restuarants. If we want to bring cards etc for show/sale it makes sense to have a separate room from the peasants who don't understand the greatness of our hobby.

[bh3443]

Great idea~!
I have a history of promoting thousands of shows from 1977 till 2008.
I'd LOVE to co=promote/manage a Net 54 show with our members.
My health's been decent recently, and I think this is a wonderful idea.
If anyone is serious about a Net 54 show, let's start talking!
Message or email me for my phone # and other info.
We could have a show of shows with all the experience among our collective credentials!
I await your replies!
Regards,
Bill Hedin
bh3443@aol.com

PS: I am open to most cities! I think NYC, Boston Philly, Baltimore on the East are great! However, there are thousands of great locations!

Originally Posted by Frank A

Better yet. Why doesen't net 54 put on its own show. With only net 54 members as dealers. Somewhere more centrally located.

[rainier2004]

Bill, I think Id be more willing to drive further based on how many members/dealers were going to go, but it would still have to be regionally as I couldnt go out west our basically more than 6-10 hrs or so. I just think knowing its a net54 show would eliminate a lot of booths that are overpriced and would be a warm environment encouraging trading as well. W/ the thousands of members it seems like we could get 100 members together? Ann Arbor will be good by the way...

[ValKehl]

I predict that before too many more years pass there will be a "Net 54 National Show." For only pre-WWII (or pre-1975?) cards & memorabilia. Held in a relatively inexpensive facility, such as a large K of C or VFW hall in a central city where hotel rates are relatively low (in Texas?). No autograph guests. Besides the customary buying and selling activity, I envison trading sessions. Maybe, a live B & L auction one afternoon. Also, show & tell sessions, including the putting together of specified sets for display, with members bringing whatever cards they can to display - for example, members could bring their E107 cards to create as much of a set as possible for display. "It is to dream!!"
Val

[rainier2004]

Val: Dream on! There are thousands of members, there could be regions within the country and communities w/ in these regions to encourage getting to know one another and trading, etc. I could see the communities coming together, and the region if enough people were interested. The National net54 would be big. We are trying to start a community in Ann Arbor, MI so we shall see...