Again on the Kane County present for the primary time shortly. I like how promoters Mike and John at all times place the classic guys collectively in our personal pod. We had an excellent classic line-up with me, Gary George (who introduced his cousin Larry in the present day who I loved assembly), Tom Mularz, Ray Aukes and Dave McDonald.
I particularly loved spending the day with my previous pal Dave, who doesn’t arrange at as many exhibits as of late. Dave was on the MegaShow in April. We’re organising collectively on the Nationwide.
The Kane County present was very effectively attended. Fairly just a few individuals filed by our little classic pod.
I introduced out a unique arrange as a result of I’m hopelessly behind on loading my binders. I had eight show instances full of my graded playing cards, outsized playing cards like Displays and 1936 Goudey Extensive Pens; my doubles, some autograph playing cards, empty classic wax packing containers and various oddities. My day began out effectively when Gary bought some playing cards. Thanks Gary! Then Eddie drove out to St. Charles from the south suburbs and bought a bunch of graded playing cards. Thanks Eddie! I actual good girl bought my Exhibit Willie Mays. A bunch of latest clients buy playing cards and I ended up having an honest day.
On the shopping for entrance, just a few playing cards walked up together with a 1958 Topps Mickey Mantle All-Star which I bought. Moreover the Mantle, it looks like an increasing number of junk-era playing cards are exhibiting up at exhibits. I really feel like I have to create an indication explaining what I purchase as a result of many of the walk-ups in any respect exhibits are playing cards and memorabilia that I’ve completely little interest in buying.
Purchases apart, one of the best a part of this present is the taco truck. Man, these people make some tasty tacos.
General, an actual nice day. Subsequent Kane County present is September 13. I’ve not labored out my September schedule but, so I am undecided if I’ll make that one. I’ll strive if I’ve the date open.
On a tragic be aware, Gary and I’ve been questioning about our good friend Terry Hatch these previous few months. Sadly, I lately realized that Terry died again in December.
I met Terry about 20 years in the past on the Gonzaga present. As Mark Smith jogged my memory, Terry at all times arrived on the Gonzaga present on the finish, after we have been packing up. Terry collected many various classic baseball and soccer units. He constructed multiples of many units.
On the Kane County present, me, Gary and Tom received to speaking about Terry. Tom remembered that Terry at all times had returns. For me, Terry was certainly one of two guys who repeatedly would buy playing cards then returned a few of them the subsequent present. The opposite man who returns playing cards is Rick in Orland. I’m not a giant fan of returns.
Terry was a personality, although. He would sit down at my desk then espouse his opinions on all types of random stuff from politics to varied facets of contemporary society. He at all times appeared to have a date with certainly one of his “girl associates.”
He often had a field of playing cards for me each time we met. I bought quite a lot of playing cards from him through the years. I additionally bought an actual distinctive merchandise — a sheet of eight or 10 autographs of Milwaukee Braves gamers, together with Eddie Mathews. Terry advised me that when he was a child in Janesville, an area shoe-store ran a promotion the place all these Braves gamers have been on the retailer signing autographs. His mom took him there and he obtained the autograph sheet I bought. I nonetheless have it. It’s cool!
Terry was born in 1948 and grew up in Janesville. After highschool he served within the Navy then attended school at UW Whitewater the place he acquired a BA, then he attended Louis College and acquired a masters diploma.
He held quite a lot of jobs throughout his grownup life and had many tales about working at Argonne Nationwide Laboratories.
I’m so sorry to be taught of Terry’s passing. My condolences to Terry’s household and associates.
One of the best antidote for grief is a card present. I used to be arrange this previous weekend on the three-day present in Milwaukee — weblog coming quickly.
Subsequent up for me is Orland Park on Sunday, Might 25, 2025. I’ve certainly one of two 1969 Topps baseball binders reloaded and able to go. I’m engaged on the second and am undecided if I’ll have it accomplished by Sunday. I’m planning on bringing out all of my binders on Sunday. I’ve further room in Orland so I at all times have to deliver one thing along with the binders. I’m presently mulling what to position in that further area. I’ve been engaged on massive groupings/plenty of playing cards or I’d deliver out my publications. I’ve been pricing classic pennants and would possibly deliver out these. I higher determine it out quickly.
The following Oak Creek present is slated for June 7. Present is bought out, as common. Reminder that the July and August Oak Creek exhibits have been moved to the second Saturday resulting from conflicts.
I’ve additionally been contemplating working some further exhibits this summer time. I’ll do one in Kenosha, WI, and I’m occupied with doing a small all-vintage sports activities present in Oak Creek. I will hold you posted on any developments.
An enormous thanks to Mike and John for getting me into the Kane County present and working a wonderful present as common.
See you guys in Orland!
Under are a few images from the Might Kane County present.
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