Whereas I look ahead to each present I do, there are some that elicit an additional factor of pleasure. I felt that additional factor of pleasure previous to the Alliant Middle present, which is an enlargement of the month-to-month Madison present that has been housed on the Sheraton Resort for a number of years.
The Alliant Middle present had 250 tables with one room for Sports activities Playing cards, one other room for Pokemon, and a 3rd room for a combination of each.
I favored how sellers have been in a position to pre-register and choose their location. Initially, I needed a wall spot however I used to be too gradual on the set off and took two tables at the back of the room. Usually, I do not likely care the place I’m situated at a present. I’ve discovered that my gross sales are the identical regardless of the place I’m situated. It’s simply good to be on a wall spot so you do not have to mess with one other supplier behind you.
Fortunately, I had the identical supplier behind me on the Alliant Middle who’s behind me on the Sheraton. I want I knew his identify. He’s a brilliant good man and sells principally trendy sports activities playing cards however has a number of classic bangers in his show case like a 1952 Topps Willie Mays. Good man and it’s at all times a pleasure being arrange behind him.
The aisles on the Alliant Middle have been wider than the Sheraton and it appeared like I had a least a foot or so additional house behind me. We had a pleasant crowd within the sports activities room, not too crowded, due to the Poke folks being in one other room. It was actually nice in there all day lengthy.
Additionally, load in was a lot simpler on the Alliant Middle than the Sheraton. It was so good not having to cope with the elevator and with loads of house to maneuver round. I a lot favor the Alliant Middle to the Sheraton.
So, Beau, the Madison promoter, goes to rotate the present month-to-month between the Sheraton and the Alliant Middle. Subsequent Sheraton present is July 26. In fact, I goofed, and booked a present in Naperville that day, so I will need to miss that one. I will be again on the Alliant Middle for the August 30 present.
New venue however the identical sample of gross sales for me because the Sheraton. I had my regular busy morning with fairly few set builders, although, some regulars have been noticeably absent. General, gross sales have been okay. I had fairly a number of gross sales however most have been for low-dollar quantities.
On the shopping for entrance — MONSTER DAY! Madison has grow to be considered one of my greatest shopping for reveals whether or not on the Sheraton or the Alliant Middle. Previous to this present, I labored out a cope with my pal Rod, who I’ve recognized for many years. We met years in the past on the previous Gonzaga present and have been doing a number of offers yearly since.
It was so good to see Rod and his spouse Caroline, two of the nicest folks you’ll ever meet. Rod bought me an incredible group of 1956 Topps baseball that included Ted Williams, Sandy Koufax, Ernie Banks, Warren Spahn, and extra.
Later, my neighbor at this present, Shawn, hooked me up with a Pokémon supplier Alex who was promoting some classic sports activities playing cards for a member of the family. Shawn picked up some bangers from Alex like a 1955 Topps Jackie Robinson however he was not focused on a stack of T206’s and despatched them my method. Thanks Shawn! I picked up 10 slabbed T206s! Woot!
I additionally bought a few 1954 Bowman soccer playing cards from Shawn then discovered a forty five of the “Tremendous Bowl Shuffle” on some random supplier’s desk — the acquisition of the day!
Evidently, I used to be fairly freakin’ pleased after the Alliant Middle present. My one grievance was that the concession stand was sort of gross. You understand you might be in for some unhealthy meals when the new canine are cooked on rollers. Jogged my memory of the meals on the Strongsville present. I gotta bear in mind to deliver sandwiches to the August present.
Load out was simpler than loading in, regardless of the loopy warmth. I had a very nice day. Massive Tim spent a lot of the day at Shawn’s desk, so I bought to hang around with him. Heard Gary G. couldn’t get a desk. I do know Gary reads this weblog. Gary, if you’re ever in that state of affairs once more, ship me a textual content and I will offer you considered one of my tables!! Gotta have Gary on the present!!
Additionally, need to give a shout out to East Coast Tom, who was a staffer for Beau on the present. I respect Tom watching my desk so I might take some lavatory breaks. Thanks Tom!
I actually loved this present and might’t look forward to the subsequent one on the Alliant Middle. Whereas I just like the present on the Sheraton, the additional house and the format on the Alliant Middle makes this present particular. I see good issues forward in Madison!
This was a double-bill weekend with Orland on Sunday. Orland weblog coming quickly.
Up subsequent for me is Rockford on Sunday, June 29.
Subsequent Oak Creek present is July 12. Subsequent MegaShow is September 20.
Hope to see you guys in Rockford!
Beneath are a number of the playing cards I bought on the Alliant present. I hope to have them priced and able to go by the Nationwide.
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