I do know, I do know. I’ve fallen behind as soon as once more! I’ve simply been too busy with prepping for the Nationwide, the Nationwide, engaged on Oak Creek, my classic present and the MegaShow together with a brand new present in Kenosha. Issues are loopy busy on the planet of Fats Daddy’s Classic Sports activities Playing cards!
Anyway, as , I usually buy an incredible quantity of classic sports activities playing cards and have an ongoing loopy giant stock of playing cards. I put aside the commons and the celebrities. My prep routine for my common weekend exhibits is to type and worth the commons for my binders. My prep for the larger exhibits, just like the Nationwide, is to cost all of the star playing cards. I used to be really doing each main as much as the Nationwide as a result of I had booked smaller exhibits all the best way as much as the weekend earlier than the Nationwide.
So I used to be arrange in Naperville, Illinois, on the Saturday earlier than the Nationwide, then in Countryside on the Sunday earlier than the Nationwide. It was my first time at each these exhibits.
Simple drive Sunday morning to Countryside. A a lot shorter drive from my home than the drive to Naperville. I instantly acknowledged the corridor in Countryside, as I’ve pushed by it many occasions. It’s onerous to overlook the old-time steam shovel parked out entrance.
I used to usually drive by this place on my approach house from Orland after I lived on the Northwest Aspect of Chicago. Again then, I might take Lagrange Highway all the best way house. Lagrange Highway turns into Cumberland Avenue close to my previous home. It was a pleasant various to the freeway.
Load in was comparatively simple in Countryside. I used to be located subsequent to Tom Kummer on my left and a few Pokémon sellers on my proper. I discovered it humorous that I used to be subsequent to Tom as he was alleged to be my neighbor the day earlier than on the Naperville present however he skipped out to work on pricing wax bins for the Nationwide.
I spent all day speaking to Tom, as gross sales have been mild. I discovered that he’s into heavy metallic, onerous rock. We talked about live shows that we had been to. I additionally talked with the Pokemon guys, who arrange at a whole lot of exhibits. Good guys.
There was a a lot bigger crowd at this present than in Naperville the day earlier than. I had a whole lot of gross sales however they have been all comparatively small. Although, I appreciated the curiosity in my playing cards. There have been a number of different classic sellers at this present as nicely together with some autograph visitors.
I actually like this venue and the situation of this present. Promoter Nick Parsons is top-notch.
I am penning this weblog three-weeks after the present occurred and I can not keep in mind if I bought something. I kind of assume I did however simply cannot keep in mind.
General, I actually like this present and hope to be again once more. A couple of of my Orland regulars have been in attendance and bought playing cards. Thanks guys!
Extra blogs coming quickly!
Up subsequent for me is the Oak Creek Classic-Solely present set for Saturday, August 23, 2025. Tables can be found for simply 35 bucks every. Ship me an e mail at [email protected] to order your desk.
Then on Sunday, August 24, 2025, I’m organising in Rockford. Seems like my friends John and Mike moved the present to a brand new location. Trying ahead to checking it out!
See you quickly!
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