Excellent Day in Valparaiso Once Again!

But, all of it labored out. There have been nonetheless loads of sellers loading in once I arrived round 8:30 a.m. for the 9 a.m. present. 

That is the second present that Ben and Haley have placed on on the Porter County Fairgrounds. I had a superb present first time round so I booked this one regardless that it was the day after Oak Creek and I used to be awfully drained.

I used to be positioned in the identical spot as final time although I had new neighbors which included a bunch of Pokemon guys on my left and a contemporary sports activities card supplier on my proper. Dave was in the identical spot not distant along with his son. Dave commented on my tardiness. I believed no person seen! 

Attendance appeared just a little decrease than final time. Issues had been sort of sluggish early on so I walked the room. There have been a great seven or eight classic sellers, which I at all times like to see. Did not appear to be we had a complete lot of classic prospects, although. We have to get the phrase out that it is a nice present for classic sports activities collectors!

I introduced out the identical arrange as Oak Creek which included all of my baseball binders and all of my publications. My first sale was to a father and son workforce that I additionally see frequently in Orland. I offered a 1959 Washington Senators program. A number of different guys dinked round. Bob, who purchased a bunch of playing cards from me final time, was not curious about my stuff this time round which made me assume that this was going to be an extended day.

Then Dale sat down and had his eyes on my total 1960 Topps binder. Dale advised me that he and his spouse have been working sports activities playing cards and toy auctions since 1985. He has a warehouse and workers. Appears like a giant operation. No surprise he spends some huge cash at each present. We labored out a deal for the 1960 binder — my present was made. I used to be able to go dwelling, although, I hate being one of many first individuals to pack up and depart, so I caught it out.

Then the daddy and daughter workforce I met final time at this present, bought a pile of playing cards. Thanks! I ended up having a superb day as soon as once more!

On the shopping for entrance Jimmy C. was there and offered me some playing cards. Thanks Jim! I didn’t assume something would come to my desk and didn’t convey a lot cash. I needed to race out and hit an ATM to pay Jim. I discovered a fuel station close by and in addition picked up some espresso and a sandwich since there have been no refreshments out there on the present. Man, I wanted that espresso!

I have no idea when Ben and Haley are going to run one other present right here. I noticed that one other promoter booked the venue for a present in June. I’ve bought an issue when different promoters e-book venues already utilized by one other promoter. Ben and Haley have spent some money and time constructing this present, now this new man goes to go in and journey their coat tails. Not proper. He ought to choose a special venue. I will not arrange.

Subsequent up for me is the Wisconsin Card Present from Friday by way of Sunday, Might 16 to 18, on the Baird Middle, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Unsure what I will convey out. I haven’t got a brand new binder able to go and hate to convey them out when there may be nothing new. Plus, I now not have a 1960 Topps baseball binder. I did begin a brand new one however unsure once I’ll have it accomplished. I am sort of leaning in direction of a show case arrange with uncooked baseball stars. I’m slowly pricing extra uncooked star playing cards.

Subsequent Oak Creek present is June 7. Present is offered out as traditional and overbooked. Subsequent MegaShow is September 20.

Funeral Companies for my late nice pal Willie Shabas is ready from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Might 15, 2025, at Christian Funeral House, 3526 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL. I’m so depressed. 

Keep wholesome all people!!