I can not bear in mind the final time I used to be arrange in Rockford. Looks as if it has been some time. Anyway, good to be again.
I used to be arrange round a bunch of pleasant faces. Tommy M. was on my left; Kurt, who simply moved again to Wisconsin from Seattle, was on my proper; Ray A. was arrange throughout from me; Nelson and son have been behind Kurt; and I’ve identified the supplier behind me for years however, in fact, I’ve forgotten his identify. Additionally arrange close to me have been long-time buddies Skip and Phil. It was an actual nice day with this group. Thanks guys!!
I introduced out all the binders however I didn’t have sufficient room to place out the hockey binders. I used to kill it when promoters John and Mike operated a present on the close by Rock Church. For some purpose, I don’t get as many classic set builders on the Union Corridor. I believe I would like to start out bringing out showcases and/or cheapy packing containers to this present. I’ve all types of junk wax as properly, I ponder how that will do right here?
Gross sales might have been off but it surely was price establishing simply to see a few of my favourite folks like Andy from Orlando, TJ and his son, George, Kristy and Kevin. Nice seeing you guys! I additionally thought the present was properly attended.
This was the primary time I met Kurt who had some severe energy from 1953 in his show instances like a Mickey Mantle, Satchel Paige and Jackie Robinson. I used to be drooling at these playing cards all day lengthy. It seemed like Kurt had a superb present. I watched him promote a number of slabbed classic playing cards.
On the shopping for entrance — nada, nothing, zilch! One man, who I’ve met earlier than, provided me a 1968 Topps baseball full set for $1,500. I assumed the value was first rate till I seemed on the playing cards. The commons have been good however all the stars had put on from frayed corners to main creasing. The Ryan rookie had frayed corners and a few staining. No creases. The Mantle was phugly, manner creased. The Bench rookie was a PSA 3, the one slabbed card within the set. Primarily based on the situation of the celebrities, I simply did not see $1,500 in worth there. Kurt seemed on the set as properly and agreed. We each provided $1,000 and every of us was turned down. I believe the vendor must improve his stars if he desires to get $1,500 for the set.
The following Rockford present conflicts with Orland on August 25 — I will be establishing in Orland that day. I will be establishing in close by Janesville, WI, on August 11. Please come see me in Janesville!!
Subsequent up for me is a double-bill weekend with Madison on Saturday and Orland on Sunday. Exterior of Oak Creek, the Madison and Orland reveals are my prime reveals. Cannot watch for subsequent weekend! I am bringing out all the binders as soon as once more. I could convey out a number of the cheapy packing containers as properly. New for subsequent weekend is 1958 Topps soccer.
Nationwide Replace
I have been working feverishly pricing playing cards for the Nationwide which is developing on July 24 via July 28 in Cleveland. I’m bringing all show instances out to the Nationwide. If you wish to see any binders, let me know. Dave McDonald and I might be arrange in sales space quantity 1144.
Oak Creek
Gawd, what a terrific Oak Creek present on July 6! I will be a bit of drained for the subsequent one that’s set for Aug. 3, the week after the Nationwide. Although, I’ll get energized if now we have the identical crowd in August that we had in July.
Random Query
Anybody ever go to or arrange on the Cow Palace reveals in San Francisco? I can not discover any native reveals for Labor Day weekend and I noticed that there’s a 400-table present on the Cow Palace. I checked the costs of flights from Chicago to SF and they’re loopy low cost. Resorts are a bit of expensive on the market and I do not know the prices of tables on the present but. I’d additionally have to lease some show instances… however I’m mulling establishing at this present. I’d respect any suggestions. Anybody comply with my weblog that lives in SF?
Anyway, thanks for following alongside. See you quickly!!
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