Good to be again in Rockford. It has been some time. Promoters John and Mike all the time placed on a wonderful present.
I used to be pleased to see that my tables have been positioned subsequent to my pal Gary George, who has loads of regulars at this present. Gary and I’ve identified one another for a very long time. I used to be impressed that he remembers the primary time we met which was at Corky’s outdated present on the Vacation Inn in Elgin. Gary remembered that he stopped by my desk and bought some 1953 Topps for his set. What an awesome reminiscence! I assumed we met at Gonzaga. Anyway, Gary is a good man and I’m fortunate to know him!!
I used to be jealous on the variety of guys who walked up and bought Gary some superior classic playing cards in Rockford. I used to be supplied a close to set of 1972 Topps baseball however I simply have so many ’72s and turned it down.
One other man walked as much as my tables with a 1952 Topps Willie Mays in a SGC 2 and wished $3,700. I actually considered it however I realized from Mike S. to purchase the cardboard, not the holder. The cardboard had an enormous ole crease down the center from left to proper, making it appear extra like a 1 than a 2, so I took a move. Ray A. ended up buying the cardboard. Cool card, nonetheless.
Appeared to be loads of people strolling round promoting playing cards, which is one thing I like to see. I’m all the time trying to purchase playing cards.
There additionally appeared to be much more classic collectors at the moment than I bear in mind in Rockford. I had extra people testing my playing cards than common. Gross sales have been undoubtedly higher than my final time at this present.
I discovered it fascinating that I didn’t actually see most of the identical individuals who have been on the Madison present yesterday. Just about a very totally different crowd than Madison, which is simply an hour away from Rockford.
It was nice to see Tom Mularz, who has been out with some well being points. Tom was arrange throughout from me. Tom needed to have some emergency surgical procedure just lately and saved threatening to indicate me his scars. I move out from the sight of blood and declined to view the scars. Welcome again Tom!!
This is a superb present however I appear to have conflicts on most dates. The subsequent Rockford present conflicts with Orland on April 27. Finally, I will make it again.
Within the meantime, Oak Creek is simply days away, slated for Saturday, March 1, 2025, on the Salvation Military Group Middle, 8853 S. Howell, Oak Creek, WI. I’ve bought 192 tables! I maintain discovering a spot or two to stay a desk. I most likely may get much more tables in if I used to be to shrink the aisles however I need everybody to be comfy and it will get crowded sufficient every month.
I will be arrange on the stage within the Chapel. Hope to see you there!
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