Strongsville Sports Collections Convention - April 14th-16th

[parkplace33]

For those that attended, what are your thoughts? Most online reviews of the show I read are a mixed bag. Some love it, others said museum prices. A few said they should have attended the Hofstra show instead.

[brass_rat]

I attended early Friday, and I enjoyed myself for the few hours that I was there.

With that said, I think my expectations were set appropriatel for myself:

I expected it to be very crowded, but I arrived at noon and left by 2:30 -- it only got "crowded" as I was leaving. So I was happy to avoid traffic.

I really enjoyed that it was 90% pre-1970 vintage, and I saw a few folks chuckling a bit at the post-1990 in the room.

I didn't expect to find anything in the narrow scope of cards that I collect, so I wasn't disappointed or surprised that I didn't find anything I needed. That's not a comment on the account on the material in the room but is just a consequence of my scope. I mainly attended to see and feel a show and to hang out in Cleveland for the weekend. The city has a lot to do, even without the Guardians in town.

I do lament the amount of dealer space taken up by "auction previews" though. I understand that it's important advertising, but given the limited space in the room, I'd rather see cards that are available for transaction.

[edhans]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

Some love it, others said museum prices.

I was set up and had a terrific show. Every single dealer I spoke with, without exception, said the same. Kind of belies the museum prices statement. Great job by Mike, Laura and the Lelands team.

[Jstottlemire1]

The show was great. The dealers well prepared with inventory, and engaging. I agree on some prices strong, here and there, yet also dealers showed willingness in trades and working with collectors on prices within reason of each. Security seemed amped up more as well this year. Memory Lane always steals the show for me each year talking to Joe T and others. I had a good experience and added a few Ruth’s.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Jstottlemire1

The show was great. The dealers well prepared with inventory, and engaging. I agree on some prices strong, here and there, yet also dealers showed willingness in trades and working with collectors on prices within reason of each. Security seemed amped up more as well this year. Memory Lane always steals the show for me each year talking to Joe T and others. I had a good experience and added a few Ruth’s.

show em!!!!!