There are a few fairly large regional shows in the Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh area. Two hundred or so tables. Most tables are modern cards and pokemon.
There are very few vintage dealers only at either of those locations. I would say at most 10% of true vintage only cards/memorabilia and literally only a few with Pre War cards.
Richmond was good many years ago when it hosted the large SCD Tuff Stuff Shows at the raceway but that was 25 or more years ago. Marco Rol tried a few there with minimal success after the SCD show folded. I have no idea what the vintage market might be there now.
Obviously, the Strongsville show has been highly successful over the years catering to only vintage so it is certainly the exception to the rule but it has been well established for 30+ years.
Would any of the locations you mentioned work for a 50 table show eliminating modern? Possibly, but having lived in Charlotte for 20 years until 2012, I doubt you could find 50 dealers who would even fit the classification that would venture out for a one day show in any of the NC locations.
My guess is it would be a miserable failure but you never know until you try. I have been wrong before a few times. My wife will attest to that!
Good Luck!
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