Valley Forge Philly Show....Dec 4-6th....check it out

[Bobsbats]

My father and I have attended this show since the mid 80's and it breaks my heart to say that this show has gone down hill since the show left Ft. Washington. Years ago, this show was a "National" twice a year. Every dealer that was worth their salt was at the Willow Grove/Ft.Washington show, now they choose not to attend. Then they extended the show to four shows a year. In years past, the December show has always had the worst turnout of the four shows, but I agree with some of the previous statements, there was no traffic.
We did however get a chance to meet Leon and Ted Z. which was the highlight of our show....well that and seeing Two Delahanty cabinets.

[JamesGallo]

Originally Posted by Bobsbats

My father and I have attended this show since the mid 80's and it breaks my heart to say that this show has gone down hill since the show left Ft. Washington. Years ago, this show was a "National" twice a year. Every dealer that was worth their salt was at the Willow Grove/Ft.Washington show, now they choose not to attend. Then they extended the show to four shows a year. In years past, the December show has always had the worst turnout of the four shows, but I agree with some of the previous statements, there was no traffic.
We did however get a chance to meet Leon and Ted Z. which was the highlight of our show....well that and seeing Two Delahanty cabinets.

Bob

Did you see those at the booth while Leon was looking at them. That young loooking kid behind the table was me :-).

I think that a lot of the vintage stuff just goes to aucitons now and dealers just don't know how to price stuff. I would gladly work with people on prices but I hardly had anyone ask about anything and I have some nice Cracker Jacks, t206 and strip cards.

This show seemed more crowed then the Sept show and the guys next to me were doing ok. I ended up piccking up a couple odd cards today but nothing exciting. Those cabinets were pretty sweet and the T5 he had was nice too.

James G

[Bobsbats]

James,

I apologize I didnt introduce myself......The guy had brand new crap and then pulls out two Delahanty's that made heart skip a beat. Was he trying to sell them? If so, what was he asking? Next time I will introduce myself. I hope all of the dealers do great, it will keep them coming to the show.

[scottglevy]

With the exception of seeing a few really enjoyable dealers and friends, especially:
Bill G
James G
Ted Z
Toby

I found the show to be quite disappointing and lacking in high quality T205/6/7 material that were plentiful in years past. Even though this show is a mere one hour from my home, I will contemplate attending future ones. I hope that others have a more successful time.

Regards,
S

[Rich Klein]

Although we can both passionate about the cards and our positions

Teddy is a super guy and I hope he comes to Baltimore next summer

Rich

[ScottFandango]

any action Photos from the SHow to liven up this thread?

[sportsamerica]

I would have to agree, the pre war was missing at the show.

[JamesGallo]

Bob

Yes they were for sale. Not sure on the prices, I thought he said something around 3k each. Both were in Sgc auth holders.
he sets up with chuck so if they didn't sell they should be floating around.

James

[Leon]

Originally Posted by JamesGallo

Bob

Yes they were for sale. Not sure on the prices, I thought he said something around 3k each. Both were in Sgc auth holders.
he sets up with chuck so if they didn't sell they should be floating around.

James

He wanted about 3700 for one of the Delehanty cabinets that was in an AUT holder. Great looking pose but the bottom was trimmed off and there was a pinhole in it. I had a good time but I don't think I would have considered it a good show. I found nadda for my collection. I did get some consignments and that was ok. Maybe the best thing was spending quite a bit of time with Teddy Z and seeing some of his great collection at his house. He and his lovely wife were some of the best hosts you could imagine. I also got to eat at a great little breakfast place, I think it was called Franks, right on the Delaware River. Besides that I did see a lot of folks I knew and spent quite a bit if of time talking to the SGC guys and Bill and Wayne from Shoebox cards....And I don't know why but Levi got a picture of James and I, that is liable to show up somewhere down the road. There were no compromising issues with it... such as neither of us were puking from being drunk or anything fun. I had a good time but most dealers I spoke to said it wasn't a very good show. A few said it was good but they were in the vast minority....

[bigfish]

Thought it was a fun show. Nice to see:

Hank/Scott Levy
SGC
Ted
Shoebox Cards
Cleanweep Auctions
Bill Goodwin
James Gallo
Hunt Auctions
Mike Peich
Tennis Pro
Huggins and Scott
Uncle Dick
Leon
Among Others

Looking forward to the next show.....