November 4-6 Shriners show . who is going?

[bh3443]

Welcome to everyone attending the GBSCC show! This is the area that I promoted thousands of shows from the late 1970's until I got sick in 2008.

I wish I was able to attend and see so many of you wonderful friends from our community in the area as well as our home here on Net 54.

I live in Framingham which is about 40 minutes away. If anyone has time and would like to get a coffee or drink in my area, I will be around all day Friday.
Just message me or call me!

I will be in Newburyport with my wife, children and grand-children the rest of the weekend.

I just want to welcome all attendees to my home area. We have a rich hobby history in Massachusetts. I can still remember when the club was formed by such dear friends including Hall's Nostalgia, and the late Bill Carvalho and Billy Gradzewicz.

I simply hope you all enjoy the event and add some nice items to your collection. The show is a real treat for all that attend.

I am very proud to be heading into 2012 with the security that our hobby is in great hands with Net 54 being the focal point of our shared interests. I find comfort in knowing that collecting has a real headquarters with our great leader, Leon, and so many great members.

It's an honor and a privilege to be a part of something great: Net 54!

Enjoy your weekend,

Bill Hedin

[carrigansghost]

Any show news? I have a couple of totes packed to bring, kind of brings back memories of X-mas as a kid.

Rawn

[toppcat]

I suspect the show could take a hit from the October Surprise snowstorm.

[carrigansghost]

Was in western Mass working this week, just a little snow, no big deal and the temps were in the 60's.

Rawn

[talkinbaseball]

As Bill said,
You're in for a real Treat.
If he is there.
Stop by and say hi to Robert(Bob)Thing.

Talk about good people and the rich tradition of the hobby.
He goes way back to the early start of the hobby.

talkin baseball-

john d. guzze

[scooter729]

The show was fairly typical on Friday for the Shriners show, for anyone who has attended before. Plenty of vintage dealers, but many of whom are priced 2-3x what you might find online these days. Some incredible pieces to look at, but at the prices, you start to see some of the same pieces each year with the same dealers. OH, and there's always going to be a great Levi Bleam hat sighting at the show!

I should mention I was able to find many fairly-priced T206 commons through Kevin Savage, who had them priced (with stickers and all on the card fronts!) at online prices - Sgc 30s for $20 40s for $30, etc. I wish there was more of that at these shows!

Definitely well worth attending the show if you are in the area though!

[aelefson]

Hi-
The meetup is scheduled for today at noon in the room where the bar is. It is over by the snack bar (when you walk in go down the first row on your left). I hope to see a lot of folks there!
Alan