3rd Annual Vintage Trade Show and Get Together

[Casey2296]

This is the only gathering of pre-war specific collectors, 60 guys having a good time, keep it that way, if it grows to 250 guys having a good time so much the better.
There are plenty of venues for post war on up so folks that are into that can have a good time too.

[tjisonline]

Originally Posted by theshowandme

One of the best days of the year!

Looking forward to it.

Same here. Will be my 1st time attending & hopefully setting up

[sammythunder]

This may sound like a silly question, but do people come to set up to just show their collections?

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by sammythunder

This may sound like a silly question, but do people come to set up to just show their collections?

Some. It’s much more collegial than a typical card show, whose fundamental purpose is transactional. It’s an opportunity to meet people, hang out, show off and share collections, and do deals if the opportunity arises. As you know, at a card show, you have dealers on one side of the table and customers/shoppers walking aisles on the other side of the tables. This is not like that. There is not that one side of the table dynamic

[Vintagedeputy]

I can’t believe that number three is upon us. The first two were a blast and I hope to be able to make this next one.

[raineybt]

This is such a cool show, and amazing to see Hank and his book (and amazing collection!). Haven’t been this excited for a show since the old Senators reunions - can’t wait to see a lot of these cool collections.

[Leon]

Hopefully, this doesn't turn into a show with collectors/dealers bringing cases of stuff they have on ebay, and in their for-sale piles, to only sell. I want to come to see collections and meet folks. And if there are sales, trades etc...that is awesome. But a few responses make me think this could get to be a "show"...There are plenty of shows already, I want to go to a get-together. ...

But again, not my monkey, not my circus....

[brunswickreeves]

Perhaps a fitting card for above post…

[tjisonline]

I don't think people will. Andrew and Ryan set expectations plus continue to let people know what type of event this is. i'm looking at this event as more of a "get together" and "display show" than a "transactional show".

My prewar display inventory is limited compared to many folks here ( newer to this area of the hobby) but enjoyed tremendously nevertheless. plus, I have a 3-4 postwar vintage interesting items that are seldom seen in the wild that might be brought along. additionally, I can always quickly put those items out of sight if the overall room's theme is disrupted.

If anyone sets up displays cases like this is the Nat or The Philly Show, they should quickly feel out of place.

Originally Posted by Leon

Hopefully, this doesn't turn into a show with collectors/dealers bringing cases of stuff they have on ebay, and in their for-sale piles, to only sell. I want to come to see collections and meet folks. And if there are sales, trades etc...that is awesome. But a few responses make me think this could get to be a "show"...There are plenty of shows already, I want to go to a get-together. ...

But again, not my monkey, not my circus....

[sammythunder]

Originally Posted by tjisonline

I don't think people will. Andrew and Ryan set expectations plus continue to let people know what type of event this is. i'm looking at this event as more of a "get together" and "display show" than a "transactional show".

I am glad to hear this. I would love to see the collections of others at this get together. It's one thing to see photos here and other platforms. It's another to actually see collections in person.

[phlflyer1]

Really enjoyed attending this last year and am planning on making it once again this year.

Just need to pick up a display case or two so that I can bring a few more cards for show instead of taking up valuable space in one of Steves cases.

Thanks Ryan and Andrew for putting this together once again!

Scott