Sunday, February 16, 2025, Civic Center, Orland Park, IL
There was a light dusting of snow on the morning of February 16th as I drove down to Orland Park. Prior to the show, news reports had called for much more snow that never came, thankfully. Though it was much colder on Sunday, than Saturday. I had a very chilly load into the Civic Center.
Today I put out all the baseball, football and basketball binders. I brought the hockey with me but did not have enough space to put it out. I also placed out two display cases and filled them with all sorts oddball oversized cards like 1929 Kashin Publications, 1936 National Chicle Thin Pens, 1936 Goudey Wide Pens, Exhibits from the 1930s through the 1960s, some 1964 Topps Giants, some 1962 Topps Baseball Bucks along with other odds and ends. It was kind of a cool display and drew lots of looks and some sales.
Jason from "Everyday Card Collector" purchased my 1936 Goudey Wide Pen Frankie Frisch which he shows off here: Card show pick ups with two prewar HOF playing days items.
While I was setting up, dealer Jeff P. called me over from across the room to let me know about the new vintage dealer set up next to him. In general, I don't buy cards from dealers, especially the ones that have vintage cards out on their tables. Rarely is a dealer going to give me cards at a price where I can make a little money. So, I just don't bother at most shows to even look at the other tables.
It is the modern card dealers like Jeff who will bring me a nice deal on vintage because they don't have much interest in it. I have bought some nice groupings from Jeff over the years.
In general, I sit behind my tables and wait for folks to bring me cards. I rarely go out searching.
One customer brought me some 1963 Salada Coins and some 1964 and 1971 Topps coins, which I purchased. Jim had a pile of groupings as usual. I purchased some 1972 high numbers and some early 1960's random cards. Thanks Jim! I also purchased some cards from Walt, who always brings over his vintage box where I can usually find a few things I can use.
Though, I have to admit, Jeff did pique my interest and I wanted to check out the new guy's table but as soon as I finished setting up, there were customers at my tables and I was busy the entire day.
The legendary Pat Quinn was the first guy at my table this morning. I had beefed up my autographed notecard binder and brought out my autograph card binder, after reloading it prior to the show. Pat likes the autographs and complimented me on having more out than usual.
Chris is usually one of the first guys at my tables in Orland and he found a bunch of cards in my newly reloaded 1961 Topps baseball binder. Rick was at my tables earlier than usual and dinked around a few binders and found some cards. Another regular, whose name I forget, I think he lives in Indiana, purchased some 1973s. I also have a couple of great guys who share the name Mike and they both purchased a bunch of cards. Thanks guys!
Then the floodgates opened and the crowds arrived. The aisle in front of my tables was tight most of the day. I had large groups of guys at my tables and sold a ton of cards, including my entire early 1970's basketball binder.
I was surprised sales were so good because on the day before, while I sat around at the Woodstock show, I took stock of my binders and they appeared fairly empty, so I figured Orland would be slow. What do I know? I had a great day in Orland! Thank you everybody!!
My old pal Paul P. made a surprise appearance. Me, Will and Joe were really happy to see Paul, who used to regularly hang out at the show but hardly attends these days. After the show, we all went to the sub shop to wrap up another excellent Orland show. I love the Orland show!!!
The Orland show has a larger number of vintage dealers and customers than most any other show. Also, you don't see much Pokémon in Orland like all other shows -- it is still a sports-focused show, which I just love!!
I could tell promoter Rich was not feeling well. When you have health issues, like I do, you can sense others who are suffering as well. I hope Rich feels better by next month. Such a nice guy who runs one of the best shows around.
Next Orland show is slated for Sunday, March 23, 2025. Be sure to bring your kids to that one because word on the streets is the Easter Bunny is making an appearance.
Next up for me is another double-bill weekend with Madison on Saturday, February 22, 2025, then Rockford on Sunday, February 23, 2025. I can't decide if I want to spend Saturday night in Rockford, instead of driving the two-hours home from Madison and the hour out to Rockford in the morning. New for next weekend will be 1980 Topps baseball. I am also planning to bring out all of my graded cards which haven't been out since the November Sports Spectacular in Rosemont. I sold quite a few graded cards at the Sports Spectacular and have since picked up a new pile that I have been pricing up, mostly T206s.
The next Oak Creek show is coming up quickly on March 1. I am amazed that I keep getting daily requests for tables. I have to add up my waiting list, I might be approaching 200.
Tables for the MegaShow on April 19 at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex are filling up nicely. I finally contracted with a rental company and will be providing 8-foot tables for all the dealers. Those interested in setting up at the MegaShow need to prepay. Tables cost $50 each and payment can be sent via PayPal to [email protected] or you can pay me cash this weekend in Madison or Rockford.
A big thank you to Rich, Karen and crew for another excellent show in Orland. I'll see you guys next weekend! Woot!
There was a light dusting of snow on the morning of February 16th as I drove down to Orland Park. Prior to the show, news reports had called for much more snow that never came, thankfully. Though it was much colder on Sunday, than Saturday. I had a very chilly load into the Civic Center.
Today I put out all the baseball, football and basketball binders. I brought the hockey with me but did not have enough space to put it out. I also placed out two display cases and filled them with all sorts oddball oversized cards like 1929 Kashin Publications, 1936 National Chicle Thin Pens, 1936 Goudey Wide Pens, Exhibits from the 1930s through the 1960s, some 1964 Topps Giants, some 1962 Topps Baseball Bucks along with other odds and ends. It was kind of a cool display and drew lots of looks and some sales.
Jason from "Everyday Card Collector" purchased my 1936 Goudey Wide Pen Frankie Frisch which he shows off here: Card show pick ups with two prewar HOF playing days items.
While I was setting up, dealer Jeff P. called me over from across the room to let me know about the new vintage dealer set up next to him. In general, I don't buy cards from dealers, especially the ones that have vintage cards out on their tables. Rarely is a dealer going to give me cards at a price where I can make a little money. So, I just don't bother at most shows to even look at the other tables.
It is the modern card dealers like Jeff who will bring me a nice deal on vintage because they don't have much interest in it. I have bought some nice groupings from Jeff over the years.
In general, I sit behind my tables and wait for folks to bring me cards. I rarely go out searching.
One customer brought me some 1963 Salada Coins and some 1964 and 1971 Topps coins, which I purchased. Jim had a pile of groupings as usual. I purchased some 1972 high numbers and some early 1960's random cards. Thanks Jim! I also purchased some cards from Walt, who always brings over his vintage box where I can usually find a few things I can use.
Though, I have to admit, Jeff did pique my interest and I wanted to check out the new guy's table but as soon as I finished setting up, there were customers at my tables and I was busy the entire day.
The legendary Pat Quinn was the first guy at my table this morning. I had beefed up my autographed notecard binder and brought out my autograph card binder, after reloading it prior to the show. Pat likes the autographs and complimented me on having more out than usual.
Chris is usually one of the first guys at my tables in Orland and he found a bunch of cards in my newly reloaded 1961 Topps baseball binder. Rick was at my tables earlier than usual and dinked around a few binders and found some cards. Another regular, whose name I forget, I think he lives in Indiana, purchased some 1973s. I also have a couple of great guys who share the name Mike and they both purchased a bunch of cards. Thanks guys!
Then the floodgates opened and the crowds arrived. The aisle in front of my tables was tight most of the day. I had large groups of guys at my tables and sold a ton of cards, including my entire early 1970's basketball binder.
I was surprised sales were so good because on the day before, while I sat around at the Woodstock show, I took stock of my binders and they appeared fairly empty, so I figured Orland would be slow. What do I know? I had a great day in Orland! Thank you everybody!!
My old pal Paul P. made a surprise appearance. Me, Will and Joe were really happy to see Paul, who used to regularly hang out at the show but hardly attends these days. After the show, we all went to the sub shop to wrap up another excellent Orland show. I love the Orland show!!!
The Orland show has a larger number of vintage dealers and customers than most any other show. Also, you don't see much Pokémon in Orland like all other shows -- it is still a sports-focused show, which I just love!!
I could tell promoter Rich was not feeling well. When you have health issues, like I do, you can sense others who are suffering as well. I hope Rich feels better by next month. Such a nice guy who runs one of the best shows around.
Next Orland show is slated for Sunday, March 23, 2025. Be sure to bring your kids to that one because word on the streets is the Easter Bunny is making an appearance.
Next up for me is another double-bill weekend with Madison on Saturday, February 22, 2025, then Rockford on Sunday, February 23, 2025. I can't decide if I want to spend Saturday night in Rockford, instead of driving the two-hours home from Madison and the hour out to Rockford in the morning. New for next weekend will be 1980 Topps baseball. I am also planning to bring out all of my graded cards which haven't been out since the November Sports Spectacular in Rosemont. I sold quite a few graded cards at the Sports Spectacular and have since picked up a new pile that I have been pricing up, mostly T206s.
The next Oak Creek show is coming up quickly on March 1. I am amazed that I keep getting daily requests for tables. I have to add up my waiting list, I might be approaching 200.
Tables for the MegaShow on April 19 at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex are filling up nicely. I finally contracted with a rental company and will be providing 8-foot tables for all the dealers. Those interested in setting up at the MegaShow need to prepay. Tables cost $50 each and payment can be sent via PayPal to [email protected] or you can pay me cash this weekend in Madison or Rockford.
A big thank you to Rich, Karen and crew for another excellent show in Orland. I'll see you guys next weekend! Woot!
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