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Another 'Predictable' Baseball Card Show

12/31/2014

The only thing predictable about card shows is that they are unpredictable -- yet I waste a great deal of time trying to predict the outcome anyway of each and every show I attend long before the day of the show. There are all sorts of factors I consider including the weather, holidays, competing sporting events, competing card shows, the price of gasoline, and the present economy. For example, this past Sunday's Bloomingdale show (December 28, 2014), I predicted it was going to be a slow show because my last Bloomingdale show was slow, the show was held during that dead time between Christmas and New Year's, I figured many folks would be out of town, there was a full schedule of NFL on television, and the Orland show was the same day. Well, once again, I was WRONG! We had a really nice show with terrific attendance!! I was mobbed in the morning. I loaded in around 8 a.m. and left a cup of coffee in my car figuring after I set up I could go out and get it. Well, I was unable to go out to my car until noon because I was so busy. Woot!

Frank, a customer not the dealer across the way, purchased my 1952 Topps Phil Cavaretta and 1967 Topps Roberto Clemente, Randy purchased a large pile of 1962 Topps baseball, another customer purchased a large pile of 1969 Topps baseball, another customer found a bunch of 1968 Topps baseball for his set, Larry picked up some 1955 Topps baseball, a new customer from Washington D.C. picked up a 1964 Topps Coin of Frank Howard, Willie found some cards to send out for 'graphs, Joe found some hockey cards, quite a few other guys pulled cards from my binders. I ended up having a really nice day.

On the buying front, Scott sold me some football star cards from 1969 through 1971 along with some 1972 Topps baseball high numbers. This was Scott's first show in about a year after battling some health issues. Welcome back Scott! Thanks for the cards and I look forward to seeing you all year long in Bloomingdale!!

I could not have had a more pleasant day. A big thank you to everyone who came out to the Bloomingdale show this past Sunday!!

I am setting up at two shows next weekend. The first is the Smith & Gordon Show Number 5 on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at the Clarion Hotel, 5311 S. Howell, in Milwaukee. We will be in the smaller Rembrandt Room for this show located on the western end of the hotel. As I type this, the dealer line up is me, Mark, Willie, Scott and Jim, Scotty P., Eli & Luis, and new dealer Mark Peterson. If any new dealers sign up, I'll post the names to the home page. I am working on my 1973 Topps binder and should have it ready to go by Saturday. For the second show Sunday, January 4, 2015, Mark and I are both setting up at the Wyndham Garden, formerly the Best Western Plus, at 1725 E. Algonquin in Schaumburg.

I hope everyone has a happy and safe new year and I look forward to seeing you this weekend in either Milwaukee or Schaumburg!!

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Busy Weekend For Fat Daddy's Sports

12/23/2014

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I am learning very quickly that I must have a different approach to setting up at a show where I am the promoter. The fourth Smith & Gordon show occurred on Saturday, December 20, 2014. We had two dealers drop out during the week, so I had to bring extra material to spread out. Whether I am a customer, dealer or promoter, I hate seeing empty tables in the room. My first inclination is to pass off the empty tables to other dealers. Even so, just in case the dealers next to the empties did not have extra material to spread out, I spent some extra time early Saturday morning loading extra material into my car. I had my Camry packed with cards from floor to ceiling -- enough for five 8-foot tables. Good thing because I had to fill five 8-foot tables on this morning. I had my usual 9 display cases, all my regular binders plus three additional ones I put together special for this show -- one had autographs, the second had non-sports, and the third had 1967 Topps baseball poster inserts. My regular material fit on four tables. I placed the additional material on the fifth table which included some cheapy boxes that I have been carting around for years along with assorted memorabilia and publications.

I was very busy for most of the day. Jeff and Jason purchased their usual pile of cards. I brought out my backstock of 1954 Topps baseball for Jim and he found quite a few cards in there. The gentleman who left his umbrella at my table back at the October show returned for this show. I had been carting around his umbrella in my car for the past two months hoping he would return. He found quite a few cards in my newly reloaded 1972 Topps baseball binder and was very pleased I returned his umbrella. Jack also found quite a few cards in that '72 binder to send out for autographs. Quite a few guys, with lists in hand, pulled cards from my binders for their sets. Larry purchased a box of cards from the 1970s that I have been carting around forever. Some new customers purchased a reprint Ted Williams advertising sign and an old Ozzie Smith plaque. Overall, I had a really nice day. Nothing really showed up at the buying front. One dealer had some '55 Bowmans that I did not purchase but just may get them next time.

Set up near me was Mike Johnson and he was in a pretty good mood because he sold a 1965 Topps Mickey Mantle. Across from me was Mike, who I know from the Orland shows. It looked like he was busy all day and hopefully his sales were good and he will return. I think the thing that helps make this show unique is that Mark and I are able to lure in some out of town dealers like Mike that do not normally set up in Milwaukee. We had several Illinois dealers at this show making their Milwaukee debut including Mike, Don, Eli and Luis. Don said he sold mostly memorabilia and not much in cards. Eli and Luis along with Eli's brother had an impressive display of vintage cards. It looked like they were busy all day. They have already booked for the January 3rd show.

I think sales were down for some of our regular dealers who sell modern cards. We can't seem to draw the modern card crowd which is understandable since Mark and I, the promoters, are vintage dealers. I don't know how to draw the modern card customers -- any suggestions would be appreciated. I would also like to get more autograph collectors in the room for Willie who has a tremendous selection of PSA/DNA certified autographs.

Overall, the customer turn out was down from last show. Mark attributed it to the holiday season where many folks are on vacation, have parties to attend or are busy Christmas shopping. Though, I have a loyal following in Milwaukee and my customers by in large showed up -- THANKS GUYS!!

While it is fun to be in the large Mitchell Room, we won't have as many dealers for the January 3rd show and are back in the Rembrandt Room. The dealer roll for the January 3rd show includes Mark and I, the two Scotts, Willie, Eli and Luis. I will add names on Fatdaddyssports.com homepage as more dealers reserve tables for the show. Though all the regular dealers will have new material out for the January 3rd show, please come on by!! Below are photos from the December 20th show.

After the Smith & Gordon Show, Mark, Willie and I went over to the Aviator Bar & Grill, located just down the road from the Clarion, on the recommendation of Scotty P. Mark and I dined on some tasty ribs while Willie had a pulled pork sandwich. We all enjoyed the Aviator Bar & Grill and will make that our regular spot until the Owl burger joint opens up in the spring. Scotty P knows his stuff!!

On Sunday, December 21, 2014, I took my wares over to Chicagoland Sports Cards, a baseball card shop in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Owner Les scheduled his second card show for this date. Les gave me two tables by the front door while the other dealers displayed their wares atop the card shop display cases. I did not know what to expect from a card show in a card shop. I was pleasantly surprised as the shop was jammed packed all day! I sold a 1933 Goudey Mickey Cochrane to Uncle Morty. Bill found his way to the shop from the listing on this website and purchased a bunch of cards including some 1969 Topps White Letter Variations. Then I sold cards to a bunch of new customers. A mother and son team bought a bunch of 1959s as Christmas gifts for the husband/dad, including an Eddie Mathews and a Hoyt Wilhelm. Another customer purchased a 1970-71 Topps Jerry West. A customer from Arizona purchased a 1975-76 Topps Dr. J. Another customer purchased 1960 Topps cards including Early Wynn, Ted Kluszewski, and Billy Martin. This customer was unhappy that some of the other dealers had both Cubs and White Sox cards in the same display case. I always figured Buffalo Grove as the heart of Cubs Country but most every customer was a White Sox fan. I sold quite a few White Sox cards. We all agreed that the Sox will have a pretty good team in 2015 and are looking forward to the season.

Other than cards Bill brought in for trade, I did not pick up any cards. Though, one customer tried to trade me a fake 1949 Bowman Satchel Paige and a fake 1950 Bowman Ted Williams. I informed him that the cards were fake. He did not seem surprised or upset that he had obtained fake cards which lends me to think he made them himself on his home computer -- they looked like they were printed on a color printer and pasted to cardboard. Kind of sketchy.

Knowing that Les stocks almost exclusively modern cards in his shop, I was pleasantly surprised that so many vintage collectors attended this show. There was one other dealer with vintage. He had all graded cards and I think he sold quite a few. He had a 1961 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 4.5 priced at $200. Morty offered $115 and he would not take it. Morty really wanted that card at $115 but a deal could not be made.

Down time at the show was spent watching football on the shop's flatscreen television. Les even bought us some pizzas. A pretty good day. I told Les to sign me up any time he runs a show in his shop. His next one will probably be in April. I'll keep you posted as soon as I learn the exact date.

Overall, I had a really nice weekend. My sales were good and I always enjoy hanging out with fellow-sports card enthusiasts. I have just one show set for next weekend -- the Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale on Sunday, December 28, 2014. I am working on reloading my 1969-70 Topps basketball binder. I will also have some new cards for my display cases. My house is decked out for Christmas as my wife always goes to town. We have gifts piled under the tree and my 9 year-old son can't seem to hide his excitement. So it should be a fun Christmas at the Fat Daddy household. I hope everyone has a merry Christmas and I look forward to seeing a large crowd Sunday in Bloomingdale! Below are some photos from the show at Chicagoland Sports Cards.

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Farewell Mike Rodell

12/16/2014

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Wow, it was awfully warm for December in the Milwaukee-Chicago corridor this past weekend. I initially threw on my heavy winter coat when I went out in the early morning to load up my car for the December 14, 2014, Gonzaga show. I had to race back inside the house to get a lighter coat. The warm weather made for a foggy drive. I made it to Gonzaga around 7:15 a.m. I immediately noticed Mike Rodell's table with a nice memorial display. I don't think I will ever grow accustomed to Mike's absence in the room. He was such a fixture at the Gonzaga show. He lost a brave battle with cancer recently. I guess "lost" is an inappropriate word. I watched ESPN's Stuart Scott accept the Jim Valvano Award last week. Stuart said you don't lose in a battle against cancer as long as you fight. Mike Rodell put up a good fight. Mike is winner and someone who had a real impact.

The guys who run the auction stopped the activity in the room in the early morning and said a few things about Mike. It was heartfelt and emotional. We all took a moment of silence in Mike's honor. He is somebody I appreciated. He was always the first one to greet me as I entered the Gonzaga show. He looked out for me and always found me customers. On many occasions he would bring me a list and a phone number from a collector half-way across the country. I would pull the cards on the list and call the collector. One topic of discussion was always just how much we appreciated Mike Rodell. I won't forget Mike. I feel lucky to have known him.

I don't think there is a better way to honor Mike than to have a lively card show. Sunday's show was lively early on. I had a few customers at my table almost immediately. I was crazy busy for a few hours then everyone went home to watch the Packers-Bills game... I bet they all wished they had stayed at the show! It is not often that Aaron Rodgers gets outplayed by Kyle Orton. That was a strange game with Jordy Nelson dropping a few perfect passes along with some freak interceptions. Why can't the Packers ever have a game like this against the Bears? Though, every team has steamrolled the Bears this season.

Back at the show, I had an absolutely terrific day! Mark purchased a bunch of 1965 and 1972 Topps football cards. Jeff picked up my 1962 Topps football Ernie Davis. I sold a 1959 Topps and a 1966 Philadelphia Bart Starr to a new customer. Bruce picked up a bunch of T206s as Xmas gifts for his grandsons. Kevin cleaned out my 1933 Tattoo Orbits. Jason picked up some 1971 Topps baseball. Another customer upgraded some of his 1970 Topps. Bill picked up a whole bunch of 1953 Topps baseball. I was mobbed early on and can't remember all my sales. There were many, many more. Just a great day! Thanks guys!!!

When the frenzy at my tables ended, I had a chance to walk around the room. Mark showed me some 1965 Topps hockey he picked up at another table. I went looking for some of that hockey. I did not find any but was able to purchase a handful of 1952 Bowman small football and a nice little stack of 1960 Fleer football.

Miraculously, I was out the door by 1 p.m. -- a first for me at the Gonzaga show. Traffic on the way home was much lighter than usual. I was home by 2:15 p.m.

As good as Sunday's Gonzaga show was, Saturday's Elgin show was as bad. I did not make table fee. I can't remember the last time I did not make table fee. A big thank you to the few guys who purchased cards from me on Saturday. I was surprised the Elgin show did not attract more customers. That show fits into my schedule just perfectly. We need to get more customers in the door! There is some good stuff in that room. I made some nice purchases including an old St. Louis Browns decal which will find its way onto eBay shortly. Though, I just hate having my tables up against the wall. I am going to set up in Elgin in January and February. Hopefully, sales improve and I can get tables in the middle of the room or I may just cut that show out and try and find an out-of-town Saturday show.

Next up is the fourth Smith & Gordon show this coming Saturday, December 20, 2014, at the Clarion Airport Hotel, 5311 S. Howell, in Milwaukee. We are in the large Mitchell Room for this one and it should be a terrific show. A bunch of new dealers are setting up. I am working on my 1972 Topps baseball binder and should have it ready to go by Saturday. I am really looking forward to this show. It is always a fun time promoting this show with my buddy Mark Smith.

On Sunday, I am setting up at baseball card shop called Chicagoland Sports Cards in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Most everyone who reads my blog probably knows the owner Les, as he sets up at the Gonzaga, Orland and Rolling Meadows shows. I am going to bring out my display cases only for this show. Apparently, the dealers cover up the store showcases and present their wares atop the showcases. This should be interesting. If anyone is looking for anything special this weekend, let me know. See you this weekend!!

Pictured below are two of my good friends Jim and Mark at the past Sunday's Gonzaga show.

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Very Strong Schaumburg Show!!

12/10/2014

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I think we had one of our busiest days at the Schaumburg show in quite a while this past Sunday, December 7, 2014. I was busy the whole day. My quarter box saw a lot of action. It has probably been a couple of months since I brought out the quarter box and it may be a while before I bring it again because I need to reload. One customer commented that I just changed the price on my dime box. NO! The quarter box is an entirely different box with nicer cards than the dime box. The dime box is gone. I sold it Saturday in Holland. It will be some time before I make a new dime box. I'm also working on reloading my 50-cent box which I hope to have out soon.

Quite a few guys went through my binders pulling cards today like Randy, Chuck, Mort, Tim and many others. Thanks guys! I was pleased with the sale of a 1955 Topps Harmon Killebrew rookie to a new customer. My newly reloaded 1971 binder did not get as much action as I anticipated. I was ecstatic to see my buddy Chris today who drove up from the south suburbs. It has been a while since I have seen Chris. He and I made a nice trade. Thanks for the cards Chris!! Hope to see you again soon!! Jim Goodfriend made an appearance today. Jim said he is still selling cards on eBay but is not setting up at shows.

I also purchased a bunch of cards today including some 1952 and 1955 Topps. All and all a very good day. I had one of my better days selling and buying. Other dealers reported excellent sales as well.

Up next is Corky's Holiday Inn Show in Elgin on Saturday, December 13, 2014. This will be my second show in Elgin. I will have two tables up against one of the walls. I'm not all that excited to be up against the wall but I want to set up at this show and have to take what is available. I'm heading up to Milwaukee on Sunday, December 14, 2014, for the Gonzaga Show where I will have my usual four tables. The December show is usually the best attended Gonzaga show of the year. Over 500 people came through the door last year. Though, this one will be a bit somber with the recent passing of the legendary Milwaukee collector/dealer/fan Mike Rodell. My condolences to Mike's family. He will be sorely missed.

I have been pumping cards into my eBay store -- check it out here! I will have my 1972 Topps football binder reloaded by the Elgin show this Saturday. I don't think I am going to bring out my display cases for the Elgin show, just binders. The display cases will be out Sunday at Gonzaga and I will have loaded in a bunch of new cards. Hope to see you this weekend! Pictured below are my pickups from the Schaumburg show.

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Holland, Michigan, is a Cool Place!!

12/6/2014

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I went on an excellent adventure to Holland, Michigan, on Saturday, December 6, 2014. My first show ever in Michigan! I drove to New Buffalo, Michigan, on Friday, spent the night, then drove to Holland on Saturday morning. It was about an hour and half drive to New Buffalo and another hour and a half to Holland. Michigan is on eastern standard time, so I lost an hour. Though, the 70 MPH Michigan speed limit more than made up for that hour.

I have driven through Holland in the past but never stopped -- big mistake, what a neat town! There are old Victorian homes and buildings, a quaint Downtown and some of the nicest people around. I had a really pleasant day. There was a farmers market outside of the Holland Civic Center but I did not get a chance to check it out. Next time I will have someone watch my tables so I can wander the farmers market for a spell.

The Holland Civic Center is a time capsule. It is an old, large gymnasium with a big stage and balcony seating. I observed that the floor had many layers of wax or whatever that stuff is that they put on the wood in gymnasium floors. The wax was layered so deep that there were divots in it. An old man tripped on one of the divots in front of my table and fell to the ground. He caught himself and did not fall too hard. He popped up pretty quick for an old guy. I think he was more embarrassed than physically hurt.

This was a pretty large room and there were a TON of dealers. The vintage selection was outstanding. I saw everything from T and E pre-War cards, to Salada Coins, Exhibits, Post, to mega-amounts of post-War. There was some modern cards and wax but that stuff was in the minority here. There was also a large amount of jerseys, autographs, pennants and other sports-related memorabilia. The dealers were very friendly. It seemed like everybody in the room knew each other and were close friends. They all made me feel at home as well, especially the promoters Mike and Bill -- super nice guys! The highlight of the show for me was the concession stand. Mike's sister-in-law had her own mini restaurant with doughnuts, homemade brownies, pig in the blanket, hot dogs, Polish, chili, sloppy Joe, pulled pork, coffee and assorted drinks. I stuffed my face all day!!!

The only bummer was the "Debbie Downer" set up next to me who did nothing but complain all day. I think someone needs to go back to dealer school and learn how to put on a happy face. Luckily, the guy on the other side of me was enjoying himself like me and we got along great.

On the sales front, I only had one six foot table to display my wares which is trouble because I have inventory for five eight-foot tables. So it was difficult to pare it down. I was able to put out four display cases. I brought out my regular dime box along with a 1970's football dime box, my box of skeds, my hockey binders and a few autograph binders. I sold a 1953 Topps Bob Feller, a 1960 Topps Early Wynn, a 1951 Bowman Football Doak Walker, a bunch of cards out of the hockey binders and my entire dime box. I was pleased.

My pal Mark Smith was there and he had the best set up in the room with his own booth by the front door. Mark can't make the next Holland show, so I'm taking his booth on January 31. The show only runs twice a year -- once in December and a second time on the Saturday before the Super Bowl. I will have two six footers, an eight, with room for two card tables for that Super Bowl show. Needless to say, I will have a much better display for that show.

Apparently, this was the first show in a while that did not occur during a snow storm. So I am a little worried about the Super Bowl show. I may head up there early if snow is in the forecast.

Mike told me that nearby Hope College used to play their basketball games in the Civic Center before the college constructed its own stadium on campus. The gym is now used for high school games. Mike said the town may tear it down which would be a travesty because there was so much character and charm in that place.

After the show, Mark and I and a local dealer Bill were going to go get steaks but Mark had car trouble. Maybe next time. Mark, if you are reading this, I hope you made it home and are still not stuck at the Crazy Horse Saloon in Holland!

Tomorrow I'm setting up at the Best Western Plus is Schaumburg. Quite a few guys have sent me emails stating they will be at the show. Can't wait! See you guys tomorrow!! Below are some more photos from the Holland show.

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Snarky dealer aside, I enjoyed the Elgin Show

12/1/2014

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The Elgin Holiday Inn is soooo easy to get to. The hotel is located just off I90 on Route 31. I made it there on Saturday November 29, 2014, in just a 1/2 hour. I thought it would take me much longer to get there. Once there, I did not know what to expect for my first show in Elgin, Illinois. I was hoping to at least make table fee.

This is one of the nicest Holiday Inns I have ever been to. I was impressed with the hotel (FREE COFFEE!!) and the room. Though, I am not so high on the dealer tables up against the outer walls. I like to be behind my table, not on the side. One dealer sat in the middle of the aisle for most of the show blocking the flow of traffic. Thankfully, I was in the middle of the room and able to sit behind my table. I may not be so lucky in the future and could be stuck up against the wall.

It was slow goin' early on and I was worried I would not make table fee. Then I sold an O.J. Simpson rookie cards and some additional sales started to come in. I also sold some 1974s and a bunch of stuff out of the dime box. My best customers of the day were a father-daughter team building vintage Dodgers team sets. The famous Angel made an appearance at this show and I'm not talking the celestial type of angel. Many moons ago, a customer named Angel plagued us at the old Elk Grove Village shows. He would spend an hour at my table, pull one 25-cent card and ask if I would take a dime for the card. When I refused, he got pissed off. Other dealers had similar experiences. It has been so many years since I last saw him that I did not recognize the Angel at first. He looked so much older. In my memory, he is a young teacher -- he used to say he needed the cards cheap so he could bring them to school to show his students. At one point, he pissed off just about all the dealers and stopped showing up. I did not recognize this gray-haired man until he spoke. It was the same voice. Though, unbelievably, he pulled out a bunch of cards from my dime box and did not ask for a discount. He was pleasant. I'll take it! Maybe he has mellowed with age.

There were a few familiar dealers such as the promoter Corky, along with Ted, Willie and Don. There were seven other dealers who I had never seen before. Kudos to Corky for helping one of the elderly dealers load his stuff in and out of the room. Two dealers were no shows. It has been a long time since I felt like one of the youngest dealers in the room. It seemed like four or five dealers were in their 70s. One guy, quite possibly in his 80s. One of these older dealers was rather snarky to me. He had this high-pitched whiny voice, almost sounded like a teenager but he looked about 75. Here is our conversation:

Snarky Guy says to me in a Barney Fife sort of way: Is this your dime box?
Me: Yes
Snarky Guy: Are there any stars in there?
Me: Yes, there are some off-grade stars in there.
Snarky Guy: What do you want for the whole box?
Me: I need $100
Snarky Guy: These cards are in bad condition. I'm glad you did not say the number I was thinking of.
Me thinking: There are 3,000 or so cards in there, $100 is a really good deal.
Snarky Guy walked over to my binders and started flipping through them.
Snarky Guy: I used to sell out of binders. They're too heavy but you are young. The best way to move these around is in crates.
Me: No, bins are better. Crates do not protect the binders from the weather.
Snarky Guy: The weather doesn't bother me, I just pull my car into the garage.
Me thinking: I can't pull my car into the hotel. I have to transport them in rain and snow quite often and they are best protected in a sealed plastic bin, numbnut.
Snarky guy started flipping through my basketball binders.
Snarky guy: I can never sell basketball.
Me: It sells well for me.
Snarky guy sneered and walked away then complained to the dealer blocking the aisle that I was asking to much for my dime cards.

Snarky guy, aside, I liked this show. I thought we had a good crowd. I thought there was a decent inventory of cards in the room. I think I can make some money here. I'd like to keep setting up at this show but Corky is not sure he can get me in regularly. The next Elgin show is December 13. Hopefully, Corky will get me a table or two.

I was in a pretty good mood after the show. I made table fee and had some extra cash to boot so I decided to call up Fred and reserve space at his Sunday, November 30, 2014, show in Bloomingdale. On Sunday morning, I made it to the Indian Lakes Resort at 7:45 a.m. Ted remarked that I was very early. Though that one guy who always shows up early and doesn't buy anything was there at 8 a.m. The show does not open until 9 a.m.

I only had two tables at the Elgin show and put out just five of my normal eight display cases and most of by baseball binders. I also put out two of my basketball binders. I did not bring any of my football binders or hockey. At the Bloomingdale show, unlike Elgin, I had the full array of inventory on display. I have quite a lot of stuff when I am given the space. As a result, I made much more money than I did in Elgin. A long time customer picked up a 1933 Goudey Pepper Martin and a Travis Jackson. Another long time customer pulled out a nice chunk of cards from my dime box. Dave bought a bunch of 1955 Bowman baseball. A new customer, who drove in from Dekalb, picked up a bunch of 1961s. Randy purchased a bunch of 1961s. Another customer purchased a pile of stuff out of the dime box along with some 1973-74 hockey. Thanks for the purchases guys! Then I traded some Exhibits to Larry in exchange for some 1961 Golden Press.

A new customer came in with a pile of power vintage including a 1952 Topps Willie Mays and a T206 Mordecai Brown. It seemed like he just wanted to show them off. I asked him if he wanted to sell them and he kind of avoided the question.

It was a pretty good day in Bloomingdale and a pretty good weekend. Willie had a great day in Bloomingdale and treated to me to lunch at Portillo's after the show. Thanks Willie!

Next week I am trucking up to Holland, Michigan, for a show on Saturday, December 6, 2014. I have been emailing one of the promoters who said he has been doing the show for 15 years. He was only able to get me one table. I think I just may bring my display cases. This should be interesting. I I am also setting up at the Best Western Plus in Schaumburg on Sunday, December 7, 2014. I am still working on those 1971 Topps baseball and hope to have those out by Sunday along with a new group for my display cases. That's all for now. See you next weekend!!

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Another 'Predictable' Baseball Card Show

Busy Weekend For Fat Daddy's Sports

Farewell Mike Rodell

Very Strong Schaumburg Show!!

Holland, Michigan, is a Cool Place!!

Snarky dealer aside, I enjoyed the Elgin Show

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