Sunday, July 27, 2025, Countryside Banquets, Countryside, IL
I know, I know. I've fallen behind once again! I've just been too busy with prepping for the National, the National, working on Oak Creek, my vintage show and the MegaShow along with a new show in Kenosha. Things are crazy busy in the world of Fat Daddy's Vintage Sports Cards!
Anyway, as you know, I regularly purchase a tremendous amount of vintage sports cards and have an ongoing crazy large inventory of cards. I set aside the commons and the stars. My prep routine for my regular weekend shows is to sort and price the commons for my binders. My prep for the bigger shows, like the National, is to price all the star cards. I was actually doing both leading up to the National because I had booked smaller shows all the way up to the weekend before the National.
So I was set up in Naperville, Illinois, on the Saturday before the National, then in Countryside on the Sunday before the National. It was my first time at both these shows.
Easy drive Sunday morning to Countryside. A much shorter drive from my house than the drive to Naperville. I immediately recognized the hall in Countryside, as I have driven by it many times. It is hard to forget the old-time steam shovel parked out front.
I used to regularly drive by this place on my way home from Orland when I lived on the Northwest Side of Chicago. Back then, I could take Lagrange Road all the way home. Lagrange Road turns into Cumberland Avenue near my old house. It was a nice alternative to the highway.
Load in was relatively easy in Countryside. I was situated next to Tom Kummer on my left and some Pokémon dealers on my right. I found it funny that I was next to Tom as he was supposed to be my neighbor the day before at the Naperville show but he skipped out to work on pricing wax boxes for the National.
I spent all day talking to Tom, as sales were light. I learned that he is into heavy metal, hard rock. We talked about concerts that we had been to. I also talked with the Pokemon guys, who set up at a lot of shows. Nice guys.
There was a much larger crowd at this show than in Naperville the day before. I had a lot of sales but they were all relatively small. Though, I appreciated the interest in my cards. There were several other vintage dealers at this show as well along with some autograph guests.
I really like this venue and the location of this show. Promoter Nick Parsons is top-notch.
I'm writing this blog three-weeks after the show occurred and I can't remember if I purchased anything. I sort of think I did but just can't remember.
Overall, I really like this show and hope to be back again. A few of my Orland regulars were in attendance and purchased cards. Thanks guys!
More blogs coming soon!
Up next for me is the Oak Creek Vintage-Only show set for Saturday, August 23, 2025. Tables are available for just 35 bucks each. Send me an email at [email protected] to reserve your table.
Then on Sunday, August 24, 2025, I am setting up in Rockford. Looks like my pals John and Mike moved the show to a new location. Looking forward to checking it out!
See you soon!
I know, I know. I've fallen behind once again! I've just been too busy with prepping for the National, the National, working on Oak Creek, my vintage show and the MegaShow along with a new show in Kenosha. Things are crazy busy in the world of Fat Daddy's Vintage Sports Cards!
Anyway, as you know, I regularly purchase a tremendous amount of vintage sports cards and have an ongoing crazy large inventory of cards. I set aside the commons and the stars. My prep routine for my regular weekend shows is to sort and price the commons for my binders. My prep for the bigger shows, like the National, is to price all the star cards. I was actually doing both leading up to the National because I had booked smaller shows all the way up to the weekend before the National.
So I was set up in Naperville, Illinois, on the Saturday before the National, then in Countryside on the Sunday before the National. It was my first time at both these shows.
Easy drive Sunday morning to Countryside. A much shorter drive from my house than the drive to Naperville. I immediately recognized the hall in Countryside, as I have driven by it many times. It is hard to forget the old-time steam shovel parked out front.
I used to regularly drive by this place on my way home from Orland when I lived on the Northwest Side of Chicago. Back then, I could take Lagrange Road all the way home. Lagrange Road turns into Cumberland Avenue near my old house. It was a nice alternative to the highway.
Load in was relatively easy in Countryside. I was situated next to Tom Kummer on my left and some Pokémon dealers on my right. I found it funny that I was next to Tom as he was supposed to be my neighbor the day before at the Naperville show but he skipped out to work on pricing wax boxes for the National.
I spent all day talking to Tom, as sales were light. I learned that he is into heavy metal, hard rock. We talked about concerts that we had been to. I also talked with the Pokemon guys, who set up at a lot of shows. Nice guys.
There was a much larger crowd at this show than in Naperville the day before. I had a lot of sales but they were all relatively small. Though, I appreciated the interest in my cards. There were several other vintage dealers at this show as well along with some autograph guests.
I really like this venue and the location of this show. Promoter Nick Parsons is top-notch.
I'm writing this blog three-weeks after the show occurred and I can't remember if I purchased anything. I sort of think I did but just can't remember.
Overall, I really like this show and hope to be back again. A few of my Orland regulars were in attendance and purchased cards. Thanks guys!
More blogs coming soon!
Up next for me is the Oak Creek Vintage-Only show set for Saturday, August 23, 2025. Tables are available for just 35 bucks each. Send me an email at [email protected] to reserve your table.
Then on Sunday, August 24, 2025, I am setting up in Rockford. Looks like my pals John and Mike moved the show to a new location. Looking forward to checking it out!
See you soon!
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