October 2025

Going through my camera roll, I found a few photos from last October.

The Woodstock show, pictured above and below, is one of my favorite shows. It only happens a handful of times each year. Also, crowds are never too big but there are always vintage sports enthusiasts who make my day. My sales are much better at Woodstock than many larger shows.

There are a lot of set builders at the Woodstock shows. I wish this show was monthly. Maybe a new venue is needed?

After the Woodstock show on October 18, next up for me was a new show at Downers Grove North High School, on October 19, put on by Breaktime Card Shows and its young promoter Costa. 

In general, the Downers show, pictured below, was pretty good. Costa always takes care of me and gives me a nice spot. The only problem I observed at this show seemed to be the rules placed on the show by the school. Nobody could park in the back of the school and load in. Everyone had to park across a busy street and cart their wares into the building through traffic and rain. I think there is a reason why Costa has not booked any more shows in Downers since this one. Load in and load out was so difficult and dangerous.

Costa has all sorts of shows planned. He does a really nice job. Check out his Facebook page here: ​(1) Facebook

After the Downers show, I was set up at the Italian Community Center show in Milwaukee on October 25, run by my old pal Bill Stocks. The ICC show is small but Bill and his family do a really nice job. I always appreciate the freshly baked goods for sale, along with coffee, drinks and other munchies. Bill ran another show at the ICC in April of 2026 when I was in Strongsville. Not sure when he has another one planned. I hope to attend the next one! Pictured below is the groovy patio at the ICC.

As I write this up, it is June 2026, and I have my next Vintage Show coming up June 20 at the Salvation Army Community Center, 8853 S. Howell, Oak Creek, WI.

While the vintage show is small, I plan to continue it indefinitely. I find that the vintage show is a necessity in today's card show market which is dominated by Pokémon. While I have no issues with Pokémon or Pokémon dealers, I just have no interest in it. I continue to love vintage sports cards and think the wave of the future for me is more vintage sports shows. I really could use some more support for the vintage show. I am also considering doing some elsewhere in Illinois and Wisconsin... any suggestions?

I have a bunch of great vintage dealers lined up for the June 20 show. I plan on bringing out my newly reloaded binder of 1965 Topps football.

Hope to see you Saturday! Show goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will be in the gym this month. Free admission!