Sunday, June 22, 2025, Civic Center, Orland Park
I try to bring something new, different to every show I set up at so folks who see me at multiple shows can find something new on my tables at each and every show. For the June Orland show, I broke out my pennant collection. I have been collecting pennants since I was a kid in the 1970's and most of the pennants I brought out to Orland date back to that time.
The older guys set up on my right, noticed the pennants right away. A few others throughout the day looked at them but not a whole lot of action. I think they're cool. I have a bunch of older ones I have not priced yet. Not sure when I'll bring them out again.
Also new for this weekend's set of shows was my 1960 Topps baseball binder, a 1969 Topps baseball high number binder, and 1961 Fleer Greats of the Game.
Slow arriving crowd today. No one was at my tables early on, so I decided to walk around. The father and son team that sells vintage on the opposite wall had some interesting stuff including a 1960 Fleer Greats of the Game complete set. As usual, Steve's table was crowded early and I couldn't see what he brought out.
Gil was the first customer at my table today. I knew he would go straight for the new 1960 book. He ended up pulling a nice stack of cards. Thanks Gil! A few other guys found some cards for their sets but like last month, not a whole lot of action at my tables. I haven't seen the customer I lovingly dubbed "the sweaty guy" for the last two shows. Some of my other big spenders like Pat or the guy putting together a '50 Bowman set have not been around in a while either. I need to change some things around for next month to spike some sales.
On the buying front, I was not eager to purchase anything after spending so much money yesterday in Madison. Well, I just can't help myself.
One of the old guys on my right had a poster on his table of the 1970-71 Chicago Bulls that he said he picked up at a game in 1970. He said he had it up on his bedroom wall in the 1970's which explained the tape marks on the corners. I purchased it for $10 for my personal collection. I need to find a frame and put it up in the card bunker.
Then a long-time customer/attendee to the Orland show brought me 200 1967 Topps baseball cards with some minor stars and semi-high numbers. I had to buy it. I also picked up a few cards from Walt including a 1964 Topps Yogi Berra and a 1967 Topps Ernie Banks. Nice haul.
I was really tired today because I did not sleep very well the night before so I skipped the sub shop and went home and hit the sack.
I was disappointed that I could not find a nearby show to set up at for Saturday, June 28. My only options were a three-day show in Joliet or a show in Peru, Illinois. I just don't like the Joliet shows because they are too crowded from every angle. There is not nearly enough space for dealers and not nearly enough space in the aisles for customers. I just can't bring myself to set up there again because I know I'll be absolutely miserable.
So glad I did not attend the Joliet show. I heard it was disaster with no air conditioning and poor attendance.
I also considered setting up at a newer Peru show on Saturday but after talking to my pal Jim, who has attended this show, I decided against it as Jim said it is 80 percent Pokémon. It was nice to sleep in on Saturday.
On Sunday, June 29, 2025, I was back in Rockford. Rockford blog coming soon.
Next Oak Creek show is July 12.
Announcing the formation of the Oak Creek Vintage Sports Collectors Club!
Anyone can join. I hope to have meetings every month at the Salvation Army in Oak Creek in addition to my regular monthly show. The meetings will essentially be a vintage-only card show. Tables cost $35. First meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025. We will be set up in Fellowship Hall. Free admission. I think the Salvation Army may run their concession stand during the show. Anyone interested in tables, send me an email at [email protected]
The next Wisconsin MegaShow is slated for September 20 at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Franklin, WI.
I have a few other things in the hopper and will report back once I have some solid dates.
I might set up at the Wilmot Flea Market on Sunday, July 6.
I try to bring something new, different to every show I set up at so folks who see me at multiple shows can find something new on my tables at each and every show. For the June Orland show, I broke out my pennant collection. I have been collecting pennants since I was a kid in the 1970's and most of the pennants I brought out to Orland date back to that time.
The older guys set up on my right, noticed the pennants right away. A few others throughout the day looked at them but not a whole lot of action. I think they're cool. I have a bunch of older ones I have not priced yet. Not sure when I'll bring them out again.
Also new for this weekend's set of shows was my 1960 Topps baseball binder, a 1969 Topps baseball high number binder, and 1961 Fleer Greats of the Game.
Slow arriving crowd today. No one was at my tables early on, so I decided to walk around. The father and son team that sells vintage on the opposite wall had some interesting stuff including a 1960 Fleer Greats of the Game complete set. As usual, Steve's table was crowded early and I couldn't see what he brought out.
Gil was the first customer at my table today. I knew he would go straight for the new 1960 book. He ended up pulling a nice stack of cards. Thanks Gil! A few other guys found some cards for their sets but like last month, not a whole lot of action at my tables. I haven't seen the customer I lovingly dubbed "the sweaty guy" for the last two shows. Some of my other big spenders like Pat or the guy putting together a '50 Bowman set have not been around in a while either. I need to change some things around for next month to spike some sales.
On the buying front, I was not eager to purchase anything after spending so much money yesterday in Madison. Well, I just can't help myself.
One of the old guys on my right had a poster on his table of the 1970-71 Chicago Bulls that he said he picked up at a game in 1970. He said he had it up on his bedroom wall in the 1970's which explained the tape marks on the corners. I purchased it for $10 for my personal collection. I need to find a frame and put it up in the card bunker.
Then a long-time customer/attendee to the Orland show brought me 200 1967 Topps baseball cards with some minor stars and semi-high numbers. I had to buy it. I also picked up a few cards from Walt including a 1964 Topps Yogi Berra and a 1967 Topps Ernie Banks. Nice haul.
I was really tired today because I did not sleep very well the night before so I skipped the sub shop and went home and hit the sack.
I was disappointed that I could not find a nearby show to set up at for Saturday, June 28. My only options were a three-day show in Joliet or a show in Peru, Illinois. I just don't like the Joliet shows because they are too crowded from every angle. There is not nearly enough space for dealers and not nearly enough space in the aisles for customers. I just can't bring myself to set up there again because I know I'll be absolutely miserable.
So glad I did not attend the Joliet show. I heard it was disaster with no air conditioning and poor attendance.
I also considered setting up at a newer Peru show on Saturday but after talking to my pal Jim, who has attended this show, I decided against it as Jim said it is 80 percent Pokémon. It was nice to sleep in on Saturday.
On Sunday, June 29, 2025, I was back in Rockford. Rockford blog coming soon.
Next Oak Creek show is July 12.
Announcing the formation of the Oak Creek Vintage Sports Collectors Club!
Anyone can join. I hope to have meetings every month at the Salvation Army in Oak Creek in addition to my regular monthly show. The meetings will essentially be a vintage-only card show. Tables cost $35. First meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025. We will be set up in Fellowship Hall. Free admission. I think the Salvation Army may run their concession stand during the show. Anyone interested in tables, send me an email at [email protected]
The next Wisconsin MegaShow is slated for September 20 at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex in Franklin, WI.
I have a few other things in the hopper and will report back once I have some solid dates.
I might set up at the Wilmot Flea Market on Sunday, July 6.
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