BOSTON SHOW...10/31 - 11/2......Roll call......

KING KELLOGG · October 17, 2003 9:13AM

Hey members.....

Who's going to the Boston Show the last weekend of the month ???

I'll be there Fri. and Sat..I'll start at Setbuilders table and slowly "cherry pick" in a clockwise motion...LOL ........

Hope to meet a bunch of the Registry guys... Any plans for a "get together dinner"??

Cheers!!!

Larry

RayBShotz · October 17, 2003 9:16PM

Friday for me KIng! See you there!
RayB69Topps

ChrisKK · October 17, 2003 9:18PM

Larry,
i will be following you (in the shadows) on both days. good thing we will not be after the same cards. i normally will do a complete walk through then do a more detailed search counter clockwise from the door. i will leave my name at a couple tables. looking forward to meeting people from the area.

what about a 'break' if i remember correctly the show has a large room/bar(not open) area where people can sit and snack.

leave the 1970 topps for me

Chris K

FB · October 17, 2003 9:28PM

Make sure when you guys report back on Monday that the show was a God, awful bust....

This will help make the rest of us feel better about missing it...

Ray - I don't wanna hear about a 69 PSA 9 Ferraro that you picked up for $75
Larry - same goes for you and the 72 Schaal In Action 9 for $100
Chris - same goes for you and ANY 1970 mint raw find

LuxuryWines · October 18, 2003 12:29AM

Really wish I could go but that weekend is just not feasible.... Pledge Sunday at Church ( I am Stewardship/Pledge Chairman) .... Halloween for the Kids..... Just a tough weekend... But I am curious How does this show compare with the Fort ..... Is there a web site where I can look up info on it? Thanks Jeff

KING KELLOGG · October 18, 2003 1:45AM

Lux...

Here 'ya go Jeff...

www.gbscc.com . Maybe you could link it up for the rest of the guys...

Pretty big show, from what I understand....250 dealers (a lot of National guys...)

Setbuilders is buying all the beer (Ooopps..) I mean Setbuilders is the designated place to meet and he should buy us all a beer......ha

Bust out of NJ for a day, grag Bakka, and head north for some fun...

Larry

RayBShotz · October 20, 2003 1:53AM

King - Do you know at what facility this show is actually held? Address; directions? The website you gave really doesnt say.
RayB69Topps

packCollector · October 20, 2003 1:59AM

Shriners Auditorium
99 Fordham Rd, Wilmington, MA 01887
(781) 665-5725

From boston 93 N to exit 39
8: At exit 39, turn RIGHT onto Ramp 0.1 miles
9: Keep RIGHT to stay on Ramp 0.0 miles
10: Bear RIGHT (East) onto Concord St, then immediately turn LEFT (North) onto Fordham Rd 0.3 miles

LuxuryWines · October 20, 2003 2:04AM

Boston Show Link

Here is the link.... for those interested.... Jeff

murcerfan · October 20, 2003 2:13AM

The show is really not IN Boston, rather a good ways north of Boston up near Metheun (sp).
....It is worth a 4-5 hour drive in my opinion.

as I recall there are direction signs once you find the exit, but you gotta look for 'em.

edited to remove wrong directions from the GBSCC show...opps

packCollector · October 20, 2003 2:32AM

murcer fan, those are the directions to the wrong place, It is at the shriners. 93 north right off exit 39. hope everyone can make it

murcerfan · October 20, 2003 2:57AM

my bad.

i did a cut and paste from the web-site without studying it, thinking it useful.
it did look a little funny...come to think of it.
thanks for catching it.

Of course we could just send all the "K" collectors on a goose chase

anybody that wants a map can click here

KING KELLOGG · October 20, 2003 3:12AM

murcerfan....

Everybody knows that K collectors don't chase geese....

or collect goose eggs ( 0 ).......

We only chase the 10's..

Larry

raym8 · October 20, 2003 5:42AM

I'll be there on Friday when it opens. This is the one show I look forward to each year, though it has gone down
siginficantly in quality, imo, over the past few years. But on the bright side, as soon as you walk in the auditorium,
you can sell your cards for pennies on the dollar to Mr Mint...lol

sellerman23 · October 21, 2003 4:30AM

I have decided that I will go Friday as well as Saturday.
It's always such a great show and since it's the biggest one of the year that's around here, I always look forward to it, as well.
Since year was the first time I attended the National, this show seemed to come up a lot quicker than before, though.

Dave
sellerman23

carkim · October 22, 2003 7:39AM

Could someone who is attending the show look for these two cards for me?

1972 Topps Football

147 PETE GOGOLAK
179 BOB TRUMPY

PSA 8 NQ or higher, or raw (mint and centered)

My email address

It has been a while since I've been to a show, although I hope to make the Tri-Star show in Cleveland Nov. 7-9 at the IX center.

Carlos

motocrosser · October 22, 2003 9:48AM

Carlos,
I'll add the 2 cards to my short list. I'll be at the door Friday, early. I live about an hour and half from the show.

John/mx'er

______________
1961 topps 100%

schr1st · October 22, 2003 10:31AM

I might go up to it, but I'm not certain. I live in downton Boston, so for me to get up there involves having to take the commuter rail and a cab (having a car in Boston is more of a bane than a boon), plus I'm trying to save $ for the Toronto Expo in November. Anyone know if BMW will be there? It might sway me to go if they are going to be there.

KING KELLOGG · October 22, 2003 11:08AM

Well...It looks like a fair turnout of board members so far....Just talked to 1420sports and he said he's tying his best to make it also.....

So........

Because everybody seems to be there on Friday.....Let's all have some dinner together!

I was lucky enough to sit in at the dinner during the Nationals, and it was a HOOT!!!

Anybody know a good place to eat??? Works best if there is a "side" room, where about a dozen guys can relax...

Ahhhhh... The cards...the crew.....the chow..........(the beer...mmmmm....)

Any thoughts???

Larry

murcerfan · October 27, 2003 2:22AM

Hotel preference or ideas??

anybody get nearby with priceline ?? if so what city and offer did ya use ??

ChrisKK · October 27, 2003 4:58AM

Larry,
Friday night for dinner may be tough. for me i have to get back to the house in time for trick-or-treating. (we set up a haunted house and like scaring the kids) Saturday will be my day with no time limits.

Chris

RayBShotz · October 27, 2003 8:51AM

King - I concur. The Nationals Dinner was top rate. I have a 4 hour drive back home Friday night so I am afraid a dinner doesnt work for me this time. I wil look out for you at the show. Wil you be wearing the crown? :-)
Look for me with the Blue and Orange 69" Cap.
RayB69Topps

1420sports · October 27, 2003 9:51AM

Larry, you can always skip the Boston show and go to the Fort instead ...

KING KELLOGG · October 27, 2003 9:53AM

murcerfan...

I don't know anything about the city layout. As near as I can tell, I'm about half way between Logan International and the show in Willmington MA.

I went to priceline.com and got a great rate at The Amerisuites Boston (Medford) ($50.00 per the 3 nights I'll be there, and $176.96 total for all the taxes and etc...)

MikeSchmidt might be able to help to as I think Harvard is close.

I'll also have a rent a car, so we can cram in and go for good 'vittles. I'm open...

Larry

KING KELLOGG · October 27, 2003 9:58AM

CrissKK

No problem...No one says we can't all get together Sat. also....

(maybe we'll all go to your house after the show...I'll scare the crap out of those little monsters...hee..hee...)

We'll do something....

Ray...I'll have my radar on for that cap!!!

Larry

Machodoc · October 27, 2003 10:26AM

Would like to be there but can't afford to be 500 miles from home the weekend before the election. Perhaps I can make the Fort, so maybe someone can take roll call when that gets closer..... Have fun!!!!

Virtualizard · October 27, 2003 10:32AM

<< <i>Would like to be there but can't afford to be 500 miles from home the weekend before the election. Perhaps I can make the Fort, so maybe someone can take roll call when that gets closer..... Have fun!!!! >>

Steve,

I thought you were running uncontested?

JEB.

murcerfan · October 27, 2003 10:43AM

as i recall, the show is pretty much out in the burbs.
i remember staying an exit or two away last time.
Harvard square must be an hour away.

anways, It'll be Halloween.........
... and I'm thinking about going as Don Zimmah.

KING KELLOGG · October 27, 2003 11:08AM

1420sports...

Hey Neal...

Whatta' 'ya say "WE" make both shows?????

It'll be a hoot!!!

(I still have a gift for you left over from the National...I think you were 'gettin hitched at that time.....I'll bring it to Boston...Hope you can make it...)

Larry

Machodoc · October 27, 2003 2:02PM

JEB - As a matter of fact I do remain unopposed. As the saying goes however, there are only two ways to run: unopposed and scared, and it's still best to run scared! The point is however, that it would not be perceived well were I to take a long distance holiday the weekend before the election, and personally I would not have a good time anyway because I have a lot of organizational stuff to attend to during the final days.

Right now I am organizing poll workers, etc.. and that stuff eats up time like nobody's business. Besides, I can still conduct tons of Hobby bidness thru the 'net! Anyway, I am thinking about coming to the Fort in Dec, especially if there is a possibility of getting a strong lineup of registry folks together for a Friday night dinner! It's a five hour-plus drive for me, but I'll do it if a good crowd can be assembled.

jmullen · October 27, 2003 2:51PM

Hmm ... I am going to be in Boston that weekend ...

www.vintagebasketballcards.info

Gobin · October 28, 2003 3:00AM

RayBShotz -

I'll look for you on Friday. I have some left over Raw 69's from the National, maybe we can trade?

See you then.
- Jeff

RayBShotz · October 28, 2003 9:54AM

Jeff - I am devoid of any trading material at the moment but will certainly look forward to seeing you again.
RayB69Topps

KING KELLOGG · October 29, 2003 9:33PM

Well it's 5:30 am here in Portland, and just ready to fly 3000 miles to the Boston Show (man, my arms will be tired...ba.da.bing...)

See everybody there!!!

Best

Larry

Hubcap · October 29, 2003 11:03PM

I will have a table at the show. I sell supplies and acrylic display cases for autographed items. Not sure where I am in the room, but stop by and say "hello". Can't miss me. Any board member gets a 10% discount off any display cases. I would like to put a face with the names I see here on the message boards. Oh, also I bought out a closeout on Ray Borque signed 16x20 in Bruins uniform. They will be $35 each ! Have a great show there and find lots of nice cards !

BOSTON SHOW...10/31 - 11/2......Roll call......

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