Houston Money show
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We got word that the Houston Money show will no longer be in downtown Houston. Next year it will be 30 miles north of town and be down-sized from 250 tables to 150. The convention center has been running up the rates to the point where the Houston Coin Club could no longer remain at the convention center.
The new site will be The Lone Star Convention center in Conroe, TX. The new dates are January 19-20, 2018.
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interesting news!
I understand the concern over the rising rate at convention centers.
However going from a venue of 250 tables to 150 tables is a question in my mind.
They are returning to being a club show.
Conroe is nice.... I lived in Houston for a few years and went there several times...Cheers, RickO
Alas just did the driving distance calc - 78.2 miles from my house for a local show when it goes to Conroe through the worst of Houston traffic, now it is 23 miles for a national show, not sure I will do HMS next year. Noticed two things this year - no Heritage auction, no advertisements on the freeway traffic signs. So looks like the club is losing out and not being able to sustain this show, needs more out of town collector presence.....
Best, SH
Is this symptomatic of the Houston area or is it the current status of the coin market?
The convention center rates went way up.
I get that. I just wondered why they downsized it so much.
I have enjoyed setting up at the Greater Houston Show and attending.
The move north reflects a move to where the money is - the Woodlands.
The table reduction is a surprise unless problems selling them. I wb curious what new table fees will be.
Because I am on SE side near Clear Lake would have book room. Not bad idea the Traffic can be horrible.
A couple of points. The rise in convention cost is a by product of Houston hosting the Super Bowl this year. 2 large hotels were built near the convention center to help attract the game and increase the opportunity for the convention center to host larger conventions. The effect has led to other similar venues increasing rates as customers such as the coin show start looking for other alternatives.
Second, the size of the show. Venue size definitely limits the number of tables available and they probably wanted to stay within easy reach of the major airport which is located in the northern part of Houston.
On the plus size, table cost will be lower, free parking, and less traffic (longer distance but much less congestion).
Traffic was an issue when I lived in Houston in the early to mid 70's... but not as bad as it seems (from above posts) now.... I liked their highways system for the most part then, and a stop at the pub after work allowed for traffic to subside (just two glasses of wine and a lot of conversation). Worked on the north side and lived south. Cheers, RickO