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Memphis IPMS #40 - - on the horizon
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This will be my 23rd consecutive visit to the Memphis IPMS - - I am looking forward to it (as always) because it's the big 40th Anniversary show for this fantastic paper money orgy, and it's also rumored to be the final time for the IPMS show to be held in the fine city of Memphis, TN due to reasons beyond the scope of my limited understanding of how these convention things work.
- Will you be there? (me: Wed- Sun)
- Information/rumors for location of next year's show?
- Best ribs in Memphis? (me: Central BBQ - midtown)
- Will you be there? (me: Wed- Sun)
- Information/rumors for location of next year's show?
- Best ribs in Memphis? (me: Central BBQ - midtown)
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Don't forget the SPMC Breakfast scheduled for Friday morning. Tickets can be purchased at the SPMC website - www.spmc.org - for $20 up until the day before the show. At the door, they are $25.
Regarding rumors for next year - all I keep hearing is "Nothing has been officially decided". Of course, that could change at any moment.
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Rumors abound as to future of Memphis as site for IPMS so I'll not comment.
Years ago the Rendezvous for ribs was a "must eat" place.
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Corky's has the best ribs in Memphis. Try to dry rub.
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No Memphis for me sadly. I have that documentary premiere the weekend before and am not allowed out of the house very often
Is the documentary before or after Memphis? I thought it was the week after (same day as the Long Beach show).
No Memphis for me sadly. I have that documentary premiere the weekend before and am not allowed out of the house very often
Is the documentary before or after Memphis? I thought it was the week after (same day as the Long Beach show).
Oops meant after. 6/10
Michael you should come to Memphis. I won't tell, and plus, I bet Cliff can crack into and disarm that tracker thing around your ankle.
You bet your ass I can!!! Anything for a friend.... except jail time.
I've heard many cities: Philly, Norfolk, Dallas, New Orleans, Orlando, and the lead city Kansas City.
The best ribs question can get you into a big time argument! I have a tie: Blues City Café and Central BBQ (NOT the one downtown). If I had one choice - Central.
since Lyn is in KS, i would guess KC... although Cliff, could you imagine Norfolk? you'd be so hooked up!
Well, sorta hooked up. It's a 4 hour drive back home but I'll save money on hotel rooms!
Looking forward to seeing everybody, and lots of ribs! (Central BBQ/midtown, Blues City and Rendezvous for me).
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The time has surely come to move this show to a more congenial location. Memphis is a dangerous city, and the service at the hotel restaurant is so slow that it is unfathomable. Not to mention the sketchy transport from the airport into town.
It must be moved to a location that has millions of people within a quick driving distance. Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburgh are good choices. Kansas City is just off the beaten path and really not any better than Memphis as a locale.
There was a time when Memphis was the best show around. All the dealers saved their best material and there were tons of neat offerings on hand at most tables - especially interesting and rare nationals. No more. All the good stuff goes to auction. There is little new or interesting material to be found.
The time has surely come to move this show to a more congenial location. Memphis is a dangerous city, and the service at the hotel restaurant is so slow that it is unfathomable. Not to mention the sketchy transport from the airport into town.
It must be moved to a location that has millions of people within a quick driving distance. Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburgh are good choices. Kansas City is just off the beaten path and really not any better than Memphis as a locale.
Manhattan is excellent and cool place - It will be good choice
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04151865
Wanted - Flipper notes with the numbers 6-9 or 0-6-9 ON 1$ 2$ 5$ 10$ 20$
Wanted - 10$ Sereis 2013 - fancy Serial Numbers
Never will happen - too expensive. The City used to be a mecca for all sorts of coin shows decades ago and they've all died off.
It'll be interesting to see what happens. One of the major reasons talked about for moving the show was to find a location with easier, and less expensive, air access, especially for the overseas dealers. I don't see how Kansas City would fit that criteria. Dallas, Atlanta, Orlando, Philly, OK. Norfolk (huh?) - I don't see that as an international hub.
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Nothing is easier from more cities than Las Vegas. Cheap hotel rooms, too.
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Nothing is easier from more cities than Las Vegas. Cheap hotel rooms, too.
+1
Chicago is definitely out of the question and I live there.
Dallas might work.
Do we really need another show on the East coast?
Denver, Cincinatti, Minneapolis are all airline hubs.
Dallas - $242
Cincinnati - $225
Kansas City - $311
Las Vegas - $396
Indianapolis - $285
Now, this is just airfares - I certainly don't know what kind of facilities are available in those cities - perhaps the folks who are advocating certain cities can enlighten us.
I was just curious, based on the claims, as to what cities would really be the cheapest to get to (at least for me).
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Dallas - $205
Cincinnati - $304
Kansas City - $106
Las Vegas - $295
Indianapolis - $299
I don't see anyone putting Detroit on the list... We have a major airport that has alot of international flights. Downtown Detroit has recently renovated large convention center and the next expansion is already in the works. It's more than big enough as it hosts the International Auto Show every January. Lots of hotels and great places to eat. On the down side, I definitely would be very careful at night in downtown Detroit though. Bad things can happen if you get away from the common areas just like Baltimore or Memphis or any major city.
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I vote for Dallas since it is in a central location which would make for a more fair travel for both East coast and West Coast people. Plus it is generally among the cheapest destinations to fly to.
See all next week!
It would be nice for the show to move somewhere with a direct flight. Pittsburgh would be fun.
Memphis BBQ is just like any other BBQ I have ever had. Except that it is three times more expensive in Memphis and there is a long line. I am excited about Restaurant Iris, Texas De Brazil, and Folk's Folly. I still miss the Butcher Shoppe though.
So do I - that was a tradition for a group of us for over twenty years. We always tipped the waiter/waitress in $2 bills - that always generated a great reaction.
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The Butcher Block used to be a Friday night must!!
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