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Whitman Baltimore Spring Show. Is it still on? Who is attending?
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Maryland just declared a state of emergency over the first COVID19 cases in the state.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/05/coronavirus-maryland-cases-122587
Has anybody heard if Whitman plans to continue forward with the show? I would like to cancel my scheduled day off work if they are calling the show off. Much obliged.
Otherwise, I plan to be there on Friday. Who else is planning to attend?
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So far, we're business as usual at work, but the situation is fluid.
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I've never gone so they won't miss me. Not due to a virus but their laws on concealed carry.
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Wow.... Panic is growing.... State of Emergency declaration?? Seems a bit radical....The flu, and flu death rate is in the thousands already this year... No SOE declared....Cheers, RickO
I am planning to go on Saturday. Agree with @ricko, they should not cancel it unless there is major change in number of cases.
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Looks like a coin show to me.
The state of emergency was 3 cases in Montgomery County, which is more DC than MD, but panic is a weird thing to deal with.
I’ll be there Friday and perhaps Saturday.
Just be careful with those dealers eating and handling coins with their greasy paws.
Not due to a virus but their laws on concealed carry.
What do you want to do? Shoot the germs?
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I believe a formal State of Emergency declaration allows a state to request federal funds as reimbursement for some costs. It probably also allows the government to temporarily bypass internal red tape at the state level to make procurements and deploy resources.
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Someyear, I'd like to make it back but not this year.
However, it is not because of the Corona Virus.
I do not let fear dictate my decisions.
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Exactly. There are many State of Emergencies declared so far. The county I live in has declared it.
Based on a variety of factors I highly doubt I will be attending. I live in California, dont think cross country travel is the wisest for a show right now.
Don't blame you.......Flying is different than driving.........You're basically trapped in an incubation chamber with (possibly infected) strangers.
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I’ll be there! Virus don’t scare me. Making the 10 hour drive with a friend.
Any hotel recommendations? Never been to Baltimore.
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He’s saying he won’t go to Maryland because they’ll hassle him about carrying.
I however will be carrying... go to Baltimore without a pistol?
Hilarious.
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@Pnies20 Any hotel recommendations? Never been to Baltimore.
I recommend the Days Inn at the Inner Harbour. Nice rooms and reasonable.
Less than 5 minute walk to the show. Enjoy the show and I hope you will post
a show report. Safe travels!!
I suspect by the time this show happens there will be many empty tables. Meaning more than usual.
This is my suspicion as well. I will wait for the Thursday show reports before deciding if I want to make the trip down or not.
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I went to a show today and it was busy. They said it was even more busy yesterday. Don't worry be happy!
I’m there This virus thing WAY overhyped with near riots levels of lemming reaction
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Interesting to see peoples thoughts on this subject depending on what news service they listen to
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Let’s not get political. LOL
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I'll bet there will be some great last minute hotel deals online!
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Now that would be a novel defense!
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If Whitman decides to cancel the show I hope they do it soon so as
not to inconvenience the long distant traveler. I would hate to be flying
in and as I get off the plane, get a text that it has been canceled.
Might be smart to attend virtually.
Some European sports teams are still playing, but without audiences.
If they cancel it will cost many of us $'s as me and many folks I know buy our non-refundable hotel rooms months in advance.
I E-mailed the Whitman company asking them about the show status.
no reply yet. Maybe contact Stacks/Bowers for info. Still just 10 days away.
I can never bring myself to do a non refundable hotel room, I keep all my travel stuff refundable, too much can go wrong. Right now I assume I am losing my table fee as I wont be traveling to the show.
One school district has shut down around here. My daughters will likely be next.
I dont think whitman will cancel. Then they have to refund the table fees and it would be a huge loss to them. It is more if the convention center will cancel, then they take the financial hit.
Might be better to take a financial loss as opposed to bad publicity for having a
show where many of the dealers decide not to show up. Those attending would
most likely blame Whitman for not canceling the show because of the virus. As you
pointed out, maybe the convention center will make the canceling decision. I hope
the decision is made before many leave for the event.
Many companies are recognizing the unusual situation and providing alternatives. I think I heard this for airlines.
Well, I probably stay in a nice hotel walking distance from the show for 1/2 what you pay. I suppose getting stuck once should average out well enough. Stayed at the Sheraton connected to the convention center last year for $71 a night!
I seriously doubt Priceline will do any refunding, regardless of the circumstances. It's the chance you take for the savings. They do offer travel insurance that would probably cover it. In over a decade with 10-20 bookings a year I haven't missed a reservation yet(KNOCK ON WOOD!)
I think the only way the show could be cancelled is if the government forces it.
It could be cancelled by Whitman. Did you mean would ?
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I tried changing a flight this week and got no sympathy from the airline. I had to buy a new ticket. Same story with non-refundable hotel purchases.
On the other hand, it might have been easier if I had been traveling to or from a "Travel Alert" nation like China or Italy.
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Yeap!
We will be at our usual table. Think of the airplane 757. As always we will be giving away plenty of candy and our coins all have the emergency masks as required see pic below
Wish I could go! I always have a good time at the Baltimore Expo and always find nice additions for my collections. This time around I'll be chained to my desk in Atlanta, working on the next volume of the Cherrypickers' Guide and other upcoming Whitman books. Enjoy the coins and crabcakes, those of you who get to go!
@2ndCharter Perhaps your comment was intended to be sarcastic. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.
I stand by my comment. I have never been to the Balto show because I cannot protect myself or my assets. Like it or not No Guns = No $$.
I think you would be surprised at the number of dealers that carry a weapon. And they aren't likely to admit it on a public forum like this.
I won't miss Balto - and never will.
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Nothing to see here, move along the government will keep you safe! Another day, another mass shooting in charm city..
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/6-shot-1-dead-in-overnight-shooting-in-rosedale-baltimore-county/31273211
If transmission of the virus doesn't get out of hand, I'll definitely be there...
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FYI, here what Whitman is communicating about their upcoming Baltimore show. http://expo.whitman.com/novel-coronavirus-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR37CMFASYQlnUhNwy6Mu03pLsybR2LMxJjHfLLvanXY5-o7c0JEzg-QQNs
I was planning to attend. Have decided to pass this year. Not due to the virus but the presumption of lower attendance by dealers. I work in EMS. Not really concerned about the virus. My opinion, media blowing it all out of proportion.
I think it would be a good show for buyers and not for the dealers with lower than usual attendance. But the show "Must go on!"
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Being around dirty old men in Baltimore seems more risky then usual this time
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I’m going