Timonium Arms Conference Conflict

Rick · 27th February 2009, 02:34 AM

Whatever falls out; it would seem in no ones' interest to have the two events run concurrently ...

rand · 27th February 2009, 10:23 PM

Having the collectors gathering occur the same weekend as an antqiue arms show seems a good venue. Having it occur same weekend as auction and arms show seems to constrcitive.

There is another reason for a venue other than the Baltimore arms show, is that tables at the Baltimore arms show are simply to difficult to get and if you want to find something good one must be at the show the same time as everyone else. Have heard from other collectors about this and some are no longer attending because of it. Thats why the Louisville show sounded like a plausible choice to me, have not heard of problems for someone that wishes to have a table also. Some of us want a table for a place to kabitz with fellow collectors or have a display, or simply a place to sit and watch the crowds go by.

Either way I suggest occuring with a show that has tables available or early buy-in passes to be a strong consideration for a venue that will endure.

rand

Lee · 28th February 2009, 02:14 PM

By holding our own stand-alone show, we could control those aspects.

As it would be a small show, small tables for anyone wanting one should be possible and not too expensive.

Personally, I'd opt for the Richard May Brimfield experience: the sales room is unlocked at the specified time and opened to dealers and weekend registrants at the same instant.

27th February 2009, 02:34 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Whatever falls out; it would seem in no ones' interest to have the two events run concurrently ...

27th February 2009, 10:23 PM	#2
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Having the collectors gathering occur the same weekend as an antqiue arms show seems a good venue. Having it occur same weekend as auction and arms show seems to constrcitive. There is another reason for a venue other than the Baltimore arms show, is that tables at the Baltimore arms show are simply to difficult to get and if you want to find something good one must be at the show the same time as everyone else. Have heard from other collectors about this and some are no longer attending because of it. Thats why the Louisville show sounded like a plausible choice to me, have not heard of problems for someone that wishes to have a table also. Some of us want a table for a place to kabitz with fellow collectors or have a display, or simply a place to sit and watch the crowds go by. Either way I suggest occuring with a show that has tables available or early buy-in passes to be a strong consideration for a venue that will endure. rand

28th February 2009, 02:14 PM	#3
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 970	By holding our own stand-alone show, we could control those aspects. As it would be a small show, small tables for anyone wanting one should be possible and not too expensive. Personally, I'd opt for the Richard May Brimfield experience: the sales room is unlocked at the specified time and opened to dealers and weekend registrants at the same instant.