Conventions And Shows. - Page 12

Dave · 02-23-2004, 10:53 PM

Hello all!

It was a pleasure to finally meet some of you at the show, however briefly! I was mainly in US militaria mode at the show, except for one group that Eric kindly took a photo of for me.

(I was able to show my wife what I spent the price of a small car on!)

Anyway, for wheats101... Did you get one of those magazine-like programs for the show? It lists all the dealers by name and address in it. If you didn't, let me know as mine is right here.

--Dave

yolkin · 02-24-2004, 12:16 AM

You got that Hero group you mentioned, didn't you?

Well, good for you!

Best,

Eric

wheats101 · 02-24-2004, 07:14 AM

I didn't pick up one of those books...I wish I had. Please PM me.
Thanks,
David

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Hello all!

It was a pleasure to finally meet some of you at the show, however briefly! I was mainly in US militaria mode at the show, except for one group that Eric kindly took a photo of for me.

(I was able to show my wife what I spent the price of a small car on!)

Anyway, for wheats101... Did you get one of those magazine-like programs for the show? It lists all the dealers by name and address in it. If you didn't, let me know as mine is right here.

--Dave

Lapa · 02-24-2004, 07:33 AM

Dave,

For the rest of us, is it the HSU group that seems to include everything, including the Polyot gold watch?

Marc

Doug · 02-24-2004, 02:52 PM

I also had a great time at the SOS but, regretfully, I didn't get a chance to meet any forum members either. As I was a table helper, I was at the show the whole time. There was quite a bit of Soviet material to look at though not as much as in the past. There were a few bargains for those who moved pretty fast when the show opened on Thursday for dealer set up. I'm pretty certain that most of the bargains were snapped up by the larger Soviet dealers though I did manage to grab one excellent buy for myself. A friend of mine missed out on getting a Kutuzov 3 for $500 from a dealer who hadn't kept up on the recent price increases. I'm sure that will be his fish that got away story for a long time.

I only brought home three Soviet items but still had a good show as I also collect Japanese militaria. Those of you who went can attest to the fact there was a lot of Japanese items. In fact, I believe there was more at this show than I'd seen in one place in several years.

Hopefully, we can set up some kind of Soviet collector meeting at either OMSA or the Max later this year.

All the best,

Doug (AKA the other one)

Dave · 02-24-2004, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lapa

Dave,

For the rest of us, is it the HSU group that seems to include everything, including the Polyot gold watch?

Marc

It's possible...

AlexF. · 04-28-2004, 03:24 PM

Hi all,
There is a militaria show (including xxxxxxxx, and perhaps others), that will be held in Union, NJ (very close to those of us, who reside in tri-state area). Here are the specifics (go to Mapblast.com for directions):
Saturday, May 15, Boys & Girls Club of Union
1050 Jeanette Ave. (off Morris Ave), Union, NJ.
Opens for public at 9AM.

Hope to see some of you there...

Cheers,

- Alex.

new world · 10-06-2004, 07:24 PM

If anyone's interested - here's the schedule of militaria shows through the end of 2004 and beginning of 2005:

"Militaria Collector Shows in the U.S.

(All dates can be subject to change, so please confirm plans with promoters prior to event...)

Chicago Metro: 8/15/2004 Hillside Militaria Show, Hillside Holiday Inn, Hillside, IL.

Richmond VA: 8/21-22/2004 National Civil War & Antique Arms Show, The Showplace, Richmond, VA.

Cincinnati Metro: 9/3-5/2004 ASMIC Tri-Convention, Drawbridge Inn, Ft. Mitchell, KY.

Des ***nes IA: 9/11-12/2004 Militaria Collectibles Show, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des ***nes, IA.

NY/NJ Metro: 9/18/2004 Meadowlands Militaria, Boy's & Girl's Club, Union, NJ.

Chicago Metro: 9/26/2004 Joliet Military Collector's Show, American Legion Post #5, Joliet, IL.

Cleveland Metro: 10/1-2/2004 Lakeland Community College Military Collector's Show, Athletic Fitness Center, Kirtland, OH.

Twin City Metro: 10/16-17/2004 Minn.-St. Paul Military Relic Collector's Show, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Minneapolis, MN.

Chicago Metro: 10/17/2004 Hillside Militaria Show, Hillside Holiday Inn, Hillside, IL.

DC Metro: 11/7/2004 Military Insignia Show, SOSA Community Center, Ft. Belvoir, VA.

Chicago Metro: 11/12-14/2004 Chicago Military Collectibles Show, Concord Plaza, Northlake, IL.

Cincinnati Metro: 11/19-20/2004 OVMS, Drawbridge Inn, Fort Mitchell, KY.

NY/NJ Metro: 11/20/2004 Meadowlands Militaria, Boy's & Girl's Club, Union, NJ.

Chicago Metro: 12/5/2004 Hillside Militaria Show, Hillside Holiday Inn, Hillside, IL.

Chicago Metro: 12/19/2004 Joliet Military Collector's Show, American Legion Post #5, Joliet, IL.

Janesville/Madison WI: 2/11-12/2005 Badger Military Show, Rock Co. Fairgrounds, Janesville, WI.

Louisville KY: 2/24-27/2005 OVMS-Show of Shows, Kentucky Fair & Expo, Louisville, KY.

Chicago Metro: 4/29-5/1/2005 Chicago Military Collectibles Show, Concord Plaza, Northlake, IL.

Chicago Metro: 11/11-13/2005 Chicago Military Collectibles Show, Concord Plaza, Northlake, IL."

Best regards,
William

new world · 10-06-2004, 07:31 PM

If you need more info about or directions to the above listed militaria events - contact these guys:

- American Eagle Collectors, Totowa, NJ Dave Howerdel
973-790-8203
- Meadowlands Militaria, Union, NJ Bob Curran
201-939-8846
- Military Relics, Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN Bob Johnson
952-920-3820
- Atlanta Int. Military Show, Marietta, GA Carolina Trader
704-282-1339
- OVMS - Ft. Mitchell, KY (Cincinnati) OVMS
513-245-9540

scook17 · 10-09-2004, 06:31 AM

You guys in the US are very lucky with all these military shows. Anyone care to post a similar list for us Europeans over the pond......

Kind Regards,
Shane Cook.

02-24-2004, 12:16 AM	#112
yolkin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 46 Posts: 206	You got that Hero group you mentioned, didn't you? Well, good for you! Best, Eric __________________ Soviet Union is the only country with an unpredictable ... past!

04-28-2004, 03:24 PM	#117
AlexF. Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 65	Upcoming military show Hi all, There is a militaria show (including xxxxxxxx, and perhaps others), that will be held in Union, NJ (very close to those of us, who reside in tri-state area). Here are the specifics (go to Mapblast.com for directions): Saturday, May 15, Boys & Girls Club of Union 1050 Jeanette Ave. (off Morris Ave), Union, NJ. Opens for public at 9AM. Hope to see some of you there... Cheers, - Alex. Last edited by Art; 07-09-2004 at 04:46 PM.

02-23-2004, 10:53 PM	#111
Dave Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: California Age: 49 Posts: 700	Hello all! It was a pleasure to finally meet some of you at the show, however briefly! I was mainly in US militaria mode at the show, except for one group that Eric kindly took a photo of for me. (I was able to show my wife what I spent the price of a small car on!) Anyway, for wheats101... Did you get one of those magazine-like programs for the show? It lists all the dealers by name and address in it. If you didn't, let me know as mine is right here. --Dave

02-24-2004, 07:33 AM	#114
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Dave, For the rest of us, is it the HSU group that seems to include everything, including the Polyot gold watch? Marc

02-24-2004, 02:52 PM	#115
Doug Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 45	I also had a great time at the SOS but, regretfully, I didn't get a chance to meet any forum members either. As I was a table helper, I was at the show the whole time. There was quite a bit of Soviet material to look at though not as much as in the past. There were a few bargains for those who moved pretty fast when the show opened on Thursday for dealer set up. I'm pretty certain that most of the bargains were snapped up by the larger Soviet dealers though I did manage to grab one excellent buy for myself. A friend of mine missed out on getting a Kutuzov 3 for $500 from a dealer who hadn't kept up on the recent price increases. I'm sure that will be his fish that got away story for a long time. I only brought home three Soviet items but still had a good show as I also collect Japanese militaria. Those of you who went can attest to the fact there was a lot of Japanese items. In fact, I believe there was more at this show than I'd seen in one place in several years. Hopefully, we can set up some kind of Soviet collector meeting at either OMSA or the Max later this year. All the best, Doug (AKA the other one)

10-06-2004, 07:24 PM	#118
new world Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 1,086	If anyone's interested - here's the schedule of militaria shows through the end of 2004 and beginning of 2005: "Militaria Collector Shows in the U.S. (All dates can be subject to change, so please confirm plans with promoters prior to event...) Chicago Metro: 8/15/2004 Hillside Militaria Show, Hillside Holiday Inn, Hillside, IL. Richmond VA: 8/21-22/2004 National Civil War & Antique Arms Show, The Showplace, Richmond, VA. Cincinnati Metro: 9/3-5/2004 ASMIC Tri-Convention, Drawbridge Inn, Ft. Mitchell, KY. Des *nes IA: 9/11-12/2004 Militaria Collectibles Show, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des *nes, IA. NY/NJ Metro: 9/18/2004 Meadowlands Militaria, Boy's & Girl's Club, Union, NJ. Chicago Metro: 9/26/2004 Joliet Military Collector's Show, American Legion Post #5, Joliet, IL. Cleveland Metro: 10/1-2/2004 Lakeland Community College Military Collector's Show, Athletic Fitness Center, Kirtland, OH. Twin City Metro: 10/16-17/2004 Minn.-St. Paul Military Relic Collector's Show, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Minneapolis, MN. Chicago Metro: 10/17/2004 Hillside Militaria Show, Hillside Holiday Inn, Hillside, IL. DC Metro: 11/7/2004 Military Insignia Show, SOSA Community Center, Ft. Belvoir, VA. Chicago Metro: 11/12-14/2004 Chicago Military Collectibles Show, Concord Plaza, Northlake, IL. Cincinnati Metro: 11/19-20/2004 OVMS, Drawbridge Inn, Fort Mitchell, KY. NY/NJ Metro: 11/20/2004 Meadowlands Militaria, Boy's & Girl's Club, Union, NJ. Chicago Metro: 12/5/2004 Hillside Militaria Show, Hillside Holiday Inn, Hillside, IL. Chicago Metro: 12/19/2004 Joliet Military Collector's Show, American Legion Post #5, Joliet, IL. Janesville/Madison WI: 2/11-12/2005 Badger Military Show, Rock Co. Fairgrounds, Janesville, WI. Louisville KY: 2/24-27/2005 OVMS-Show of Shows, Kentucky Fair & Expo, Louisville, KY. Chicago Metro: 4/29-5/1/2005 Chicago Military Collectibles Show, Concord Plaza, Northlake, IL. Chicago Metro: 11/11-13/2005 Chicago Military Collectibles Show, Concord Plaza, Northlake, IL." Best regards, William

10-06-2004, 07:31 PM	#119
new world Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 1,086	If you need more info about or directions to the above listed militaria events - contact these guys: - American Eagle Collectors, Totowa, NJ Dave Howerdel 973-790-8203 - Meadowlands Militaria, Union, NJ Bob Curran 201-939-8846 - Military Relics, Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN Bob Johnson 952-920-3820 - Atlanta Int. Military Show, Marietta, GA Carolina Trader 704-282-1339 - OVMS - Ft. Mitchell, KY (Cincinnati) OVMS 513-245-9540

10-09-2004, 06:31 AM	#120
scook17 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 220	You guys in the US are very lucky with all these military shows. Anyone care to post a similar list for us Europeans over the pond...... Kind Regards, Shane Cook.

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