Conventions And Shows. - Page 4

medaldude · 12-09-2002, 11:38 PM

Hello All,

This show was worth going to because of meeting the other forum members. I think everybody picked up something. I bought a "Honored Radio Operator of the USSR" badge Type 1946. Post war but early enough to be of quality construction. This is a badge I've wanted.

Picture of badge:

http://soviet-awards.addr.com/forum/...?threadid=1143

Also picked up a book on Soviet helmets and a 1948 dated helmet made by the Leningrad Machine (tank) Building Factory.

Tom

wheats101 · 04-24-2003, 07:42 AM

I was wondering if there are any shows that feature Soviet medals & orders? I attend the OVMS Military Show of Shows every year in Louisville, KY but it seems to be about 75% German items. Do any of the dealers, on this forum, travel to shows? If so when & where?

DougD · 04-24-2003, 07:54 AM

I don't do the shows; my clients tend t know what they want and are spread around the world. The shows are by far German oriented, and the non-German collectors are usually looking for very cheap items.

We had an odd situation here back in the early 1990's; we have a show in Union NJ and we had no Soviet dealers before 1991 ( reasonable). Then, because we are so close to NYC, we had loads of them. They would fill a suitcase, come over, set up a table, and sell for rock bottom prices. They would then take the cash and go home. We had one show whera about 20 of the 100 tables were Russians. They just had piles of stuff, boxes of medals, but none of us really knew what we were looking at. I can still remember going through these flashy 1970's generals tunics in a pile for about $180 each when I came across this odd one, in green, with five stars on each collar, sleeve rank and no bards. I had no clue what it was and would never pay the $550 he was asking for it. I bought some admirals tunic from 1970 that is now worth about $20 less then I pais for it. The ugly tunic was a M1940 General of the Army, now worth about $2k!! But, in fairness, nobody really knew what we were seeig those early days.

Since then most shows near NYC have about 4-5 dealers of Soviet items (not including those who just have a few items mixed in with American, etc.). I have heard that shows outside NYC dn't have many, other then the MAX of the Great Western.

DD

HuliganRS · 04-24-2003, 08:56 AM

We'll have ****** in Chicago this weekend! Woo-Hoo!

Other than that small time dealers with up to 10 Soviet items at local shows.

Greeting from Shi-Town.

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.

Dave · 07-05-2003, 07:59 AM

Anyone here planning on going to the OMSA Convention this August in Philidelphia? I plan on going. This will be my first time, as I have normally been overseas for the other conventions since I joined OMSA! Any 'veterans' of these conventions know how much Soviet stuff shows up?

--Dave

Doug · 07-05-2003, 01:44 PM

The OMSA conventions are great. There is usually a pretty strong representation of Soviet ODM's for sale from the big 2 (or is it 3?)dealers as well as some from other smaller dealers and private collectors. Last year, I shared a table with a fellow OMSA member and sold a couple of my duplicates. Of course, I bought a lot more than I sold. Also at last year's convention, a fellow OMSA member displayed his collection of Early Soviet Republican Orders. As I understand it, his is the only complete collection known. It was worth the trip just to see that. There was also a fine display of Soviet Labor awards.

I highly recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity to go. If you're not a member of OMSA, you should strongly consider it. It is a great organization with a terriffic membership that is always ready to share information and knowledge. I know there are a number of other OMSA members here who will back me up on this one.

All the best,

Doug

12-09-2002, 11:38 PM	#1
medaldude Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: La Porte, IN Age: 74 Posts: 46	Show thoughts Hello All, This show was worth going to because of meeting the other forum members. I think everybody picked up something. I bought a "Honored Radio Operator of the USSR" badge Type 1946. Post war but early enough to be of quality construction. This is a badge I've wanted. Picture of badge: http://soviet-awards.addr.com/forum/...?threadid=1143 Also picked up a book on Soviet helmets and a 1948 dated helmet made by the Leningrad Machine (tank) Building Factory. Tom

04-24-2003, 07:42 AM	#2
wheats101 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 25	Soviet Collectibles Shows?? I was wondering if there are any shows that feature Soviet medals & orders? I attend the OVMS Military Show of Shows every year in Louisville, KY but it seems to be about 75% German items. Do any of the dealers, on this forum, travel to shows? If so when & where?

04-24-2003, 07:54 AM	#3
DougD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 51 Posts: 2,060	Shows... I don't do the shows; my clients tend t know what they want and are spread around the world. The shows are by far German oriented, and the non-German collectors are usually looking for very cheap items. We had an odd situation here back in the early 1990's; we have a show in Union NJ and we had no Soviet dealers before 1991 ( reasonable). Then, because we are so close to NYC, we had loads of them. They would fill a suitcase, come over, set up a table, and sell for rock bottom prices. They would then take the cash and go home. We had one show whera about 20 of the 100 tables were Russians. They just had piles of stuff, boxes of medals, but none of us really knew what we were looking at. I can still remember going through these flashy 1970's generals tunics in a pile for about $180 each when I came across this odd one, in green, with five stars on each collar, sleeve rank and no bards. I had no clue what it was and would never pay the $550 he was asking for it. I bought some admirals tunic from 1970 that is now worth about $20 less then I pais for it. The ugly tunic was a M1940 General of the Army, now worth about $2k!! But, in fairness, nobody really knew what we were seeig those early days. Since then most shows near NYC have about 4-5 dealers of Soviet items (not including those who just have a few items mixed in with American, etc.). I have heard that shows outside NYC dn't have many, other then the MAX of the Great Western. DD

04-24-2003, 08:56 AM	#4
HuliganRS Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Illinois - U.S.A. Age: 46 Posts: 1,023	We'll have ****** in Chicago this weekend! Woo-Hoo! Other than that small time dealers with up to 10 Soviet items at local shows. Greeting from Shi-Town. __________________ "Be civil to all, sociable to many, familiar with few, friend to one, enemy to none." Benjamin Franklin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Member #193

07-05-2003, 07:59 AM	#9
Dave Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: California Age: 49 Posts: 700	Conventions And Shows Anyone here planning on going to the OMSA Convention this August in Philidelphia? I plan on going. This will be my first time, as I have normally been overseas for the other conventions since I joined OMSA! Any 'veterans' of these conventions know how much Soviet stuff shows up? --Dave

04-28-2004, 03:24 PM	#5
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.

10-06-2004, 07:24 PM	#6
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	#7
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	#8
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.

07-05-2003, 01:44 PM	#10
Doug Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 45	The OMSA conventions are great. There is usually a pretty strong representation of Soviet ODM's for sale from the big 2 (or is it 3?)dealers as well as some from other smaller dealers and private collectors. Last year, I shared a table with a fellow OMSA member and sold a couple of my duplicates. Of course, I bought a lot more than I sold. Also at last year's convention, a fellow OMSA member displayed his collection of Early Soviet Republican Orders. As I understand it, his is the only complete collection known. It was worth the trip just to see that. There was also a fine display of Soviet Labor awards. I highly recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity to go. If you're not a member of OMSA, you should strongly consider it. It is a great organization with a terriffic membership that is always ready to share information and knowledge. I know there are a number of other OMSA members here who will back me up on this one. All the best, Doug

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