Who is going to the Chicago Pen Show? It will be my first pen show and I am looking forward to it. It should be a lot of fun.
Chicago Pen Show - April 30th to May 3rd
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If you haven't already read it, please check out Richard Binder's article on Your First Pen Show. Excellent advice. As he points out, be prepared to spend about twice the money that you think you will. Bring cash and be willing to negotiate. Most dealer's prices are flexible.
Have fun!
Have fun!
Hmm work has me in Chicago until the 30th, I have a meeting back in KC the next day, I wonder when I fly out?
I did think about going but because of my work schedule I wouldn't be able to get up there until late Saturday Afternoon. Do not know what kind of deals I could get after the show had been running already for two days?
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You'll never know if you don't go.
If you're an advanced collector looking for that super-rare, once-in-a-lifetime pen to complete your collection of Esterpark Waterperson oversize blow-fillers, then Saturday afternoon is probably too late. If you're a normal human like the rest of us, then there will be more than enough goodies to tempt you and suck the dollars out of your wallet!
[QUOTdefinitely the latterle;7306434]If you're an advanced collector looking for that super-rare, once-in-a-lifetime pen to complete your collection of Esterpark Waterperson oversize blow-fillers, then Saturday afternoon is probably too late. If you're a normal human like the rest of us, then there will be more than enough goodies to tempt you and suck the dollars out of your wallet! [/QUOTE]
I am definitely the latter, a mere Simpleton like most of us...
[/QUOTE]I am definitely the latter, a mere Simpleton like most of us...
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Thanks for the info, Larry. I'll read through the link. I'm sure it will be helpful.
I'm also more of a normal human with not a lot to spend, so not sure how many pens I will be able to buy. Probably just a couple of lower end ones. It should be fun though.
I'm also more of a normal human with not a lot to spend, so not sure how many pens I will be able to buy. Probably just a couple of lower end ones. It should be fun though.
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Only a week away. Anyone else going?
Fudge! I'm in town for business afternoon 28th and 29th but out on the night of the 29th.
I'm going to miss it too. I'm out of Chicago very early Tuesday morning to make a meeting at 9am in Kansas City.
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One more bump for the Chicago show. It kicks off today and goes through Sunday. I'll be there around noon tomorrow and all day on Saturday. It would be nice to get a chance to say "Hi" to any of you that will be there.
Did anybody make it, where's the loot?
Pics, gents, pics.
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