A soda-machines.com meet

[Eric]

How many of you guys go to the Chicago show?
Be kinda nice to meet everyone in person. Kind of
a club meeting at the show.
Maybe help grow this site by advertising it there.
Get t-shirts with a club logo and the website name
on the back.
I really enjoy getting feed back and seeing the
questions and answers, members images of collections.
It's all good.

Eric

[loman4ec]

Eric I was just thinking the same thing the other day. I know I am up for it. When is the show? I have never been although I have heard that there is nothing like it.

[BrianB]

The next Chicago Coin-Op Show is April 8-10, 2005 located in
St. Charles, IL at the Pheasant Run Resort.

The t-shirt idea sounds pretty cool. A big SMC Logo on the back and a small one on the front would look great. Possibly available in short and long sleeve.

I really enjoy visiting this website. It's been a great source of information over the short time I've been registered here.

[loman4ec]

I will be there. I knew it was in april but I was hoping it was early in the month as I am going on vacation in late April. I would also buy a shirt. I think we should have a few things made to sell to help Jim offset the costs of the site. Like coffee mugs or T shirts. I would buy one of each. Does anyone know someone who is in the Tshirt printing business?

[MoonDawg]

I have been to Chigagoland twice. No other swap meet like it.  A group meeting would be a great reason to fly back again.  
      Would be nice to lodge at a place in common to swap stories after the meet. May be a little late to find rooms in St Charles.   (The Pheasant Run Resort would be perfect.)
       Who wants to do Chicagoland  this spring? Raise your hands

[Eric]

I'd do the logo... I'm a graphic guy.... and that's what I do.... We can do the
Logo with the delivery mans' head and 2 machines like on the home page or
something different. and we'd want the website on the back.
As far as the Chicago show I'm in for the November... It seems to be better
but that's my opion.... All the dealers have the spring and summer to hunt and
find then bring to the show.

Eric

I would die to go, but can't. '> '> '>

[Pat Pixley]

This would be great to finally put a face with a name.
But I think this has to be planned out .myself I can't make this year at all,But next year is a different story. Eric I like the logo ideal can this be done on a   hat ? (I would be in for that) you do need to check with Jim on the logo.

Pat
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[BryanH]

Is there a website for this show / swap?  Is there anything like it in the south-west (like Phoenix)?

As for logo-wear -> I'd be interested.  The site and its sponsors have been helpful.

[loman4ec]

Well I'm in. For those who can't make it this year we can make an annual thing. Does anyone know what you have to do to sell there. I might want to stock up on machines to sell. or possibly have a soda-machines.com stand for everyone to sell a few things at. Well it is probably too late to get a booth.

[Hoosier Soda]

I'm in for the April show. I messed up and missed the November show....totally spaced it. Worst thing is that it's only about a 3 1/2 hour drive for me! I would definitely purchase a shirt/mug or darn near anything else if it would help support this site. without this place, I don't know what I'd do....LOL. Living here in Indiana has presented me with all sorts of challenges when it comes to my new found hobby and this place has made things so much easier! '>

[dr galaga]

Here's the web site for the show: http://www.chicagolandshow.com/

[Pat Pixley]

Josh, give Steve Jebb a call at soda jerk works, Steve was there last Nov. and I think he said he had a spot there .
Pat  '>

[MoonDawg]

Great idea but any of you guys who can get to Chicagoland this year please go.  I think it is conservative to say we'd be lucky to have out act together within a year.
      The main show is at Pheasant run resort, so how cool would it be (and expensive)to stay there, (I had to lodge 20 miles away). Maybe someone could get us info on group discounts or a pizza parlor.
       When I was there, Osh Cosh Ron then Jeff Walters had a truck rented to take people's purchases to wherever they lived. Don't know if anyone offers this service anymore. Most of the people in this site would feel better about attending this event if they were confident they could ship their find back home. Can some one here from Illinois help us get our machines to your local shipper?
        The shirts are a great Idea. Go to the meet and look for the other guys wearing the SMC shirts   '>
        Last : Anybody that enjoys this site should visit Chicagoland at least once in their lifetime.

[loman4ec]

Well I live in Cincinnati but I will be there in my truck and if I should I would be glad to bring a trailer to drop stuff off at a terminal. I have access to a 18 foot open car trailer with solid floors. I am willing to bet we can get a bunch of machines on that thing. Even if we had to lay them down. Or I have a 7 foot utility trailer that will hold a few. But I will probably bring a few of my own to try and sell in the parking lot if I have to.

[sodaworks]

Is there only one show there a year? I have a plant outage at work for the month of April, so I unfortunately could not make this one.

[Pat Pixley]

No they have one in November also. It run every
April & November .

Pat  '>

i will be there. it`s a great show. the idea with the t-shirts and coffe mugs is great. i would buy both.
lars :'>

[loman4ec]

OK here is the info on the show. I know that alot of you have said that you want to go but does anyone want to get a booth. I just got off of the phone with them and they are sending me a contract in the mail. For an 8x10 booth it is $295 for the entire weekend for an inside booth. The only outside selling is on friday and by buying an inside booth as long as you are set up by 5 on friday you are aloud to sell both inside and outside for the same price. Admission on friday is $50 per person and sat and sun are open admission. By reserving a booth you get admission for two people on friday and any others are $50 per head. Does this sound like something anyone would like to go in on. I know I wouldn't mind bringing a machine or two. They said that there is still rooms available at the phesant run hotel but I waited on hold for a long time and hung up but if anyone else wants to try the # is 1800-474-3272

[MoonDawg]

Ok checked the web site, thanks Dr G.  They post this show for Friday (setup day) and Saturday and Sunday- tourist days.
      Well if it's it's still the same as last time I went, there is an earlier event that may be all we care to attend. About 10 miles away at Kane County fairgrounds they have a swap meet. This was held from the Wednesday through Friday preceeding the big event.
        Lots of junkin' at the "Pig barns". Unrestored stuff usually changes hands here, then most of these dealers move on to display more expensive stuff on the weekend.
        There jukeboxes etc are indoors, but I like the parking lot best. Uhaul trucks back in to their space, and a crowd of us swarming when he opens his rear door.
        Someone told me this event wasn't as big anymore since ebay evolved.  Chuck (Vendoz), or anyone else care to comment?

[Eric]

I agree since ebay..... Not near the stuff that once was about 5 years ago.
And I agree the Thursday morning, up with the roosters,
parking lot is best for finding items. Never been to the fair ground before or pig barn (what is that? Sounds like there
are deals there too.)
You have to pay to get in Sat and Sun... $20? I've never seen it free. But everything inside has prices that reflect
book prices and beyond. I'd rather hit the lot and junk stores

But 8 years ago (pre-children).... unbelievable!!!!!!!
I remember a trailer full...FULL, back to back Vendo 44s!!!!!
I remember a Orange Crush slider Ideal 55 $500!!!! At that time I thought they were crazy.....now  '>

Stuff still pops up last year a couple of Mission Orange sliders
in the back of a truck ..Make Offer!

Now it's not was it was and depletes every year so guys....
You gotta try and go.... Just don't buy stuff that
I'm look'n for! '>

Eric

[dr galaga]

I think it's $7 on Sat and Sun.  I liked it when they also had booths across the street in the big barn (that's where the bargains were).  The prices are kind of steep, but there are some good deals.  When I was in college my dad let me take his station wagon once (and only once) - he did not like what I came home with: about a dozen light up beer signs, gumball machine stands, a gumball machine and a Cavalier CSS-64.  The Cavalier was clean and was marked down to a tad bit over $100.  Ahhhhh, those were the days (about 15 years ago).