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Title: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: SIGNGUY on March 26, 2010, 01:38:37 pm I know we talked about this on another thread but we'll start fresh... Chicago show is in a few weeks.. Sure would be nice to meet up for Dinner again on Thursday night?
as much as I'd like to try new places, the "USUAL" joint seems to work? Chime in if you have any other suggestions or else we'll just make it Portillos again? 6:30 ish? I know I'll be there with a buddy who is coming to the show with me for the first time. who else... Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: Seven181 on March 26, 2010, 01:40:43 pm I am going to miss it!!!! :darn: :censored: Have to be in Detroit by 11 am that morning and do not think I could make the drive.....or could I??? 5 am is the parking lot start time! As of now, I am going to miss it.
Brian Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: Funtronics on March 26, 2010, 04:10:23 pm I'll be there. I wonder how we can get the party room. Do you have to call to reserve it? There was quite a few of us last time, so it would be great if we could get even more.
Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: SIGNGUY on March 26, 2010, 04:44:18 pm I can call and see if we can get that room off to the side.. I asked last time, but they said we couldn't have it?
I'll call and check. Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: Larry on March 26, 2010, 08:08:21 pm I can't make it....it's too far to travel. Maybe next time.
Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: MCarter on March 26, 2010, 09:39:10 pm HUMMMMM don't know if iam going yet or not....But here is my schedule. LOL
April 2nd - 5th Final four in Indianapolis - Won Tickets from Coke Cola April 6th - In Altanta for the Cubs vs Braves Season Opener April 9th - Taking the family to Cincinnati to see Cubs Vs. Reds game April 10th - Maybe Chicago Show April 15th - Trade show in Indy -- Looking for job here April 23rd - Taking the Wife to a Basket convention May 1st -- Go to St. Louis for the weekend. Cubs game, Zoo, Arch, Candy shack That's it for now!! I will try to come guys. But if i don't i will see you in the fall Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: davethebirdman on March 27, 2010, 03:09:05 am I wanna go, I wanna go, I wanna go... There its out of my system. Happy Hunting everyone... Matt - Let me know if you still want those decals... ? Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: Crazzy Canuck on March 29, 2010, 03:50:19 pm Hope everyone takes lots of pics. I remember the first time I went. My father took me years ago. Went to Kane County. Paid/drove through the gates and I jumped out the door while we were rolling. Back then Kane was pretty darn good. He laughed his a$$ off at me and told me to wait for the big show on Friday.
I remember there was a guy there who must have had 40 or 50 coin changers for sale all laying on the ground. $25 - $35 each. Most were painted brown or rust colour and everyone passed. I mentioned it to a guy the next day and he told me what they were and tracked the seller down and of course someone else scooped them all. Would love to be there but I'll see you all in the Fall. Have fun everyone and good luck. Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: dr galaga on March 29, 2010, 11:22:31 pm I won't be able to make it to the spring show. I'm heading out that weekend to Vegas for a business trip.
Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: Eric on March 30, 2010, 07:30:24 am See you guys in November... Gonna passon this show... course I'll have my phone on and can be there in about 6 hours should a
certain type of cooler appears :biggrin: Take pictures and have fun! Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: smith on March 30, 2010, 03:23:27 pm Are there any shows like that, on the West coast? Are there great deal at these shows, or just hard to find items? Thanks Mike
Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: Pat Pixley on March 30, 2010, 03:44:47 pm Mike , not really sure on anything out west this would be a good time for Glen(moondawg)
or Creighton to jump in on that one And what these guy's come up with in the picture that they take it looks cool. John or Eric or some of the other guy could tell you better. Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: cokecolaman on March 30, 2010, 03:52:01 pm Portland just has a auto-show in April that is huge and has a lot of vending stuff to be found. Also, Portland has an antique show in March and June that are pretty big and you can find machines there...but nothing like the Chicago show.
Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: Crazzy Canuck on March 30, 2010, 06:12:07 pm Note to any newbies to the show in Chicago. If you see something you like/want or looking for try to haggle. Ya get the chance to buy it, buy it. Soooo many times I've heard/seen people say I'm gonna go back to that guy and buy it. %90 of the time it's gone.
Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: BrianB on March 30, 2010, 08:00:27 pm I agree 100% with that! If you see something, you like it and really want it, buy it! You have to be quick when it comes to the more popular items.
A few years ago MCarter and I literally watched as a certain person (Orange Crush 81 anybody?) ran around and placed his business card on machines, Stoner Jr's in particular, and this meant that it was his and the sellers honored this. Also, if you plan on buying something large, large enough that you won't want to lug it around the entire time, PARK AS CLOSE AS YOU CAN! :laugh: Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: Eric on March 30, 2010, 08:46:56 pm Chicago is a lot of fun... everyone seems to team up with someone for a while and walk the lot... watching
for things for others... calling each other on cell phones... then as time goes on and hands are still empty everyone becomes on their own! Past couple years I've enjoyed helping John spend his money or watching a “ parking lot veteran” like Neil swoop in and pick up a sweet OC cooler. And yes.... you see something don't think long cause there's literally a 100+ guys right behind you and then the guy in front of you coming back for it. Another bit of advice to anyone new going... don't feel intimidated... see somthing without a price ASK!!! A few years ago I passed a Heinz Pepsi cooler several times cause it didn't have a price so I thought it was gonna be high! Well it wasn't.... $100!!!! Already sold! Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: Creighton on March 30, 2010, 10:30:24 pm Mike,
Where are you located? I only know SF Bay Area north to WA. Not much. Glen and others will know So-Cal. Will try and check out the Portland shows. Here on the left side of nowhere it's Craigslist to find anything. Creighton Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: SIGNGUY on March 30, 2010, 10:34:17 pm I'm sure the deals nowadays aren't anything like years ago, but yes there are still deals here and there, but not like truckloads of V81's for $100 each or anything like that. But definatly quite a selection of stuff.. if your just getting into the hobby and have some fun money stashed away.. it can be spent very quickly... Definatley have to act fast as Eric Said, he has seen me walk by stuff and say maybe and and then a guy right behind me buy it.. but that is half the fun and quite a rush too!
Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: smith on March 31, 2010, 10:48:14 am Creighton, East of Bakersfield, 50 miles, in Lake Isabella. Mike
Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: MoonDawg on March 31, 2010, 11:44:45 am Welcome Mike! I am in Ventura and another member (Terry) is in Tehachape. Have you looked into Pomona swap meet comming up ...... April 25 I believe.
Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: smith on March 31, 2010, 04:46:09 pm Moondawg, no I have never been to Pamona swap meet. Is there alot of soda related items? I will be fishing the opener in June Lake that weekend, bummer. Mike
Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: smith on March 31, 2010, 04:47:51 pm Moondawg, my wife went to high school in Ventura, Kitty is 53, your likley a lot younger. Mike
Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: MoonDawg on March 31, 2010, 06:36:19 pm I wish! :glare:
Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: Jim on April 01, 2010, 07:14:30 am Quote Have you looked into Pomona swap meet coming up ...... April 25 I believe The date is correct. The April Calendar has a bunch of stuff going on!Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: sodaman on April 02, 2010, 10:45:43 am Pam and I will see you all Thursday night!! Have a safe trip!! I'm bringing the popcorn oil Matt promised. Harrison.
Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: SIGNGUY on April 05, 2010, 09:11:28 am Thanks Harrison, Look forward to seeing you and your wife once again.
so Everyone.. should we shoot for 6pm at Portillos once again? I will call today to see if we can get that side room.. but would be great to get an approximate head count... See you Thursday night! Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: sodaman on April 05, 2010, 09:14:56 am 6 PM sounds great!!
Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: mznb1u on April 05, 2010, 04:24:01 pm Looks like I won't make it this time--maybe this Fall! Too much going on and not enough time to get it all done!
If you see a Vendo 44 for $100 pick it up for me. I'm good for the money! :drinking: Tim :drinking: Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: Kilroy on April 05, 2010, 04:27:41 pm I'd love to go, but not to hijack this thread, i closed on my new house this morning. Maybe The fall show
Title: Re: Chicago show in a couple weeks! Post by: Crazzy Canuck on April 07, 2010, 09:58:46 pm All you folks making the pilgrimage to Chi Town, drive safe and have a great time.
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