How did you like or dislike the new Stanton location?

[marcapra]

I took a break this time from the Stanton auction, but I understand they held it in a different town a good deal west of Charlotte. Now I can't wait until the Nov. one. Do you know if they are going to have it at the new location also? How do you like the new location? I wish they had kept it where it was. I was never that cold there, or I just put on a jacket, but there are some who may have felt the cold and made complaints.

[Curt A]

Where's the new location? I grew up in Michigan and you would have to go way far west to get warmer... maybe Arizona?

[Gatyam]

I liked the new location with its larger building and better mens' room facilities, with the downside being the bad odor from the nearby hog confinement or other farming smell.

[Remmotors]

The new location is just outside Hastings, MI at the county fairgrounds. The building has a roof that does not leak, heat and modern bathrooms. It is not right off a major freeway so it is not as easy to reach. I heard that Steve Stanton signed a lease, for less money, to keep the auction there. There are pros and cons but, bottom line, if there are phonographs being sold, we will be there!
Roy

[marcapra]

Is the new location just for the spring show, or for both spring and fall shows?

[Raphael]

The new location is a vast improvement over Charlotte. Parking and access is better, the auction room bigger, cleaner and well-lit, and the town offers better accommodations and dining. From what little I know of the matter, Steve Stanton did not change the venue to save money, he simply wanted to make the auction a better all-around experience for all. And in my opinion, he succeeded.

On a sad note, auction regular and major collector, Nick Munios, passed away a few weeks ago. We will all miss him, a true gentleman. RIP, Nick.

Raphael

[Marty Bufalini]

Oh, no!!! Nick was such a nice guy. So sorry to hear that.

[Raphael]

Is the new location just for the spring show, or for both spring and fall shows?

According to the catalog, the fall show will be in Hastings as well.

Raphael