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I agree with Rich that it was busier this time. I sold the VTLA Flatop, Victor R, Green Edison Home 2/4, Vic IV, Herzog ½ barrel Oak. Bunches of cylinders that I brought. I still have the VTLA Dome top if anyone is interested! I highly recommend the show if you can make it!

John

I thoroughly enjoyed the show-- I hadn't been able to attend either the Spring or Fall Wayne shows for the past 4 years. It was great seeing lots of old friends again and discover some new ones. Saturday's parking lot was less exciting than I remembered from several years ago. Not as many folks set up and I didn't see much merchandise changing hands. Still, there were lots of machines, horns, parts and records and despite the heat, everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.

The evening visit to Charley Hummel's house is always a highlight of the weekend and certainly didn't disappoint this year. Though I've been to his house many times, I always see things that I've never seen before-- and the pizza is always a plus!!

Sunday's show was well-attended. There was a constant stream of customers looking at my table from opening until about 1:00-- then it dwindled down quite a bit. I never have a lot to sell-- but I sold 3 of the 4 machines I took-- Only my Home "F" with oak cygnet had to go back to Virginia with me.

Like Rich, I had the opportunity to talk with a couple young, new collectors and throw in a few feebies when they purchased some cylinders. It was great seeing the wide range in ages of the buyers.

Two of my three machine went to "non-dealers"-- People who attended the show specifically because they were looking to purchase a machine or two. I think Mike D. does a nice job promoting and organizing the show.

All in all, I had a great time and look forward to next April's Wayne show.

Brad Abell

great Pictures Thanks much

It was a great show, found some almost impossible items to come home with. And the parking lot was the best in years.

Some more photos (scaled down, due to their size):

more photos from the parking lot:

one more parking lot photo + show Sunday:

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last set:

It's too bad that I can't get to one of those sales. I'd have a ball!!edisonplayer