Chicago Show 2015 (4 Viewers)

[jazzeum]

Just made my reservations at the Hyatt Regency.

 

[Julie]

Fantastic news! I look forward to seeing you again!

bring your stopwatch and you can time us! {sm3}

I'm pretty sure we will be faster in the PM vs. the AM!

All those non-TS hotel guests will just be jealous of all the fun we are having ^&cool

Julie

 

[BLReed]

Looks like the sales tax has just been raised in the Cook County area
to 10.25%. Does that apply to the Show sales?

 

[gk5717]

I've been to the last 22 years of OTSN shows and room tradeing. And in all those years and all the purchases I made only ONE person ever charged sales tax. Conte.
Now if in fact Conte turned those tax dollars over to the local government, well you be the judge.
Gary

 

[kogu]

On my last visit in 2013, I walked in a room with quite a variety of Toy Soldiers.
Found a set, which caught my interest. I then approached the owner and said: "I buy this set for $130.00" instead of the advertised $150.00.
The owner replied: "How about you pay the $150.00 and the tax is on me".
That was my 6th visit to the Chicago Show, and the one and only time I heard the word "tax", be it in room trading or at the actual show event.
I disapproved and left the room with a disturbed look on my face, I believe, 'cause I just never heard that from anyone, professional dealer or private seller, before.

Konrad

 

[mikemiller1955]

so should I expect a 10.25% tax on anything I buy...

I have been to the West Coaster...Hackensack...Black Hawk Dallas and Texas Toy Soldier Show...

I was never asked for tax...

I always assumed the dealer paid the tax...

I have never been asked for tax...

 

[mestell]

In all the years I have been going to the OTSN show, I have never had to pay tax on any of my purchases . . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[mikemiller1955]

In all the years I have been going to the OTSN show, I have never had to pay tax on any of my purchases . . . . .
:smile2: Mike

not trying to sound cheap Mike...

but I would probably walk away from a deal if the guy added 10.25% at the last minute to my total...

I would rather he start with a higher asking price...instead of adding the tax...

the final starting price could be the same price as it would be with tax...

I don't know...

it would just irk me...^&grin

I talked to Nick and George...
they both indicated it was the exception to the rule...

 

[nackatacka]

I really want to go to this show. Only problem is me being 17 and just about to get my license. I don't think I could handle the 6 hour drive

 

[Larry Allen]

I really want to go to this show. Only problem is me being 17 and just about to get my license. I don't think I could handle the 6 hour drive

Is there a bus line that would be reasonable?
When you consider the cost of gas, tolls, fatigue, wear on car, etc. then maybe a bus ticket is cheaper, or at least an option?
Plus you get to look at all your new treasures on the way home. {sm3}

I'm 63 years "young" and doing a 27-28 hour drive ..... well, as a passenger anyway ... still, the muscles hurt. However the conversations are not to be missed.

--- LaRRy

 

[mikemiller1955]

I really want to go to this show. Only problem is me being 17 and just about to get my license. I don't think I could handle the 6 hour drive

I think the experience of the drive would do you good...
most of us guys were driving when we were 15-16...
you should be fine...

be confident!!!

^&grin

 

[Deitz]

Looks like the sales tax has just been raised in the Cook County area
to 10.25%. Does that apply to the Show sales?

Thank you for reminding me. I live in Cook County. {eek3}
Gas is about 15 cents a gallon more expensive in the city that the suburbs.
Brian

I have never been charged sales tax at the show.

 

[nackatacka]

Is there a bus line that would be reasonable?
When you consider the cost of gas, tolls, fatigue, wear on car, etc. then maybe a bus ticket is cheaper, or at least an option?
Plus you get to look at all your new treasures on the way home. {sm3}

I'm 63 years "young" and doing a 27-28 hour drive ..... well, as a passenger anyway ... still, the muscles hurt. However the conversations are not to be missed.

--- LaRRy

I did some research on the bus line and have seen prices as low as $28. That might be my way to go. I need to snag my buddy to go with me who is also into this hobby. I never see a lot of teenagers into this stuff.

 

[Warrior]

However the conversations are not to be missed.

--- LaRRy

Speak for yourself...................:tongue::wink2:^&grin:salute::{sm3}

"bbbbrrrrr............My name is Bill"..........gets me every time.

 

[Larry Allen]

I did some research on the bus line and have seen prices as low as $28. That might be my way to go. I need to snag my buddy to go with me who is also into this hobby. I never see a lot of teenagers into this stuff.

THEN .... that is another reason that you should get to Chicago. Once you go you will be a Toy Solider Collector for life. I think it is something that they put into the hotel water ...

--- LaRRy

 

[Larry Allen]

Speak for yourself...................:tongue::wink2:^&grin:salute::{sm3}

"bbbbrrrrr............My name is Bill"..........gets me every time.

No, no it is .... Shadow Puppets!!

(Okay folks, yes this is a George / Larry inside joke and will NOT be explained on the forum. {eek3}
But come to the room and you can here the story!! --- if you dare!!)

--- LaRRy

 

[pfd119]

No, no it is .... Shadow Puppets!!

(Okay folks, yes this is a George / Larry inside joke and will NOT be explained on the forum. {eek3}
But come to the room and you can here the story!! --- if you dare!!)

--- LaRRy

I'll bring the beer!

Travis

 

[Larry Allen]

I'll bring the beer!

Travis

DON'T forget the Cracker Barrel cheese tray and a box of Triscuits. Julie is bringing the bacon wrapped scallops Zak in on the hook 4 stacks of onion rings. If sales don't top last years number then that is all the food I'll see for 11 days .... {sm2}

--- LaRRy

 

[zblang]

Zak in on the hook 4 stacks of onion rings.

Just four? you do know who you're travelling with right!

Do these count????

 

[Larry Allen]

Just four? you do know who you're travelling with right!

Do these count????

Well ... :rolleyes2: .... I suppose they'll do in an emergency. Ya' I forgot that George will probably do 2 - 2 1/2 stacks alone. Better make that 7-8. We want to save room for Julie's 5 dozen bacon wrapped scallops and Travis' beer and cheese. I'm bringing some 4 year old Table-Talk Pies and a case of Twinkies from the last decade. I got them from a TS dealer at a pretty good price ... ... as long as I promised not to bring any Osprey's to the show.

--- LaRRy