King & Country
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Hi Guys,
The Chicago Show is still one of the major highlights of my “Toy Soldier Year” .
OK, so the room trading is not what it was before the advent of the internet…And I regret that – Back in the day when K&C sold product at the show I can remember the halls being busy from after breakfast time until late, late in the evening. One year we didn’t close the K&C room until 1:30AM in the morning and there were still guys spending and buying!!!
But, times change and nothing stands still for anyone or anything. However, for me the Chicago Show is still very, very special. Both Gordon and I get to meet and talk with our collectors and dealers in a happy, comfortable and relaxed environment about all things toy soldiers. Most evenings groups of like-minded collectors, dealers and manufacturers now get the opportunity to go out and get a decent meal at a varied selection of eateries in and around the hotel itself. Then it’s back to the hotel and usually into a room or two to enjoy plenty of good wine and spirits and all kinds of guy talk well into the “wee small hours” . Then just a few hours later it’s time to get up and do it all over again!
Throughout the day Gordon, myself and Chris Munro, our good buddy also get the chance to “recce” the rooms and halls to find other kinds of great stuff for our own collections…After all we are collectors too!
As I’ve said many times in the past you will discover untold bargains, gems plus unusual and unique pieces at a show as large and diverse as Chicago unlike any other. And you’ll make friends that last a lifetime…either yours or theirs!
After all this during the weekdays and nights you still have the Sunday event. And still you will find rare items you missed out in the rooms…That’s just a small part of what Chicago is all about.
To me, Gordon, Chris and many others the Chicago OTSN is a special time and a special place. In almost 30 years of attending, since the earliest K&C years, I have never, ever been disappointed. If you have been then I’m sorry for you. In my book the glass is always “half-full” never “half-empty” …The Chicago is what you make it, and often who you make it with!
So, here’s to the next one…Gordon, Chris and me arrive on Tuesday and should be all set up in our room by Wednesday. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.
All the best and…Happy Collecting!
The Chicago Show is still one of the major highlights of my “Toy Soldier Year” .
OK, so the room trading is not what it was before the advent of the internet…And I regret that – Back in the day when K&C sold product at the show I can remember the halls being busy from after breakfast time until late, late in the evening. One year we didn’t close the K&C room until 1:30AM in the morning and there were still guys spending and buying!!!
But, times change and nothing stands still for anyone or anything. However, for me the Chicago Show is still very, very special. Both Gordon and I get to meet and talk with our collectors and dealers in a happy, comfortable and relaxed environment about all things toy soldiers. Most evenings groups of like-minded collectors, dealers and manufacturers now get the opportunity to go out and get a decent meal at a varied selection of eateries in and around the hotel itself. Then it’s back to the hotel and usually into a room or two to enjoy plenty of good wine and spirits and all kinds of guy talk well into the “wee small hours” . Then just a few hours later it’s time to get up and do it all over again!
Throughout the day Gordon, myself and Chris Munro, our good buddy also get the chance to “recce” the rooms and halls to find other kinds of great stuff for our own collections…After all we are collectors too!
As I’ve said many times in the past you will discover untold bargains, gems plus unusual and unique pieces at a show as large and diverse as Chicago unlike any other. And you’ll make friends that last a lifetime…either yours or theirs!
After all this during the weekdays and nights you still have the Sunday event. And still you will find rare items you missed out in the rooms…That’s just a small part of what Chicago is all about.
To me, Gordon, Chris and many others the Chicago OTSN is a special time and a special place. In almost 30 years of attending, since the earliest K&C years, I have never, ever been disappointed. If you have been then I’m sorry for you. In my book the glass is always “half-full” never “half-empty” …The Chicago is what you make it, and often who you make it with!
So, here’s to the next one…Gordon, Chris and me arrive on Tuesday and should be all set up in our room by Wednesday. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.
All the best and…Happy Collecting!
Andy C.
