I have been attending the Union Phonograph Show since the early 1980's. It wasn't until the last few years that I have gone to the Friday set up. For me, the early entry pass is worth it. I have seen many items that never hit the show floor and are sold when first seen in the parking lot. There are many pre-arranged deals also that are completed before the show opening on Saturday. Overall it is a more relaxing time to visit with people I only get to see at this event. The Donley's do a great job keeping this show going. With all the other outlets for dealers to sell their items, the Union Show is still the premier event for the dealers (and buyers) to travel many miles to attend. The Donley's have tried hard to keep this from being a "Flea Market" parking lot event. That is why this year there is no selling in the parking lot prior to the Friday set up day.
Ken B. Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Union -- is it worth going on Friday? > hi > i am a friend of the donleys and don't mind supporting the whole weekend > you do find great things on all three days but its nice to chat and talk to > old friends more on the leisurely Friday day. > in addition you get a better idea of what is going to be there on the weekend > the sad thing if we don't support the shows they can be a thing of the past > very soon with ebay > best to all > zono > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > [email protected] > > Phono-L Archive > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org/archive/ > > Support Phono-L > http://www.cafepress.com/oldcrank >
