I'm at the show and word here is that the pre show was poorly attended
and many doubt it will occur again. As for the whole story I know a
few things but not the while story. Isuspectvi know who is behind it
but I'll leave that to those that can confirm things. I think
darrells assessment is very thougtful and right on the money. The show
should not have and does not deserve a second show as competition.
It's upsurd. I love the union show and it was large and well attended
this year. Lots of unsold good deals so far but I suspect last minute
finished deals will happen Sunday.
Dan
On Jun 12, 2010, at 11:26 AM, Darrell Lehman <[email protected]>
wrote:
I DON'T KNOW THE FACTS -
but if it's what it sounded like, the two individuals mentioned
don't just own a home down the street - they wouldn't be anywhere
near where they are today if it weren't for Union. And to attempt to
suck off the cream a day in advance is simply done out of
selfishness and greed. If it's such a pure entrepreneurial effort,
do it the same day!
Does anybody know who's behind the "church gathering"? Is this the
event we're discussing?
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[email protected] wrote:
What if I owned a home right down the street from the Union show
and wanted to have my big yard sale that day, and sell some
phonographs and records out of my collection, and invited some
friends who were visiting Union from out of Town to join me. Would
you consider that ripping off the Donley"s ? My little yard sale of
phono stuff is certainly not going to keep collectors from visiting
the Union show and paying their admission charge. This sort of
thing happens everywhere. Up here in the northeast we have the
Giant Flea Market in Brimfield every year just north of Sturbridge,
and for a wholeweek the locals have their little offshoots of the
giant flea market at homes and fields and and whatever open space
there is throughout the area, but it certainly doesn't keep people
from visiting the big Brimfield event. It is just part of the free
enterprise system. Sure these folks are feeding off of the big
event, but that is life. No one has a monopoly on free enterprise
and the
en
treprenerial spirit. There aren't cops out there, taking down
license numbers and checking folks out like the FBI and passing
names along so they can be blackballed by the owners of the big
event.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Darrell Lehman"<[email protected]>
To: "Antique Phonograph List"<[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 1:30:18 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] union
"These folks" have spent 30+ years building Union from a couple
circus
tents to what it is today. They've served the sellers magnificently
and
have every right to preserve the integrity of the show for the
buyers.
To start something extra the day before the "main event" is selfish,
greedy AND unethical! And ANYONE who does so should be blackballed by
the Donley's as well as by sellers and buyers!! If another show is
needed, do it the week-end before or after and let the public
decide -
don't rip-off somebody elses efforts.
best, Darrell
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[email protected] wrote:
So it appears these folks want to be the only game in town? and
are blackballing anyone who dares to start there own little
trading and selling station, even when it is seperate and apart
from their own operation ? That is highly unethical and down right
arrogant. Of course this could merely be one of those rumors that
gets going, based solely on hear say, and snowballs out of sight.
So let's get all of the facts before we all jump on this.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rich"<[email protected]>
To: "Antique Phonograph List"<[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 1:06:36 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada
Eastern
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] union
That{But if they are at the Hess Gas Station down the Street, or
have
rented some space at some ball field, then what's the problem ??
Certainly nothing wrong with that. Why should someone claim a
monopoly
on the whole area just based on tradition.} was the question
raised the
last time as I remember.
If you remember back several years there used to be an auction on
Thursday night and this issue did not really surface until the
auction
went away.
[email protected] wrote:
I see. Certainly if some folks are using the parking lot, that
would be a problem. But if they are at the Hess Gas Station down
the Street, or have rented some space at some ball field, then
what's the problem ?? Certainly nothing wrong with that. Why
should someone claim a monopoly on the whole area just based on
tradition.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rich"<[email protected]>
To: "Antique Phonograph List"<[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 12:14:10 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada
Eastern
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] union
There has been an issue with trading in the parking lot on the
Thursday
before the show in the past. That has expanded to exhibitors
trading
just about anywhere on Thursday if its officially organized.
I am reasonably certain that there will be more info flowing
forth on
this topic.
[email protected] wrote:
Sounds kind of crazy !! Is there something illegal or unethical
about starting your own show, or offering some friendly
competition. How bizarre !!
----- Original Message -----
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 7:01:03 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada
Eastern
Subject: [Phono-L] union
hi all
i hear paul baker and kurt knauck were banned from union for
setting up a
new show
has anyone heard of this too
paul tried this five years ago i know and had to apologize to
the union
attendees
anyone else heard this
zono
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