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The MAX Show Report

Glad to have seen many of you at last month's MAX show, held once again in Monroeville, PA. Things were a little slow business wise as I had expected due to our current economy. I pray that this November we will seen some changes in Washington that will create a better climate for business and growth. The show was sold out and a lot of international dealers and collectors were in attendance. I continue to like the "new" hall where the MAX show is held, good lighting and lots of space, although it was better when the hotel was next door and not miles away. The former Radisson, the site of many of my good memories is new reopened as a Double Tree hotel. Newly renovated, its ugly, ultra modern design was not welcoming nor were the high costs charged for rooms. Gone is the famous lobby bar and the whole social scene that centered around it. Also new this year was the return of the live auction, conducted by Affiliated Auctions. I attended on Thursday night and discovered a morgue like atmosphere with about 10 bidders sitting in the audience. Although well organized and professional, this firm has little experience in Militaria as evidenced by their catalogue descriptions and price estimates. On top of that, the auction was live to internet bidders which is typically a turn off to attendees. None the less, seeing a lot of my fellow collectors, having a lot of conversation and buying some goodies for myself made it a good show and one I will return to faithfully next year. -JC

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Regards,

John Casino