The show opens on Thursday, 9 am with about 30 tables available. Exhibitors will have parts out along with a full array of vintage and modern pens, etc. Early buying continues on Friday morning with 90 tables beginning at 8 am through 1 pm, at which point the show is open daily to the general public through Sunday at 5 pm.

We will have a grand door prize on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, ranging in value from $495 to $850. courtesy of Bexley Pen, Houndstooth Enterprises and Franklin-Christoph. You must be present to win. We will also give the first 50 members of the public through the door each day a free bottle of Swisher Borealis Black ink and a free Fountain Pen Hospital calendar. Free copies of Stylus magazine will be available.

We will have an auction of about 100 lots again this year on Saturday night. I hope to have some pictures up next week.

If you have not made your room reservation at the Embassy Suites please so as soon as possible. The toll free number is 1-800-EMBASSY or direct 919-677-1840. The show rate is $115.

You can download a registration form at www.raleighpenshow.com

Please contact me with any questions at 614-619-5025.

Thanks, Terry

This week we mailed out post cards to all of our clients in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, to encourage them to come to the show. But don't think we want to limit attendance to people in those states -- if you live elsewhere and can come, all I can say is BE THERE!

Very Cool Card Richard....

Who designed it for you .... (Ducks and runs for cover while contemplating security for my table at the show )

Look forward to seeing you guys. Have that 75 for Griz. Have lots of grief for Richards. Paul Erano and i will have 400 near modern pens from our recent haul.

Guys, bring old pens for sale. I need more old pens. Lots more.

d

I can't wait, had a grand time last year...

If you see me, say hi...i'm hard to miss, big guy zooming around in a powerchair, usually wearing some type of Virginia Tech clothing.

Wayne