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Thanks for putting together a great show Roger and crew! Everyone was very informative and welcoming. I saw way too many pens! Got a few nice deals. Thanks all.

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Great time on Friday. Learned a few tips on polishing. Sold all the black P51's Areo's I had with me [ Darn IT ] now I have to find some more for daily users. Met gweimer1 [ Hi ]. Found some parts for a few pens. My budget was not blown, sold some pens and took home more that I brought.

 

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Yep....we were standing there, and you were talking to Carl Leidl. At the point where you mentioned a Chilton found at the antique store, the light bulb went on...I remembered that story.

 

In a room full of pens, this is the one that caught my eye the most. It just stood out in the tray.

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This was my first pen show. My husband and I were there on Saturday and met wonderful people and handled many many nice pens. I didn't buy too much, and the one fountain pen I did buy my husband tried once we got home and might take it. It's all in the family, so no worries.

 

Like at these kinds of shows, I have regrets.... I wish I would have purchased a few things, and I wasn't with it enough to gather cards. I also collect watches and saw a bright blue Omega on one table-- how I wish I would have grabbed a business card! I will know better next time. :D

 

Thanks for a great time!

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Fantastic show, Roger, and GREAT venue! The layout was wonderful and easy to navigate! Kudos on scoring the ink testing stations, too. Can't wait until next year!

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Yep....we were standing there, and you were talking to Carl Leidl. At the point where you mentioned a Chilton found at the antique store, the light bulb went on...I remembered that story.

 

In a room full of pens, this is the one that caught my eye the most. It just stood out in the tray.

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That is a nice looking pencil. Saw one similar in a yellow pattern at the same shop I found the Chilton. When I go back in Sept. and if still there I'll just buy it. BTW I did sell the Chilton.

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Great show and venue. I was able to attend 3 of the 4 days. Hopefully that venue is already locked up for next year!

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