Atlanta Or Raleigh Pen Show

[Mulrich]

If you had to pick between attending the Atlanta pen show or Raleigh pen show which would you choose and why?

 

I only have time to attend one pen show and live about equal distance between Atlanta and Raleigh.

 

Thanks for your advice

[GardenWeasel]

For making purchases. Atlanta. For better access to a nibmeister. Raleigh/Cary. Strictly my humble opinion!

 

You will regret not doing both!

[Barry Gabay]

Both very friendly shows, roughly the same size. Both Jimmy D'Olive and Terry Mawhorter are wonderful & generous hosts. You won't go wrong with either, but must agree with my fellow Southerner above. More large companies & retailers are represented at Atlanta. More personalized nib & repair work in Raleigh. Raleigh does have an auction Saturday night. Additionally, there is a free happy hour EACH evening in the hotel in Raleigh. These are the two friendliest shows on the East Coast circuit. If you are going to hit this year's Atlanta show, get packing now. Have fun at either!

[Mulrich]

Thanks for the insights. I live in Columbia SC so driving distance to both.