Miami Pen Show - July 14-16, 2017

[marcelol]

Miami Pen Show <--- Anyone thinking of going??

 

My first time to a pen show, though I've been collecting for a little while.

As the community in South Florida is kinda sparse (if you're out there....connect!), I'm looking to get out there and learn more.

 

 

[FLZapped]

Yup. I just don't like the venue.

There are almost 9 million people in S. FL - you would think the place would be packed, but it isn't. The population there just doesn't fit the profile of fountain pen users for the most part.

[avlisyar]

I will be there. I kinda like the new venue.

[writepen]

Does anyone know the daily hours for the Show? The website lists Fri., Sat., Sun. as the Public Schedule, but I don't see each day's hours. Thanks.

[FLZapped]

You're right, no hours listed........I suspect 9AM is a good gauge for starting, at least on the weekend.

[avlisyar]

Might be wrong but I believe the start time was 10:00AM

when I went last year. There's a place in the shopping area

where you can get coffee if you are early.

[FLZapped]

Might be wrong but I believe the start time was 10:00AM

when I went last year. There's a place in the shopping area

where you can get coffee if you are early.

Yes, Shepherd Artisan Coffee

Edited June 7, 2017 by FLZapped

[Isbjorner]

I've never been to a pen show before. Will there be much in the way of $25-$100 pens there or is it mostly high end pens? Also, how does this show compare to others in the East?

Edited June 17, 2017 by Isbjorner

[WmEdwards]

^{My wife and I are going for the first time this year. I hope it will be fun. I have a couple pens to be worked on, and hope to pick up a few things from my "wish list." If anyone wants to do a meet up, post up here!}

[avlisyar]

I've never been to a pen show before. Will there be much in the way of $25-$100 pens there or is it mostly high end pens? Also, how does this show compare to others in the East?

 

I've been to the last three or four shows and you should be

able to find pens in that price area. There will be a fair share

of high priced pens but in general, there is a good selection.

 

I have been to the Philly, Baltimore and Long Island shows

and I would say that the Miami show is on the smaller side.

All the times I have gone, there has always been a good

representation of dealers and I have always managed to

get what I needed.

 

Good luck at the show and enjoy!

[aardvarkbark]

I see Italian Pens is a sponsor. I've bought a few pens from Lou over the years and highly recommend him, for what it's worth.

[avlisyar]

So , its about three weeks away ... count down has started.

Has anyone seen or heard about who some of the vendors

will be?

 

Hey Bert! If you are reading this, could you tell us who will

be there.

[FLZapped]

Vendor list is on the website now.