The Postcard Show!

I set up for the first time at a postcard show this past weekend, and had a lot of fun! Not only did I make a decent number of sales, I met some knowledgeable and informative dealers as well. You have to start somewhere and the only way to learn is through trial and error. A special thank-you to Frank at Paige Auction for taking me under his wing and helping me out with the table. Of course, I couldn't let my earnings sit in my pocket for too long, and I did pick up a few choice cards. A couple made it in under the wire for last minute additions to my book. It should be on schedule for an April release. I may sell a few of these to finance future acquisitions, but it's hard to let such great postcards go.

I am guessing these guys were in Portland for one of the early 1900s Elks Conventions. Notice the elks on their jackets and ties?

There are so many fun things about this one. The cranes are hand painted, it's a beautiful scene, it passed through Siberia, and it has a great cancel commemorating the arrival of the U.S. Great White Fleet in 1908.

There's another show sponsored by the Webfooters Postcard Club April 20-21 from 10-4. I just might be there...