Tag Archives: Merchandise Mart Antiques Fair
Results of the Denver Antiques Show, July 16-18, 2010
2:20 PM Sunday. Although attendance has been decent throughout the show, sales have been poor (read non-existent) since Friday afternoon. So based on the results to this minute, we will not be returning to exhibit in Denver. Should something dramatic … Continue reading
Results for the Chicago Merchandise Mart Antique Show, April 30-May 3, 2010
The Chicago Merchandise Mart Antique Show was held this past weekend, April 30-May 3, 2010. Attendance was very good, but appeared to be down a bit from previous years. Dealer results were mixed, after having spoken to more than a … Continue reading
The Merchandise Mart Antiques Show preview party, April 29, 2010
The Merchandise Mart Antiques Show opened tonight with a preview party. Attendance was good, with well-dressed attendees, many dressed to the nines. As is usual, preview parties are not for business, but rather for socializing. Tonight was no different. The … Continue reading
Changes at Stella Shows and Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
Good changes are happening in the antique show world. Irene Stella’s company, Stella Show Mgmt. Co., has been promoting shows in the greater NY area for quite a few years. They have many successful shows under their belt, including the … Continue reading
Thank you, Chicago
We last exhibited at the Chicago Merchandise Mart in May. The spring show is considered the better of the two shows because it’s more established and gets better attendance. But for us the results were the reverse. We were disappointed … Continue reading
The Chicago Merchandise Mart Preview Party
The preview party is in full swing as I type this post. There are lots and lots of people walking around, probably hundreds. What I don’t understand is why are we here?? I guess it benefits some charity, so the … Continue reading
Setting up at the Chicago Merchandise Mart Show
The Merchandise Mart Show started setting up yesterday and will open with a preview party tomorrow night. The show will open to the general public on Friday at 11 AM and finish at 3 PM on Monday. The Fall show … Continue reading
Some upcoming antique shows
Show exhibitors don’t have much say about when and where show promoters decide to put on shows. Consequently there are big holes in my schedule when there are no good shows. Some gaps make sense, like the month of December. … Continue reading