Tag Archives: Merchandise Mart Antiques Fair

Results for the Chicago Merchandise Mart Antique Show, April 30-May 3, 2010

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Philip Chasen

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 →

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The Merchandise Mart Antiques Show preview party, April 29, 2010

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Philip Chasen

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 →

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Changes at Stella Shows and Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Philip Chasen

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 →

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Thank you, Chicago

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Philip Chasen

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 →

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The Chicago Merchandise Mart Preview Party

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Philip Chasen

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 →

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Setting up at the Chicago Merchandise Mart Show

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Philip Chasen

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 →

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Some upcoming antique shows

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Philip Chasen

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 →

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