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Post by johnlawitzke on Jul 23, 2018 19:43:32 GMT -5
I haven’t seen anyone start a Columbus Show thread yet. It’s only three and a half weeks away now.
I'll be there from mid to late Friday afternoon until Sunday morning. When not wandering around, I will be found helping out at the Paul's Pipe Shop tables.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 24, 2018 12:45:12 GMT -5
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Post by beardedmi on Jul 24, 2018 16:48:05 GMT -5
We'll be there. Anyway you can get Dan to put a 1# bag of arrowhead in the mix for Nikki? I should just make the trip on meeting night. So I can hang out with you yahoos again.
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Post by ladybriarpipes on Jul 24, 2018 17:00:16 GMT -5
I'll be there!
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Post by johnlawitzke on Jul 24, 2018 17:05:23 GMT -5
We'll be there. Anyway you can get Dan to put a 1# bag of arrowhead in the mix for Nikki? I should just make the trip on meeting night. So I can hang out with you yahoos again. I’m sure some Arrowhead will be there. I can let Dan know that at least one pound is spoken for so that he puts enough in the show bins. Dan can’t make it to the show because Back to the Bricks in Flint is that weekend. Huge car show in the street right in front of the shop. Chris, Eva, and I will be running the Paul's Pipe Shop table at the show. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Aug 1, 2018 8:40:01 GMT -5
I got the last room! |
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Post by daveinlax on Aug 1, 2018 9:11:35 GMT -5
I plan on attending this year. 
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Post by joeman on Aug 1, 2018 9:54:47 GMT -5
The only show I currently serve as a vendor for (refurbished estates) is Raleigh, NC each April. I was one of nearly 50 vendors this year, ranging from low end factory pipes to high-end artisan. Most vendors and attendees in Raleigh are VERY friendly...folks get along really well. So, how does Columbus compare to Raleigh? Approximately how many vendors, and how's the vibe? I would like to consider doing 2 shows per year...maybe adding Columbus in August could work in 2019 for me.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Aug 1, 2018 10:20:19 GMT -5
The only show I currently serve as a vendor for (refurbished estates) is Raleigh, NC each April. I was one of nearly 50 vendors this year, ranging from low end factory pipes to high-end artisan. Most vendors and attendees in Raleigh are VERY friendly...folks get along really well. So, how does Columbus compare to Raleigh? Approximately how many vendors, and how's the vibe? I would like to consider doing 2 shows per year...maybe adding Columbus in August could work in 2019 for me. It seemed much bigger to me. Columbus was the first show I attended, and that was last year. In comparison the TAPS show seemed kind of small, but it was still a VERY good show and we enjoyed it. Hubby especially enjoyed making his first pipe. Once you get to know the people I think it would have a similar vibe. Everybody seemed to really be enjoying themselves. |
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Post by joeman on Aug 1, 2018 10:33:38 GMT -5
Good to know. I did the Richmond show one time. The vibe was less than desirable. It seemed too 'competitive' to me, and grading on a curve, not so very friendly. More times than not, visitors to my table had their head down and most were not interested in a hello, much less to chat a bit. 125 vendors...and to me, not nearly enough traffic to support that many vendors. I'm guessing that's one reason it's done.
Raleigh is wonderful, and Columbus sounds very interesting. Thanks Margaret.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2018 10:41:24 GMT -5
The only show I currently serve as a vendor for (refurbished estates) is Raleigh, NC each April. I was one of nearly 50 vendors this year, ranging from low end factory pipes to high-end artisan. Most vendors and attendees in Raleigh are VERY friendly...folks get along really well. So, how does Columbus compare to Raleigh? Approximately how many vendors, and how's the vibe? I would like to consider doing 2 shows per year...maybe adding Columbus in August could work in 2019 for me. It seemed much bigger to me. Columbus was the first show I attended, and that was last year. In comparison the TAPS show seemed kind of small, but it was still a VERY good show and we enjoyed it. Hubby especially enjoyed making his first pipe. Once you get to know the people I think it would have a similar vibe. Everybody seemed to really be enjoying themselves. Heck, at the Raleigh pipe show 2 years ago I walked away with POUNDS of samples!! From Comoy’s alone I was able to jar 4 pint size jars of cask #7 once I arrived back home, this guy even helped me fill up 4 medium Ziplock bags. He just needed the tins for inventory. What was really enjoyable was that there were picnic like tables in the lobby area and a bunch of great people were hanging out talking like we ALL knew each other for years👌👍👍 |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Aug 1, 2018 10:55:16 GMT -5
It seemed much bigger to me. Columbus was the first show I attended, and that was last year. In comparison the TAPS show seemed kind of small, but it was still a VERY good show and we enjoyed it. Hubby especially enjoyed making his first pipe. Once you get to know the people I think it would have a similar vibe. Everybody seemed to really be enjoying themselves. Heck, at the Raleigh pipe show 2 years ago I walked away with POUNDS of samples!! From Comoy’s alone I was able to jar 4 pint size jars of cask #7 once I arrived back home, this guy even helped me fill up 4 medium Ziplock bags. He just needed the tins for inventory. What was really enjoyable was that there were picnic like tables in the lobby area and a bunch of great people were hanging out talking like we ALL knew each other for years👌👍👍 yes, that was very nice, especially getting to meet some great guys I have only chatted with online to the point. unfortunately there isn't a nice smoking area like that, but there is a patio, i think, where we get to smoke, especially after hours. i didn't get to do that last year, but this year we are at the hotel so I will definitely be there! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2018 11:02:35 GMT -5
Lady M, have a great time @ the Columbus show👍👍. Take a few pictures to post....thanks much.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Aug 1, 2018 11:21:35 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2018 11:24:40 GMT -5
Lady M, appreciate you posting the links, it’s time to check them out👍👍
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Post by beardedmi on Aug 1, 2018 12:17:58 GMT -5
In previous years columbus had a smoking tent. Last year was the first without one. Im hoping that it makes a return. I'm looking forward to seeing my favorite yahoos in a couple weeks.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Aug 1, 2018 18:41:55 GMT -5
In previous years columbus had a smoking tent. Last year was the first without one. Im hoping that it makes a return. I'm looking forward to seeing my favorite yahoos in a couple weeks. No tent for the last two years. Two years ago Drew Estates pulled out on their tent sponsorship one (!) week before the show because they had decided to pull out of the pipe tobacco market. I don’t know if a new sponsor has signed up for this year. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Aug 1, 2018 18:45:07 GMT -5
The only show I currently serve as a vendor for (refurbished estates) is Raleigh, NC each April. I was one of nearly 50 vendors this year, ranging from low end factory pipes to high-end artisan. Most vendors and attendees in Raleigh are VERY friendly...folks get along really well. So, how does Columbus compare to Raleigh? Approximately how many vendors, and how's the vibe? I would like to consider doing 2 shows per year...maybe adding Columbus in August could work in 2019 for me. The Columbus Show is 130+ vendor tables. I believe it’s the second largest show in the US. The vibe is laid back. I live only a 4 hour drive away. So, a lot of people that I know from near home and also the Chicago Show are there. The Show features a raffle which includes many pipes. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Aug 16, 2018 22:41:20 GMT -5
Tomorrow!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2018 0:48:55 GMT -5
Wish I could be there. Looking forward to reports on the show. 👍
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Post by PhantomWolf on Aug 17, 2018 1:21:43 GMT -5
Oh balls.. Just saw this.
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Post by briarbuck on Aug 17, 2018 8:32:21 GMT -5
I'll be there at open. Looking forward to meeting some peeps. Bringing some old tobacco to trade along with about 10 pipes. Should be fun.
Go Bucks
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Post by johnlawitzke on Aug 17, 2018 8:48:29 GMT -5
I’m leaving for Columbus in a bit. If you don’t see me wandering around, look for me at the Paul’s Pipe Shop tables.
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Post by flybypipe on Aug 17, 2018 9:15:38 GMT -5
Should be there by opening. Weather may slow traffic a bit. Wife and I are going to stop at some antique places beforehand.
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Post by briarbuck on Aug 17, 2018 9:58:56 GMT -5
Safe travels to all. Lots of rain in Ohio today. Good day to be inside with a pipe.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Aug 17, 2018 23:12:42 GMT -5
made it safe and sound, had a blast hanging out with Basil this evening. we need to designate a Briar Patch table tomorrow! I'm wearing purple! should be easy to spot  |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Aug 18, 2018 0:56:17 GMT -5
Should be there by opening. Weather may slow traffic a bit. Wife and I are going to stop at some antique places beforehand. It was good to meet you in person this evening. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Aug 18, 2018 0:57:38 GMT -5
made it safe and sound, had a blast hanging out with Basil this evening. we need to designate a Briar Patch table tomorrow! I'm wearing purple! should be easy to spot Since serenity we only here this evening, I spent patio time catching up with him until he had to leave. This is the only show where I get to see him in person. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Aug 18, 2018 0:58:26 GMT -5
So far, I haven’t bought much at the Show. Just 2 tins of Presbyterian
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 18, 2018 2:54:21 GMT -5
made it safe and sound, had a blast hanging out with Basil this evening. we need to designate a Briar Patch table tomorrow! I'm wearing purple! should be easy to spot I'm envious. Have a great time together. |
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