How was the Reno show?

Aaron · 04-29-2004, 07:35 PM

Just goes to show how easily a forum member can attend a show and be left out of the loop. I knew nothing about the planned dinner, so I am sad that I missed it. Yes, I was an "Honored Guest", a status I attained by forking over $50, and there I was, peering over the shoulders of the dealers as they unpacked their wares. I would never attend a show of any kind unless I could enter at set up time, even if it requires that I buy a table. Surprised that no one mentioned the superb DWM 1910 date with martial marking that I ended up with. Maybe I snapped it up before anyone had a crack at it. Anyway, Jan and I were both stunned by its beauty, as neither of us had ever seen a mintier example of this year date. Also, Jan did offer one pistol for sale from his personal collection, as I remember, it was a DWM 1914 which is pictured in his Imperial Luger book. I didn't buy it, but I was surprised to see it unsold when I left the show Saturday morning. It was a nice show, but decent buys are getting very scarce these days. Well, maybe at the November show I'll be forewarned about the dinner.

04-29-2004, 07:35 PM	#21
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Just goes to show how easily a forum member can attend a show and be left out of the loop. I knew nothing about the planned dinner, so I am sad that I missed it. Yes, I was an "Honored Guest", a status I attained by forking over $50, and there I was, peering over the shoulders of the dealers as they unpacked their wares. I would never attend a show of any kind unless I could enter at set up time, even if it requires that I buy a table. Surprised that no one mentioned the superb DWM 1910 date with martial marking that I ended up with. Maybe I snapped it up before anyone had a crack at it. Anyway, Jan and I were both stunned by its beauty, as neither of us had ever seen a mintier example of this year date. Also, Jan did offer one pistol for sale from his personal collection, as I remember, it was a DWM 1914 which is pictured in his Imperial Luger book. I didn't buy it, but I was surprised to see it unsold when I left the show Saturday morning. It was a nice show, but decent buys are getting very scarce these days. Well, maybe at the November show I'll be forewarned about the dinner.