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Wittman Military Antiques - Every time people come back from a show, there are many factors to consider to accurately answer the question, “How was it?”: the sales opportunity; price product variety; Attendance Parking and even food. Instead of crossing off that list, say, "That's great!" I simply replied and avoided the conversation. When the man came to me

On weekends Sunday: They don't want to know how the show is. They just need to keep telling their stories. But when interested people ask, “How is it?” I know they want the full situation.

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Every show promoter promises the Ohio Valley Military Society (OVMS), which organizes The Show Show (SOS), will be "bigger this year than ever." For many years, SOS was held in a large room at the Kentucky Exposition Center. After years of negotiation and pleading, the OVMS board finally granted permission for an expanded hall. Why is this important?

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Unlike any other military or historic vehicle show in the United States, There are not enough tables for all the dealers who want to exhibit at the show. The waiting list for a table is long. It's an all-too-familiar scene for Wisconsinites waiting for Packer tickets: Not enough seats for Lambeau -- every game is sold out.

Ok Popularity is a good thing. However, the OVMS board realized that a larger venue would benefit the hobby as well as the show's health. Several meetings were held over the years before the Kentucky Exposition Center finally agreed to expand the site. This year, 1,965 tables were canceled at the last minute, but some were taken. By waiting on a list of vendors who want tables, OVMS can fully guarantee showings.

Alex Cranmer of the IMA has a large area filled with exotic military equipment and artillery. Here, Staff member Chris shares the details with our principal, Nick Ockwig. If you missed the IMA presentation at the show, watch it online at www.ima-usa.com.

But change is not without fear. Do you know how tough military recruiters are? If they lived in the same place 10 years ago. Relocation for hobby or OVMS advancement will not be accepted.

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With tact, OVMS does not attempt to simply insert tables into the wing. They know it's thought out for the original theme. Instead, they redesigned it.

The living room is actually perpendicular to the tables that run the way they did. No one is in the same position. Each supplier location is new.

Not only does this eliminate complaints from sales reps (you know...they wear the same clothes to show off their expensive jewels year after year); It provides discovery for everyone. Best of all, the show doesn't look bad. Sure, Some tables were farther from the front door, so dealers had to install coolers that were a little longer than others, but customers didn't overlook a single spot at the show. Every corner is full of premium dealers and tables. For new people, It is not clear which areas are the "old guard" and which are the latecomers. OVMS did a great job rearranging the table positions, and quality is to be found throughout the show...not just in the "Frontroom".

Mohawk Auction Staff. Ray "let me take a peek behind the scenes" to see an incredible piece of military equipment that will be up for grabs at their next auction. But he swore me to secrecy until the research was done. Keep checking their website www.militaryrelics.com to find out when Auction 69's catalog will be released.

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A collector friend asked, “How is the price? High or low?” “Yes,” he replied, “they are high; '” After getting a few unnecessary profanities out of my system. He was able to answer his question with a little more thought. "It depends on what!" Good things come at a high price. Low-end products - if the dealer understands normal business practices - are priced very low. "Saturday It's no secret that many weekend sales reps (even full-time military products professionals) are finally admitting that military product prices go up and down in the economy.

The bigger venue opens up possibilities for a variety of material, but SOS has always had a reputation as primarily a "20th century military" show, and whatever happens in 2013 isn't going to change that perception. Some of my purchases are good Civil War items though. I still have to search for M35 helmets and Doughboy uniforms to find them. This should not be taken as criticism.

All aspects of the military hobby overlap. Attracting different audiences to a given space is difficult. However, With all the "20th Century Military Show" talk; I will admit that the coolest items I bought at the gallery included an 1812 war original paint canteen and ca. US Infantry 1820 Silver Armor Cuirass That's the beauty of SOS. I expected to find just one, only to find 20 things I didn't think were possible.

While I don't expect SOS to live up to its reputation as a premier Civil War or Roman antiquities exhibit in the near future, SOS does host an extensive military display that makes it unique and purely entertaining. I don't think any other show has given me such a hopeful discovery.

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SOS is really trying to reach a wider audience by inviting veterans to sign autographs and share their experiences. It aims to attract the public with some historic military vehicles (roughly half original, half similar). A step outside the living room. A long line (about 20,000 passengers!) was waiting to enter the National Firearms Day Show at one time. But a lot of data doesn't necessarily translate into sales.

In general, My observation about the average SOS attendee is: If someone pays to attend SOS; The possibility of spending money on the show is very high. Very few "casual" visitors. SOS remains one of the largest groups of arms dealers and buyers. You set up or join SOS.

Interest Interactions - The kind that return cash in hand to dealers and collectors for quality items.

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In fact, SOS is a "congress" and not a "show". It promises a high concentration of professional collectors and dealers. While OVMS can increase their revenues by opening their exhibitions to a wider clientele, SOS is more interested in providing a greater service to enthusiasts by focusing on active collectors and dealers. For this, they support our hobby a lot.

Hugh and Mary Brock of 20th Century Military Antiquities Brocks .... have been hobby dealers since 1977. Check out their stuff at www.brocksguns.com.

SOS is stored in a consistent location. Louisville is located in the heart of America. Even for people on both coasts, knowing that the show will be in Louisville allows them to be on a budget. The Kentucky Expo Center is adjacent to the airport and surrounded by hotels and restaurants. This is the perfect place in my opinion (I drove 12 hours to get there!).

Don Smith and his father run a large business. Don specializes in 1st Special Forces material and has conducted extensive interviews with FSSF veterans.

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Now, The most popular part of the SOS Action report is always: the food. You can't fail to salute the Kentucky pork producers who have booths outside the show entrance. Their boneless pork sandwich and pulled pork platter got me through the day of the show. There are plenty of food vendors inside the show grounds, so no one goes hungry.

But what about after you quit? I'm still saddened by the passing of my favorite Louisville BBQ spot, The Hickory House. last year I was about to load the freezer full of pork chops to find that the Hickory House windows were covered with brown paper and well sealed. Last year I struggled and ate a mix of Baconaters at the famous Dave's and Wendy's - a menu that can be replicated almost anywhere.