I'm planning to head over to DuPage Sunday morning but due to other commitments I need to be out of there early. I know it's possible to gain early admission but I've never actually done it. Could one of the cognoscenti let me know what the hours are for pre-admission? My understanding is one just drives through and pays admission at the fairground's eastern gates?
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Early admission is from 6-9:30 am. It costs $10.00. The two guys who man the gate are nice fellows and they will be glad to take your money. Enjoy the show.
I did not know they had an early admission there. Are all the sellers there at those hours? I would probably make it up there more often if I could get up there earlier, and thus be home earlier.
J White
The sellers use the 6-9:30 time to set up, but most are ready to sell by 7am
The sellers use the 6-9:30 time to set up, but most are ready to sell by 7am
And even if not setup, I am sure waving some green stuff under their nose will be a great incentive to sell whatever it is that caught your interest. ;-)
the extra money you pay to get in early is worth it to get the "good buys" that happen before the show opens to thepublic. example- today at medina,oh a z-4000 ,no box,early issue,was put out at 8;30 ,priced at $150, i went back the 2nd time at 8;40 to get it, fellow dealer was walking away with it. this had to be the deal of the show.most of the best deals are made between the sellers before the doors open to the buying public.-jim
I have always tried to get to the Dupage show by 7-7:30. You do get better items to choose from. The vendors don't care who they sell to, just "turn the merchandise." Most shows you will see local dealers roaming the aisles looking for bargains for their stores. Some dealers are ready to sell by 6:15-6:30. The early bird truly gets the best worm.
Does anyone know what happened at the show today? Wow! It really seemed dead. Lots of empty tables, Rusty the parts guy left early, and there didn't seem to be a burst of people through the doors when they "opened" at 9:30. I wonder if a lot of people skipped the show because of Easter and York?