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Thank you one and all for making our recent November 2007 event another success story, we enjoyed a good crowd Friday/Saturday and the larger building #9 continues to please everyone! Thank you to our dealers for super participation, we had a great variety of items for sale - the public loved it! Vintage Productions is once again bringing together quality militaria dealers from all around the world for our ALL MILITARIA show at The Fairplex in Pomona in Building #9. Our next event is scheduled for Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 - No Sunday hours. A HUGE assortment of superior historical militaria antiques and related collectibles from all time periods and countries – all well represented! Over 300 tables, over 100 dealers from around the country! Great for the novice or expert collector! Bring the entire family! Active Military and their families are always FREE. UPDATED INFO (AS OF 4/4/08): PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PROMOTER FOR RBF HAS CANCELLED THEIR NEIGHBORING SHOW IN BLDG 7 THAT IS MENTIONED BELOW. We are pleased to welcome to the Fairplex (on the same weekend as our event): The RBF Paper, Antiques and Collectibles Show taking place right next door to us, in building #7. We invite you to visit BOTH shows on Saturday May 3rd. If you pay admission to the WCHMCS event in Building #9 we will provide you with a special FREE entry coupon for the paper collectibles show! Two shows for the price of one...what a great way to spend the day at the Fairplex! Important note: There are no firearms or ammunitions allowed at this event! Vintage Productions works day-to-day in the Militaria collectibles business and the owner, Bob Chatt, brings 28 years expertise in militaria and vintage clothing. Our show promotion experience includes owning and promoting The San Diego Historical Militaria Collectors Show (8 years at The Scottish Rite in San Diego) and a past partnership with The RBF Show in Pomona (November 2003 to our final show in May, 2005). Vintage Productions is pleased to bring you our bi-annual, all-military show featuring what will be an impressive variety of militaria from all time periods and countries! This show is to be held at the Pomona Fairplex, Building 9 (the same location used for many years by the Great Western Show). Our kick-off event was held November, 2005 and was a HUGE success - we had a great assortment of dealers and a large crowd. Our May/Nov '06 and May/Nov '07 shows were greatly successful and we are looking forward to a SUPER 2008! Note: Dealers set up is on Friday, May 2nd 8am-12N. PARKING: On Friday you can use the Sheraton Hotel parking lot for a rate of $10 (or free if you are a hotel guest). On Saturday you can use Lot 9 for $8 (tram service running from 8am to 515pm to Building #9) or $10 in the Sheraton lot. Note: parking prices and locations may change without notice; this is beyond our control - thank you for your understanding and patience. NOTE: EARLY BIRD ENTRY is now available for $85 per person and will occur on Friday from 8am-10am (from 10am-1pm is $50) - bagdes good all both days. Purchase badges at the door.
Our list of dealers in May 2008 is already impressive and focused - you are sure to see a first-class representation of militaria! Here are just a few that will be on hand for our May 2-3 event Larry and Terry Stewart of Stewart’s Military Antiques out of Arizona, will be on hand to provide collectors and re-enactors with quality WWII military collectibles. With over 30 years of experience in the field, the Stewart’s can provide the serious hobbyist or novice collector with items seldom offered elsewhere. Ron Burkey of The Flying Tiger Antiques, out of New Hampshire, has been dealing in the highest quality Historical Antiques and Collectibles for over 15 years. Ron specializes in insignia, badges, and esoterica relating to Militaria, Police, Fire, Airline, Railroad, Ocean Liner, and Automobilia, with a strong offering in Aviation insignia. Offering a large stock of WW2 insignia, uniforms, and ephemera; with items from the Civil War to the Desert Wars, both US and foreign…looks like whatever you collect, Ron probably has access to it! If you want to know anything and everything about collecting military insignia; you should definitely visit the ASMIC table at our event; The American Society of Military Insignia Collectors (ASMIC) is the oldest and largest organization of collectors of military insignia in the world. Founded in 1937 by a small group of enthusiasts and chartered as a non-profit organization, today the Society is 'home' to nearly 3,000 dedicated collectors in the United States and two dozen foreign countries. Whether you are a collector of military insignia or a student of heraldry or military history, whether an expert or a novice, you will find that membership in ASMIC has many advantages. Visit www.asmic.org for details on membership! Larry Stone of Larry Stone Books, out of the San Diego, CA area, is a full time Militaria business specializing in rare books, insignia, medals and groups, and autographs. Larry’s focus is on American and German Militaria, with an emphasis on items pertaining to World War II and Vietnam. He is always available to help his customers obtain the finest quality authentic material available and takes great pride in providing his customers with the best service at all times. Bruce Herman of Grenadier Military Antiques, out of Arcadia, CA is a dealer in fine original German military antiques from the third reich and imperial periods. Bruce specializes in helmets and headgear, uniforms, insignia, edged weapons, medals, flags and much more. You may recognize Bruce when you see him at our show; he is one of the antique military appraisers from the very popular PBS program, “Antiques Roadshow”! Dealers: Not only will you have the excellent support, quality and professionalism you have come to expect from a Vintage Productions event, you will also have the convenience of the following: • This is the largest all-military antique and collectible show on the West Coast! Only dealers in militaria or related collectibles please. • We will be promoting this event among the worldwide military collector community with a goal of enticing more out of state and international dealers to attend/exhibit & shop. • Spacious, conveniently located facility with plenty of room to grow into other buildings • Fair table prices; 8’ tables $85, 10 ½ x 10 ½ WALL booth w/3 tables is $285 • Electrical is located in the floor and is available at no charge in Bldg #9 • Good lighting, showcase rentals available, ample parking for customers • Hotel/Lodging on site at Sheraton Suites Fairplex; special rates for our dealers 909-622-2220 - reserve early, the special rate ends mid-April AND these rooms sell out FAST! • NEXT SHOW DATE IS ALREADY SET FOR: Oct 31-Nov 1, 2008 (Fri & Sat only)
: We require a valid Seller Permit in order to exhibit at our events. If you do not have one, or need a new temporary permit, please contact The State of California Board of Equalization, Application for Temporary Seller’s Permit. A valid seller’s permit is required for this show. You can download the application and instructions in PDF format from the address below OR call us for a hard copy.
Please allow approximately 2 weeks for approval of application – there is no charge for this type of permit: |
When: TWO FULL DAYS! Where: Public Hours: Admission:
Please Visit www.fairplex.com for parking information/directions/rates/maps and more or call (909) 623-3111.
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