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WHITE PLAINS SHOW REPORT

Partial View of The White Plain Glass Show

White Plains - August 11-12, 2001

WOW. This was our first time exhibiting (or even attending) the big Glass Show in White Plains, New York. What a spectacle! There were nearly 60 dealers, in an expansive hall which had plenty of room to move around. Wheelchair-bound collectors had no problems navigating the spacious booths, with the exception of the first few hours where the building seemed to be overflowing with collectors hoping to score that rare piece before anyone else got it. One of the most breathtaking views was that from the stage, looking out over a sea of glass booths. Truly a spectacular sight.

There were many dealers from the NY/NJ/CT area, but there were also quite a large contingent of dealers from outside the area, representing the midwest, south and even the west (we are from Las Vegas). From this dealer's perspective, this was indeed an impressive show. The quality of the glass in all of the booths was top-notch. The facility was excellent (wood floors) and it was within easy traveling distance of New York City as well as the affluent northern and eastern suburbs.

Customers came to look, chat, and most important -- buy. There was enough rare glass for the high end collector, and yet there were the common pieces available for the average collector to add significantly to their sets. Elegant glass abounded, but so did "Adam to Windsor" patterns, in abundance. Most visitors left with their hands full of bags.

There were fabulous displays presented by the Cambridge and Morgantown national collectors organizations. Those booths were manned by knowledgeable collectors who took time to talk with anyone who wanted to know more about the glass. Noted author Gene Florence was busy signing copies of his various publications on glassware topics. Many collectors left with copies of his books in hand.

We drove a long way to do this show, anticipating something pretty special. In fact, the quality and size of the show exceeded our expectations, and we came away convinced that driving over 2500 miles each way, towing a trailer, was well worth it. We hope to be back next year. Thanks to the folks at the MegaShow for an outstanding "real-time" glass show.

Dave & Linda Adams

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