This episode is a two-part special! We're on the road with Randy Donley at the Indie Ad Show and back in the showroom for a sneak peek at the massive October auction. The main event is Randy's crucial conversation with David Wolf, the new promoter of the legendary Chicagoland Coin-Op Show, covering the future of the hobby and the show's exciting move to a new venue.
On the Road to the Indie Ad Show: Randy heads to Indiana to promote the upcoming Donley Auctions Fall Classic (October 23rd-25th) and the coinciding Advertising and Slot Show, sharing footage and interviews from this key industry event.
Showroom Sneak Peek: Back at the auction house, Mike and Susan showcase a showroom packed with incredible new arrivals for the October auction. Highlights include a beautifully restored Eco Islander tire inflator (originally the "Economy Air Meter") and a unique bar repurposed from a vintage Sun diagnostic testing unit. A quick tour reveals the auction's massive scale, filled with advertising signs, slot machines, a mutoscope, an antique high-wheel bicycle, and more, with new items being added to the online catalog daily.
Randy Interviews David Wolf: Randy sits down with David Wolf, a long-time collector and new co-promoter of the Chicagoland Coin-Op Show. They discuss the enduring strength of the advertising market compared to other antiques, noting a unique "sliver of time" where major collections are becoming available as original collectors age. They also touch on the fallacy of "dealer day," assuring the public that the best items are still available when the doors open.
The Rebirth of the Chicagoland Coin-Op Show: The big news is the show's move to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. David explains this move creates a superior, all-in-one experience for dealers and attendees. The new venue offers a fantastic room rate ($174/night), is just 10 minutes from O'Hare Airport, and features better dates to avoid bad weather, attracting even more dealers from across the country.
Donley Auctions' Nighttime Event: Donley Auctions will again host the official Friday night entertainment for the show. All attendees are invited to the Donley Auctions gallery—now an easy 30-minute drive from the new venue—for a special auction complete with complimentary dinner and drinks. Randy and David emphasize the importance of the entire community working together to support and promote these events to keep the hobby strong.
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