Chicagoland Coin-op Show Spring 2010

[slotsteve]

I have a few ?  where to stay? where to vend  in/out?is it worth the trip  12 hour drive for us?
Thank
Steve

[Ron (r273)]

I have a few ?  where to stay? where to vend  in/out?is it worth the trip  12 hour drive for us?
Thank
Steve

http://www.chicagolandshow.com/

[klorvinborno]

Steve, I think it depends on what you're looking for out of the show and what you want to buy and/or sell.  St. Charles is about 45 minutes from downtown Chicago.  Staying at the resort is probably the most convenient, however if it was me I would stay in the city.  I've heard they have a special if you stay there to play golf at their course.

[slotsteve]

We are going to sell  outside but if it rains we drove 12 hrs , rented  truck , hotel and spot could cost us a 1000,1500 b4 we make a dime,inside is safer bet  but out fri you get 1st shot , just got forms today not sure yet weather we,ll go or not , would be nice to meet some of you

[PWRSTROKE]

Slotsteve,  You may want to save a few bucks and just go to the Mickey-Dees parking lot or what not-- .  Depending on what you are offering etc..  I think I am enough educated on the past shows to say the action is there--- .  The show it self yeilds some great --from what I seen antique treasures and unique items but very pricey on the most part---Just strictly a opinion on my part--Thanks B.

[slotsteve]

If I go i,m planing on  taking some lock n rolls I games and  game kings but again It depends on  my cost ahead weather it will be worth a 12 hour drive I have a van that holds 8 slots or a 14ft truck that will hold 15, lbs wise  or if I rent  i could take  30  truck rental will cost 1000  plus gas ,
Thanks for inputs

[StatFreak]

Slotsteve, I have never attended one of these shows. My only knowledge of them comes from the posts and pictures that our members have shared over the years. However, there doesn't seem to be much of a slot machine presence in the shows themselves, particularly with regard to newer machines. They seem to focus on other coin-op products, although you might see a few phony antique machines for sale.

Most of our members horse trade their slot wares before the show and then just enjoy the show for what it is. Of course, that doesn't mean that they don't buy stuff at the show!   It might be worthwhile to arrange purchases with NLG members in advance and then bring the agreed upon machines with you to the parking lot. Mickey-Dees doesn't charge anything to use their lot, although you might want to buy a cup of coffee.

Just a thought.

SF

[Ron (r273)]

Slotsteve, I have never attended one of these shows. My only knowledge of them comes from the posts and pictures that our members have shared over the years. However, there doesn't seem to be much of a slot machine presence in the shows themselves, particularly with regard to newer machines. They seem to focus on other coin-op products, although you might see a few phony antique machines for sale.

Most of our members horse trade their slot wares before the show and then just enjoy the show for what it is. Of course, that doesn't mean that they don't buy stuff at the show!  It might be worthwhile to arrange purchases with NLG members in advance and then bring the agreed upon machines with you to the parking lot. Mickey-Dees doesn't charge anything to use their lot, although you might want to buy a cup of coffee.

Just a thought.

SF

    Having been there about 3 or4 times, Stat is correct. We have a swap/buy meet, before the show.


Ron (273)

[dpalmi]

Hello all!

Well it's that time again and just over a month away!

The Chicagoland Spring Coin-op Show will be held at Pheasant Run Resort on April 9th, 10th and 11th 2010.  As usual, the NLG pre-meet will be on Saturday the 10th at the McDonald's just to the west and north of the convention center starting at about 7-8 am.  Below is a map of the area and another of the resort/convention center and McDonald's. 

Here is a link for more show info...

http://www.chicagolandshow.com/

Check out the link below for pictures from previous years....

http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?action=mgallery;sa=viewalbum;id=5

Anyone is welcome to attend...

Dan #2

[knagl]

Wish I could, but we're hoping to close on our house at the end of this month -- any weekends after that will be spent cleaning, painting, moving, etc.  Hopefully I can make the fall show.

For those who haven't been, the pre-show meet at the McDonald's parking lot is the best part of the show (in my opinion) -- plan to be there for that if you're going to go. 

[Ron (r273)]

Looks like we won't make it either.    Too many trips planned this year.

The parking lot meet at IS the show for me!

Ron (r273)

[a69mopar]

This is a show I'd like to see and will see how things go over the next few weeks.  I may just make it there this time...  Which show is better spring or fall?

Thanks,
Wayne

[tollguy316]

I should be able to make it... So who's got what for sale or trade ???  To answer your question Wayne.... For most who attend the show; the best part is meeting up at the McDonalds a few hours before the show.  You get a chance to meet up with fellow members and at the last show we had about 15 or so attend. There were endless trades and buying going on.  Some members bring free stuff that they no longer need . It's just a great get-together.   I am told that the prices inside the show are a bit better in the spring as the fall show runs closer to Christmas and prices tend to be inflated.   Bill

[a69mopar]

If I do go, I may bring some glass that I know people will likely want, since I don't ship glass. 

Thanks,
Wayne

[slotsteve]

We won,t be making it either I go in hospital for a cath test on mar 24th and if they can,t fix me with that i,m headed for another bypass They sent me a email for the show this week  looks like theres still many spaces open this time ,

[a69mopar]

We won,t be making it either I go in hospital for a cath test on mar 24th and if they can,t fix me with that i,m headed for another bypass They sent me a email for the show this week  looks like theres still many spaces open this time ,

  Sorry to hear that Steve, I hope everything goes well.

Thanks,
Wayne

[bunnyslots]

Steve I hope all goes well and you should slow down till after your tests!

We will be going to the show and have one slightly used Tacman for trade

[slotsteve]

Thanks  I had a bypass in 99 was back to work 5 days later  but was 11 years younger than ,I,m hoping just a stent  butI don,t feel that lucky  this time either.,I just want to beable to leave the hospital walking out , not in a bag , I have way to much work here for wife to do alone ,If they can,t do me with a stent,I,ll want bypass right away  cause once I leave there I won,t go back,

[kenokarz]

i will be at the show with the  last load of ink pens and markers to be had  guys , . steve keep us posted on how things go,

[tollguy316]

Steve...  everything will work out fine ; stay positive.    Look forward to meeting you at the next show.  Bill

[markhart]

What day and time frame at Mickey D's?  I know the cash register club sets up at the Holiday Inn across from Colonial Cafe on 64 on Thursday starting at around 10 am. A lot of slots show up there but no newer stuff....all antiques.

[Ron (r273)]

What day and time frame at Mickey D's?  I know the cash register club sets up at the Holiday Inn across from Colonial Cafe on 64 on Thursday starting at around 10 am. A lot of slots show up there but no newer stuff....all antiques.

Check these posts out.

http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=6980.msg62076#msg62076

I would post anymore questions there.

Ron (r273)

[knagl]

The one time I went I stayed at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Geneva ( http://www.comfortinngeneva.com/ ).  It's about five minutes away from the resort where the show is, but their rates were a lot cheaper.  The hotel was very nice and, at least to me, well worth the "inconvenience" of not being right at the show.


Edit: I just did a quick search -- for two nights starting on the 9th, the Comfort Inn is $51 cheaper (total) -- beware of the hidden mandatory "resort fee" that the Pheasant Run Resort adds to its room rates.  You can also check out Expedia or similar sites and search for hotels near St. Charles, IL, to find even cheaper rates if you're willing to stay a little further out from the show location (rates starting at $54 a night for hotels about 10 miles out).

[CaptainHappy]

What day and time frame at Mickey D's?  I know the cash register club sets up at the Holiday Inn across from Colonial Cafe on 64 on Thursday starting at around 10 am. A lot of slots show up there but no newer stuff....all antiques.

Check these posts out.

http://newlifegames.net/nlg/index.php?topic=6980.msg62076#msg62076

I would post anymore questions there.

Ron (r273)

I went ahead and merged the two topics in the hopes of keeping all of the information in one post!

Thanks for pointing it out Ron! 

CaptainHappy
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[FOXSSLOTS1]

I haven't been to the Chicago show for 10 years - back then the dealing was Friday before the show in the parking lot - semis - moving vans etc full of TREASURES - over the years other mini shows popped up around the show - and the show changed ownership.  Seems like alot more goes on nearby now - MCDs with NLGers?   I am going this year - since the weather in Chicago can't be any worse than we had here in Florida this winter.  Staying at the Holiday Inn express down the street - the Peasant Run hotel is OVER PRICED and was a DUMP last time I stayed there - the water STUNK (you couldn't take a shower unless you liked the smell of sewage).  Look forward to running into some of the NLGers.  I am going as a viewer/buyer - flying up.