I'm a big fan of in-person chip shows too, as you know.
It's an opportunity to see lots of chips, evaluate them re: condition, etc. Negotiate price sometimes. And purchase on the spot with no exorbitant mailing/shipping costs or commissions (other than the dealer has to pay a flat table rental fee to the promoter).

And sometimes, there's other stuff going on (as with the CCA convention) AND the opportunity to meet and talk to other chippers face to face, not just on a message board or social media.

I know chip shows from the attendee (buyer) side of the table. Walt, what's your take, as an experienced dealer (seller) at chip shows, on what makes for a good show? And where are the gaps (time of year or place) that would get a good response? Ultimately, the promoter has to pull in enough dealers, enough attendees, advertise and take the risk in renting the location, getting tables, etc. etc. What's the "secret sauce" from your perspective?

Besides the June CCA convention, there's supposed to be a LV "local" show in March 2026 that Jerry V. is planning. And perhaps a Reno show that Barry would like to do. I'll probably attend ALL of them ... but I'm a chip & chip-show junkie!

In the past, I've attended shows in Bellflower & Arcadia, CA; Laughlin, Reno, Lake Tahoe and numerous ones in Las Vegas at different venues.

See you across the table at the next show. I'm sure some of my cash will wind up in your pocket, as it always does ... in exchange for chips and plaques.