Well, we just came back from there, and it was an excellent show. I've
never been before, so can't compare it in context, but was very impressed.

It was extremely well organized, with continuing activities for kids,
and had a service where people could ask at the main desk if any
vendor had some particular type of miniatures, and the request would
be announced over the PA. The facilities (Parkside Center in San Jose)
were well fitted to the occasion; they set up a food service stand
inside the show area, with adequate tables and chairs. It's a charity
event; they held a silent auction on Saturday and a major raffle with
about 25 high-value donated prizes.

It was one of the best and most varied collection of vendors I've seen
in a long time. More IGMA members than at any NAME show, and more of
the not-quite-so-high-end vendors than at the Tom Bishop or IGMA
shows. All the vendors I spoke to said that they had a good return on
their investment. A couple said that they had fewer sales but a larger
gross - people were buying UP.

- Herb