It is still his source of income, so I'm sure he will be back around. I'm looking forward to going to the SOS. I can't wait to see everybody's great collections. I hope Craig is there. I will look at his collection just as much as I will look at everybody else's. Real or fake, I still enjoy the history of the items. A fake hat, dagger, whatever. Just like going to the wax museum. It's not Elvis, but made to look just like the real thing. With my knowledge, everything is going to look real....
Of course I won't be buying a thing. ( I will be the big guy taking as many pictures as possible ( as long as the collectors/dealers allow). Until I put in many years of studying what is real and what is fake, I will enjoy looking at repros and authentic items. Of course the real ones do bring more excitement on who May have owned it, where it has been etc....rather than getting caught up with the negativity and garbage, this will be like going to a WWII , Third Reich, etc.. "Smithsonian"
I wouldn’t expect to see to many collections the merchandise brought is for sale. Sure a guy may bring a piece or two for show and tell but I don’t know any one who displays their collection at the SOS. But don’t be disappointed you will see plenty of great stuff good and bad it’s the super bowl of shows! You guys have a safe trip and see you at the show.
