Keeping busy at Manion's

Hello again readers and subscribers of Manion's Collecting News.

It has been a while since I have made a post, but things have been pretty hectic...as usual. We're processing tons (literally) of consignment, and are selling thousands of items every month. In addition, I have been trying to organize our data of items sold over the past year into somewhat of a standard format in an attempt to publish our first realized price guide in several years.

This first edition will cover WWII German items from the first half of our catalog; essentially edged weapons to gorgets. It was a heck of a job organizing all of those items, but I think we've about got it licked. We're working with our friends at MAR historical on the project, and it is slated to drop at the MAX show in October.

We just did the Kansas City show last weekend, the turnout was a little low - but again, it is always great to see our friends in the collecting community. Chuck Samuel does a great job of putting on a show, he's an ol' pro, and a good guy to boot.

When we were in Pomona a few weeks ago for the West Coast show, I had the honor of visiting Bob Chatt's Vintage Productions facility in Huntington Beach. If I could sum the place up in three words, it would be: "God sleeps here" (actually I have to give the credit to Conway for coming up with that one).

The place is amazing, absolutely amazing. Words can't describe, I took some pics - check them out and see for yourself. If you are in the area, give them a call - but if he doesn't know you, chances are you ain't gettin in. Thanks, Bob - it was too cool.