The 2010 edition of the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show is now a matter of historic fact, and next year’s outing is something, thankfully, that most of the participating dealers are looking forward to.
I say ‘thankfully’, as, at our trade meeting yesterday morning on the show floor, there was a good feeling overall, and precious little grousing. That in itself is unusual when a group of dealers congregate, and I have to say, Keith and I spoke to a number of not only our local colleagues but those we know from far afield, and the mood was overwhelmingly positive. Mind you, sales results were mixed- some dealers did well, some did less well, and some didn’t even open the invoice book. But attendance was good and for those who did not sell, there nevertheless were innumerable conversations with punters of the type that lead one to expect that there will be follow-on business.
And, that’s what’s been lacking in the fairs- not just at show sales, but the attendance of engaged visitors who one feels, if they don’t buy today, will do so when they feel sunnier about things.
So, now that’s over, we can focus on the matter at hand- Go Giants! What? did you think there was anything else going on?