American Philatelic Society Ameristamp Expo
When: Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, time TBA
Where: Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington
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* approximately 90 dealers from throughout the United States and abroad, as well as a professional public auction hosted by Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries Inc. of California.
* postal administrations, including the U.S. Postal Service
* participation of important national collectors’ societies, including annual meetings of the Mexico-Elmhurst Philatelic Society International (MEPSI), the Texas Philatelic Association, and the Texas Postal History Society.
* scores of meetings and seminars catering to stamp hobby interests of every kind
* more than 6,000 pages of exhibits, including the annual single-frame Champion of Champions competition and Most Popular Exhibit competition. If you would like to take part more information is available.
* the world’s best-known stamp error ― the famous 1918 Inverted Jenny, with a book value of $400,000 ― plus the discovery pane of the Dag Hammarskjold invert and other great rarities
* “Stamps in Your Attic” -- informal evaluations of collections offered throughout the show, sponsored by the dealer-experts of the National Stamp Dealers Association
* special dime and dollar booths, plus educational opportunities for collectors of all ages and levels of experience
Information from the venue.
Some nearby drink specials on Feb. 20th
- Humperdink's (Arlington): 4 pm - 7 pm: $2.50 pints, $3.50 mugs (24 oz), $4.50 goblets (32 oz)
- Texas Land & Cattle Steakhouse (Arlington): 4 pm - 7 pm: $2 drinks, $3.50 margaritas, $3.50 sunset cosmos / 1/2 off appetizers
- Hooters (Arlington / Ballpark area): 4 pm - 7 pm: $ 1.99 domestic pints
- Joe's Crab Shack (Arlington): 3 pm - 7 pm: $1.25 pints, $2 wine and wells, $3 martinis and frozen drinks / $0.49 finger food
- Saltgrass Steak House (Arlington / Ballpark area): 3 pm - 7 pm: $1.50 drafts (12 oz.), $1 off all bar drinks, 1/2 price appetizers
Some nearby restaurants
- Humperdink's (Arlington)
- Sporting News Grill (Arlington)
- Joe's Crab Shack (Arlington)
- Red Hot & Blue (Arlington)
- Colter's Bar-B-Q And Grill (Arlington / Ballpark area)
Event posted Oct. 20, 2008
Last updated Oct. 20, 2008
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