Basel Buzz
As you may know, Baselworld is nearly upon us. The huge watch show in Basel, Switzerland opens March 19th and runs through the 26th. In fact, I believe my compadré Dave Kaiten will be there. – hopefully blogging live. Eight days of geeking out over new watches, lamenting the ones we’d hoped brands would release […]
Sore Feet – Penance For Enjoying The Gem Shows
I saw so much stuff on Day One that I’m still writing it all down – and here I am at the end of the show. It’s time to go home but my feet are recovering. Picking up where we left off the other day, Inventory Adjusters is the 800 pound gorilla of selection at […]
Gawd, My Feet Hurt!
Day One at the Tucson gem shows is over. One day, and my feet are killing me! But my stomach is full of the best meat loaf and potatoes, not to mention dirty martini, we could find in Tucson. Two words: Claim Jumper. Broadway, just west of Alvernon. ‘nuf said. And lest you think I’m […]
Gem and Jewelry Shows – Where Fine Watches Hide
OK! For the next week or so, we’re going to try something new: live blogging from a major trade show. As this blog post is going up on the Beckertime blog, I’m winging my way to Tucson, Arizona. Every year about this time, Tucson turns into one giant gem and jewelry trade show. About 40 […]