Category Archives: FOHBC News

FOHBC news and stories.

Bottle Thefts at the Reno Expo

Posted on 11 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

THEFT REPORT By Pam Selenak | FOHBC Public Relations Director As great of a show as the Reno Expo was, it did not go without a blemish. The bottle collecting community as a whole is an honest and trustworthy group of … Continue reading →

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Houston, it seems like there were some Scheduling Issues in Reno…

Posted on 11 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Sometimes, you just have to poke fun at yourself. Well, the Show Program Table of Contents said our Schedule of Events for the Expo was on Page 8. Unfortunately, it wasn’t on Page 8, or even in the program. Also, … Continue reading →

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Unlisted Dr. Cropper’s Bitters spotted at ABA table at Reno Expo

Posted on 7 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Unlisted Dr. Cropper’s Bitters spotted at ABA table at Reno Expo 07 August 2012 “Example found in a barn in Iowa” A number a people alerted me to a square, green bitters bottle that they spotted with Jeff Wichmann at … Continue reading →

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Stampede – Reno Expo

Posted on 4 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Where in the h*** is Alan Blakeman going? Alan, from the UK, has the Reno OLYMPIC Spirit! Visit Alan at BBR Sorry, I have not been keeping up to date with posts. I am a bit behind due to getting … Continue reading →

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“Salvadora” in the bottle – Tom Quinn

Posted on 3 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

From Tom Quinn (Benicia, California) who gave a ‘standing room only’ seminar to 80+ attendees at his “Bottle Digging in the West 2012” seminar at the FOHBC Reno Expo. A picture of my snake “Salvadora” in the bottle. I had … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Reno Expo Display Teaser Pictures

Posted on 2 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Some of the pictures are coming in of the great Displays and Displayers at the Reno Expo. Stay tuned for a great article in the next FOHBC Bottles and Extras! These pictures are credited to Scott Selenak (FOHBC Expo Photographer) … Continue reading →

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FOHBC Reno Expo Shoot-Out Pictures

Posted on 30 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

We are writing a big article on the FOHBC Reno EXPO for Bottles and Extras which will be delivered to FOHBC members by 01 September 2012 and hopefully sooner. I know some of you have been asking for pictures and I … Continue reading →

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Ed Herrold Passing – A True Bottle Friend

Posted on 26 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ed Herrold Passing – A True Bottle Friend 26 July 2012 This just in. It is with great sadness in my heart, that I must tell you and pass on this email to you about the passing of one of our … Continue reading →

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Reno EXPO Quick Tips

Posted on 22 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Download Show Packet Registration Registration will be at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino Convention Registration Desk #3. Show Times The Show will be on the Summit Pavilion. Early Admission is on Friday (See below). General Admission: 9:00 am – … Continue reading →

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Dealer Contracts and Information for the FOHBC 2013 National Antique Bottle Show

Posted on 21 July 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

“table section will be as the contracts arrive to the FOHBC. I’m figuring it’ll start at the 1st tables closest to the door then fan out from there so people who get their contracts in the quickest will be up … Continue reading →

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