COMPEX Stamp Show 2018 runs June 1-3 in River Grove

Plans are in full swing for COMPEX 2018 on its new weekend of June 1, 2, and 3, and new location at Guerin College Prep, a large high school facility located at 8001 West Belmont Avenue, River Grove, IL, 60171. River Grove is an adjacent suburb of Chicago on the northwest side. This location is easily reached by major roads and public transportation and is about 6 miles from O’Hare Airport. Also, Guerin College Prep has a large parking lot, and the building is air conditioned.Hours of the show are: Friday and Saturday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free.COMPEX 2018 (Combined Philatelic Exhibition of Chicagoland) is comprised of seven Chicago-area clubs holding their individual exhibits under the same roof at the same time. COMPEX member clubs will present a wide variety of exhibits.COMPEX will, again, have a Beginners Booth with free stamps and activities for aspiring and young collectors, whether they are new to the hobby or already working on collections. Information about collecting is also available for those wanting to get started in the hobby.A bourse of approximately 40 dealers, including postcard dealers, will be participating to fill the needs of all levels of collecting interests. Also participating are the United States Postal Service and the United Nations Postal Administration with their respective postal products and collectibles available. Philatelic, postcard, and coin dealers interested in participating in COMPEX 2018 are invited to contact COMPEX President Charles Berg at 773-775-2100.In addition to exhibits and dealers, several local area clubs will be holding their society meetings during COMPEX, including theChicago Philatelic Society and the Chicagoland Chapter No. 5 of the Germany Philatelic Society. Other societies have not finalized their plans, and these will be announced at a later date.Make your plans now to attend COMPEX 2018 on the weekend of June 1, 2, and 3. Please join us at our new location. There will be something of interest for everyone. Please see our website http://www.compexstampshow.org for more details.