Some years, my trip to Acton is epic. I’ve found long-sought-after gems for my collection, or I’ve finalized a big trade, or the journey to the meet brought me somewhere unforgettable. While Acton is never disappointing, the 2026 edition was pretty low-key for me, all things considered. From Terry Ellsworth: Two, three, four, five, and six-digit 1921 plates. Anyone have a single-digit? Eric Vettoretti and I left Ottawa after five o’clock because of inflexible workday commitme

The field is slightly thicker than last year, with a whopping 24 entrants! Lots of them look pretty good. There are fewer that I actually dislike, unlike in past years. There are two tribal issues among the US candidates, plus three internationals. So let's get cracking! Utah - Restore, Preserve, Protect This is a recycled template base (and a plain white one at that). It has a different logo, and a couple of different words. But other than that, it's exactly the same as many