Adam, I couldn't agree more. This was my first National, but even I noticed the Topps folks and believed it to be way over the top. Also, Heritage and the like being plopped right in the middle disrupted the flow for me. I was cruising up and down the aisles trying to map things out and then BAM! there are these giant corporate museums with price tags and security guards right in the middle. It just didn't flow and was intrusive. As someone else pointed out, I am sure they get the middle for bankrolling the operation. On the whole, I appreciate your ideas for carving up and organizing. It could also be organized by sport, prewar, postwar, etc. There would be some overlap anyway you slice it, but just about any attempt would be welcomed. Maybe Heritage, Topps, SGC, PSA, etc. could have a "corporate sponsor space" of their own or something.
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