Improvements to the N'atl

[Jewish-collector]

I like the Net54 dinner each night too.
How about a shuttle on call to take us from the show entrance to the McDonalds

A serious idea that might work is to group different sellers of cards together in each part of the show. Tables 1-300 would vintage cards, tables 301-500 modern cards, tables 501-600 autographs, tables 601-650 auction houses, tables 651-655 grading companies, etc,... The seller might have some new stuff, but if they sell predominently vintage cards, then put them in that section. Each National, switch it around so one year the the vintage sellers are tables 1-300, the next year they're at 800-1000.

[ullmandds]

Again...I was thinking for rare items...not 50's hof'ers...or 33 goudey ruths!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

I like the Net54 dinner each night too.
How about a shuttle on call to take us from the show entrance to the McDonalds

A serious idea that might work is to group different sellers of cards together in each part of the show. Tables 1-300 would vintage cards, tables 301-500 modern cards, tables 501-600 autographs, tables 601-650 auction houses, tables 651-655 grading companies, etc,... The seller might have some new stuff, but if they sell predominently vintage cards, then put them in that section. Each National, switch it around so one year the the vintage sellers are tables 1-300, the next year they're at 800-1000.

I say "good luck" to the Dinner every night suggestion. ....we'll be very fortunate to have one next year but it's a long ways away so who knows.

As for having tables with designated categories, I don't think it would ever work. Too many have things from different eras and different parts of the hobby. As for an app, I am still trying to connect the string from one cup to the other in order to hear.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by Leon

I say "good luck" to the Dinner every night suggestion. ....we'll be very fortunate to have one next year but it's a long ways away so who knows.

Leon, I am sad to hear that there might not be a dinner next year. One of the main reasons I am planning on attending in Cleveland is for the Friday night dinner. My one and only National (even though I have been collecting since 1986) was in Baltimore last year and one of the main reasons was to attend the dinner. I would reconsider my plans to go to Cleveland if there was not going to be a dinner.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ibuysportsephemera

Leon, I am sad to hear that there might not be a dinner next year. One of the main reasons I am planning on attending in Cleveland is for the Friday night dinner. My one and only National (even though I have been collecting since 1986) was in Baltimore last year and one of the main reasons was to attend the dinner. I would reconsider my plans to go to Cleveland if there was not going to be a dinner.

We will know approximately 6 months in advance, if we will have one or not. Cleveland is a bit more difficult venue to have one at. I know a lot of members look forward to it so we'll try. It does have a lot to do with sponsorship too. The costs have gone up a good bit. And, no, I won't consider charging to go to it. The $5 donation for doggies is about as much as I ever want to solicit, and even that goes against my philosophy of having this board always be free to members. But I will make exceptions to help good causes. LL

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by Leon

We will know approximately 6 months in advance, if we will have one or not. Cleveland is a bit more difficult venue to have one at. I know a lot of members look forward to it so we'll try. It does have a lot to do with sponsorship too. The costs have gone up a good bit. And, no, I won't consider charging to go to it. The $5 donation for doggies is about as much as I ever want to solicit, and even that goes against my philosophy of having this board always be free to members. But I will make exceptions to help good causes. LL

Thanks Leon...Although you wouldn't consider charging a fee, couldn't we allow donations if anyone is inclined? I know that I would be happy to contribute and would not be the least bit put out to do so.