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Originally Posted by Gmrson
IMO it's never too early to start the National discussion! I lost track of what number this is for me...18-20th? Allow more than enough time to enjoy the show. I have found that most dealers will trade or buy. They've put out a lot of money to get to the show but they never turn away nice stuff they can add to their inventory.
Take a backpack or a briefcase. Something that is easy to carry and has enough room for your trade bait, purchases, water and snacks (unless you want to pay $8+ for a hot dog and a drink. Comfortable shoes are a must and hawaiian shirts are optional but increase your chance of being in a Bill Simmons blog. It's about a half mile plus hike to the parking garage or attached hotels so you won't want to be going back and forth more than once.
I'm sure others can offer many more great tips. Enjoy your 1st National..they can be addicting!
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Good lord ... thank you so much for the response
I was starting to feel like the rookie getting his first homerun and having the team give me the silent treatment as a joke.
Is there much trading that happens between "spectators"?? I know dang well I'm going to meet a bunch of you while I am there, but I am trying to get a feel for the place. Is there much trading that goes on between folks just walking around?
As far as a backpack ... i have that covered like chocolate on a cherry at christmas time. I have military backpacks that I sell on eBay (and I'll probably offer a few here at cost for anyone who needs one) .... I can carry 200 pounds like it's nobody's business .....
I'm just picking some brains to make my first outing the best it can possibly be.