Alan, my impressions
I have posted this a couple of times; but I was in the area last year (can say that now) for a family wedding and took a day to go to the area where the show is.
The convention center is located right off a highway. Plenty of parking in the area *yes it is expensive if you want to be near the CC*. Good hotels in the area and all in walking distance. Again the hotels are more expensive than in Cleveland.
In addition, as has been pointed out; the Orioles are in town during the convention AND you are right near the water front. (Leon, if we have a chance, there is a MUST go to seafood buffet within walking distance).
Also in the area are two sports museums which are inter-related. For the purposes of this board, one of the two is the Babe Ruth Museum. You might have heard of him, he looked like he would be a pretty good pitcher before 1919.
It will not be as cheap to attend as Cleveland but a lot of positives including being in the Boston/Washington megalopolis. You are, of course IN Baltimore. You are close to Washington and only two hours from Philly and four from NY. I'd expect to see a lot of the East Coast dealers/collectors not only set up but also walking around.
Regards
Rich
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