Thoughts on 2025 National Experience?

[Knightlax5]

I’m sitting at the airport getting ready to fly back home and I’m going through the cards and experience of the 2025 National.

People: This year i met more people than I ever have at a card event/show and got to spent 30+ minutes with many people exchanging stories. By far my best experience from a community perspective.

Cards: To be honest i was under whelmed by the cards I was able to get. There are great cards there but many vendors who were 80%+ over comps. The big card I got could have been shipped to me. From a card perspective I’m not sure I justify the national related expenses based on the card I bought.

Final verdict: I’m glad I went and enjoyed my time at the show and with people. I plan on going next year, but with very tempered expectations about coming home with cards at market prices. I have heard rumors the hotels within a few mile radius of the Donald E Stephens center already for next year.

I would love to hear what everyone’s thoughts and experiences were of the 2025 National