The National

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Some helpful nuggets there. I fully intend on note taking and mapping things out as I go so I don't get too turned around. It brings up a question I have had: I don't know exactly what I will end up buying so I don't know how much cash to take. I don't really carry cash, especially large amounts. Are credit cards readily accepted at the National?

[Exhibitman]

No.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Are there ATMs at the Convention Center where a man could get cash when needed?

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Also, is Paypal an option? Or is cash expected? If so, I refer back to my ATM question: are they available on site?

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

I emailed the folks at the National this morning and inquired as to the availability of an ATM. I was told an ATM is available. I figured that would be the case, but my OCD had to know for sure. Only about another month! I feel like a little kid waiting for Christmas!

[ALR-bishop]

It is worth spending time at his tables even if you do not buy a thing

[almostdone]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

Also, is Paypal an option? Or is cash expected? If so, I refer back to my ATM question: are they available on site?

I have never been to the National but I do remember seeing this discussed. If I recall an ATM is available but the actual availability of large sums of cash within aren't always there. Imagine the quantities of cash being withdrawn over a few days time. This may have been one previous cities site so it may not be worth comparing to this years, but I could imagine how frustrating it would be to locate "the find" of your life, negotiating a deal, convincing the dealer to hold it while you withdraw cash only to find the machine doesn't have enough available funds.

Cash is also king when trying to negotiate a price at the tables. I would withdraw what your daily budget is before you get on site and have it on your person but like always be careful and aware of your surroundings. I could imagine that pick pockets love a place like the National were there are large sums of cash and people only focused on the tables they look at not at who is walking behind them.

Any differing opinions are welcome from first hand experiences?

Drew

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Hadn't thought of that angle....

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Thanks for all of your replies. Sorry for the rookie National questions, but I want to at least have an idea of how the logistics work once I get to Cleveland. This thread has helped me better determine my limits and precisely what I will be looking for and exactly how much cash I plan on taking with me. Now, it is just a matter of waiting.