Live National Report Thread....

[kmac32]

I collect E121-80 yankees and Giants so my "National" was about 3 weeks ago when there were massive numbers of E121-80 cards in Ebay. I picked up 5 cards and seriously doubt if I could have done better at the Cleveland National. Spent about as much as I would have before even stepping in the door at Cleveland without the travel. Been to 3 Nationals before and enjoyed each of them but never had the success that I did on the 3 days on eBay.

[bobbvc]

Originally Posted by kmac32

I collect E121-80 yankees and Giants so my "National" was about 3 weeks ago when there were massive numbers of E121-80 cards in Ebay. I picked up 5 cards and seriously doubt if I could have done better at the Cleveland National. Spent about as much as I would have before even stepping in the door at Cleveland without the travel. Been to 3 Nationals before and enjoyed each of them but never had the success that I did on the 3 days on eBay.

Did well at the last National on the west coast, which was many, many years ago for some reason. Hint, Hint...

[kmac32]

Originally Posted by bobbvc

Did well at the last National on the west coast, which was many, many years ago for some reason. Hint, Hint...

Would be nice to have a "National" on the West Coast. Anaheim or San Diego would be nice. If people wanted Cheap hotels, they could stay in Tiajuana. LOL

[perezfan]

YES!!

San Diego would be the perfect venue. Great convention center, right next to Petco Park and the Gaslamp District (with limitless resaturant choices and bars within easy walking distance). Not to mention Seaport Village, the Zoo, Balboa Park, Museums and Downtown all within 10 minutes- for family members who prefer to stray.

Plus, it's 6 minutes from the airport, with the waterfront and over 30 nice hotels in easy walking distance. And yes- even Tijuana is close by. I just don't understand why these shows must exclusively reside east of the Mississippi.

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by perezfan

YES!!

I just don't understand why these shows must exclusively reside east of the Mississippi.

Because the huge majority of the dealers live east of the Mississippi.
And they would rather drive a few hours w/ their inventory then drive 2 days.
If a western destination would be offered, I suspect it would be voted down.
I too would like a different show site out west, but I have no vote nor say.
Vegas would be high on my list.

Edited for spelling error!

[ErikV]

Originally Posted by Jay Wolt

Because the huge majority of the dealers live east of the Mississippi.
And they would rather drive a few hours w/ their inventory then drive 2 days.
If a western destination would be offered, I suspect it would be voted down.
I too would like a different show site out west, but I have no vote nor say.
Vegas would be high on my list.

Edited for spelling error!

This topic always hits a nerve with me. In the last 14 years we've had one
National on the west coast (2006). So there's a lot of dealer on the east coast,
great. But guess what, there's a lot of collectors/consumers on the west coast
too!

While I think Vegas is not the ideal venue for a National (National always takes
place during the summer, which happens to be the worse time of the year for
Vegas, usually 100-115 degrees and lack of family attractions), I would love to
have another NATION-al here on the west side.

I think San Diego would be a superb choice. As previously stated, San Diego has
a host of family attractions and they're all centrally located. Additionally, the
weather is a tad cooler in SD then it is in LA/OC.

The National locations are already predesignated through 2019, so we've got to
wait at least another SIX years before we get a chance on a west coast National.

ErikV

[vthobby]

I saw that somebody had gone to the PSA Awards event. FREE?? Can anyone just line up and go in? Do you have to be a PSA member?

Also, my buddy who could not make it was invited to the Panini VIP event. Did anyone on here go to that and could you let me know if it was good time or not? Any freebies?

Thanks! mike

[ErikV]

Just got these pics from Al/LOTG booth at the National. He said these cards
were being consigned for his fall auction. I see an Old Judge King Kelly,
Exhibit Lou Gehrig, Toleteros Gibson, Famous-Barr Jim Thorpe, T206 Magie
error to name just a few.

Thanks for the pics, Al.

ErikV