Nightmares at the National

[rdwyer]

My thought is that all high dollar items should be locked up in a display case. With the inventory most dealers have, it's a wonder how they know they got ripped off. I believe the thieves take advantage of that. WiFi security cameras help, but still don't stop thieves. (You may catch them on camera, buy it no one knows who it is you're outta luck) Might wanna consider paying someone to be your security while you're busy with other customers.

[RCMcKenzie]

Morrie,
The only year I've attended the National was 1985 at the Disneyland Hotel. I was there on vacation with my brother, sister and parents.

I've told the story on here before about my brother and I finding a 1975 Topps Brett in a bargain bin box for $3. My recollection is that he bought it. I reminded him of the story a few months ago and he said, "No, we just left it there."

[cardcountry]

I had a 52 mantle Psa 4 stolen at the Chicago national a few years back. It was the first one I ever owned.

Jeff

[Donscards]

Originally Posted by cardcountry

I had a 52 mantle Psa 4 stolen at the Chicago national a few years back. It was the first one I ever owned.

Jeff

I remember hearing about that at the show----I believe it was in a stand up showcase===some guy just took it while you were busy with another customer 99 per cent are good guys, just that 1

[ValKehl]

Dr. Frank, could the reason John Stockton never showed while you were waiting at McDonalds for 2 hours be that the National was never held in Salt Lake City?

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Dr. Frank, could the reason John Stockton never showed while you were waiting at McDonalds for 2 hours be that the National was never held in Salt Lake City?

Val, I don't think Frank was saying that there was a National in SLC. My guess is that John Stockton was probably scheduled for a local promotion.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

Val, I don't think Frank was saying that there was a National in SLC. My guess is that John Stockton was probably scheduled for a local promotion.

Daryl, I also sensed that this is what Frank was saying, but inasmuch as this thread is supposed to be about the National, per the OP, I just couldn't resist taking a potshot at our dear Dr. Frank! I trust he won't hold this against me!

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Daryl, I also sensed that this is what Frank was saying, but inasmuch as this thread is supposed to be about the National, per the OP, I just couldn't resist taking a potshot at our dear Dr. Frank! I trust he won't hold this against me!

Been taking pot shots for a long time Val.

I did have a nightmare at the National in Chicago though, which I attributed to a hard mattress and a soft pillow.