National Booth(s) Needed

[tschock]

Not for this to come off as political (and note the bold word in this sentence), but I would offer that part of the reason that the National may have sold out earlier is that right or wrong, there may be a perception that economy will be on a better track than previous years. This would be applicable whether it was sold out because of more corporate or dealer involvement. I don't think it's the entire reason, but I would be willing to wager it has played a part.

[ValKehl]

With the NSCC promoters seemingly being overly prejudiced toward Chicago and Cleveland to the exclusion of other areas of the USA, I would think that another group of promoters could successfully put on an annual "Winter National" in late February or early March (after Spring Training games have begun), alternating between FL and AZ each year.

[jrmartin]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

With the NSCC promoters seemingly being overly prejudiced toward Chicago and Cleveland to the exclusion of other areas of the USA, I would think that another group of promoters could successfully put on an annual "Winter National" in late February or early March (after Spring Training games have begun), alternating between FL and AZ each year.

Being in Florida, I love this idea.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

With the NSCC promoters seemingly being overly prejudiced toward Chicago and Cleveland to the exclusion of other areas of the USA, I would think that another group of promoters could successfully put on an annual "Winter National" in late February or early March (after Spring Training games have begun), alternating between FL and AZ each year.

Perhaps a "Net54 Winter National" in FL sponsored by SGC (which is now headquartered in FL) - followed by a "Net54 Winter National" in AZ sponsored by Beckett (which is headquartered in neighboring TX) - Leon, haven't you always wanted to be a promoter?
Val

[Leon]

I set up at 2 local shows regularly and see what the promoters go through.
Therefore the answer is an emphatic No, at this time.

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Perhaps a "Net54 Winter National" in FL sponsored by SGC (which is now headquartered in FL) - followed by a "Net54 Winter National" in AZ sponsored by Beckett (which is headquartered in neighboring TX) - Leon, haven't you always wanted to be a promoter?
Val

[Rich Klein]

Leon is right, it's amazing what we have to deal with sometimes.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by Leon

I set up at 2 local shows regularly and see what the promoters go through.
Therefore the answer is an emphatic No, at this time.

Leon, I'm glad to see that you left the door ajar!

[Leon]

Indeed I did, Val.

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Leon, I'm glad to see that you left the door ajar!

[buymycards]

I checked the website, and it shows that there will be 280 "exhibitors". Many of the exhibitors are auction houses, corporate pavilions, case break areas, etc. There will probably be around 200 dealers selling cards and memorabilia.

If my memory is correct, 10 years ago there were closer to 450-500 exhibitors.