My National Reports

LuckyLarry · #1 07-29-2021, 09:43 PM

Apple Watch stats: 3hr 55 min sleep. Steps:17,632 just over 8 miles. Today I returned with $1,184 in my wallet so I spent $813 today note money spent includes parking meals etc etc I’m paying cash whenever I can. Plus $1,800 in reserve stashed in the sock drawer here in hotel room.
Up to late last night I’m on minimal sleep hot shower free breakfast downstairs and we are off for day two. Another long line for the VIP opening at 9:30 but I walked up as they opened the doors and I went right in the show. I did a much better job today covering the floor and I was able to walk down each aisle. I wanted to spend some money today I didn’t save and then bring cash up here to take home I wanted to buy some cards! The show is very busy and crowded. I am 67 years old but in good health and fully vaccinated but I still wore a mask maybe 10% are wearing masks it doesn’t bother me one way or the other. I got elbowed or run into a couple times and it was sort of irritating until I accidentally cross checked this other collector who was bent over a show case. I did see one you tube celebrity filming. It would be nice to be able to take a break and sit down with a coffee or soft drink but the snack bars are packed long lines and no place to sit down. 100 people waiting in line outside at Starbucks. Tomorrow I may exit the venue and walk across the street to take a breather. Lots of those hand held suitcases that carry “Slabs” lots of collectors dragging suitcases too. Some females lots of kids too!
Big pickups include 11 hits 1967 Philadelphia Marvel stickers if you don’t know these are TOUGH. I bought a full set 1973 OPC hockey funny rings inserts all 17 also ten hits 47-66 exhibit baseball I’m closing in on the set so some of these were toughies. I collect the 1961 Post baseball cards in both box and company style I got Mays company also picked up the Mantle company I had to come off my wallet for that Mantle but glad I did. Hits to 39 and 40 Playball sets too. I nearly finished my 48 Leaf boxing set I need one more I bought Joe Louis Max Schmeling among some others. I did finish my 1960 Leaf baseball set #118 John Callison that’s a tough card. Lots of other stuff too. I haven’t added a card to my 1961 Fleer basketball set in a couple years but William Chapel came through with #47 Wilt Chamberlain in action. Last story I finished my 1966 TOPPS rub off set (wax pack insert) I FINALLY found the Orioles pennant TOUGH card paid $7. An hour later I was at Ron Estes table and saw a fellow collector pull the Orioles pennant ruboff charge was $2.50 I steamed a bit that I missed that one but all ended well as I found another Orioles pennant in a dollar box and of course I bought it lol! Roommate Matthew is at the minor league Chicago Dogs game Taylor and I ate at the “biker bar” next door to hotel burgers were 1/2 price and delish! 9:30 time to shut down and try to get some sleep tomorrow day three! Larry

Leon · #2 07-29-2021, 10:04 PM

Great write ups, Larry. Much appreciated!

Johnny630 · #3 07-30-2021, 05:03 AM

Any idea what time does will call open for the show ?

jefferyepayne · #4 07-30-2021, 08:23 AM

Thanks for the posts, Larry. Sorry we haven't run into each other yet. Maybe meet up for a few just to say hi? Text me at 703-431-2920 if you have a few. I leave this afternoon (mid day) to head home. Been too long.

jeff

swarmee · #5 07-30-2021, 10:21 AM

When you say Post "company style", are you referring to perforated versions since they were the redemptions? Haven't heard that term before.

forceplay sport · #6 07-30-2021, 10:34 AM

Hi Larry, really enjoying the posts about the show. I'm curious about the
1973 OPC hockey funny rings inserts, was this from a hockey card dealer ? or someone who just happen to have this ? In Nationals past, I have not found
much hockey. usually one dealer from the great white north. -Andy

Hankphenom · #7 07-30-2021, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swarmee

When you say Post "company style", are you referring to perforated versions since they were the redemptions? Haven't heard that term before.

That's what they call the cards you sent away for, which came in perforated sheets, as opposed to the plain sheets on the cereal boxes. You will find, as I did, a lot of good information in my post about this recent acquisition.
https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=305693

hockeyhockey · #8 08-01-2021, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuckyLarry

I got elbowed or run into a couple times and it was sort of irritating until I accidentally cross checked this other collector who was bent over a show case.

amazing. the accidental crosscheck was a regular move of mine back in the hockey days

Huck · #9 08-01-2021, 03:24 PM

Thanks for the reports. A fellow collector friend, mirrored your reports, of crowds, far more new stuff (last three years) and collectors with clam shell suitcases covering display cases. This morning, I was viewing vlogs on YouTube about the National. The following video seems to be one huge segment of the hobby. The price for some of these cards is just nuts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO9PYOWspZs

It is the land of investors and flippers. I don't think this is going to end well for many "investors". Don't get caught holding the bag.

ullmandds · #10 08-01-2021, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biohazard

Thanks for the reports. A fellow collector friend, mirrored your reports, of crowds, far more new stuff (last three years) and collectors with clam shell suitcases covering display cases. This morning, I was viewing vlogs on YouTube about the National. The following video seems to be one huge segment of the hobby. The price for some of these cards is just nuts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO9PYOWspZs

It is the land of investors and flippers. I don't think this is going to end well for many "investors". Don't get caught holding the bag.

lets get it...lets get it...lets get it...oy!!!!!!

Gorditadogg · #11 08-01-2021, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biohazard

Thanks for the reports. A fellow collector friend, mirrored your reports, of crowds, far more new stuff (last three years) and collectors with clam shell suitcases covering display cases. This morning, I was viewing vlogs on YouTube about the National. The following video seems to be one huge segment of the hobby. The price for some of these cards is just nuts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO9PYOWspZs

It is the land of investors and flippers. I don't think this is going to end well for many "investors". Don't get caught holding the bag.

Lewis Hamilton BGS 9 baby!

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LuckyLarry · #12 08-02-2021, 09:57 AM

Apple Watch says 2 hours and 50 minutes sleep

My flight was delayed around five hours I think I heard there was a problem with the tug as the aircraft pushed out of Panama City, and the nose wheel assembly had to be inspected before taking off for Chicago. I played with cards and watched YouTube videos in the gate area for 10 hours

James I'm not an autograph collector but to me it looked like long lines and a disaster. There seems to be a "front of the line" option when you buy your ticket. I don't care what it costs BUY THAT!

Andy: Hockey was very scarce. The dealer you mention from Canada could be named Len he always has his cards displayed on his tables covered by a vinyl sheet for security. I heard Len was unable to cross the border and I really missed seeing him. The hockey funny rings set was purchased from one of the regular long time baseball card dealers.

Ben PSA did not give me the cards, eBay did. Ebay was also giving out $10 off coupons and I used that this morning lol. The cards (in thick slabs) are pictured (under the Wild-Card gold pack) I got the set of four, and signed up to get card #5 in the mail.

Dean I watch a few of the youtubers and I saw them on the show floor. I'll be watching to see if I make a video appearance lol. I am afraid they are headed for a big fall. Are "man-buns" as popular as they were on the show floor?

Hers a picture of my pick-ups and I'll spend today resting and updating want-lists and putting cards away

rjackson44 · #13 08-02-2021, 10:34 AM

omg that hat

vthobby · #14 08-02-2021, 10:43 AM

Such a fun week! Thanks for sharing. That beanie is amazing! You can picture the kid back in the early third of the 1900s collecting these pins on the hat! Such history!

Great find! Take care!

Mike

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