Desperately Seeking Pie: My 30 hour story of the National

Snapolit1 · #1 07-30-2021, 09:45 AM

I really hope we don't see articles in a month about how this shindig turned into some super spreader type event. That's a lot of people under one roof. Albeit a huge roof. Everyone is free to make their own choices based on their comfort levels. In speaking with a few friends who are connected with auction houses or card companies in recent months the reaction I heard from all three of the was the same: I really don't feel very comfortable going but feel like I need to for the sake of business.

Shoeless Moe · #2 07-30-2021, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I really hope we don't see articles in a month about how this shindig turned into some super spreader type event. That's a lot of people under one roof. Albeit a huge roof. Everyone is free to make their own choices based on their comfort levels. In speaking with a few friends who are connected with auction houses or card companies in recent months the reaction I heard from all three of the was the same: I really don't feel very comfortable going but feel like I need to for the sake of business.

If there is NOT a superspreader from this then Covid is OVER! So I will anxiously await that. I was there Weds night for 4 hours and the place is massive. Spilled over into ajoining rooms. And during that 4 hours walking around can't remember 5-10 minutes when I didn't have someone a foot in front of me, or a foot behind me, or next to me when I was looking at stuff. Just people on top of people

So good news or bad news is coming.

ALBB · #3 07-30-2021, 04:35 PM

Brian,
well written

I often feel that way just at a major show, trying to focus on picking up a few hard to find things, and just getting floored by the asking price..just so far out of bounds..you dont even consider it

commishbob · #4 07-30-2021, 04:44 PM

Great write-up, Brian. Sounds like it's a (much) larger scale version of what my local show has become. I thought about making the trip since we have a daughter in the area but we decided against it for a lot of reasons.

frankbmd · #5 07-30-2021, 04:46 PM

When I first saw this thread title, I thought you were just looking for the best pizza in Chicago.

yanks87 · #6 07-30-2021, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by frankbmd

When I first saw this thread title, I thought you were just looking for the best pizza in Chicago.

HA! I wish, in cruel twist of irony, my favorite food is off the menu as I am now an old man (45) who is lactose intolerant and have a gluten allergy. WHAT HAVE I DONE TO DESERVE THIS FATE!!

samosa4u · #7 07-30-2021, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by yanks87

HA! I wish, in cruel twist of irony, my favorite food is off the menu as I am now an old man (45) who is lactose intolerant and have a gluten allergy. WHAT HAVE I DONE TO DESERVE THIS FATE!!

Old man at 45? Hmmm This forum is full of guys in their 70s!

yanks87 · #8 07-30-2021, 05:38 PM

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Old man at 45? Hmmm This forum is full of guys in their 70s!

I figure stomach issues were at the front door of the Old Man club. I'm on the left side of the bell curve.

trdcrdkid · #9 07-30-2021, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by frankbmd

When I first saw this thread title, I thought you were just looking for the best pizza in Chicago.

If you referred to pizza as "pie" in Chicago, nobody would have any idea what you were talking about.

Exhibitman · #10 07-30-2021, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by trdcrdkid

If you referred to pizza as "pie" in Chicago, nobody would have any idea what you were talking about.

If you tried to sell what passes for pizza in Chicago in NY or LA everyone would think it is a pie.

Gorditadogg · #11 07-30-2021, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

If you tried to sell what passes for pizza in Chicago in NY or LA everyone would think it is a pie.

LOL sorry we don't have any broccoli and brie pizzas on quinoa crust for you California boy.

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Case12 · #12 07-31-2021, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I really hope we don't see articles in a month about how this shindig turned into some super spreader type event. That's a lot of people under one roof. Albeit a huge roof. Everyone is free to make their own choices based on their comfort levels. In speaking with a few friends who are connected with auction houses or card companies in recent months the reaction I heard from all three of the was the same: I really don't feel very comfortable going but feel like I need to for the sake of business.

Think of Disney World on one of it's most crowded days. Everyone was having a great time. Some even brought lawn chairs to rest and just hang out. People were sitting in the middle of the floor just to rest and wait. (I was one of them). The crowds just walked kindly around them. Everyone was nice! I did some 'pay it forward'. A guy in line didn't have anything for the player to sign except his ticket. I offered him a baseball free, and he surprised me by giving me a couple autograph tickets free. The only less than happy experience was finding a Norm Larker BB Buck for $45. I told the guy I could get it for that on ebay. He didn't even want to bargain. Here's a couple photos....I know, not pre-war - but I've wanted meet these guys.

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