The National - first timer questions

Leon · #1 06-16-2023, 09:23 AM

There will be a thread started in the near future where dealers can put their table numbers so members can more easily find them.

And remember, cash is king at the National.

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Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

OK....it's my first National. I've read a bunch of old threads and I've looked through the National website. But I have a bunch of practical questions that I'm hoping for a little guidance.

1) I'm not really fussed about the autograph package or the gifts in a VIP ticket but I like the idea of early access. Is the VIP entrance much better (e.g. faster) than the standard entrance?

2) If I buy standard tickets, I'm guessing that I have to wait in line for a wristband. Does the line open before the show starts or at 10am?

3) Are the tickets with early entry worth it? I mean, if I get access to the floor 30 mins early will I experience 30 mins of calm with a small number of other collectors or will I still be in a sea of people?

4) I've downloaded the floor map and the list of dealers. Is the floor laid out with sections for different interests? For example areas with mostly modern dealers, vintage or memorabilia? If there's a section where I'm more likely to find vintage and pre-war - where do I head to?

5) Which Net54 members have tables at the National? It'll be nice to say hi and to give business to fellow members.

6) Will SGC or PSA be grading on site? I have a handful of cards that I'd like to have graded but doing it from the UK seems like a PITA. But if there's grading on-site, then I might bring a few cards with me.

Thanks

Snapolit1 · #2 06-16-2023, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

There will be a thread started in the near future where dealers can put their table numbers so members can more easily find them.

And remember, cash is king at the National.

Just an idea, but if we created Net 54 logo of sorts and posted it here to download and print out, board members could easily identify themselves. Print it off and stick it on your booth or in a frame.

I am not the guy to create anything cretive unfortunately.

JollyElm · #3 06-16-2023, 03:41 PM

Let's be clear, I did this in a quick minute just to give an idea (and it ain't going to take home any baseball forum design awards honors), but perhaps dealers could add something like this to their set-ups...

net54spokenhere01.jpg

Huck · #4 06-19-2023, 09:55 AM

The columns are dated but searching for the Bill Simmons report on the National are worth the effort.

http://www.espn.com/espn/page2/story...s/intro/090805

rjackson44 · #5 06-19-2023, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

There will be a thread started in the near future where dealers can put their table numbers so members can more easily find them.

And remember, cash is king at the National.

Leon is correct i went last year live 30 min from a.c beach house..was there 3 hrs spent 5 k real fast,,enjoy chicago be safe

7nohitter · #6 06-19-2023, 08:24 PM

* The autograph guests are 'B' stars, at best. You can pick up their stuff on ebay for so much less...

The show floor consists of overpriced dealers, fat middle-aged guys who don't shower...

Food is not good on site.

This is really just a museum tour.

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