National Headed to Chicago Again in 2026

dealme · #1 09-19-2023, 07:06 PM

Out of curiosity, do most dealers drive to the national with all of their merchandise, or do they ship it and fly themselves to the location (assuming that it�s more than a one day drive)? I could see concerns with both shipping merchandise or staying overnight somewhere with a vehicle or trailer full of cards.

Cheers,
Mark

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prestigecollectibles · #2 09-19-2023, 08:07 PM

I drive from South Florida. It takes me two days of driving to get to Chicago, Cleveland or Atlantic City. I think most dealers drive or have their merchandise shipped. It's just too difficult flying as we did in the 90s.

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Originally Posted by dealme

Out of curiosity, do most dealers drive to the national with all of their merchandise, or do they ship it and fly themselves to the location (assuming that it�s more than a one day drive)? I could see concerns with both shipping merchandise or staying overnight somewhere with a vehicle or trailer full of cards.

Cheers,
Mark

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Casey2296 · #3 09-19-2023, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by prestigecollectibles

I drive from South Florida. It takes me two days of driving to get to Chicago, Cleveland or Atlantic City. I think most dealers drive or have their merchandise shipped. It's just too difficult flying as we did in the 90s.

I assumed this was a major obstacle to a West Coast show for East Coast dealers. When I sold a couple of vintage motorcycles this year at the Mecum auction in Las Vegas (I'm on the West Coast) I found a guy in Los Angeles who had a trailer,insurance, and a good reputation. He picked up a dozen bikes up and down California and hauled them all to Vegas and checked them in to Mecum. Smooth process and cost me $600.

Maybe the same arrangement could be made with an enterprising individual hauling several dealers stock out from the East to Vegas.

parkplace33 · #4 09-20-2023, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Casey2296

I assumed this was a major obstacle to a West Coast show for East Coast dealers. When I sold a couple of vintage motorcycles this year at the Mecum auction in Las Vegas (I'm on the West Coast) I found a guy in Los Angeles who had a trailer,insurance, and a good reputation. He picked up a dozen bikes up and down California and hauled them all to Vegas and checked them in to Mecum. Smooth process and cost me $600.

Maybe the same arrangement could be made with an enterprising individual hauling several dealers stock out from the East to Vegas.

East dealers may say it is an obstacle, but trust me, most would climb Mt. Everest to make a sale.

Those that want to sell would make it work.

ValKehl · #5 09-19-2023, 09:21 PM

Thanks Brian & Brian for the kind words. What I would personally like to see happen even more than a Winter NSCC is a Pre-War National. Dealers would be prohibited for selling/displaying anything earlier than 1945. No autograph signers (no living pre-War players). Obviously, this event would be much, much, much smaller than the NSCC and not require a huge, costly convention center. I don't care where it is held, I'll be there! But, I realize the chances of this happening are super slim and none!

ValKehl · #6 09-19-2023, 09:29 PM

The NSCC was held at least twice at Anaheim, quite successfully I believe. Was there a void of dealers from the East Coast for these shows?

rand1com · #7 09-20-2023, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ValKehl

Thanks Brian & Brian for the kind words. What I would personally like to see happen even more than a Winter NSCC is a Pre-War National. Dealers would be prohibited for selling/displaying anything earlier than 1945. No autograph signers (no living pre-War players). Obviously, this event would be much, much, much smaller than the NSCC and not require a huge, costly convention center. I don't care where it is held, I'll be there! But, I realize the chances of this happening are super slim and none!

I assume you meant (no later than 1945).

And yes, the chance is ZERO!

ValKehl · #8 09-20-2023, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by rand1com

I assume you meant (no later than 1945).

And yes, the chance is ZERO!

Randy, thanks for catching and correcting my brain freeze.

notfast · #9 09-20-2023, 10:27 AM

Everyone talking about west coast this, west coast that�yet nothing has happened out there in terms of a major card show since the 90�s�until last year with Burbank.

Rich Klein · #10 09-20-2023, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by notfast

Everyone talking about west coast this, west coast that�yet nothing has happened out there in terms of a major card show since the 90�s�until last year with Burbank.

The National was there in 2000 and 2006. I think we can call those major shows.

Huck · #11 07-29-2024, 10:52 AM

Chicago hits the trifecta!

https://www.nsccshow.com/future-events

Lucas00 · #12 07-29-2024, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Huck

Chicago hits the trifecta!

https://www.nsccshow.com/future-events

As an East Coaster it's a shame. I'm not driving to Chicago. Selfishly, I really think it'd overdue having a show in PA or MD. PA has never held it, and the amount of collectors here definitely rivals the most for any state in the US. I know we have the Philly show and Chantilly around here, but it would be nice to have the National one year over here in the heavily populated east coast. I also think holding it in Washington DC would be absolutely amazing.

darkhorse9 · #13 07-29-2024, 03:06 PM

ComicCon is in San Diego every year and they seem to be doing fine. I say leave it in Chicago permanently.

Atlanta would be great geographically for me, but getting from the airport to any facility that could handle it would be a disaster. for dealers and visitors I've never known a convention that does really well in Atlanta.

Brent G. · #14 07-29-2024, 03:14 PM

I think Indianapolis should get a shot. The main reason it's host to frequent Final Fours and major events is the proximity of hotels to the stadiums/convention center. It's a helluva lot cheaper, more convenient, and overall better than Rosemont/Chicago (which I live next to). Also has the #1-rated airport in the country. I suppose the lack of an MLB team hurts its chances.

Jewish-collector · #15 07-29-2024, 03:31 PM

If they keep the National in Chicago every year, they need to move it to the McCormick Place (and figure out the union stuff if that's an issue).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCormick_Place

jethrod3 · #16 07-29-2024, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent G.

I think Indianapolis should get a shot. The main reason it's host to frequent Final Fours and major events is the proximity of hotels to the stadiums/convention center. It's a helluva lot cheaper, more convenient, and overall better than Rosemont/Chicago (which I live next to). Also has the #1-rated airport in the country. I suppose the lack of an MLB team hurts its chances.

Indianapolis would be a great host city. Lots of dining close to the convention center, and well, it is the "crossroads of America!" If not Indy, then I'm glad the National is in Chicago the next 3 years. I'd estimate that 1/3 to 1/2 of the people were without Wi-Fi in Cleveland, there were NO water fountains that I could find in the IX exhibition halls, and even if you left for the show early, you would hit bad traffic even on days that you thought attendance might be lighter (Wed. and Thursday). Parking lots were chaos---there was nobody directing traffic until you got to the main road (outside of the parking lot). On the plus side, the temperature was fairly pleasant despite the mass of humanity at the show. Yeah, I know the Chicago show had issues with the temp, but all in all, I liked the Chicago shows better because things seem much more organized and less stressful to attend, at least for me.

Brian Van Horn · #17 08-04-2024, 10:20 PM

Sorry, but this is lazy.

Hopefully there will be air conditioning.

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