Who's going to Chantilly?

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

Lots of folks there just for autos as they had quite the football lineup present.

Speaking of the autographs, the promoters had a loud PA system where they kept calling out announcements about the autos. "ViP ticket holders can now have their photo taken with Barry Sanders." "VIP and regular ticket holders can ger their photo taken with Barry Sanders." "Anyone wh wants their photo taken with Barry Sanders come forwardnow" and on and on it went. It was like living under an airport flypath. Near constant noise that made it hard to speak to people in the main show area. I love Barry Sanders but after the 15th announcement, they can just f*** off.

I spoke to a few dealers about it and it seemed like it llthe near constant PA announcements were universally hated but they were resigned to it as a part of life.

Does that happen at all large shows? It would be good for promoters to find a better way.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Yes every major show is like for the most part. Dealer's would love a solution but I can't come up with one.

[Huck]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Yes every major show is like for the most part. Dealer's would love a solution but I can't come up with one.

At the few Nationals I have attended, if you were not near the Tri-Star autograph area, nothing much was heard. Granted, the National is massive and has substantial crowd noise. Frankly, as one who collects autographs, I like a good PA system. I have attended a few shows were the PA system sounded like Charlie Brown's teacher. At Chantilly, I can walk the floor and not have to stand in the autograph area waiting for my number to be called. It is interesting that a collector with a ticket number in the 300's will wait at the autograph entrance for fear of missing out on the player.

I have heard this more than once - "Chantilly is an autograph show with the added bonus of dealers selling cards". Thoughts?

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Huck

At the few Nationals I have attended, if you were not near the Tri-Star autograph area, nothing much was heard. Granted, the National is massive and has substantial crowd noise. Frankly, as one who collects autographs, I like a good PA system. I have attended a few shows were the PA system sounded like Charlie Brown's teacher. At Chantilly, I can walk the floor and not have to stand in the autograph area waiting for my number to be called. It is interesting that a collector with a ticket number in the 300's will wait at the autograph entrance for fear of missing out on the player.

I have heard this more than once - "Chantilly is an autograph show with the added bonus of dealers selling cards". Thoughts?

I have heard this quite often. The main draw at this show is autographs.

[Huck]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

I have heard this quite often. The main draw at this show is autographs.

No doubt and much to my chagrin baseball guests are thin. Have a look see behind the curtain where the mail order and bulk sales get signed. The amount of material in the back is unbelievable. That is where the $$$ is made.

Did anyone take issue with the $20 entrance fee? Granted prices are up all over the board, but $20 to gain entrance to a card, err autograph show? Yeah, yeah, the pre-show price was $15, but still. Whew.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Huck

No doubt and much to my chagrin baseball guests are thin. Have a look see behind the curtain where the mail order and bulk sales get signed. The amount of material in the back is unbelievable. That is where the $$$ is made.

Did anyone take issue with the $20 entrance fee? Granted prices are up all over the board, but $20 to gain entrance to a card, err autograph show? Yeah, yeah, the pre-show price was $15, but still. Whew.

If you think that is bad, take a look at dealer fees. Yikes!

[packs]

I sent in my John Elway Oneonta Yankees card for this show. I seriously can't wait to get it back in the mail. I've been waiting quite a while for Elway to do another signing and was thrilled to see him at this one.

Just wish I could have been there in person.

[Huck]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

If you think that is bad, take a look at dealer fees. Yikes!

My toxic trait, thinks I could drop the $500 or $650 for the entry level tables and over three days make some money.