East coast National

[Fballguy]

Was there on Friday. It's very misleading to call that show a "National". It's basically the normal White Plains show with more autograph opportunities. Yes there were a few dealers exiled to the basement (Maybe 20-30), which they had to keep announcing to remind people they were there. I spent less than 5 minutes down there before realizing there was not much of interest to me. 99% cards at this one. As mentioned, a good amount of vintage. Very little memorabilia.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

Was there on Friday. It's very misleading to call that show a "National".
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This has always been a huge head-scratcher to me as well, especially when it was just housed on one floor.

[refz]

I had the pleasure of doing a couple transactions with Howard Chasser. I wouldn’t hesitate to go to him, great guy! I had to get a picture of my favorite card! (Not mine Howard’s)

Danny

[MVSNYC]

Danny, my son and I were 5 feet to your left when you took that photo! If I knew you were on Net54 I would've introduced myself.

Just a thought, seems like those that were there Friday were, let's say, underwhelmed with the show, but those that were there Saturday, including myself, were impressed and thought it was great...maybe additional dealers set-up on Saturday? Again, speaking for Saturday only, it was very busy, great vibe, awesome selection of Vintage, etc, etc. If I didn't have plans today, I would've gone back for more. (Danny, you were there yesterday, you agree?).

[sammythunder]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

Was there on Friday. It's very misleading to call that show a "National". It's basically the normal White Plains show with more autograph opportunities. Yes there were a few dealers exiled to the basement (Maybe 20-30), which they had to keep announcing to remind people they were there. I spent less than 5 minutes down there before realizing there was not much of interest to me. 99% cards at this one. As mentioned, a good amount of vintage. Very little memorabilia.

I would think that it's more of a marketing strategy. That said, compared to other White Plains shows throughout the year, they only open the basement up for this show.