Thoughts on 2025 National Experience?

[trambo]

Good show for me. From a card perspective, my over/under is typically 4-5 cards added to PC from the National. I ended up with 15 but also passed on a few that would've moved some of my sets because the prices were a bit heavy.

I was lucky enough to score a dealer pass so I was on the show floor about 5 hours before VIP on Monday. It wasn't crowded at all and it really changed my experience. Wednesday when the VIP and general admission were entered it wasn't too bad either. I went back Thursday afternoon for about 3 hours and it was really busy. I was happy at the end of Thursday to call it a show!

For me, the show is as much about seeing people I've met the past decade or more while collecting as it is buying things. I host a dinner each year and it's definitely a highlight for me and many of the others who can make it.

All in all, I still think that venue is likely the best for the event even though it can get crowded. Doubtful any of the other venues would be better. Sure some dealers (or maybe many of them) have aggressive pricing but it doesn't generally feel any different to me than any of the other larger shows I've attended.

Already looking forward to returning for 2026!