The National

[forceplay sport]

wondering if the current situation with covid19 will effect The National ??

[Snapolit1]

I’m having a hard time picturing myself standing in a room with 8,000 of my closest friends in a little more than 4 months.

[polakoff]

Not only that, but the convention center is being turned into a field hospital for COVID patients now. Not gonna happen

[Tyruscobb]

Although everyone was looking forward to attending the National, how many were looking forward to going to Atlantic City? Hopefully, 2021 will return to Chicago.

[ullmandds]

2021 is Cleveland I believe.

[prestigecollectibles]

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[bigfish]

Originally Posted by Tyruscobb

Although everyone was looking forward to attending the National, how many were looking forward to going to Atlantic City? Hopefully, 2021 will return to Chicago.

It would have been a nice change of pace. Lots to do there other than cards which is nice. Looks like it might get canceled which would be unfortunate.

[polakoff]

I personally love the AC show. I did better as a dealer there than in Cleveland and found much more stuff to buy, too.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by bigfish

It would have been a nice change of pace. Lots to do there other than cards which is nice. Looks like it might get canceled which would be unfortunate.

Due to casinos opening up all over the place Atlantic City is a shadow of what it used to be. Really sad to see. I used to love going there when it was bustling.

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by bigfish

It would have been a nice change of pace. Lots to do there other than cards which is nice. Looks like it might get canceled which would be unfortunate.

Agreed for the East Coasters, something within driving distance.


It's still pretty far away, so I'm holding out hope.

I've done a family trip to AC avery year, and this coincides quite nicely

[Jdoggs]

When’s the national coming to Vegas?

[CurtisFlood]

Originally Posted by Jdoggs

When’s the national coming to Vegas?

Very likely never. The committee tends to lean toward rotating between Chicago and Cleveland and once in a while throwing a bone to the eastern dealers by holding the event in Atlantic City. Their reasoning is by doing this they are reaching the majority of the collectors. There are logistical reasons they use those areas as well.

[PhillyFan1883]

AC show is my favorite. I am an east coaster so I am biased, because its only about 1 hour 40 mins from me in PA. AC as a city is actually bouncing back to some of the members points about sports betting and new establishments. At least there is the beach, boardwalk, and casinos for down time. The other shows not much to do around the convention centers.. I have heard from my friends AC is the most hated national by far for the majority of people/dealers.. lol.

My guess is the next national will still take place in AC even if it is delayed a full year.. hope that doesn’t happen.. Also I have no idea how that works. Thats My hope at least.

[polakoff]

I don’t think that will happen, they book the dates three years ahead of time which is another reason they bounce between those three cities, many venues will not book dates that far out but those three do. Holding the next national in Atlantic City no matter what would mean breaking the contracts with the other venues and changing the dates if future dates were even available. Either they will try and reschedule for sometime in the fall, which is less likely, or they will just straight up cancel this national and pretend like it never happened.

[Chicosbailbonds]

Originally Posted by Jdoggs

When’s the national coming to Vegas?

I think it would do very well there. They should run some yearly regional shows to build support.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Chicosbailbonds

I think it would do very well there. They should run some yearly regional shows to build support.

I would attend a Vegas national. Other conventions seem to do well there.

[perezfan]

Same here. Vegas would be awesome. But the "powers that be" are too cheap to ever do it.

[CurtisFlood]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Same here. Vegas would be awesome. But the "powers that be" are too cheap to ever do it.

I think it would be better than Atlanta, but then the "powers that be" are averse to risk. The local collectors carry the shows in Chicago, Cleveland, and to an extent Atlantic City. Baltimore was an excellent venue and a good National site, but there were some problems getting scheduled as far in advance as necessary in that great city. It is much too simplistic to just say they are too cheap.

[prestigecollectibles]

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[hcv123]

Is there a table holder willing to rent part of their table? If the show happens of course. Please PM me to discuss details. Thanks.

Howard

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I would attend a Vegas national. Other conventions seem to do well there.

I'd go too-would be a lot of fun!

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Wonder when things get back to normal if that's something Joe Drelich might consider putting together???

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by toppcat

I'd go too-would be a lot of fun!

Last time we had this debate I think someone pointed out that Vegas is super expensive to hold a convention.