Anyone going to the National in Illinois this year?

Wrightfan85 · 01-20-2013, 10:31 AM

I know it's a while away and hardly anything has been announced but is anyone planning on going?

I should be. Parents probably going to pay for the trip as a graduation present for me (Graduate in May.) It'll be my first national and my first time in the Midwest.

D J Sportscards · 01-20-2013, 10:37 AM

Definitely. I have been the past 3 years and it is worth all of it. I'll be there all week as long as long as I don't have something drastic happen before hand.

JohnRyno · 01-20-2013, 10:38 AM

I dunno. Making the 9 mile trek last year was worth it, but I'm not sure I would take a plane ride to attend. The tickets/lodging alone would put me in such a bad hole it would be difficult to make money.

Matt54650 · 01-20-2013, 10:38 AM

This should be my first year as well. My fiance got a job as an occupational therapist near Chicago so I'll be moving down there soon. I'm really excited to go.

Pine Tar · 01-20-2013, 10:39 AM

I will be there maybe. And only a day too. Sadly since I only live about 40 minutes away.

VeedonFleece · 01-20-2013, 10:43 AM

I'll be taking the short 7500 mile round-trip. Can't wait!

hxcdavidjones · 01-20-2013, 10:46 AM

I will be going. It will also be my first card show ever. Looking to spend some serious dough! Will be driving though. Who needs a ride?!

fert360 · 01-20-2013, 10:47 AM

I AM!!!!! So excited!

jtrinaldi · 01-20-2013, 11:45 AM

Maybe on August 1st. Doing the Kane County Cougars game, and then the Chicago Cubs game on the 31st (noon and 7:00) IF I can get a cheap hotel I will stay overnight, otherwise I will probably just make the 2 hour drive the next morning.

Illini99 · 01-20-2013, 01:28 PM

I'm going!!!!!!!!!

RefractorsEtc · 01-20-2013, 01:30 PM

First year going, since its practically a town over from me. Very pumped!

Does anyone know potential ticket prices? What were they in Baltimore last year?

Tugarpj · 01-20-2013, 01:32 PM

Is this a national card show?

XL5 · 01-20-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tugarpj

Is this a national card show?

Yeah, it's the National.

I'll be going for sure.

Sauceman · 01-20-2013, 01:39 PM

Im going to be making a weekend trip from Syracuse. First timer, and I have heard so many different reviews. I like to buy some boxes and some decent singles. Does it get obnoxiously pack in there, or is there plenty of space to move around?

Whodey14 · 01-20-2013, 01:40 PM

Went last year to Balitmore, plan on going to Chi town this year too.. will probably take a vacation that week

Tugarpj · 01-20-2013, 01:41 PM

Sweet. Are the VIP signers decent names?

Gmrson · 01-20-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tugarpj

Sweet. Are the VIP signers decent names?

If you have never been, you really should make the drive being so close. I've been to over half of them and always had fun. Will be there at least 3 days. Plenty of Michigan people on here including me to network room or ride share.

19royaldecker87 · 01-20-2013, 02:21 PM

Ill be going, my first national

Tugarpj · 01-20-2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gmrson

If you have never been, you really should make the drive being so close. I've been to over half of them and always had fun. Will be there at least 3 days. Plenty of Michigan people on here including me to network room or ride share.

I've been to other types of shows at the Rosemont. I have a brother that lives in Naperville so I have a spot to crash. I'll go for sure, but some of those autograph prices from last year are whacked! 250.00 for Mariano Rivera? Please. I think it will be a fun place to walk around though. It'd be cool to meet some of the people on the forums there.

JohnRyno · 01-20-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RefractorsEtc

First year going, since its practically a town over from me. Very pumped!

Does anyone know potential ticket prices? What were they in Baltimore last year?

They were $20 at the door, cash/charge. There might be a discount for buying in advance, and I think you can buy VIP/All weekend passes.

JohnRyno · 01-20-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauceman

Im going to be making a weekend trip from Syracuse. First timer, and I have heard so many different reviews. I like to buy some boxes and some decent singles. Does it get obnoxiously pack in there, or is there plenty of space to move around?

Baltimore was obnoxiously packed in certain spots. Remember, you're dealing with a lot of kids, and socially inept obese middle age nerds that make one or two public appearances a year.

Prepare yourself for a crowd. Some xanax or oxy comes in handy

bronxbomber33 · 01-20-2013, 02:35 PM

I will not be there, have gone the past years and had a blast. Im going to miss it a ton this year, but will be going next year!!

newton615 · 01-20-2013, 02:36 PM

Random question for everyone that goes, what do you bring to carry around your show pickups? Plastic grocery bag? Backpack? Shoulder strap mailbag? Ive always been curious about that

CALVINXLIONSX81 · 01-20-2013, 02:38 PM

I went last year and I plan on going again this year,

JohnRyno · 01-20-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by newton615

Random question for everyone that goes, what do you bring to carry around your show pickups? Plastic grocery bag? Backpack? Shoulder strap mailbag? Ive always been curious about that

I had everything in a two row storage box held in a shoulder type duffel bag.

My advice, don't bring anything to sell in bulk. Dealers don't want it, and you will get sick of carrying it around. Most of these guys want the hot $hit(harper/trout) and high end.

01-20-2013, 10:31 AM	#1
Wrightfan85 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY Posts: 3,413 HOFpostcardcollector Wrightfan85	Anyone going to the National in Illinois this year? I know it's a while away and hardly anything has been announced but is anyone planning on going? I should be. Parents probably going to pay for the trip as a graduation present for me (Graduate in May.) It'll be my first national and my first time in the Midwest.

01-20-2013, 10:38 AM	#4
Matt54650 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,623	This should be my first year as well. My fiance got a job as an occupational therapist near Chicago so I'll be moving down there soon. I'm really excited to go. __________________ I am always looking for vintage mickey mantles. Please feel free to pm if you come across any and want to move them

01-20-2013, 10:39 AM	#5
Pine Tar Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oswego IL Posts: 1,873 richandsheryl	I will be there maybe. And only a day too. Sadly since I only live about 40 minutes away. __________________ If you enjoy your freedom thank a Veteran

01-20-2013, 11:45 AM	#9
jtrinaldi Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 910	Maybe on August 1st. Doing the Kane County Cougars game, and then the Chicago Cubs game on the 31st (noon and 7:00) IF I can get a cheap hotel I will stay overnight, otherwise I will probably just make the 2 hour drive the next morning. __________________ Sometimes there are no other words to explain stupidity

01-20-2013, 01:30 PM	#11
RefractorsEtc Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 4,300 stealingsecondcards Kobe24>MJ23 was not here.	First year going, since its practically a town over from me. Very pumped! Does anyone know potential ticket prices? What were they in Baltimore last year?
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01-20-2013, 10:37 AM	#2
D J Sportscards Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,550 Megmoldav20 megmoldav20	Definitely. I have been the past 3 years and it is worth all of it. I'll be there all week as long as long as I don't have something drastic happen before hand.

01-20-2013, 10:38 AM	#3
JohnRyno Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Fairway in Regulation Posts: 12,248 johnryno2012 johnryno	I dunno. Making the 9 mile trek last year was worth it, but I'm not sure I would take a plane ride to attend. The tickets/lodging alone would put me in such a bad hole it would be difficult to make money.

01-20-2013, 10:43 AM	#6
VeedonFleece Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The 01246 Posts: 3,896 veedonfleece	I'll be taking the short 7500 mile round-trip. Can't wait!

01-20-2013, 10:46 AM	#7
hxcdavidjones Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 2,100	I will be going. It will also be my first card show ever. Looking to spend some serious dough! Will be driving though. Who needs a ride?!

01-20-2013, 10:47 AM	#8
fert360 Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,074 taboa-marce	I AM!!!!! So excited!

01-20-2013, 01:28 PM	#10
Illini99 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 427	I'm going!!!!!!!!!

01-20-2013, 01:32 PM	#12
Tugarpj Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Detroit....well close enough Posts: 5,372	Is this a national card show?

01-20-2013, 01:39 PM	#14
Sauceman Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,809 squires07	Im going to be making a weekend trip from Syracuse. First timer, and I have heard so many different reviews. I like to buy some boxes and some decent singles. Does it get obnoxiously pack in there, or is there plenty of space to move around? __________________ Collect a little bit of everything. Graded rookie autos, Spurs, Yanks, G-Men

01-20-2013, 01:40 PM	#15
Whodey14 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,756	Went last year to Balitmore, plan on going to Chi town this year too.. will probably take a vacation that week __________________ thesportcardking on IG

01-20-2013, 01:41 PM	#16
Tugarpj Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Detroit....well close enough Posts: 5,372	Sweet. Are the VIP signers decent names?

01-20-2013, 02:21 PM	#18
19royaldecker87 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MILE HIGH Posts: 6,700	Ill be going, my first national __________________ I COLLECT BRONCOS,NUGGETS,ROCKIES,NOTRE DAME!!!! https://www.flickr.com/photos/159622564@N08/albums/with/72157697445751241

01-20-2013, 02:35 PM	#22
bronxbomber33 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 4,298 id_gas_memorabilia	I will not be there, have gone the past years and had a blast. Im going to miss it a ton this year, but will be going next year!!

01-20-2013, 02:36 PM	#23
newton615 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: boston Posts: 3,379 newton6151	Random question for everyone that goes, what do you bring to carry around your show pickups? Plastic grocery bag? Backpack? Shoulder strap mailbag? Ive always been curious about that __________________ In Bill We Trust

01-20-2013, 02:38 PM	#24
CALVINXLIONSX81 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 8,668	I went last year and I plan on going again this year, __________________ Dream Card - Purchased! Ziggy is the Ansah!

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