2010 National - Baltimore Aug 4-8

[iluvfish2]

Figured its a new year, we need to start a 2010 national thread! Also helps got this in my inbox.

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[rudyjustinfarrell]

I'm not sure if my schedule will allow, but MD is a short drive for me so I'm hoping to attend.

[dd316]

I'm hoping to go at least one day. Star War Celebration 5 is the following weekend. If I get an invite (I did last time, but it was in Japan :(), I'm definitely going to that, so we'll see what the $ situation looks like closer to then.

http://starwarscelebration.com/

[bigboysoffootball]

Pretty nice line-up most likely I'm going but not 100% sure yet. I just got called back to work after being laid off for 8 month and they brought me back as a temp if I get put on as permanent and get a weeks Vaca I will go if not I will miss it.

[mgugs46]

Finally its back on the east coast. Depending what days these actually fall on I will be going forever.

[kevinshreves]

Im actually going to try and make it. My wifes sister lives in DC, so we might make it a dual vacation.

[bigboysoffootball]

OMG Wade Boggs is signing well I know where I'll see Fish at

[cardshopmd]

well since i live 15mins from downtown baltimore i guess i will be going i will be doing a lot of buying for sure

[FINS4LIFE]

well since i live 15mins from downtown baltimore i guess i will be going i will be doing a lot of buying for sure

You have room in your place to put up a few of us for a couple of days?

[Scott]

When do the autograph tickets go on sale?

Thanks
Scott

[ronlabo]

me and nick have decided to be the official welcomming committee for this forum, we cant wait to meet some of you in person:)!

[wju2004]

Right now, things look good for me to go again this year. Went to Cleveland last year. About a 6 hour drive for me, but have a friend I can stay with just outside DC and a few friends from Youtube are talking about going. I'll probably one of the few crazy guys wearing a Steeler jersey in Baltimore. Haha.

[hockeyjunkie99]

Maybe we can get something together to where we can rent a hotel suite or something. Just a suggestion.

[248rayment4343]

im planning on being there!!!!

[Scott]

Me too. Does anyone kow when the autgraph session tickets go up for sale? Lmk

Thanks
Scott

[bigboysoffootball]

When it gets closer and we have a list of guys who are for sure going we should get tix too one of the ball games that week and go together would be great.

[afrobandit]

I will be there.

[Semper_PatsFan]

Ok. I'm a rookie in this area. I'm in Northern VA so I'm close enough to go. I'm assuming it's worth it because everyone talks about it. My question is do I have to make a weekend out of it or can a one day drive up there be good enough?

[MrSnyder]

Normally I'm there, BUT this is the SECOND YEAR out of THREE that they've put it the same weekend as the HOF induction. With Rice, Smith, and who knows who else...I HATE THAT! The HOF does the first weekend of August for YEARS! Can't TriStar make it the week before or after. They loose a TON of business when they do this. I'll be heading to the HOF weekend instead...Have fun boys!

[Zerokruel]

I wish they could make it closer to the West Coast. I stick with the original suggestion from last year - Las Vegas!

[bigboysoffootball]

Ok. I'm a rookie in this area. I'm in Northern VA so I'm close enough to go. I'm assuming it's worth it because everyone talks about it. My question is do I have to make a weekend out of it or can a one day drive up there be good enough?

2009 was my first year 3 1/2 hour drive only went for the day. It was ok but if I had spent more time it would have been better too much to see and do one day and you miss most of it. If I go this year going for the week.

[chefant73]

Im going its only a couple hours from jersey.

[ifish73]

I should be there. Going to try and make a family trip out of it. Leave My wife and daughter at the Harbor for the day and shoot over with my son. Or leave them all home and go for the weekend by myself!

[nuggetsman28]

How come this crap never comes to N.C?

[Semper_PatsFan]

How come this crap never comes to N.C?


Because they have enough Crap in NC:D.

[dd316]

When do the autograph tickets go on sale?

Thanks
Scott

The website says in May.

[cardshopmd]

You have room in your place to put up a few of us for a couple of days?

no i dont i just sold my house across the street i could of put a bunch of u guys up , if you are comming in stay out of downtown hotels the prices will kill you

[cardshopmd]

I should be there. Going to try and make a family trip out of it. Leave My wife and daughter at the Harbor for the day and shoot over with my son. Or leave them all home and go for the weekend by myself!

let your wife & daughter seped the day at the national aquarium & the sience center they will love it

[cardshopmd]

if i get time ill get a list of hotels close to downtown & some places u may want to visit while you are here & get you a list of good resturants to eat at no far from down town

[armyatc22]

Right now, things look good for me to go again this year. Went to Cleveland last year. About a 6 hour drive for me, but have a friend I can stay with just outside DC and a few friends from Youtube are talking about going. I'll probably one of the few crazy guys wearing a Steeler jersey in Baltimore. Haha.

Ill be there for sure!!!!!!! only a short drive up from NC and my soon to be wifes family lives outside Baltimore so my kids and her can go there while I play Dork for the weekend and meet up with some peeps...also going to bring A LOT of my PC and some stuff to sell too :)

ARMYATC22 FTW

[kevinshreves]

So let me ask those veterans that have been to Nationals...Is it worth it? I am now looking at me and my son coming up there for a couple of days instead. Heres the a breakdown of costs.

Airfare: $800 Combined
Hotel: $300
Meals: $100

Card Spending :?$?$?$$

So truly, is it worth it? I know I would like quite a few of the autographs, but not sure what to really expect from a show of this magnitude. The money is really not the object, but I also dont want to piss away a couple of grand. Any input would be appreciated.

[JLR0747]

Hey guys, I will be setting up again. Anyone is more than welcome to use my booth as a home base, drop off bags or anything you don't want to carry around. Just keep me posted. thanks

[iluvfish2]

Well I managed to drop about 3K on wax while there. In Cleveland we had a decent room rate and ate reasonable I thought. I'm hopeful that I can find a Holiday inn Express outside of Balt fairly cheap, but may try and car pool again (downsides to car pool...kinda stuck where 1 person is or wants to go).

[frozenntimesports]

Dad and I are driving down from Allentown for one day, at least that is the current plan. If any the NEPA folks want to get together I have a mini-van we could theoretically get 8 people in it.

[hog]

I was wanting to go to the 2011 National but I might have to wait until the 2013 National.

That's if they have the National in Las Vegas. If it's in Las Vegas me and me mommy will go to the casinos.:flex::D

[cardshopmd]

So let me ask those veterans that have been to Nationals...Is it worth it? I am now looking at me and my son coming up there for a couple of days instead. Heres the a breakdown of costs.

Airfare: $800 Combined
Hotel: $300
Meals: $100

Card Spending :?$?$?$$

So truly, is it worth it? I know I would like quite a few of the autographs, but not sure what to really expect from a show of this magnitude. The money is really not the object, but I also dont want to piss away a couple of grand. Any input would be appreciated.

if you plan on being in a hotel down town for 4 days expect the cost to be 150 to 300.00 a night , the deals are at the nationals for sure depends on your money situation when i buy at the nationals i have it shiped to my house through fed ex & so i dont need to keep leaving the show to bring the stuff home

[cardshopmd]

Well I managed to drop about 3K on wax while there. In Cleveland we had a decent room rate and ate reasonable I thought. I'm hopeful that I can find a Holiday inn Express outside of Balt fairly cheap, but may try and car pool again (downsides to car pool...kinda stuck where 1 person is or wants to go).

look in the glenbernie area of baltimore its 10 mins from down town parking is expensive so car pooling is the best

[cardshopmd]

if your comming in from pa your only a short drive is blow out setting up if he is we should all meet at his booth
since he is the owner of the boards i think its only fair we pay omage to him

Dad and I are driving down from Allentown for one day, at least that is the current plan. If any the NEPA folks want to get together I have a mini-van we could theoretically get 8 people in it.

[yanxchick]

I'm definitely going. Took the time off from work already.

But I don't know how long I plan on staying. Can the room be covered in one day or do you need more than one day to look around?

I'll be the girl. :)

[ifish73]

Dad and I are driving down from Allentown for one day, at least that is the current plan. If any the NEPA folks want to get together I have a mini-van we could theoretically get 8 people in it.

Don't forget the U-Haul trailer you need to rent to put the cards in that everyone will buy.

let your wife & daughter seped the day at the national aquarium & the sience center they will love it

That is the idea for them. If I go by myself I would probably just drive down for the day. 2 1/2 hour drive isn't that bad.



The last time I went to the National was around 1997 or 1998 in Cleveland. Are there any people set-up selling non-sport?

[frozenntimesports]

Don't forget the U-Haul trailer you need to rent to put the cards in that everyone will buy.

If you blow a ton of money on junk wax you get to sit on the roof. :)!

[thebear29]

You have room in your place to put up a few of us for a couple of days?

Maybe we can get something together to where we can rent a hotel suite or something. Just a suggestion.

When it gets closer and we have a list of guys who are for sure going we should get tix too one of the ball games that week and go together would be great.

I'm definitely going. Took the time off from work already.

But I don't know how long I plan on staying. Can the room be covered in one day or do you need more than one day to look around?

I'll be the girl. :)

If you blow a ton of money on junk wax you get to sit on the roof. :)!


Man this is sounding like the makings of "Hangover 2": The Boys go to Baltimore. :devil:

[hockeyjunkie99]

Man this is sounding like the makings of "Hangover 2": The Boys got to Baltimore. :devil:

Any Celebs in B-More that have a tiger?:devil:

[thebear29]

Any Celebs in B-More that have a tiger?:devil:

No..No..No..You've got it all wrong, it would have to be a dolphin stolen from the National Aquarium.

[zammos1]

If anyone wants an in-person tour of Baltimore as seen though HBO's "The Wire", I'll be running that one.

[mgugs46]

How much do they normally charge for the autographs of these guys? Are the rates decent, or astronomical because its the national?

[cardshopmd]

I'm definitely going. Took the time off from work already.

But I don't know how long I plan on staying. Can the room be covered in one day or do you need more than one day to look around?

I'll be the girl. :)

you will need all 4 days the convention center is huge it has 3 levels that can be used for this event

[cardshopmd]

Man this is sounding like the makings of "Hangover 2": The Boys go to Baltimore. :devil:

LOL omg this is funny , that would be a great tile for a movie

[cardshopmd]

No..No..No..You've got it all wrong, it would have to be a dolphin stolen from the National Aquarium.

No..No..No..You've got it all wrong, this is Baltimore we got crabs

[cardshopmd]

If anyone wants an in-person tour of Baltimore as seen though HBO's "The Wire", I'll be running that one.

omg just wait untill they take the drive down MLK BLVD they will want to turn back for the airport

[cardshopmd]

How much do they normally charge for the autographs of these guys? Are the rates decent, or astronomical because its the national?

lets put is this way if you plan on getting autos of the Hof players take a 2nd on your house they will charge u a fortune for them & when your done PSA will be at the nest table to get some more from u to authenticate the item

[BroncosFAN#1]

I would love to go to this. I live in Alliance NE and it blows. I dont even have a cardshop within 3 hours of me. I work in Colorado Springs and go to a lcs there but I can only dream of going to this show, it would be awesome

[248rayment4343]

When it gets closer and we have a list of guys who are for sure going we should get tix too one of the ball games that week and go together would be great.

i would be down for doing that we should get a bunch of us blowout guys and take the national over!!!!!!

[ifish73]

No..No..No..You've got it all wrong, this is Baltimore we got crabs

But enough about your STD. :D

Sorry, you left yourself wide open.

[cardshopmd]

But enough about your STD. :D

Sorry, you left yourself wide open.

LOL , yes i did

[frozenntimesports]

No..No..No..You've got it all wrong, this is Baltimore we got crabs

Confucius say man who fish on other man's hole sometimes gets crabs.

[Cornerstore]

china town bus from philly to DC = 10 dollars
food prepack = free
card money = ????
bar money till 2 am = 100 dollars roughly
roaming around the city from 2am to 630am for the next bus = priceless

[FINS4LIFE]

Already looking into Hotels closest to the Convention center. There Should be deals for airfare closer to the time.

Would most likely fly in on Friday or saturday. And fly out Sunday night late. Would pay the hotel rates to be close. That way I wouldn't have to rent a car. Just hope theres a good resturant or Denny's close by.

Checked the Oriles games around that time. Incase you all would like to catch a game after the Convention closes for the day.

8/6/10 White Sox's @ Oriole's tickets $17 & up 7:05pm
8/7/10 " " tickets $25 " " 7:05 pm
8/8/10 " " tickets $16 " " 1:35 pm


Have alot of time to get everything together.

[kevinshreves]

Already looking into Hotels closest to the Convention center. There Should be deals for airfare closer to the time.

Would most likely fly in on Friday or saturday. And fly out Sunday night late. Would pay the hotel rates to be close. That way I wouldn't have to rent a car. Just hope theres a good resturant or Denny's close by.

Checked the Oriles games around that time. Incase you all would like to catch a game after the Convention closes for the day.

8/6/10 White Sox's @ Oriole's tickets $17 & up 7:05pm
8/7/10 " " tickets $25 " " 7:05 pm
8/8/10 " " tickets $16 " " 1:35 pm


Have alot of time to get everything together.

Im doing much the same, fly in early Friday, leave late Sunday. Me and my son would be in for a game, preferably Saturday night.

[FINS4LIFE]

That would be cool. But wonder if wearing a Marlins cap there would get my Arse kicked lol.

Will check on airfare a couple of months prior to it. Have to put down the vacation time also. And start selling alot of my cards that have been filling up my too sell drawer.

Someone mentioned that they Fed Ex'ed their stuff home. Are they located at the Convention center? Really don't want to load everything in my baggage. Because I might just use a carry-on alot easier than checking in luggage.

And Staying in a Hotel right across the street saves on car rental and gas. I think I have a cousin in Maryland. If he lives close. I could stay with Him. We'll see. We have 6 months and about nine days to get everyone and everything else together. This thread should be pretty long by then.

[Semper_PatsFan]

Never been the National. Do they Grade cards there?

[FINS4LIFE]

Never been there myself. Will be the first time. But I guess if all the big Companies are going to be there. I'd figure Beckett's & PSA wouldn't miss out on it. I guess it's the SB of card shows.

[ifish73]

As it looks right now I will be going for the weekend. I have to wait and see when the autograph times/prices come out. As someone said earlier, the prices are higher than at a regular show so I don't know who I would want to get. Pretty sure Eddie Murray doesn't sign a lot so he should be a good one to get.

Also if anyone is in my area it should just be me and my son if one person wants a ride.

[iluvfish2]

Blowout postet Ticket Info today

National Sports Collectors Convention (http://www.nsccshow.com/vip_tickets.shtml)

[dd316]

Never been the National. Do they Grade cards there?

I'm sure PSA and BGS will both be there.

[iluvfish2]

BGS and PSA both are there. I'm not sure if they due what I'd consider "true slabs" on site (think they do), but they also do a very popular program called "raw card review" which is pretty close to the same thing. Typically drop them off in the morning and they're ready that afternoon if I'm not mistaken

[armyatc22]

ill be there drivin up from NC wit my little man!!! cant wait to meet some people...question do a lot of people like to bring some of their good stuff to sell or trade or is that not aloud unless you rent a table???

[iluvfish2]

Some will trade, some are setup just to buy. Everyone loves to sell :)

I've heard the table prices are ungodly this year and I think they're scaring some dealers away. I've heard something like 1250 for a booth?

[37Jetson]

They have started to announce the VIP Autograph Guests and they are sure better than last year. Already announced are Al Bumbry, Rick Dempsey, Paul Blair, Ken Singleton, Andy the Unibrow Etchebarren, Scott McGregor, Ron Hansen and Mike Rozier of College FB fame.

[37Jetson]

VIP Guests just keep getting better. Four additional players announced: Mel Renfro, Mike Curtis, Jim Longborg and Calvin Murphy.

They have started to announce the VIP Autograph Guests and they are sure better than last year. Already announced are Al Bumbry, Rick Dempsey, Paul Blair, Ken Singleton, Andy the Unibrow Etchebarren, Scott McGregor, Ron Hansen and Mike Rozier of College FB fame.

[bigroger1980]

Its about time! and go figure the one national im not going to, providing the best vip guest in a long time:mad:

[kevinshreves]

Looks like they just added Jim Brown:)

Anyone know what the auto tikcets usually go for?

[afrobandit]

I'll be there on the beginning days.

[kevinshreves]

Looks like they just posted the autograph schedule. Im truly sick to my stomach now that I see Mays will be signing on Sunday(my flight leaves that day)

TRISTAR: Show & Signing Schedule (http://www.tristarproductions.com/schedule.html#NSCC)

[iluvfish2]

Love that list! Gotta be there Saturday :)

[kevinshreves]

Its looking like that will be my main auto day (Sanders and Ripken). I may actually see about changing my flight times depending on when Mays is signing on Sunday.

[evanlongoriafan]

I'm thinking about making the 6 hour drive down. Haha. Never been to a big show before.

[chefant73]

purchased vip tickets for me and the wife, Booked hotel for the week, orioles tickets, plus area attractions for our son, i cant wait....

[iluvfish2]

Probably booking my hotel this week as well since it now looks like I"m going to go. This way I can start working on car pooling (sounds like we've got a few from Michigan that will make it as well), this way we can start debating about what we'll break while we're down there :)

[kevinshreves]

Just in case anyone missed this, autograph prices go up tomorrow.

[kevinshreves]

Prices are up for autographs. 2 months away, so it may be time to start thinking about some major group breaks while we are there. It looks like Sportskings gets released right around that time.

[iluvfish2]

A lot will depend on whats offered for incentives. I would expect Panini to have something (so classics could be a good one).

SK for sure. I'm still working on that. Still trying to find a way to do it so that its not just a pack per slot...suggestions?

[bigroger1980]

Tristars vip auto's are the best they have been in a while, yet there auto prices are still ridiculous :)!

[kevinshreves]

On SK, we could easly split up a 60 box case. Here's what i'm thinking...

60 hit spots
30 base slots (2 boxes worth of base)

You could have it where every random 5th would be the base spots for the previous 2 boxes. This would include gold and silver parallels as well as the minis.

Any freebies SK is giving away we could just random off.

[dd316]

Wow, those prices are making me ill. Especially the "photo op" prices. :mad:


Looks like the only autos I'll be going home with are the ones I manage to pull from packs. :(

[kevinshreves]

Tristars vip auto's are the best they have been in a while, yet there auto prices are still ridiculous :)!


Yeah I was a little shocked when I saw the price of Willie Mays. I've already bought my ticket, so at least I get the free autos(or my son will). Initially, Im looking at only buying two autos ...Barry Sanders and Cal Ripken.

[iluvfish2]

I didnt even buy the Boggs. Had a photo opt been included I think I would of, but I agree the prices are really high. I just saw the fall Chicago lineup and they've got some good signers at great prices (Dale Murphy was only like 25 bucks). I'd love to meet and talk with Boggs for a few minutes, but I'm not about to drop 70 bucks to get it, when I know I can buy his autos online for almost 25% of that.

[bigroger1980]

I didnt even buy the Boggs. Had a photo opt been included I think I would of, but I agree the prices are really high. I just saw the fall Chicago lineup and they've got some good signers at great prices (Dale Murphy was only like 25 bucks). I'd love to meet and talk with Boggs for a few minutes, but I'm not about to drop 70 bucks to get it, when I know I can buy his autos online for almost 25% of that.

Yea! mounted memories tries to keep it reasonable, im heading to chicago for this one with a few good auto tickets to buy, I mean free bob feller vip auto's are nice and you can go back through the line as many times as you want:)!ya title at the nationals is $59 at the fans edge in chicago $29 come on tristar:confused:

[chefant73]

A lot will depend on whats offered for incentives. I would expect Panini to have something (so classics could be a good one).

SK for sure. I'm still working on that. Still trying to find a way to do it so that its not just a pack per slot...suggestions?

Robert, will you be doing a case break at he national?

[iluvfish2]

Probably....still havent gotten together the Sportkings Break posted yet. Figured that would be the best one to do. Sounds like I'll have net acess as well, but still need to check with the hotel...I'm not exactly fond of paying for breakfast and internet service when they're charging me room and board if you know what i mean. Think Blowout will have the wireless again so I can probably talk Pat into a linkup like we did last year.

Depending on what Panini does, could also be worth considering something football related, they were pretty interested in the live break I was streaming last year

[chefant73]

looking forward to meeting some blowout board members and put faces to the names and have fun....

[ddearing]

I'm 80% sure that I will be set up there. If so, I will have a few computers at my table with wireless for my customers to peruse my COMC inventory. You can certainly use one for posting the break.

[peterose4hof]

I'm curious about the case incentives you guys are talking about. These are offered by the Manufacturers like Topps, Pannini? Do you buy the case directly from them? What are some of the case incentives you have seen in the past?

I am going to national and if the incentives are good I will buy several cases.

Thanks!

[mwheeler27]

I'm curious about the case incentives you guys are talking about. These are offered by the Manufacturers like Topps, Pannini? Do you buy the case directly from them? What are some of the case incentives you have seen in the past?

I am going to national and if the incentives are good I will buy several cases.

Thanks!

You buy cases from where ever you can obtain them, but you have to open the boxes/cases at the manufacturer's booths in order to get the incentive cards.

Here are some examples of what Sportkings gave out at past Nationals:

[kevinshreves]

Which night if any is everyone planning on going to an Orioles game? I'm kinda leaning toward Thursday night at least, but wasnt sure if anyone was wanting to organize a big groyup to go. Also, is anyone bringing kids? The reason I ask is that I am bringing my 9 year old son, so I am hoping he can find some kids his age to hang out with.

[kmsrocknj]

i cant wait!!! only about a month and a half away!... it will be my first national im going to... the girlfriend and i will be there from the 4th til the 8th... the cool thing is the 4th is my birthday so i know the girlfriend will be hooking me up with some major amounts of wax to bust!!! staying at the sheraton... hope to see some of you board members there... im also interested in getting in on any group breaks happening during the convention... let me know... cant wait

kevin

[mwheeler27]

i cant wait!!! only about a month and a half away!... it will be my first national im going to... the girlfriend and i will be there from the 4th til the 8th... the cool thing is the 4th is my birthday so i know the girlfriend will be hooking me up with some major amounts of wax to bust!!! staying at the sheraton... hope to see some of you board members there... im also interested in getting in on any group breaks happening during the convention... let me know... cant wait

kevin

Kevin,

Last year's National was my first one to attend, and I loved every minute of it. Glad you're able to finally make one. It's cool you're able to share it with your GF too. :)!

[yankeesfan24]

oh boy, i cant wait, you guys should be able to tell who i am as i will be the only person wearing a darrius heyward bey jersey and buying all of his cards haha, this is also my 1st National!

[iluvfish2]

oh boy, i cant wait, you guys should be able to tell who i am as i will be the only person wearing a darrius heyward bey jersey and buying all of his cards haha, this is also my 1st National!

For the record I thought I'd be the only one in Cleveland with a Boggs jersey and I wasnt...however 1 out of 3 people made it easier to spot

[bigsmoot2]

Couple of questions for a newb to the National thing. I may go next summer as I won't be able to attend this one. Is it worth going, if you aren't going to get any autos?? Just to see dealers, singles, BGS, checking it all out, etc. Seeing what your guys' thoughts are, thanks!!

[yankeesfan24]

For the record I thought I'd be the only one in Cleveland with a Boggs jersey and I wasnt...however 1 out of 3 people made it easier to spot

yeah, the only bad thing is that i only have one of his jerseys, and i wont wear my game worn one, i also have a Dez jsy to wear :)!

[iluvfish2]

Couple of questions for a newb to the National thing. I may go next summer as I won't be able to attend this one. Is it worth going, if you aren't going to get any autos?? Just to see dealers, singles, BGS, checking it all out, etc. Seeing what your guys' thoughts are, thanks!!

As much as it kills me to say this, I have no plans to get any autos (given Boggs is going to be there). I though the dealers last year were ok. I was able to pick up a few nice cards for my PC, missed a few others (bring a notebook so you can remember where specific dealers are if your debating about certain cards...300+ vendors if your like me you'll forget).

I thought the atmosphere was good, but in all honesty I loved the wax deals and incentives. The incentives made it worth it for me. We had the Sportkings Break we did as a group break and got some really nice incentive cards there, but Press Pass and Panini both had really nice stuff too! I cashed in on Tristar Promo's the most. Obak and Propsects Plus Promos had be broke in three days. Be intersesting to see if they do them this year since Persuit doesnt work well for Pack War type Promotions.

[kmsrocknj]

i have a question... i am going to buy the vip package... when getting the free autographs included with the vip package, what do the players sign? do i bring my own items... such as cards... if you can bring your own... i will simply bring a trading card of each player to sign... thanks again

kevin

[cardinalscards4]

I might go this year. Tips? How many dealers are there? On average how much would you say that you spend?

[upsbroker06]

i have a question... i am going to buy the vip package... when getting the free autographs included with the vip package, what do the players sign? do i bring my own items... such as cards... if you can bring your own... i will simply bring a trading card of each player to sign... thanks again

kevin

Yes, you provide your own items. Most of them will sign any item. I've picked up some good sigs on team or theme pieces I'm working on in the past.

[upsbroker06]

I might go this year. Tips? How many dealers are there? On average how much would you say that you spend?

Depends on what you are looking for. I am working on a couple of vintage sets '67 and '61 and tend to also bust alot of wax. With the VIP package and autographs, balls and stuff to get signed plus all of the stuff I buy I spend at least $3000.

My little brother is 11 and I think he spent around $600 last year including the VIP package.

If you are going multiple days I would say $500 at least.

[iluvfish2]

I agree with UPS. In three days last year I dropped 3-5K without doing much thinking. That being said, its not hard on wax to do that. Really depends on what your looking for, and what your normal spending habits are. Box/case prices will be lower than normal only because you dont have to pay shipping. Singles can be cheap or expensive, just depends on what your looking for, what you find, and what your willing to pay.

[kevinshreves]

Little over a month till Nationals!!!! Do we have a list of all that are planning to attend yet?

[kmsrocknj]

hey everyone... i started a "who's going?" thread...

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/ebay-checkoutmycards-online-selling-shows/78929-list-whos-going-national.html#post626965

[kevinshreves]

Are we looking at doing any group breaks there at Nationals?

[kevinshreves]

Panini VIP Set for 31st National is Die-Cut Crown Royale Basketball and features Kobe Bryant, NBA Rookies Evan Turner & Wesley Johnson plus Superstars Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony and Brandon Jennings. Available only as part of the 31st National VIP Package.

[yankeesfan24]

sweet, those will be nice to add to the collection, even though i am not much of a bball collector

[cardshopmd]

ebay will be bombarded with the cards

[iluvfish2]

Count them down boys....6 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kevinshreves]

Better than that....2 days of work left until Nationals:) Look forward to meeting everyone in Baltimore.

[Super32]

Does anyone know what the VIP Lounge consist of? Drinks, finger foods, etc? Or is it just a place to sit down?

[cardshopmd]

we should all meet at blowout cards and say high to Chris , we can even do a pack poker game ??

[ddearing]

I won't be able to leave my table much since I don't have any help, but I am always up for pack wars with any of the wax I have at my table. I'm more of a super sized collector than a dealer who actually tries to make money. :)
I am set up right next to the COMC booth. Come and see me.

[cardshopmd]

ill swing by you got any good deals on large buys ill bring extra money LOL