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Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 06-04-2025, 03:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,307
Posted By Cardfanusa
The bigger crackdown is that a booth gets two...

The bigger crackdown is that a booth gets two free badges and can buy one more badge. Before the crackdown three badges came with a booth and you could buy three more. So each booth has half the...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-17-2025, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7,807
Views: 782,587
Posted By Cardfanusa
As a dealer setup toward the front, the show was...

As a dealer setup toward the front, the show was great. Where I was setup the Friday crowd was strong, atleast stronger than normal. The Saturday attendance was lighter than normal. The crowd for...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-17-2025, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7,807
Views: 782,587
Posted By Cardfanusa
The Chicago March show has been second/third...

The Chicago March show has been second/third weekend of March long before the Dallas show started.
Forum: BASEBALL 09-29-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 333
Views: 19,984
Posted By Cardfanusa
I don’t care if his replacement hit six home...

I don’t care if his replacement hit six home runs, Arraez punked out. What does his replacement’s performance have to do with anything?

Before someone attempts to say the team had locked their...
Forum: BASEBALL 09-29-2024, 07:24 PM
Replies: 333
Views: 19,984
Posted By Cardfanusa
I wish Arraez would not have punked out on the...

I wish Arraez would not have punked out on the game Saturday.

If he would have played Saturday and gone 0 for 4 that would have put the pressure on him for today’s game with Ohtani so close behind...
Forum: BASEBALL 09-03-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 4,839
Posted By Cardfanusa
I didn’t say it never happens. Neither player you...

I didn’t say it never happens. Neither player you should be in the hall now or ever.
Forum: BASEBALL 09-02-2024, 11:48 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 4,839
Posted By Cardfanusa
As far as Baines is concerned, he retired after...

As far as Baines is concerned, he retired after the 2001 season and after five years of retirement he was eligible for Hall of Fame election in 2007.

From 2007 through 2010 he was voted on 5.3%,...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-31-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 651
Posted By Cardfanusa
Have more dealers but have all downstairs. ...

Have more dealers but have all downstairs.

Corporate booths downstairs is fine if they are auction houses, graders, sport products. Take breakers, Vee Friends and crap like that upstairs. That...
Forum: BASEBALL 08-17-2024, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7,807
Views: 782,587
Posted By Cardfanusa
I started setting up at a Gibraltar shows in 1997...

I started setting up at a Gibraltar shows in 1997 and until 2010 or so they were pound for pound the best show in the country. I did numbers that rivaled Philly and Chicago shows for a fraction so...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 06-26-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By Cardfanusa
Oddball/vintage or newer cards?

Oddball/vintage or newer cards?
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 06-25-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,280
Posted By Cardfanusa
Independence area is fine, though you will need a...

Independence area is fine, though you will need a car. I always stay at the Embassy Suites Independence each Cleveland National and PSA employees and a lot of dealers stay there and in the area. The...
Forum: BASEBALL 05-13-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 22,185
Posted By Cardfanusa
Actually each booth gets two free badges and and...

Actually each booth gets two free badges and and can buy one more at $75. You can also buy one five day general admission pass at a discount per booth.

Previously you got three free badges and...
Forum: BASEBALL 04-22-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7,807
Views: 782,587
Posted By Cardfanusa
If the show was at the other smaller venue with...

If the show was at the other smaller venue with the more cramped aisles it would have been tough to house all of the attendees and the smaller amount of dealers on Friday. With the larger new show...
Forum: BASEBALL 04-22-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7,807
Views: 782,587
Posted By Cardfanusa
You seem to be in the minority. The new facility...

You seem to be in the minority. The new facility was much better in the opinion of everyone I associate with.

The floor was not carpeted but like any other convention center a few floor pads...
Forum: BASEBALL 04-16-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7,807
Views: 782,587
Posted By Cardfanusa
There was a time where the Gibraltar shows were...

There was a time where the Gibraltar shows were pound for pound the best show in the United States. I used to do as much business there with a $195 table fee total for three tables as I did at the...
Forum: BASEBALL 04-12-2024, 05:46 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 22,185
Posted By Cardfanusa
Both Fanatics and PSA have large booths on the...

Both Fanatics and PSA have large booths on the floor plan?
Forum: BASEBALL 12-18-2023, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7,807
Views: 782,587
Posted By Cardfanusa
Most likely a deal was struck and before the...

Most likely a deal was struck and before the money was counted out they filmed the negotiations, etc for effect for the YouTube video, much like the silly “reality” shows on TV.
Forum: Ebay/COMC/Online Selling/Shows/Paypal/Shipping 09-18-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 670
Posted By Cardfanusa
Did anyone attend this show? If so how was it?

Did anyone attend this show? If so how was it?
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-08-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,221
Posted By Cardfanusa
I see you live in Maryland. Do you attend the...

I see you live in Maryland. Do you attend the Chantilly or Philly shows?
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-07-2023, 05:08 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,221
Posted By Cardfanusa
I setup at large shows like the National,...

I setup at large shows like the National, Chantilly, Valley Forge, etc and I have never had a stinky person at my table except for some random farts.

People are just talking crap due to...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-07-2023, 01:40 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,221
Posted By Cardfanusa
Thanks for making my point to do away with...

Thanks for making my point to do away with Sunday. I know they never will but the show officially ending at 5 on Sunday is nuts.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-07-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,221
Posted By Cardfanusa
For a once a year special show Wednesday isn’t...

For a once a year special show Wednesday isn’t too early by evidence of the lines of people attending.

Sunday being a throwaway day has basis of fact due to the lack of attendance on Sunday. The...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-07-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,221
Posted By Cardfanusa
From a dealers perspective the worst part of the...

From a dealers perspective the worst part of the National is the show closing at 5pm on Sunday. I have a lot of inventory and a quick load out, sneaking out at 4 is not an option.

I would be fine...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-05-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,965
Posted By Cardfanusa
What we voted on is for years 2025,2026 & 2027....

What we voted on is for years 2025,2026 & 2027. 2025 and 2027 were Chicago and we voted on 2026. Out options were:

Chicago/Chicago/Chicago
Chicago/Atlanta/Chicago
Chicago/AC/Chicago

So if the...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-01-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,933
Posted By Cardfanusa
Actually 100% right as Sunday is for 0 priorities...

Actually 100% right as Sunday is for 0 priorities if there are ever any booths left. Priorities 1 through 43 priorities are scheduled on Friday and Saturday.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-01-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,275
Posted By Cardfanusa
I think the some customer interaction with an app...

I think the some customer interaction with an app or website to give customers an idea of inventory for sale is something on the table and would not be surprised if something like that is available...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-01-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,933
Posted By Cardfanusa
All votes are equal. There are not that many high...

All votes are equal. There are not that many high priority dealers as many have retired or passed away the NSCC board trying root out dealers using older priorities that should not be used.

There...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-31-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,933
Posted By Cardfanusa
There are dealers who potentially skipped this...

There are dealers who potentially skipped this year for health issues, etc and some dealers who may not setup every year but has priority points from setting up in the past.

Those dealers will be...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-25-2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 14,073
Posted By Cardfanusa
The dealer meeting is over and can tell you that...

The dealer meeting is over and can tell you that Atlantic City is offering direct to the dealer a $1,000 reduction in price for each booth.

With that said I would not see half of that due to the...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-16-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 14,073
Posted By Cardfanusa
The NSCC committee wants to book years in advance...

The NSCC committee wants to book years in advance to ensure the date is locked it. Some convention centers will not guarantee more than 12 to 18 months out and will cancel the NSCC show if they get...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-14-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 939
Posted By Cardfanusa
I am not sure how many dealers who split booths...

I am not sure how many dealers who split booths or sublet booths from others will reply because the NSCC board is cracking down on subletting of booths. I know of several dealers who normally get two...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-12-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 14,073
Posted By Cardfanusa
I talked to the same NSCC board member as you. He...

I talked to the same NSCC board member as you. He is sure Atlantic City will win but it is not the slam dunk he and you are thinking it is.

My would benefit of the booth discount in Atlantic City...
Forum: BASEBALL 05-11-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7,807
Views: 782,587
Posted By Cardfanusa
Greg Wuffell is in charge of Conference Housing...

Greg Wuffell is in charge of Conference Housing for the National hotel blocks. He is setup at the lottery where dealers pick booth space for the following year's National.

Booths are picked based...
Forum: BASEBALL 03-01-2023, 11:12 PM
Replies: 7,807
Views: 782,587
Posted By Cardfanusa
The yearly vintage three day show in Strongsville...

The yearly vintage three day show in Strongsville is that weekend. There is strong attendance at this show.

https://strongsvillesports.com/

There are limited amount of table possible at the...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 09-30-2022, 08:30 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,067
Posted By Cardfanusa
You should setup at a big show sometime and see...

You should setup at a big show sometime and see what customers ask for their cards in an attempt to sell to a dealer.

In many cases they ask for a higher price than a dealer can fantasize about...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 09-20-2022, 08:27 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,031
Posted By Cardfanusa
I am not arguing that St Louis will get another...

I am not arguing that St Louis will get another National. I highly doubt it will. What I am saying is the idea that a 27 year old National where 25% or less of the current dealers were set up is the...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 09-20-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,031
Posted By Cardfanusa
I used to setup at the Goodwin/Hawksley shows in...

I used to setup at the Goodwin/Hawksley shows in the 80’s and 90’s and they were good, as well as some Machinist Hall shows that Ron Estes promotes and the current Doubletree show that Larry Murray...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 09-20-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,031
Posted By Cardfanusa
I am one of them. Every National, regardless of...

I am one of them. Every National, regardless of location has been great. The National could be in Paducah Kentucky and it will good because most of the real buyers will attend regardless of location....
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 09-19-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,031
Posted By Cardfanusa
The National has been held in St Louis twice, the...

The National has been held in St Louis twice, the last being in 1995. That show was great. I am not sure where you get that dealers didn’t make money at them. If you made no money at the show it was...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-05-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,533
Posted By Cardfanusa
How do you figure? In AC there were 602 dealers...

How do you figure? In AC there were 602 dealers booths. In Chicago there are 632 dealer booths but much more corporate space.
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