Observations on the current state of the hobby from a show this weekend - Page 295

theshowandme · 08-17-2025, 04:42 PM

There are no nice things in Albany

Bosoxfan5990 · 08-17-2025, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by theshowandme

There are no nice things in Albany

There's a Hooters.

hammerva · 08-18-2025, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyAppleseed

Gonna play devil's advocate: it's simply not feasible to organize by anything other than sport, in part because people will jumble it up anyway. Especially since there are far more products and variants than 30 years ago.

There is no issue with me organizing just by sport as long as you actually label the box for what is being shown. I would prefer it better but beggars can't be choosers. It is the ones what just randomize it like they just throw all the cards in one of those enclosed wind booths that you see when people try to collect as much bills as possible that really stinks.

Aribasebal · 08-18-2025, 10:33 AM

Went to the East Coast National and as usual was extremely disappointed. To call yourself a "National" without having things like a PSA booth or showing a floor map on your website is misleading. Beckett was the leading grader which tells you all you need to know. Paid $15 and half the tables in the basement were completely empty on Sunday. Did not buy one card but my son walked away with a few Pokemon cards from a bunch of nice dealers. The show needs to be revamped. It should be in a bigger venue with more top level superstars autographs. There were a few like Barry Sanders and Frank Thomas but was a drop in the bucket compared to something like the Philly or Chantilly show. A lot of the same vendors also who are very friendly but bring out the same inventory over and over again. Looking forward to Philly next month.

Chicosbailbonds · 08-18-2025, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Aribasebal

Went to the East Coast National and as usual was extremely disappointed. To call yourself a "National" without having things like a PSA booth or showing a floor map on your website is misleading. Beckett was the leading grader which tells you all you need to know. Paid $15 and half the tables in the basement were completely empty on Sunday. Did not buy one card but my son walked away with a few Pokemon cards from a bunch of nice dealers. The show needs to be revamped. It should be in a bigger venue with more top level superstars autographs. There were a few like Barry Sanders and Frank Thomas but was a drop in the bucket compared to something like the Philly or Chantilly show. A lot of the same vendors also who are very friendly but bring out the same inventory over and over again. Looking forward to Philly next month.

Do you think it’s a little close to the National, time-wise?

Aribasebal · 08-18-2025, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chicosbailbonds

Do you think it’s a little close to the National, time-wise?

Not really fanaticsfest was close to the national and they did well. Burbank is this weekend and I am sure they are going to do well. I think this show just needs to think bigger than what it currently does. It needs to act more like a Philly show and less like a local weekend show

bblair_2002 · 08-19-2025, 03:30 AM

Went to the monthly show in Albany at the Polish Community Center on Sunday and long story short,if there was a sudden fire,people would trample over each other and people would die. 110 tables crammed into one room with narrow aisles and constantly saying "excuse me" and trying to avoid bumping into backpacks,baby strollers,wheelchairs and sweating my balls off (yes I use deodorant lol). A code enforcer would have a field day in that place.

hammerva · 08-19-2025, 06:55 AM

Isn't there supposed to be some other East Coast National in the New England areA next year that has been advertised as more tables than the National. Maybe that was just speculation

jkampis · 08-19-2025, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bblair_2002

Went to the monthly show in Albany at the Polish Community Center on Sunday and long story short,if there was a sudden fire,people would trample over each other and people would die. 110 tables crammed into one room with narrow aisles and constantly saying "excuse me" and trying to avoid bumping into backpacks,baby strollers,wheelchairs and sweating my balls off (yes I use deodorant lol). A code enforcer would have a field day in that place.

You put deodorant on your balls?

Boo · 08-19-2025, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jkampis

You put deodorant on your balls?

Haven't you seen the commercials of large women spraying stuff all over their bodies? I'm guessing it would work for dudes too.

hairysasquatch · 08-19-2025, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Haven't you seen the commercials of large women spraying stuff all over their bodies? I'm guessing it would work for dudes too.

Marshawn sprays his junk in a commercial.

jmarascojr · 08-19-2025, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jkampis

You put deodorant on your balls?

Baby powda ya nutz ya friggin noob (just kidding)

solt0131 · 08-21-2025, 02:28 PM

Still waiting for the market to crash here......

premium1981 · 08-21-2025, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by solt0131

Still waiting for the market to crash here......

It hasn't crashed yet? Dang it.

PuddleMonkey · 08-21-2025, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by solt0131

Still waiting for the market to crash here......

Are you gonna be more prepared this time?

solt0131 · 08-22-2025, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PuddleMonkey

Are you gonna be more prepared this time?

You just keep saying it's crashing and I'll keep buying.

PuddleMonkey · 08-22-2025, 05:53 PM

Currently crashing, soon to be cratering.

nowiamsad · 08-23-2025, 01:07 AM

what is crashing? Not seeing that anywhere

solt0131 · 08-23-2025, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nowiamsad

what is crashing? Not seeing that anywhere

Nothing. He’s way out of touch with the current market and can’t admit he’s wrong.

premium1981 · 08-23-2025, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nowiamsad

what is crashing? Not seeing that anywhere

Ignore the ignorant. He has been saying the same thing for a year. Tell us we are falling down the hill as everyone is actively marching up the hill. Sure, at some point we will turn and go back down, but not now. Of all the wrong predictions made on this forum, his has been about as wrong as any could be.

solt0131 · 08-23-2025, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by premium1981

Ignore the ignorant. He has been saying the same thing for a year. Tell us we are falling down the hill as everyone is actively marching up the hill. Sure, at some point we will turn and go back down, but not now. Of all the wrong predictions made on this forum, his has been about as wrong as any could be.

He is, by far, the leader in the clubhouse in that category.

ScooterD · 08-23-2025, 07:34 AM

I liked when he was posting his post-sale checks for deposit. Haven’t seen one for a while

Big35Hurt · 08-23-2025, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ScooterD

I liked when he was posting his post-sale checks for deposit. Haven’t seen one for a while

You mean fake checks he wrote to himself to support his narrative?

ScooterD · 08-23-2025, 08:51 AM

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You mean fake checks he wrote to himself to support his narrative?

Bless him either way. If the the market has crashed (or is in process), I’ll continue to do my thing. I don’t get or care about the town crier angle … to each, their own

hermanotarjeta · 08-23-2025, 09:35 AM

I would really welcome a crash - I don’t need increasing prices to enjoy the hobby.

In fact, I would enjoy it even more if prices tanked big time.

The stock/crypto/real estate market can’t go up forever - he will be right at some point in time.

08-19-2025, 03:30 AM	#7357
bblair_2002 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fort Plain,NY Posts: 2,937 hitman73	Went to the monthly show in Albany at the Polish Community Center on Sunday and long story short,if there was a sudden fire,people would trample over each other and people would die. 110 tables crammed into one room with narrow aisles and constantly saying "excuse me" and trying to avoid bumping into backpacks,baby strollers,wheelchairs and sweating my balls off (yes I use deodorant lol). A code enforcer would have a field day in that place. __________________ 20 year collector of Albert Pujols and I build parallel sets. RIP Topps Chrome Baseball Pink Refractors. Last edited by bblair_2002; 08-19-2025 at 03:34 AM.

08-17-2025, 04:42 PM	#7351
theshowandme Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,070 theshowandme nova_cards	There are no nice things in Albany

08-18-2025, 10:33 AM	#7354
Aribasebal Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 1,581 Aribasebal	Went to the East Coast National and as usual was extremely disappointed. To call yourself a "National" without having things like a PSA booth or showing a floor map on your website is misleading. Beckett was the leading grader which tells you all you need to know. Paid $15 and half the tables in the basement were completely empty on Sunday. Did not buy one card but my son walked away with a few Pokemon cards from a bunch of nice dealers. The show needs to be revamped. It should be in a bigger venue with more top level superstars autographs. There were a few like Barry Sanders and Frank Thomas but was a drop in the bucket compared to something like the Philly or Chantilly show. A lot of the same vendors also who are very friendly but bring out the same inventory over and over again. Looking forward to Philly next month.

08-19-2025, 06:55 AM	#7358
hammerva Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 595	Isn't there supposed to be some other East Coast National in the New England areA next year that has been advertised as more tables than the National. Maybe that was just speculation

08-21-2025, 02:28 PM	#7363
solt0131 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9,130 PghSportsCards	Still waiting for the market to crash here......

08-22-2025, 05:53 PM	#7367
PuddleMonkey Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,372	Currently crashing, soon to be cratering.

08-23-2025, 01:07 AM	#7368
nowiamsad Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: CA Posts: 585	what is crashing? Not seeing that anywhere

08-23-2025, 07:34 AM	#7372
ScooterD Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 5,366	I liked when he was posting his post-sale checks for deposit. Haven’t seen one for a while

08-23-2025, 09:35 AM	#7375
hermanotarjeta Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 22,007	I would really welcome a crash - I don’t need increasing prices to enjoy the hobby. In fact, I would enjoy it even more if prices tanked big time. The stock/crypto/real estate market can’t go up forever - he will be right at some point in time.