It's like the superbowl for collectors
I haven't been to too many of them myself....but I've never been disappointed when attending one. All the best cards, biggest dealers, rarest examples and widest selection in one place at one time is found at the national.
But your question was 'is it worth it'. To which I reply, "Why are you going?"
If you're going with 5-10k in your pocket to just pick up some relatively common stuff (and not gain much else from the experience) and it's going to cost you a 1k just to get and stay there - I'd say 'no'. Save your cash for an auction or local show.
But.....if you're going to experience the hobby live and up front - not through some computer screen or catalog -- and you're open to talking with collectors and dealers and soaking in the atmosphere - I'd say 'yes, well worth it'.
Also, if you're a big fish with a 50k+ bankroll, you simply gotta go.
Regards,
Scott
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