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Originally Posted by tedzan
As usual you selectively pick & choose to ignore anything I (or others) post. Here are my comments regarding GROWTH trends in the hobby
that I posted back in Post #12.
And, do NOT say you didn't read this.....because you quoted my last sentence in this post in your attempt to be a wise-ass (in post #13).
My comments in post #12......
""History, during the GROWTH years (1970's to 1990's), of major BB card shows totally contradicts such an absurdity.
For example. the Philly Show started as an annual event in Willow Grove, PA in 1975. Then it was expanded to a March and September show.
Bob Schmierer expanded it to 3 times a year in 1988. And, when it moved to a larger facility (Ft. Washington) in 1993, it was expanded to 4
shows a year. Each of these expansions increased the attendance and improved the quality of this show. The same can be said for several
other shows across the country in that time period.
However, for various and sundry factors, we are no longer in a GROWTH trend in this hobby. Having the National twice a year may introduce
some new excitement into the hobby, and reverse this trend."
Rob....stop being such a freakin' contrarian.....just grow up, will you.
TED Z
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Ted,
I'm not picking and choosing what you say. The simple fact is you're basing your opinions (namely, expanding the National) on a time when the hobby was in a much healthier state. You can cite all you want about how shows grew and expanded when the hobby was in its heyday. But the hobby, and the economy, is not experiencing that heyday right now. But, as I said (and has been proved time and time and time again), you choose to ignore facts that don't support your stances, whether it be the National, uncut sheets, T206 proof strips, etc., etc., etc.
Also, thank you for reminding us about Ted's No. 1 rule: Disagree with Ted and you're either:
1. A wise ass
2. A contrarian
3. A derailer of his threads
4. Someone who "gangs up" on him
5. All of the above.
Ted, I understand that you don't like it when people disagree with you, so let me offer you a pacifier:
I think it would be a
great idea to have two Nationals a year.
There. Happy?