This was my fifth National. I attended with four other guys from Kentucky, all of us being 65 years old or older. I really enjoyed the Net54 function on Friday night. There three speakers: guy from Mile High auction company, guy from Love of the Game auction company, and Chicago FBI agent who spoke and answered questions about the FBI's taking down of Mastro Auctions and the resulting prison sentences of the individuals involved. All three speakers were outstanding, an Leon is to be commended! Free pizza and beer, too!!
Even though the floor space was less this year, I thought the crowds were substantial. Plenty of children with their parents, which is good for the hobby.
My big purchase was a mid-grade 1953 Topps set. Also, I bought a 1956 Jay Publishing Yankees set, a 1950s Mantle pin and ribbon from the 1950s, The Book of Baseball (large 1911 baseball book), 1950 Fawcett J. Robby comic, 1954 Post mag with Musial auto (and certificate of authentication), and several small items.
I made several new friends and look forward to Cleveland in '18.
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