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Old 06-20-2017, 02:31 PM
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I am in need of a booth at this years National Convention. I normally have no problems getting one in March, but this year they were sold out. I've been on a waiting list for a few months and thought I would try here. If anyone has a booth or a few booths and might not be able to make the show, I will gladly pay cost or above the cost of the tables to take them off your hands. I appreciate it in advance if anyone can help out. I'm going to the show anyways, it would just be nice to have a "home base" to show off some stuff and have a place to sit.

Feel free to e mail, call, or let me know if you can help out and I look forward to seeing you guys there.

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I heard they were sold out while I was set up at a local show last weekend. I am a little surprised.

This was copied to to the front page too for a little extra help. Good luck...

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Old 06-21-2017, 08:31 AM
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Their web site also shows sold out. It's better to have extra demand than supply so just keep at it.

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A friendly bump to try to help but my guess is it is looking bleak for a table....

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I am in need of a booth at this years National Convention. I normally have no problems getting one in March, but this year they were sold out. I've been on a waiting list for a few months and thought I would try here. If anyone has a booth or a few booths and might not be able to make the show, I will gladly pay cost or above the cost of the tables to take them off your hands. I appreciate it in advance if anyone can help out. I'm going to the show anyways, it would just be nice to have a "home base" to show off some stuff and have a place to sit.

Feel free to e mail, call, or let me know if you can help out and I look forward to seeing you guys there.

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so tables are really sold out? wow. is that a first?
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Maybe everyone that has been hoarding their museum pieces want to take advantage of the higher prices to finally move some stuff?
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It's probably because they will have fewer booths than usual.
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I usually call in March/April when my schedule is more firm and have always had my choice of at lest 40-50 booths. I figured I would be safe this year and contact them in Feb and was told "sorry we are sold out". I asked why they did not just make more booths available since there is apparently a hefty wait-list and was told they were already at capacity with the fire marshal. This show is in the same hall as the National has been for the last 15 years in Chicago and it used to have over 1000 dealers but now they sell out at about 400. Seems to me like they are closing the door on a lot of dealers that could make the show better. I guess this is why the show is not what it used to be. Take away the corporate booths and auction houses and you are looking at about 200-300 dealers there to sell stuff. In the 1990's 200 booths would have been a local show at the armory, now its the "National Convention." Go figure.
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I'm pretty sure it is the same exact layout and amount of dealers/tables as the last 3 Chicago nationals. they used to use the side room for dealers but I think the last time they did that was in 2008.
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This show is in the same hall as the National has been for the last 15 years in Chicago and it used to have over 1000 dealers but now they sell out at about 400. Seems to me like they are closing the door on a lot of dealers that could make the show better. I guess this is why the show is not what it used to be. Take away the corporate booths and auction houses and you are looking at about 200-300 dealers there to sell stuff. In the 1990's 200 booths would have been a local show at the armory, now its the "National Convention." Go figure.
This is why I don't set up anymore and don't really make it a priority to attend. I am a hard core collector and part time dealer and if it's not a big deal to me, what about the casual collector? All of the quality items go to auction and a lot of what is offered is regular run of the mill items. For those who never attended a pre Internet National you have no idea of how good they used to be.

I am not interested in new items, but I understand many are and everyone needs to be catered to, but the National in general has sold out to the sponsors and Tri Star. They could care less about the dealer or collector. It's a money grab for the people who run this show full time. What a joke. They get the sheep to flock to them then wear their sport coat and ride around in a golf cart acting like they're some kind of collecting royalty.
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I'll disagree with one thing. One of the reasons a couple of people are in carts is on the off-chance something occurs on the other side of the floor which needs their attention, they can get their much quicker. That's also why the booths of the dealer executive board is in the middle of the show floor. That way, the dealer board can fan out and assist anywhere at a minute's notice.

I have, and always will, provide constructive criticism of certain aspects of the National or where the show has been held (IE Atlantic City). but there are logical reasons for people such as John and the security head of the National to be in golf carts and I guarantee you it's NOT to lord over the show. And yes, in the spirit of full disclosure I know John and his family for more than 35 years now and they all work extremely hard throughout both the year and during the show on the National.

As for corporate sponsors, I also remember the days of no such thing (or very limited) as a corporate sponsor but that ship sailed a long time ago. The National could not exist in it's current state without the corporates. And many of the corporates, especially Panini (for us) have provided assistance to our twice a year Adat Chaverim non-profit show.
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The show promoters and dealers don't care about collectors. If they did, the National would return to other parts of the country (west coast and south). The only thing that will cause this change is pressure from the corporate sponsors. I'm actually surprised that the corporate sponsors haven't demanded a west coast show.
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We had a long thread on this when Mike Berkus was still living and he commented on some of the issues with the National. To paraphrase our president: Who knew the National could be so complicated. I'll try to get that thread up in a bit.

Here is the thread from 2009 -- some salient points still operational

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I thought this was a thread about Rhys needing a booth.
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If the national was about collectors Rhys would have a booth. The national would exist if there was no full time national staff. Collectors are what drives the show, not a bunch of guys who think they know what's best. One of the main reasons why people don't attend anymore is because the show has only been held in Chicago, Cleveland, or AC. People on the west coast say screw it. The show staff doesn't care because they have their Panini money.
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If the national was about collectors Rhys would have a booth. The national would exist if there was no full time national staff. Collectors are what drives the show, not a bunch of guys who think they know what's best. One of the main reasons why people don't attend anymore is because the show has only been held in Chicago, Cleveland, or AC. People on the west coast say screw it. The show staff doesn't care because they have their Panini money.
Well why don't all the "real collectors" have one out west? No corporate sponsors, no full time employees, just collectors and traders.
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I'm trying to read the tea leaves between this board and the CU discussion as to when the tables/booths were sold out. My guess is that sometime very early this year the last available booth was sold.

As Rhys said, he waited till March to call only to find out he was on the waiting list.

I would think, going forward, Rhys might reserve a table/booth for the National at an earlier time and if he can not set up, then off-load the table/booth. That is, if his schedule permits him to know that far out. If not, then the suggestion I made might be the answer.

Also, I do agree that Rhys has a fairly unique specialty and therefore would add quite a bit to the show.

But sometimes, planning wins out.

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Hi Guys

I only ever wait because sometimes I buy an entire block of four items to sell a bunch of stuff, and sometimes I just set up a photo booth and I dont know which option I want until after the new years when my schedule is a little more solidified. I have a priority 9 or something like that so I am not in any way saying I could not have had a booth if I had reserved one earlier. I just dont get the point of closing the door on hundreds of dealers that could make the show better by deciding a half year in advance that they are going to limit the show floor to a fraction of what it used to be in a hall that could land a B-27 bomber in all the empty space at the end of the hall.

This was really not meant to be a post bashing the show. If I did not think it was worth going to, I would not be asking for a table and offering to pay twice the cost. I just do not understand, from a business perspective, why you would ever limit the number of dealers if they are lining up willing to pay thousands and thousands of dollars for a section of concrete with two card tables in the middle of it when there is a limitless amount of concrete on that convention floor.
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Rhett:

That's what I figured as to why you wait. Makes sense to me. One person on the CU board mentioned he procrastinated and he took responsibility for his delay.

I do know that one of the National issues is exactly how many dealer tables/booths to have and they think of many reasons to either expand or contract. I'm sure they have done the math and the logic for either reason.

Perhaps a small block of 5 or so booths can be kept open for people with unique merchandise for sale.

Now, at the small show I run, in case I'm ever oversold by 1-2 tables, I can always remove a table or two of my material and open that up to a vendor. The National can't quite do that however

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Wondering if there's a small ballroom/space close by that you could rent out and recruit the dealers that were shut out of a booth. I know I'd walk over to check out more tables if it was close enough
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ooooh, there's a demented part of me that loves this idea. Of course you'd probably be blackballed from the national forever, especially when your advertising hit.
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Not a bad idea. Maybe ill just rent out a small room at a hotel conference room and bring a bunch of photos to show off and anyone who wants to geek out over photography could come hang out! It would be way cheaper, I could buy food for everyone and it would still be less than the National charges There is never anything to do after the show ends (except for the Net 54 dinner) anyways.
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Reading this on my phone I first read it as "bathroom" and the image was both disturbing and hilarious.
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Not for this to come off as political (and note the bold word in this sentence), but I would offer that part of the reason that the National may have sold out earlier is that right or wrong, there may be a perception that economy will be on a better track than previous years. This would be applicable whether it was sold out because of more corporate or dealer involvement. I don't think it's the entire reason, but I would be willing to wager it has played a part.
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With the NSCC promoters seemingly being overly prejudiced toward Chicago and Cleveland to the exclusion of other areas of the USA, I would think that another group of promoters could successfully put on an annual "Winter National" in late February or early March (after Spring Training games have begun), alternating between FL and AZ each year.
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With the NSCC promoters seemingly being overly prejudiced toward Chicago and Cleveland to the exclusion of other areas of the USA, I would think that another group of promoters could successfully put on an annual "Winter National" in late February or early March (after Spring Training games have begun), alternating between FL and AZ each year.
Perhaps a "Net54 Winter National" in FL sponsored by SGC (which is now headquartered in FL) - followed by a "Net54 Winter National" in AZ sponsored by Beckett (which is headquartered in neighboring TX) - Leon, haven't you always wanted to be a promoter?
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I set up at 2 local shows regularly and see what the promoters go through.
Therefore the answer is an emphatic No, at this time.

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Perhaps a "Net54 Winter National" in FL sponsored by SGC (which is now headquartered in FL) - followed by a "Net54 Winter National" in AZ sponsored by Beckett (which is headquartered in neighboring TX) - Leon, haven't you always wanted to be a promoter?
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Leon is right, it's amazing what we have to deal with sometimes.
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I set up at 2 local shows regularly and see what the promoters go through.
Therefore the answer is an emphatic No, at this time.
Leon, I'm glad to see that you left the door ajar!
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I checked the website, and it shows that there will be 280 "exhibitors". Many of the exhibitors are auction houses, corporate pavilions, case break areas, etc. There will probably be around 200 dealers selling cards and memorabilia.

If my memory is correct, 10 years ago there were closer to 450-500 exhibitors.
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I would (and I bet Leon would agree) love a Dallas National and although there are common sense reasons for one here: (Heritage, Panini, Beckett, Leaf, etc.) -- my guess is that we'll never have one here because

1) Too darned hot in the summer

2) Not enough hotel rooms downtown near the convention center

3) Arlington Convention Center not big enough in terms of size to host show

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If you didn't have the autograph pavilion and got rid of those gigantic corporate spots in the middle of the show, I doubt you need an entire convention center. I live in Boise, Idaho and there are several civic centers and similar type buildings here that could fit 300 dealers, and Boise is small compared to most places.

I'm about ready to throw in the towel and just attend the show as a spectator and hook up with people when I can. I appreciate the help and the lively conversation!

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For the foreseeable future, we have corporates and autographs

1) Corporates do add quite a bit to a show. They give average collectors (at least those who can afford to spend the admission fee plus parking) an actual opportunity to talk to real people who are important to their business. Some companies do a better job than others at bringing in people -- I know Panini have tons of people who run the day to day operation there every day. Plus you get to talk to other people as well depending on what you do. I do realize on this board that is not as important but as Leon would say, we are about 1/2 of 1 percent of all collectors. And for most of the other 99 percent it's cool to have those people here

I just realized I posted I'm in the 1 percent. Dang, we are all honored by being in such an exclusive group

2) The Autograph people are out of the show floor way. I don't have a problem with where they are. They are fine as they are and Tri-Star does a great job of bringing in guests. And if you purchase the VIP or Super VIP ticket there are always some cool guests you can get to sign for free. I personally have no issue with autograph guests.

3) Yes, the 1980's were great where tables were cheap but guess what, that was 30 years ago.

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Wow, only 280 dealers. No wonder they "Sold Out" so fast. They just simply made the show smaller hoping nobody would notice.

I get the point of the Corporate Booths and everything but who really wants to pay $125-250 to get a all-access pass to the show for the chance to overpay for autographs and then get a few free promo cards from the carnival barkers at the Topps Booth?

It seems like they are moving away from the show being an actual card show to more of a Comic-Con type experience without any of the actual things that draw people to those types of shows.
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An old link from Cardboard Connection talking about the 2013 version of the show...

http://www.cardboardconnection.com/n...up-takes-shape

The 2013 National Sports Collectors Convention is the biggest event of the year when it comes to sports cards and memorabilia. The 2013 National takes place at Chicago's Donald E. Stephens Convention Center from Wednesday, July 31 through Sunday, August 4. This is the event's 34th year.

About 600 dealers will be on hand, giving collectors a massive amount of cards and memorabilia to look at and purchase. About 50 corporate booths will also be set up, including major card manufacturers. The National is always a great place to find exclusive cards not available anywhere else. For many, the highlight will be meeting past and present athletes during autograph signings and photo opportunities.
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An old link from Cardboard Connection talking about the 2013 version of the show...

http://www.cardboardconnection.com/n...up-takes-shape

The 2013 National Sports Collectors Convention is the biggest event of the year when it comes to sports cards and memorabilia. The 2013 National takes place at Chicago's Donald E. Stephens Convention Center from Wednesday, July 31 through Sunday, August 4. This is the event's 34th year.

About 600 dealers will be on hand, giving collectors a massive amount of cards and memorabilia to look at and purchase. About 50 corporate booths will also be set up, including major card manufacturers. The National is always a great place to find exclusive cards not available anywhere else. For many, the highlight will be meeting past and present athletes during autograph signings and photo opportunities.
Yes, but you have to remember that was during the good ol' days of four years ago.
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The article says dealers but it must mean booths... There hasn't been 600 different dealers in a very long time, maybe since the 2003 national. This year it looks like there is the same amount of booths sold as 2013 as well as 2011 based upon the list on the national website.
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So they can't sell more booths b/c of fire code? That doesn't make sense...

Why don't they just sell more booth's? That just sounds like a win to everyone?
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What I would really like to see take place is an annual "Pre-War National." I would even settle for an annual "Pre-1980 National." No corporate booths, other than TPGs, auction houses, and hobby pubs, and no autograph signers.
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What I would really like to see take place is an annual "Pre-War National." I would even settle for an annual "Pre-1980 National." No corporate booths, other than TPGs, auction houses, and hobby pubs, and no autograph signers.
Revolutionary idea

Oops!!!

that would be the Pre-National War.

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What I would really like to see take place is an annual "Pre-War National." I would even settle for an annual "Pre-1980 National." No corporate booths, other than TPGs, auction houses, and hobby pubs, and no autograph signers.
It's been a while but we used to have "pre-1980" shows in which as a dealer you had to display nothing after 1980 at your table. They did OK with the dealers but attendance was a bit off as our 1/2 of 1 percent of all collectors did not come out with enough fervor to make them truly successful to everyone.

I should add, I'm not against this concept at all, we just have to understand what the pros and cons are.

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Rich, I never knew there had been any "pre-1980" shows. Where were they held and how long ago?
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