Spending at the 2022 National

[BobbyStrawberry]

I've never been and am thinking about attending this year. Is it worth it if ones interests are almost exclusively prewar?

The economic uncertainty will be a factor for me if I do decide to go.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

I've never been and am thinking about attending this year. Is it worth it if ones interests are almost exclusively prewar?

The economic uncertainty will be a factor for me if I do decide to go.

there will be lots of overpriced prewar!

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

there will be lots of overpriced prewar!

The 42nd year of the "traveling card show museum". I'm guessing dealers still have some inventory from the 1st show

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

The 42nd year of the "traveling card show museum". I'm guessing dealers still have some inventory from the 1st show

...and they've raised their prices forty-one times.

Meeting some names that actually have faces is the best part for me.

[pherbener]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

...and they've raised their prices forty-one times.

Meeting some names that actually have faces is the best part for me.

I actually believe it's been 42 times. Just ask Douglas Adams! Hope to see some of the Net54 people down there this year!

[philo98]

I went to Chicago last year and pretty much agree with everyone else that most things seemed quite overpriced. I did not buy anything in the two days there. However, I only collect a few things so attending shows is not always the best use of time.

As others have said, it was good to be there for the experience. My favorite part of the show was some of the auction houses having some rather unique and historical items to view. I will not attend the show in AC this year but will be in Chicago next year.

[Yoda]

If you decide to go remember cash is King at the National. As such, it will attract every pickpocket, scammer and all around scumbag from all over the country. I always now put the folding stuff in a money belt which has served me well over the years. I was careless one year and it cost me dearly.
IMO Atlantic City is not exactly a family friendly destination. Crime, drugs and prostitution are real problems. Disney, it ain't.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

I've never been and am thinking about attending this year. Is it worth it if ones interests are almost exclusively prewar?

The economic uncertainty will be a factor for me if I do decide to go.

So much prewar your brain will start to overheat.

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

I've never been and am thinking about attending this year. Is it worth it if ones interests are almost exclusively prewar?

The economic uncertainty will be a factor for me if I do decide to go.

If you’re cheap you don’t go for buying cards you go for the experience along with the fun had with family, friends, and new friends you will meet.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Thank you Pete, Steve and Johnny, I appreciate the responses.