General National question

[polakoff]

Last year was the first time I ever went to the National and I set up. I didn't get a ton of time to explore, and due to circumstances was unable to go this year, but plan on going next year.

My father has a large amount of non-sports collectibles from 40s-60s ranging from TV show memorabilia to paper ephemera to vintage tin toys, you name it and he has it. He was asking me if I thought this sort of stuff would sell at the National if he were to split a booth with me and my vintage cards. I seem to remember seeing at least one booth last year that sold non-sport 50s and 60s stuff, though not exclusively. Is this the sort of thing that may have a market at this show, or is there too little overlap in interest? Are there other non-sport dealers who set up?

Thanks!

[polakoff]

Anyone? Or anyone there this year willing to take a look and see if they notice people with this sort of stuff there?

[pokerplyr80]

I will take a look. It is a sports collectors convention but I'd have to assume at least a couple of dealers bring non sports items to sell.

[ullmandds]

i would think there'd be interest in this kind of stuff.

[GasHouseGang]

I've bought non-sport cards at the National before, but I don't think there would be many dealers selling that sort of material. But you never know, that may work in your favor.

[polakoff]

Yeah I've seen plenty of non sport CARDS, but not a ton of other stuff that is non sport. Of course it is a sports convention but I have to assume there's some level of overlap with some collectors, no? Enough to justify a third of a booth in the whole place?

Thanks for all the replies!