I think vegas would attract the most participants who didn't go to the destination specifically for it...if that makes sense?

I'd go if they ever did it in Las Vegas

Yes, makes complete sense...

They would get a ton of extra foot traffic from tourists who aren't there specifically for the sports convention (but are curious to check it out). God forbid, we get some new blood in this hobby...

In addition to this incremental interest and increased foot traffic, Las Vegas would attract more seasoned collectors as well. As for logistics... there are easy direct flights to Vegas from most markets. Same cannot be said for the painfully dreadful accessibility of Atlantic City.

Too bad they'll never even consider Vegas... just too cheap! :mad:

Vegas would be expensive for the dealers...and thats a problem too.

Smart, not cheap. You seem to like that word, you must be a true high roller.

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Another big issue the dealers would have, is the loss of potential collector spending $, due to losses from the gambling tables and slots in Vegas. Much more prevalent and readily accessible, then in Atlantic City.

Just my opinion.

I’m not.

I’d just like to see it happen in a fresh place, west of the Mississippi maybe once or twice per decade. Mix it up a tiny bit, for gosh sake. San Diego would be another excellent venue. Great convention center, beautifully sandwiched between the waterfront and the gas lamp district, with a slew of great restaurants and bars.

I say “cheap” because they practically get free “rent” in Cleveland and AC. No attendee would choose those 2 venues, if given even a small multiple choice. No offense to anyone who lives in those great cities, but direct flights are quite difficult, logistics are only good for a scant few, and recreational activities are limited. I have no problem at all with Chicago every other year.

I wasn't going to AC and am still not going to the National. When the committee pulls their heads from where the sun don't shine, I will be back. It has been a clusterfu@! since Mike Berkus passed away. They all need to be fired if you ask me. Start at the top. (I fully realize that can't happen, but it can't hurt to hope.)

Speaking of Mike Berkus, here is a link to the thread he participated in 2012 (I think 8 separate posts total in the thread) about the various reasons behind convention site selection. His comments start on post #14.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=114661

Brian