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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Here is my response......<br /><br />Mark Macrae and I shared a table in Cleveland and we had a great show....selling....buying....trading......Wed. thru Friday.<br />The best part of it was meeting and talking Base Ball (cards) with many Net54er's for the 1st time. Here are the members<br /> that were at our table.....<br /><br />Lyman & Brett Hardeman<br />Max & Zach Rice<br />Peter & Chris Thomas<br />Matt & Turner Engle<br />Jim Manos<br />Art Martineau<br />Richard Masson<br />Scott Brockleman<br />Leon Luckey<br />Toby Peterson<br />Josh Adams<br />George Gogol<br />Rich Klein<br />Scott Mosley<br />Jay Miller<br />Steve Murray<br />Bill Brown<br />Mike Peich<br />Tim Newcomb<br />Adam Warshaw<br />Richard Wong<br />"texasholden"<br />Rhett Yeakley<br />Joey Settle<br />Bob Marquette<br />Joann<br /><br />And, a great conversation with Don Larsen at the Cleveland airport.<br /><br />I think I included everyone....if not....don't be shy about telling me.<br /><br />Thanks for the great conversations and your business.<br /><br />T-Rex TED<br /><br /><br />
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Josh Adams</b><p>Ted,<br /><br />It was great meeting you, and talking about the '49 Leaf set! <br /><br />Hopefully you will be in Chicago next summer! <br /><br /><br />Josh
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Great talking to you, too......especially about one of my favorite subjects......the 1949 LEAf BB set.<br /><br />At this point, I don't think I will be in Chicago in '08. But, I would like to return to Cleveland in 2009.<br /><br />Also, you can always catch me at the Philly Show in Reading......next show is Oct 12 - 14th 2007.<br /><br />TED Z
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>daryle</b><p>Just being there was great but got to meet a few board members and members that I have dealt with in the past and never met in person:<br /><br />Mark Macrae<br />Scott Brockleman<br />Leon Luckey<br />Ted Zanidakis<br />Jay Miller (can I have my Standard Biscuit Joe Jackson back now?)<br />Richard Masson<br />Matt and Turner Engle<br />and I'm sure a few more that I can't remember right off hand<br /><br />Enjoyed meeting you guys. See ya maybe next year in Chi-Town
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Scot Reader</b><p>Ted,<br /><br />I wish I would have been there to meet all of the Net54ers you listed--but especially you, <br />Bill and Art to talk some serious T206.<br /><br />Scot
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>Ted, it was very nice meeting you in person. You are all I expected <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>. Meeting and carousing with 120-125 Net54'ers and friends, on Thursday night, was my highlight. I couldn't have asked for a better time...The E100 type 2 I picked up isn't shabby either.....All in all another wonderful National...I hope they seriously consider looking at other venues too...though I would guess it's a "bottom line" kinda thing....regards
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>george gogol</b><p>The highlights for me were trading and meeting guys like Ted Z., Leon, and Scott B. I really enjoyed my purchases from Ted Z. and Scott B. I added a total of 29 t206's, which was huge for me, and got rid of a lot of pre-war cards (goudeys, obaks, and p2's) to help fund my purchases. I also had my parents come up from Dayton and had a ball with them. My Dad is hooked on t-cards and I couldn't believe it, but my Mom started her own T-201 set. We love this hobby and had a great time! Thanks for your kindness Ted!
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>James Gallo</b><p>This was my first National, and I was impressed with the size but the selection of specific cards was a bit disappointing.<br /><br />The highlight of the whole show was the Net54 dinner. It was just awesome to meet and chat with people that have such a wealth of knowledge and are so willing to share it.<br /><br />I can't say enough about how great Leon is and I can only hope to make every dinner from now on.<br /><br />I am looking forward to next year.<br /><br />Thanks so much Leon for making a great show better.<br /><br />James G<br /><br />PS it was fun chatting with a smaller group after the Mastro auction in the bar too. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> <br><br>Looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks and 1909-11 American Caramel E90-1.
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Alan</b><p>The highlight was the Nework54 dinner - meeting many of the forum members !!! FANTASTIC time !!!<br /><br />Alan
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>One of the interesting features of the early Nationals (in the 1980's) were the Seminar sessions. Very interesting BB card issues<br /> were presented and discussed. Most of these seminars were very professionally conducted and well attended.<br /><br />We should make an effort to revive such seminars in future Nationals. And for starters, Scot, I would like to nominate you to give<br /> the seminar on the T206 set.<br /><br />TED Z<br /><br />
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>George Gogol</b><p>Ted,<br /> I was telling someone at the national that I don't know why it is called a convention when there is no formal lectures, seminars, classes, etc. going on. I would love a lecture area. I would also love to see a kids area, kind of like Sports Fest did when they first started, as well as a roped off section that no money is allowed to be exchanged, only trading. I envision collectors sitting on the floor, or tables, trading cards like a bunch of 10 year olds. Heck, if it catches on maybe there will be some 10 year olds too.
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p>Not reading any Daily News articles or 400 count threads on the board about said articles <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Rich<br /><br />Seeing all my friends and the great cards/memorabilia was not bad either
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Scot Reader</b><p><br />Ted,<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words. I would only do it if you would co-chair.<br /><br />Scot
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>boxingcardman</b><p>Hanging out talking cards for five days is always the best part of the National.
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Rob</b><p>Next year I plan to attend the National, as my wife likes the Chicago area and has already agreed to go. <br /><br />It will be my first card show in a LONG time ... like 10+ years I'd say.<br /><br />It'd be fun to see some lectures/talks by some of the more knowledgeable people. T206 lectures, maybe a hands-on authenticity 101 lecture on how to spot fakes/alterations etc, pre-war lecture on what cards in general exist in the pre-war era, a packaging forum to show the wrappers and cartons etc that the cards came in. stuff like that would be very interesting to me. Even a small fee ($5-10?) to attend wouldn't be bad. Just some thoughts. Can't wait till next year. <br /><br />p.s. A presentation by Scot/Ted on T206 sounds wonderful!<br /><br />Rob<br /><img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br />
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>mr. moses</b><p>I posted my pic last night on the N/S side if you want to confirm it's me or not <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> .... In any event, I am a member of 7/8 different collecting "clubs". When I am able to go the yearly gatherings for at least 2 of them - there are lectures and discussions as well as swapping - auctions (silent and otherwise) - and just general interaction either in rooms or such things like Leon's dinner. It's something that tends to complete the experience IMO.....
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Jason L</b><p>a seminar given by Mr. Saucier on alterations, complete with a collection of various examples for viewing, etc would be top-notch fare.<br /><br />I'm sure he could fill a room, even with a $25 admission fee for his trouble, and to cover his lunches! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br />
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Jason L</b><p>I've never had the opportunity to attend a National, but I would think that a program of presentations (whatever you want to call them,-seminars, speeches, etc) would be a great draw.<br /><br />Possible topics:<br />Major sets could probably have separate presentations (T206, Goudey, etc)<br />Alterations<br />Insurance, Estate & Tax issues<br />Panel discussion in a steel-cage-match format: Slabheads vs. RawFreaks!<br /><br />just sounds like it would really add to the experience.<br />
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Bob</b><p>Ted- It was great meeting and talking to you. You were as nice in person as I thought you would be. I particularly liked talking with you about your daughter and am still amazed that I met someone who had a child on Survivor! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br />Take care,<br />tbob
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>It was great talking with you, particular on our E90-1 sets. Yes, we also had fun talking about our "Survivor" show gal,<br />my daughter Zoe.<br />She was the "toast of Maine" and advertisers up there were capitalizing on her "15 mins. of fame"....here's an adv.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.freephotoserver.com/v001/tedzan/advzoe.jpg"><br /><br />TED Z
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Your suggestion sounds good to me. <br /><br />Now the next question is.....what National are we going to consider ?<br /><br />TED Z
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>National Net54 Dinner- Drink Tickets...I wonder what these would grade?<br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1186708685.JPG">
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Scot Reader</b><p><br />Ted,<br /><br />I would love to see The Show come to Denver; but I would settle for southern California.<br /><br />Scot
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Denver is fine with me, I have fond memories of Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs from my many business trips out there<br />throughout the 1980's.<br /><br />Actually, a venue somewhat close to you would be St. Louis. I was at the 1st National there in 1982 (on my way to Denver).<br /> It was a great show and was very convenient to the airport. I'd like to know why the Nat. committee has ignored St. Louis ?<br /><br />TED Z<br /><br />Incidently, does Bill Vizas still have a BB card store in Denver ?<br /> Also, does he still have a monthly show in Denver ? I used to be next to Mile-High Stadium; and, I'd schedule my trips to AT&T<br /> to coincide with this show.
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>I assume you are referring to the Non-Sports site ?<br /><br />If so, or whatever, please give me a link to the site, so I can see your pix ?<br /><br />TED Z
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Tony Arnold</b><p>The way Leon was passing those things out, I am suprised there are any left. Grading those may be a good idea since that are bound to be rare. And they are numbered..
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>mr. moses</b><p>ya pays ya money and takes ya chances....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.network54.com/Forum/526604/thread/1186595933/last-1186750798/FORUM++MEMBERS+PHOTOS--+new--Chuck+Millburn+Jay+C.and+Todd+Riley" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.network54.com/Forum/526604/thread/1186595933/last-1186750798/FORUM++MEMBERS+PHOTOS--+new--Chuck+Millburn+Jay+C.and+Todd+Riley</a>
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>I didn't spend a dollar because I couldn't make it. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> But Chicago, it's been a while since I've been to Chicago, I'll try harder to make it next year. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />Peter C.
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Your the man.....its been quite a while since I last saw you at a show.<br /><br />TED Z
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Mark Evans</b><p>I'm disappointed at having missed the National. I've attended three times, bought hardly a thing, and had a ball every time from the comraderie, card talk, dinner, and just walking the floor at the show.<br /><br />I had long-planned to attend this year, but had an unexpected recurrence of an old back injury triggered I think by an overly aggressive aerobics class. So much for rigorous exercise.<br /><br />In any event, absent another bonehead play, I hope to join all in Chicago for an equally enjoyable show. Mark
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Bob</b><p>Without a doubt we are, as a group, much better looking than the non-sports vintage guys <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14>
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Joann</b><p>Putting names with faces for Net54'ers. A lot of really, really nice people. And not one single 300-volley argument!<br /><br />Seeing more vintage cards than I could ever see in one place.<br /><br />Seeing 19th century cards and items I've never seen before, and would otherwise never be able to see.<br /><br />Adding one item to my female-players collection.<br /><br />In the end, though, what really made it great may have been one table I wandered up to, right in the very last row across from the autograph pavilion. There was a table for the AAGPBL (Girls League from the 40's). It had some items related to the movie - posters , etc. But mostly it had Dolly Niemiec behind the table. <br /><br />She played in the league in the late 40's, and for the Grand Rapids Chicks no less. (Chicks. Sheesh. lol). She had a bat signed by three players that the person in front of me bought for $65. Dolly told her to bring it to any upcoming shows and she could probably get it signed by other players.<br /><br />She had pre-autographed photos, but I waited a few minutes to get one personalized. Mostly I waited to say hi. What a wonderful woman. She and her husband go around to all the shows and set up near the auto pavilion. She was so pleased to chat a minute, and that I had waited for her picture and auto. It seemed like she really enjoys the shows and talking to people about what is really a unique experience - or at least a very rare experience - to have played in that league.<br /><br />I figure she must be in her late 70's or so. I hope I look nearly as good and am half as sharp when I'm 80!<br /><br />So I really liked everything, but that has kind of stayed in my mind and wasn't something I even expected to see there.<br /><br />J
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Alan</b><p>Mark - I'm sorry that you weren't able to be there. I was looking forward to seeing you. There were a few others there (Bruce, Ken, etc,...) that are regulars at the Chantilly show.<br /><br />I have to say that this was overall the greatest sports card show that I've ever been to. I wish I could have attended the Mastro Live auction, but such is life. <img src="/images/sad.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />I agree totally with Joann. Everyone was really very nice and many were much more shy/reserved than they come across on the board.<br /><br />As I mentioned earlier, meeting many network54 forum members at the dinner was the best part of the National. (The Cleveland downtown experience was a close second <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14>)<br /><br />Alan<br /><br />
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Joann commented.......<br /><br />"Putting names with faces for Net54'ers. A lot of really, really nice people. And not one single 300-volley argument!"<br /><br />With that in mind, several members remarked to me.....your not the "T-Rex TED".....that, I expected to meet.<br /><br />It is very interesting how many of us are perceived (or mis-perceived) by what we type on our Net54 posts.<br /><br />T-Rex Ted
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Scot Reader</b><p><br />Ted,<br /><br />I'm not familiar with Mr. Vizas. I will have to look him up.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Scot
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Its been about 10 years since I last saw Bill, so I don't know if he is still doing cards. He was a serious FB card collector;<br /> but, having a store he was dealing with all sports cards. His store was situated in the antique district of Denver.<br /><br />TED Z
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What made this National great for you ?
Posted By: <b>Ken McMillan</b><p>Cards, cards, cards......I found 3 T207's I was looking for and an e121 Miller Huggins. My wife collects Sarah Burnhardt post cards and she found 2 postcards she had never seen. We both had a great time and we both had good finds. Fun. Also nice to meet Leon there.<br /><br />Kmac
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