This is a good regional show.
I have traveled from NC to Boston for the last 10 years (15 hour drive each way) and have always enjoyed the show.
This year the Friday attendance was off from previous years. However, it was 70 degrees outside so maybe card collectors were doing other things on such a nice day.
The Saturday attendance was excellent as usual.
The Sunday attendance which is normally non existent was good this time from 9 until 1 when I headed out for the long trip home.
Admittedly, for me, sales were significantly down from previous years but my inventory was significantly down as well and the few higher end items I had did not sell and almost all of my card inventory was sold at the National with no significant purchases to replenish stock.
I bought a few items that I can make some decent money on so not a lost cause.
There are still excellent pre war and vintage cards at this show.
However, you have to know the dealers who may price high but are willing to bargain to sell reasonably to get a deal.
There are some museums as at the National that you just have to walk past but there are many top dealers at this show who are looking to sell.
Until next year!!
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