NSCC Update

[Rich Klein]

Rick Giddings, who is on the dealer board posted this updated on his FB page.

I've edited down the post to hit the key points

Being a member of the National Sports Collectors Board of Directors I have been asked many questions because of the Corona Virus Epidemic. No decision has been made yet about if the “Show will go on or not?” In talking to our President Mrs Etta Hersh, I was informed no decision will be made till the end of May.

Many of you have asked the options if you don't want to set up because se you feel July 29th is too close. If you decide not to set up and the show does go on. You can take a skip year, get a full refund or apply it to next year's show in Chicago.

Talking to Etta she was very understanding. Currently the Convention Center is being used like a hospital for the infected, but we will know more at the end of May!

Note: If you have any questions and are a dealer contact Rick or Etta or Megan. I just thought this was worthy of posting.

Rich

[whitehse]

I was not planning on going but I can tell you if I was I would certainly have to think long and hard about it. From the fact the convention center is being used for a hospital currently to the fact that most sporting events and other large gatherings are being cancelled almost on a daily basis, cards just don't mean that much to me if I have a high potentially to get sick from going. I just think attendance by both dealers and collectors will be way down if the National is allowed to happen. It just makes me think the next years show in Chicago has the opportunity to be one that is huge!!

[rdwyer]

DICK GIDDINGS? No thank you.

[swarmee]

I would be interested to know if they plan on yanking the tables from outed scammers/trimmers/alterers and their enablers: PWCC, PSA, SGC, BGS. But then, that's probably not worth asking...

[Snapolit1]

Ain’t happening. NJ is a complete shitshow.

[boysblue]

Look on the bright-side: the PSA line-up might at least be manageable.

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by rdwyer

DICK GIDDINGS? No thank you.

I understand the aggravations with Mr. Giddings but the point was, to disseminate information NOT TO get into personal issues. Please take this as information pertaining to a NSCC update and NOTHING MORE.

Thanks!
Rich

[Dpeck100]

Huge news out of Gilead Sciences after the market close on their drug remdesivir. Stock futures taking it very seriously.

A glimmer of hope for the world.

Tremendous results treating severe cases of Covid 19.

Keep your fingers crossed!!

[Rich Klein]

David:

I sure hope so.

Rich

[Exhibitman]

Lemme see, spending a week in a former COVID ward in a hard-hit state...nope.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

Rick Giddings, who is on the dealer board posted this updated on his FB page.

I've edited down the post to hit the key points

Being a member of the National Sports Collectors Board of Directors I have been asked many questions because of the Corona Virus Epidemic. No decision has been made yet about if the “Show will go on or not?” In talking to our President Mrs Etta Hersh, I was informed no decision will be made till the end of May.

Many of you have asked the options if you don't want to set up because se you feel July 29th is too close. If you decide not to set up and the show does go on. You can take a skip year, get a full refund or apply it to next year's show in Chicago.

Talking to Etta she was very understanding. Currently the Convention Center is being used like a hospital for the infected, but we will know more at the end of May!

Note: If you have any questions and are a dealer contact Rick or Etta or Megan. I just thought this was worthy of posting.

Rich

Thank you for the update.

[biggsdaddycool]

And the fact is, there is room in the market for another big time show.


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[Steve_NY]

Seriously, let's get back on topic -- which is on the NSCC.

What kind of "National" could be held in July? Could it be postponed until later in the year rather than cancelled entirely?

How many of the exhibitors will attend or will they take their "one in five" opt out for this year?

How many of the corporate sponsors will set up?

How many of the collectors will show up?

It's really not a win-win situation for the NSCC or the exhibitors especially in the Atlantic City Convention Center.

I would hope that the NSCC Committee makes the right decision based on the input they get from local and national officials and the convention center itself.

Steve

[Snapolit1]

No way it’s happening. Zilch. As of yesterday the convention center is a hospital.

I guess the organizers are hoping for some miracle that won’t happen. Even if the AC people somehow give the ok, dealers and potential visitors will take a pass in huge numbers.

[Republicaninmass]

Must be in anticipation of that second wave. The convention center is being used to treat non-covid patients


Central park field hospital with 70 staff treated only 140 patients

Javits center in NY largely empty 2500 beds


Us Navy Hospital ship 1000 beds, had 3 patients, no longer needed.


Its over 3 months away, try to look on the bright side.

[bigfish]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

No way it’s happening. Zilch. As of yesterday the convention center is a hospital.

I guess the organizers are hoping for some miracle that won’t happen. Even if the AC people somehow give the ok, dealers and potential visitors will take a pass in huge numbers.

Steve, some folks are still holding out hope that the show does occur this summer. If not this summer, perhaps in the fall. I think everyone is looking forward to doing things they enjoy in life. Being optimistic is a good thing.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TfE93xON8jk

[scooter729]

Originally Posted by bigfish

Steve, some folks are still holding out hope that the show does occur this summer. If not this summer, perhaps in the fall. I think everyone is looking forward to doing things they enjoy in life. Being optimistic is a good thing.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TfE93xON8jk

Fantastic skit, Toby - anyone needing a few minutes of laughter during this crappy stretch should definitely watch this Debbie Downer SNL skit!

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by bigfish

Steve, some folks are still holding out hope that the show does occur this summer. If not this summer, perhaps in the fall. I think everyone is looking forward to doing things they enjoy in life. Being optimistic is a good thing.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TfE93xON8jk

Well said Toby! The last thing we need in this environment is continuous negativity. Whatever happens will happen, but let’s try and retain some optimism here.

[Snapolit1]

Being optimistic is a good thing. Being realistic is a better thing.

Take a look at what has happened with other countries that had this before us and then relaxed their quarantines. Not particularly promising.

Originally Posted by bigfish

Steve, some folks are still holding out hope that the show does occur this summer. If not this summer, perhaps in the fall. I think everyone is looking forward to doing things they enjoy in life. Being optimistic is a good thing.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TfE93xON8jk

[Leon]

I didn't see a lot of off topic. Almost all about the NSCC.

Originally Posted by Steve_NY

Seriously, let's get back on topic -- which is on the NSCC.

What kind of "National" could be held in July? Could it be postponed until later in the year rather than cancelled entirely?

How many of the exhibitors will attend or will they take their "one in five" opt out for this year?

How many of the corporate sponsors will set up?

How many of the collectors will show up?

It's really not a win-win situation for the NSCC or the exhibitors especially in the Atlantic City Convention Center.

I would hope that the NSCC Committee makes the right decision based on the input they get from local and national officials and the convention center itself.

Steve

[ezez420]

A fall show would be great!


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[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Count me among the pessimists I guess. Originally we moved our live auctions to online and cancelled May altogether. We don't do live auctions over the summer and we were hoping to put together an amazing "welcome back" auction for September. Now I am starting to make plans for not being able to do live auctions this fall. I do miss live bid-calling

[Buythatcard]

Decision will be made on 5/30.


https://sportscollectorsdigest.com/c...p-319975679853

[bigfanNY]

In case anyone is interested the Gilead drug was shown to have inconclusive results in first trial. I live here in NJ and there were 74 new cases in my town today with over a Thousand so far. I keep paraying for a vaccine so that I can get back to enjoying Family and Friends. Hope all are stsying safe. I would not attend a card show this Summer unless I was vaccinated.

[Dpeck100]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

In case anyone is interested the Gilead drug was shown to have inconclusive results in first trial. I live here in NJ and there were 74 new cases in my town today with over a Thousand so far. I keep paraying for a vaccine so that I can get back to enjoying Family and Friends. Hope all are stsying safe. I would not attend a card show this Summer unless I was vaccinated.

The results were leaked and reported by the WHO. According to Gilead the results were actually positive and the trial in China was flawed. The reaction in the stock was negative but not one that kills all hope as it is still higher than when the information came out last week. The data on the trial that is taking place in the US is coming out in early May.

There are quite a few other companies that will be releasing trial results with similar drugs and lets all hope someone has something.

In terms of a vaccine there is a company Moderna that believes they have one. I was speaking to someone this week who lives in Boston where they are based and is neighbors with someone in the company and they believe they have it and it could be fast tracked to be approved in 18 months or less. The market has pumped this stock up dramatically in recent months on this belief.

It gives me hope that we have so many talented individuals working non stop to try and help solve this crisis.

I live in Central Florida and with so much activity surrounding vacations and conventions it is going to hit us very hard and there are a lot of people hurting financially quickly.