Looking Ahead to the National in 2022

[Seven]

After reading many threads, stories, and articles, it seems the National this year was an overwhelming success. Large crowds, lots of sales, which is encouraging considering the state of the world. I'm wondering how we think the 2022 National will go. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a slight amount of regression in terms of the amount of people that end up going, just because I think the world will be a little more open by the time the Summer of 2022 comes around. I also think Chicago as a destination for a show is a little more appealing than Atlantic City. Additionally I am wondering what the state of the hobby will be, a year from now, in terms of prices.

I will say that I'm going to attend the National in 2022. Considering Atlantic City isn't too far from me, and I do enjoy a little bit of gambling every so often. What's the consensus from everyone around here on what the Show will look like in 2022?

[BeanTown]

Who knows where we will be a year from now in the new age of Covid. I like AC more as I like to stay at Caesars and play Texas Holdem next door in my down time. There will be less lookie lous but even more buyers than this year is my guess. Prices will continue to rise and the hobby will be strong as ever.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I'm impressed you can actually be thinking that far ahead.

[Seven]

Originally Posted by BeanTown

Who knows where we will be a year from now in the new age of Covid. I like AC more as I like to stay at Caesars and play Texas Holdem next door in my down time. There will be less lookie lous but even more buyers than this year is my guess. Prices will continue to rise and the hobby will be strong as ever.

Very true, I want to stay cautiously optimistic, I do not think we experience a full on shut down, unless of course it gets as bad as it was at the height of Covid, which I believe won't happen again

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I'm impressed you can actually be thinking that far ahead.

Peter, only reason why is because I had to shuffle around some travel plans for next year, and then of course, the National came to mind! I've never been able to get to one, either, so it's giving me another thing to look forward to for next year. I certainly don't want to rush our lives away though!

[bigfish]

Originally Posted by BeanTown

Who knows where we will be a year from now in the new age of Covid. I like AC more as I like to stay at Caesars and play Texas Holdem next door in my down time. There will be less lookie lous but even more buyers than this year is my guess. Prices will continue to rise and the hobby will be strong as ever.

I like Atlantic City as well. It’s a short drive. I like to gamble. I think the amenities are solid. I also think the market will be strong.

[Johnny630]

My Hope for Everyone is to stay healthy and safe.

Would also like if the National Committee down the road would throw in a couple additional locations along with AC and Chicago.

[Donscards]

Originally Posted by bigfish

I like Atlantic City as well. It’s a short drive. I like to gamble. I think the amenities are solid. I also think the market will be strong.

Toby---I will go with you for the amenities!

[CurtisFlood]

Great year to take a skip year. Just too far.

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Already looking forward to AC!

My prediction is the hobby keeps exploding as more money pours in from new international collectors and US investors looking to diversify portfolios.

The show is even more crowded than 2021, as Covid is beaten with 80%+ immunization and herd immunity and no new variants present themselves.

I win the mega lottery and buy up all known Wagner T206

[NYYFan63]

I live an hour away from AC so I will be attending my first National for sure. I almost pulled the trigger on going to Chicago this year but opted not to attend.


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