The National Thread

[vintagesportscollector]

Post some updates, stories, and pics if you got ‘em…..I'll start:

Went last night to the Sneak Peek. Maybe the only time I can go this week, but may try to make it back this Saturday. Regardless, last night was probably all I needed to see what I wanted. It was only a 1:45 min drive for me, so getting there, and in and out, was a breeze. Parking was easy ($15 at Convention Center, and $10 across the street in a smaller lost that probably fills quickly). I parked for $10 across the street. Traffic was pretty light when the doors opened and seemed light throughout the evening. Speaking with several dealers, optimism was high as they expected fewer from greater distances, but far more from NY area who otherwise may not attend a National.

Best part, as always, was meeting and spending time with several people including Brett Lowman, Chris Hornung, Keith Javic and Bob Freedman. Focused on finding vintage memorabilia and skipped all the glossy modern plastic crap. Vintage memorabilia was slim, but the usual suspects had some good stuff: Keith Javic, Jon English, Sport + Spool Antiques, Corey Leiby, Bill Kozlowski.

Keith Javic and Jon English were the highlights for me (sorry no pics, was rushed for time and focused on seeing it all in one evening). Didn’t see anything stellar that interested me, so focused on some bargain bin shopping for the few bucks that were burning a hole in my pocket. The highlight was a nice large cabinet photo (14” x 11”) of Cornell 1896 football team I got from Javic. It’s a bit roached, but full of great equipment content and detail - I look forward to framing it with a nice mat.

Others may have some pics to share. All in all was worth the short trip and I ended up spending about $300 + $22 admissions + $10 parking + $4 tolls. Here is a link to some pics of the items I picked up that will fit into my cabinets nicely:

https://goo.gl/photos/aFqp54LpFXBv7tAi7

[gnaz01]

Awesome, Joe. Sadly couldn't make it this year.

[19cbb]

Wow it's been quite a while since my last post here...

Hope all you guys are doing Ok and having a great week at The National.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by 19cbb

Wow it's been quite a while since my last post here...

Hope all you guys are doing Ok and having a great week at The National.

Good to hear from you, Jimmy. Four years isn't too long. I have seen members be a member for 7 yrs before their first post. Whatever floats your boat .

[19cbb]

Originally Posted by Leon

Good to hear from you, Jimmy. Four years isn't too long. I have seen members be a member for 7 yrs before their first post. Whatever floats your boat .

Thanks for the welcome!
4 years!! I need to acclimate myself.

[mybestbretts]

Thank you for sharing

Sandy

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by vintagesportscollector

Here is a link to some pics of the items I picked up that will fit into my cabinets nicely:
url]https://goo.gl/photos/aFqp54LpFXBv7tAi7[/url]

Hey Joe, great pick-ups!
Did you notice any early turn of the century hockey items?
By the way, I hope all is well with you these days.

Brent

[jbsports33]

Great Looking Bat - thanks for the info!

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Originally Posted by jbsports33

Great Looking Bat - thanks for the info!

What's everyone's best pick up?

[jpop43]

Just made our way home from the show today after spending all day yesterday and few hours on Wednesday night strolling around and shopping.

I had a thoroughly enjoyable time and being able to share it with my Dad, brother, and a number of our hobby friends made it all the more special...that, and because it was here at home in NJ!

I did manage to score a nice c.1860s lemon peel base ball as well as a really cool H. Harwood and Sons sales receipt (with great graphics) from 1871 that reflected a purchase of $184 worth of specialty baseballs.

Additionally, I was able to move a few of the items I brought along for sale and trade and actually managed to come home with a few $$ more than I went down with...a perfect show!

I'm gonna get some pics of my acquisitions up before the end of the weekend. Till then, I'll enjoy reading about what everyone else pulled.

Jonathan
www.dugouttreasures.com

[KrenBats]

I was expecting more to show up as well. Walked the floor both Wed and Thurs. Picked up a couple of cards but this was my only memorabilia pickup. Overall, a good show but was a little disappointed.