East Coast National - White Plains, NY

[CharleyBrown]

Is anybody from the board planning to attend this show? I was wondering if anybody has been to the East Coast National show in the past, and if so, how was it?

I am trying to decide as to whether I should go on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, if at all .

I went to the last White Plains show in search of some of the tougher Jackie Robinson (Post-war I know) cards (Bond Bread Jackie Robinsons, 1950 R423, Berk Ross, Hocus Focus, and 1952 Brooklyn Dodgers Schedule Card), but was pretty much told I was searching for the impossible, and nobody would have them there. I'm hoping the East Coast National may prove otherwise.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Having gone to many of these WP shows, to me the East Coast National brings in a few more dealers but the material is not all that different. I would probably only recommend going on Thursday (opening day) as anything worth buying will likely be scooped up by the end of the day unless it is drastically overpriced.

My biggest issue with all of the big card shows these days including the National (actually most of all the National) is that the dealers (and their friends/"helpers" who are not dealers and HAVE NOT PAID for this opportunity) not only have the chance to walk around before the show is opened to the public but even go so far as to be able to walk around THE DAY BEFORE the show is open to the public. Rest assured, almost no bargains make it through to the time that the show initially opens to the rest of us (including those that paid a lot of extra money for VIP admission to enter the show early).

[CharleyBrown]

I guess I figured as much. I'll probably drop in on Thursday if I do decide to go.

[Big Six]

I hope to make it down there on Sunday...

[packs]

I don't usually find too much that I'm interested in. Last time I went I had my smart phone so every time a dealer quoted an outrageous price I showed him VCP. Didn't help. The autograph guests are always priced reasonably though and usually take the time for photos and a few words. That's my favorite part of the WP shows.

Can't beat JSA and SGC on site either. I just wish there was some new blood in the dealers. Pretty much the same tables for years.

[ibuysportsephemera]

It has been a long time since I have been to a show at White Plains.

I plan on going tonight....I was inspired by Carlton's photos from the National.

Jeff

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

My biggest issue with all of the big card shows these days including the National (actually most of all the National) is that the dealers (and their friends/"helpers" who are not dealers and HAVE NOT PAID for this opportunity) not only have the chance to walk around before the show is opened to the public but even go so far as to be able to walk around THE DAY BEFORE the show is open to the public. Rest assured, almost no bargains make it through to the time that the show initially opens to the rest of us (including those that paid a lot of extra money for VIP admission to enter the show early).

I beg to differ. There are lots of opportunities as the National progresses if you are relentless in covering the floor all day, every day. Some of the best items I got were on Friday, stuff that either walked in and was being resold or items that the dealers hadn't put out before then, or stuff that was just plain buried in the mass of material. There are definitely deals to be had the first day but the National is so big that it is impossible to "loot" it fully on preview day, even if you hit the floor at 8:00 sharp. But you gotta work the show to find stuff. The National is a long march, not a sprint. I was absolutely exhausted every evening with aching feet from covering so much floor for 8 hours or more.

[Snapolit1]

I recommend definitely go. There might not be great bargains to be had, but real top notch dealers and is well attended but not insane. I never regretted driving up to one of these.

[Snapolit1]

I recommend definitely go. There might not be great bargains to be had, but real top notch dealers and is well attended but not insane. I never regretted driving up to one of these.

[parkplace33]

Definitely go. I suspect dealers who didn't do well at the National may be more motivated to sell.

[Brian]

I have been many times to WP and the East Coast National specifically, and for me, it's been hit-or-miss for sure. Every now and then I find something good....but one needs to have reasonable expectations.

[bigfanNY]

If you have never been then definitely go. It is one of the better shows in the area. I go every few years mostly just to say hello to old friends. The Philly show next month is also fun to attend. Most of the rarest cards I have purchased were at card shows. Never know what can turn up.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

Definitely go. I suspect dealers who didn't do well at the National may be more motivated to sell.

were the ones that weren't there! I didn't hear any sales disappointments from the number that I spoke with.

That said, I will be set up at the East Coast National and invite all Net 54 members to stop by and say hello.

This is the first time since the Rothstein shows that there will be 2 floors of dealer tables. I am looking forward to a good show.

Howard Chasser

[Bobbycee]

Originally Posted by hcv123

were the ones that weren't there! I didn't hear any sales disappointments from the number that I spoke with.

That said, I will be set up at the East Coast National and invite all Net 54 members to stop by and say hello.

This is the first time since the Rothstein shows that there will be 2 floors of dealer tables. I am looking forward to a good show.

Howard Chasser

Will do Howard. Isn't this weekend's show in Tarrytown?

[Vintageclout]

Not in Tarrytown. The show is back at the traditional White Plains Convention Center. This will be the first show there since Pre-COVID.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by Bobbycee

Will do Howard. Isn't this weekend's show in Tarrytown?

Show is Friday the 18th through Sunday the 20th at the Westchester county center in White Plains NY

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by CharleyBrown

Is anybody from the board planning to attend this show? I was wondering if anybody has been to the East Coast National show in the past, and if so, how was it?

I am trying to decide as to whether I should go on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, if at all .

I went to the last White Plains show in search of some of the tougher Jackie Robinson (Post-war I know) cards (Bond Bread Jackie Robinsons, 1950 R423, Berk Ross, Hocus Focus, and 1952 Brooklyn Dodgers Schedule Card), but was pretty much told I was searching for the impossible, and nobody would have them there. I'm hoping the East Coast National may prove otherwise.

FYI, Thursday is only for dealer early setup (4-7). Show opens to the public on Friday 3-7 (1-7 for early “sneak peak” at a $25 cost).

[Oscar_Stanage]

Originally Posted by Vintageclout

FYI, Thursday is only for dealer early setup (4-7). Show opens to the public on Friday 3-7 (1-7 for early “sneak peak” at a $25 cost).

is there a full set up during the "sneak peak"? or will the show be at less than 100% dealer tables?

[Vintagedeputy]

White Plains….wow. I recall the days as a young collector when I would get my mom to drive me to White Plains to attend the Gloria Rothstein card show there.

Good times.

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by Oscar_Stanage

is there a full set up during the "sneak peak"? or will the show be at less than 100% dealer tables?

My best guess is the show should be close to 100% “ready to go” by 1:00 Friday.

[jayshum]

What are the dates of the show? Is it this weekend or next weekend (18th-20th)?

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by jayshum

What are the dates of the show? Is it this weekend or next weekend (18th-20th)?

Next weekend: 18th - 20th