National Rescheduled?

[basesareempty]

I was reading on FB yesterday people talking about the National Convention being rescheduled to December in Atlantic City. Has anyone else heard anything about this? Currently the convention center is being used as a make shift hospital with Covid patients. I guess the powers to be will have to make a decision sooner than later. Any thoughts?

Bob

[hcv123]

I believe the last "new" information there was a decision would be announced by May 15th.

[packs]

A December national would be nice. My family doesn't need gifts.

[boysblue]

That would be tempting.

[rjackson44]

I live 30 min awau lbi beach not going

[Blunder19]

We are still 2-3 months away from the national with things already showing signs of easing.. my best guess is it will be left on....

[Bkrum]

Outside of the National what are the shows around the country that are fairly large and worth attending (assuming they aren’t cancelled)? I live in Chicago and routinely hit those but where else should I consider? FYI....I only collect vintage

[kkkkandp]

It figures - the one year I could easily drive to The National we have a pandemic and the powers that be decide to reschedule to mid-December.

Like Octavio, I have a house at the Jersey shore and Winter months down here can be brutal. Biting, cold winds. I won't make any effort to go.

[BigBen7]

This show will have an incredible turnout on Saturday and Sunday. The casino's will have the sports book and NFL will be going on. Great time to get out of town and spend some money since summer vacations have been ruined.

[RCMcKenzie]

FWIW...here are some cities I would consider going to...
Atlanta
Miami
Las Vegas
Dallas
New Orleans
LA
Austin

I guess most of the people on here are in the NE. Someone should start a poll asking what region people are from.

[Snapolit1]

Everyone on the board seems to view the national thru the prism of cardboard and not autographs. I would assume that a show in AC brings more people to get Eagles, Phillies, Yankees, NY Giants, Jets autographs than folks hunting for cardboard. How does the autograph game survive in this environment. I have no idea. Have a hard time seeing players in their 60s and 70s flying to shows (anywhere) and then buddying up to complete strangers for photos, etc. Are people going to pay for autographs with basically no interaction with signer.

By the way, those talking about biting cold in NJ in December are off base. I bet mid December last 3 years was probably in the high 50s if not higher than that. Don't get cold around here any more until end of January- early Feb.

Agree that if its during football season and the casinos are open again may attract a lot of people looking to blow off some steam. Not everyone going to the show is an old man hunting for that rare Polar Bear back. Some younger guys could go to AC and party hearty and watch some football.

Having said that, I think the organizers will cancel 2020 for good. Don't think they could possibly get the foot traffic (never mind air traffic) to warrant it, and I think the autograph piece will fall apart.

[bigfish]

Originally Posted by BigBen7

This show will have an incredible turnout on Saturday and Sunday. The casino's will have the sports book and NFL will be going on. Great time to get out of town and spend some money since summer vacations have been ruined.

Def will be going. Will be a little cold but I am sure lots of people will still be able to enjoy the amenities.

[hcv123]

Of partnering with the Philly show and move to larger venue for this 1 time combined event! That would be playing to a lot of strengths and not potentially cannibalizing either crowd.

[Donscards]

Well I figured it was going to be cancelled, but I am glad there is a chance for December. I will be set up there and yes the crowd will be down and most likely some dealers will not set up, but I think it will still work and will be a great National.

[ejharrington]

I’m glad it is still happening. I live in CT so I can’t make the shows in the Midwest