Can someone provide me with a "beginner's guide" to the National?

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Posted By: Tom Boblitt

My wife is from Canfield and she's going with me, staying in Canfield while I stay in Cleveland with 3 buddies........I'll be going back to Canfield on Friday night I think or Saturday afternoon. Anyway, I agree with all the guys above, but, having bought VIP passes in the past, the only thing they're really good for is getting in early unless you like shiny stuff. You can go to the National's website and see the overhead layout of the show and an Excel listing of 350-400 dealers who'll be there, so you might lay out your game plan that way if you have limited time.

My wife fortunately understands I need at least 3 days, so her and the baby will be with her best friend, who just had a baby, so she'll run interference for me till I get back to Canfield.......

Have always had good experiences at the I-X center and great buys there. Hopefully it'll be the same this year. The parking situation is great there and the food is the same at all other shows.......marginal at best......