Atlantic City

[Snapolit1]

Love some of the posts about how I am not going to Atlantic City because its unsafe at night. Wow. Didn't realize how many folks like to walk around urban cities in the middle of the night with a bankroll or rare cards falling out of their back pocket. Who knew?

Inconvenient? Is Philadelphia or NYC inconvenient to? If you fly into Philly (a major US airport last time I checked) you can rent a car or take one of the many short train rides (less than 40 minutes I think) that deposits you within spitting distance of the convention center. Sounds like every business trip I've ever taken.

Realize of course if you live across the country it sucks. I wouldn't be flying out to Aneheim for a card show. Or probably even Chicago. But lucky year for me as I drive to AC all the time.

[sb1]

It's really not that easy. Getting to Philly is easy. Getting to AC from there not so much.

Most of the rental cars are already taken and the prices were already well above normal($300 for 4 days) and then you get to pay the hotel to park it there.

The train is not real feasible if you have much stuff to tote around.

So far the cheapest direct limo/car service I have found is $135 each way, might be some shuttles with multiple stops a bit cheaper, but would take 2 hours plus to get to the center. Still checking though, going to check with RapidRover today.

[Donscards]

Thank God that we have a ton of East Coast Collectors!,! I still think this show will be a Blockbuster. There are a lot of collectors that don't like to fly to Chicago so this will be a chance to drive to the National.

[4815162342]

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Originally Posted by 4815162342

That BlockBuster must be in AC

[BengoughingForAwhile]

I'm starting to think Franks' idea of kayaking from CA through the Panama Canal to AC isn't such a bad idea after all.

A man a plan a canal panama

[herbc]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Thank God that we have a ton of East Coast Collectors!,! I still think this show will be a Blockbuster. There are a lot of collectors that don't like to fly to Chicago so this will be a chance to drive to the National.

Hey Don, I'll be looking for you in AC. I'll have my list with me. I don't understand all the negativity. AC is like any other tourist/casino area. We're all adults; I don't think anyone will be kidnapped. Just bring your common sense and all will be fine. .
Herb

[Mike (18colt)]

One could fly into Salisbury, MD, rent a car there, drive to Lewes, DE, take the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, and drive north from Cape May to AC.

If you're Air Force, hitch a flight into Dover AFB, get a car, go to Lewes, proceed as above. Or, hitch a flight into Maguire AFB, rent a car, drive south to AC.

Or, fly into Wilmington, DE, rent a car there, drive to AC, or take a variety of buses/trains to AC.

If I go? I'll have the wife, so probably Borgata for me. It had recently opened last AC national, and it was great then. And I'll take the ferry from Delaware. It's a relaxing ride.

[Snapolit1]

Borgata still very nice. Vegas quality joint.

[timzcardz]

Planning on doing a day trip myself, from Long Island, on that Saturday.

Coffee, Drive, Spend (leaving enough for return trip coffee), Coffee, Drive.

[Jewish-collector]

Scott is right. It gets complicated. Another option is to fly into Newark airport & rent a car from there and drive to Atlantic City. There are several car rental shops at the Newark airport and driving to Atlantic City will take about 2 hours via the Garden State Parkway.

[AddieJoss]

Uber from philly, better than a rental car as you don't have to drive and cheaper.

[sb1]

So........after many emails and searches and phone calls, I believe i have found the cheapest and quickest transport co. Tropiano runs a shared ride from Phil Airport to the Sheraton direct(since it's their first stop) for $55 per person each way. They also pick up at most of the AC hotels for the trip back to Phil Airport.

@ 2.5 to 3 hrs depending on traffic from Newark Airport to AC plus tolls, and AC is not a great place to visit

[Exhibitman]

Flying in from Los Angeles
Carrying cards for SGC
Don't rob me, please
Mr. AC Man

[ksabet]

Anyone staying at the Taj Mahal?..it was pretty cheap but I hear its become a poophole. Just wondering

[Snapolit1]

Its run down but for a weekend I think you'll be fine.

Definitely a little long in the tooth.