The National

[marzoumanian]

Before the Fanatics/Rosemont show was cancelled here in Chicago earlier this month I kept wondering why they were waiting so long to kill it. I learned that it all came down to insurance ($$$). I was told by a dealer who was exhibiting that until the governor of Illinois prohibited large gatherings of people (which he announced on 3/11, the day before the Fanatics show was to begin) Fanatics would have not been able to get its money back (from the convention center). Once JBP declared, Fanatics cancelled.
I don't know what the National's insurance situation is but the wise thing to do in light of this pandemic is to cancel sooner rather than later, in my humble opinion. We shall see. Take care.

Mark Arzoumanian

[1952boyntoncollector]

What are sellers supposed to say now that like to use the threat, 'ill sell it at the national to get my price' when trying to negotiate a card that has been listed for months and months.. that was a main tool in their tool box..

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

What are sellers supposed to say now that like to use the threat, 'ill sell it at the national to get my price' when trying to negotiate a card that has been listed for months and months.. that was a main tool in their tool box..

I have never once seen that before your post. Have any examples of sellers saying that?

[CurtisFlood]

I took a skip year this year due to knee replacement and the fact I was not sure I would be physically ready for the drive and grind of a weeks national. In that regard I feel fortunate not to be worrying about whether or not the national will be held. Some of my buddies are very concerned about whether it will be held or not, and if I were to venture a guess, I would say there will not be a national this year.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I have never once seen that before your post. Have any examples of sellers saying that?

in plenty of emails over the years, i guess its akin to 'ill sell on ebay if cant sell here etc'