Is anyone excited about the National?

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Randy that's great info! Will be interesting to see results. I myself, would vote for Chicago/Cleveland/Chicago but ideally would be Chicago/Dallas/Anaheim

[Yoda]

I'm excited I am not going.

[atx840]

Unfortunately I've had to cancel my trip, was really looking forward to hanging out in NYC with a few collecting friends and then heading down for the week. Living in Canada I don't have access to many shows, it's the one event I look forward to all year.

[Jewish-collector]

The National is going to end up being in Chicago every year.

[uyu906]

I am excited to be there for 2 days! AC is the most convenient site for me other than when it was held in Baltimore. Bringing my son also - it will be his second time at a National - his first was at the last National held in AC.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

The National is going to end up being in Chicago every year.

Somewhat near the middle of the country isn't the worst idea ever.

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Somewhat near the middle of the country isn't the worst idea ever.

I wouldn't be shocked if they eventually bring Cleveland back into the mix. A new group came along to take over leasing the IX Center from the City of Cleveland, and is already back to operating it for various shows that were held there before the pandemic hit. They did take out the ferris wheel though. My understanding is it may have had to do with insurance issues.

[CurtisFlood]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

Randy that's great info! Will be interesting to see results. I myself, would vote for Chicago/Cleveland/Chicago but ideally would be Chicago/Dallas/Anaheim

I threw away my ballot. I figure they will do what they want anyway. I would have voted Chicago/Cleveland/Chicago as well.

Dallas has a regular 600 table show now, so not as much urgency there, Surely with the population of Southern California they could have a regular show that pushes 600 tables.

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by CurtisFlood

I threw away my ballot. I figure they will do what they want anyway. I would have voted Chicago/Cleveland/Chicago as well.

Dallas has a regular 600 table show now, so not as much urgency there, Surely with the population of Southern California they could have a regular show that pushes 600 tables.

I think the Dallas show is 5 or 6 times a year too. Houston has twice the population and just reduced their big show to once a year. I'd think a National in Houston would probably be cheaper and nearly as easy to get to.

[mrreality68]

I guess it also depends on what your plans and/or wants are. I decided to go with the hotel for the boardwalk, the gambling , the shows after the convention each day. My wife is going with me so it is a mini escape and time away from the kids

[parkerj33]

I for one, am excited to go and meet with many online friends.

[Jewish-collector]

Just like 2016 did, this National will bring lots of collectors from the east coast, some from the middle of the country, and few from the west coast.

[dfletch00]

looking forward to it .. my 5th time ... 1st at AC
will be there until Saturday ...
Hope to meet several of you .

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Just like 2016 did, this National will bring lots of collectors from the east coast, some from the middle of the country, and few from the west coast.

True... but I would insert the word "very" in front of "few".

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

I think the Dallas show is 5 or 6 times a year too. Houston has twice the population and just reduced their big show to once a year. I'd think a National in Houston would probably be cheaper and nearly as easy to get to.

The dealers do get a chance to vote on going to Houston and frankly although it's driving distance for me, who in the heck wants to go to Houston during the middle of the summer.

Rich

[Yoda]

If Houston is being considered then why not Orlando, FL or West Palm Beach, which has a beautiful new convention Center, loads of fine hotel and restaurants and easy access.

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

The dealers do get a chance to vote on going to Houston and frankly although it's driving distance for me, who in the heck wants to go to Houston during the middle of the summer.

Rich

Yeah...This Summer has been especially miserable. But Houston hosts every other thing, so why not the National? It's not like you go to the National to sit outside.