Genuine question, what is with the National staying in Chicago

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

Those are the people who are, ahem, paying the bills for the show. We had a vote a couple of years for Atlanta, Atlantic City or Chicago and AC basically offered the dealers a rebate on their booths and we still ended up in Chicago.

I know it can be a tough concept for some people, but those people have paid the bills for the show have more of a right to determine where they want to be than you or I do. I'd love to see Arlington, TX continue to grow so we can have another NSCC here in the DFW area but I seriously doubt you'd get enough votes.

And I'll wager the promoters are always looking at other options to present to the people voting on the subject. But, frankly, in my opinion only, Chicago/ Rosemont is the best place to park the NSCC now and in future years.

So wait, only dealer/corp fees pay the bills? What about all the attendees paying to get in?

I truly believe the NSCC got a good deal to stay in Rosemont and use that facility, bottom line. And I don't expect the National to be outside of Chicago/that venue in the next 10 years.

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

So wait, only dealer/corp fees pay the bills? What about all the attendees paying to get in?

I truly believe the NSCC got a good deal to stay in Rosemont and use that facility, bottom line. And I don't expect the National to be outside of Chicago/that venue in the next 10 years.

And I think staying in Rosemont is a great answer. And the people voting agree. Until the 2nd part of this post changes, folks we ain't moving. Period, end of sentence.

[Lobo Aullando]

As of a couple years ago, here's how collectors feel (or at least the net54 community).



Collector Preference on Locations of The National

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Lobo Aullando

As of a couple years ago, here's how collectors feel (or at least the net54 community).



Collector Preference on Locations of The National

Doesn't matter, the dealers/corp sponsors have spoken.

[OhioLawyerF5]

The National in Chicago won't be hurting for attendees any time soon. And the 59 votes in that poll aren't moving the needle.

The reality is that the Stephens is sooooo much cheaper than other venues, the location is convenient for so many amenaties, and the dealers prefer it. So it would take a major drop in attendance to change their minds. And frankly, if you've been to the last few Nationals, you'd know attendance isn't an issue. The place is bursting at the seams in every venue.