What's with the National charging 25.00 admission. What the H#$L

[atx840]

Flight - $675
Hotel - $480
Cubs/Dodgers game - $111
VIP Pass - $150

First card show being the Nationals - Priceless.

[ullmandds]

wowsers Chris...I guess it's a bargain for me!!!!!

[atx840]

Yep, Ill be using the autos and giftbags/promo pamphlets as kindling to heat ramen noodles back at the hotel room.

[kmac32]

Originally Posted by atx840

Flight - $675
Hotel - $480
Cubs/Dodgers game - $111
VIP Pass - $150

First card show being the Nationals - Priceless.

Add $675 additional airfare and additional $150.00 if you bring another person with you

Like I said, the price of a lower grade E121 Ruth added to the collection without the crowds.

[conor912]

Yeah, I keep going back and forth on the national. I have never been to one and would love to, but with airfare, hotel, passes, meals and entertainment I have a hard time dropping $2k for the opportunity to spend even more on cards. Particularly when I collect fairly mainstream stuff that is easily found on-line. I would love to be convinced otherwise, but no one has succeeded so far.

[Donscards]

I will be setting up in Chicago---did Baltimore last year---my expenses are Flight $500----Room $139 plus taxes per night(have to be right next to the hall)---Booth $1300---early in fee to set up tues. $75---and of course taxi--meals--and whatever else---but it is all worth the joy of doing the National---selling cards--buying--meeting great people--going out at night with buddies---and of course the net 54 dinner etc.-----I cant wait--should be another blockbuster----Don

[HRBAKER]

Wouldn't think of missing it.
It's the only show I know worth $25 a day PLUS parking.

[buymycards]

Hi Don,
I hope you don't mind me asking, but you mentioned that you are flying out and setting up. How are you planning on getting your cards there? It seems like it would take a ton of inventory to pay all of your expenses and I wouldn't think you would want to fly it out.

Just curious ( and nosey).

Thanks,
Rick

[Donscards]

Originally Posted by buymycards

Hi Don,
I hope you don't mind me asking, but you mentioned that you are flying out and setting up. How are you planning on getting your cards there? It seems like it would take a ton of inventory to pay all of your expenses and I wouldn't think you would want to fly it out.

Just curious ( and nosey).

Thanks,
Rick

Rick--I am taking all my graded cards and singles with me on the plane--my clothing with go in my second bag with a few other sports items---I will be mailing some boxes to my hotel with other cards,etc. in it priority mail--hopefully all will get there----I hope it works I did drive to Baltimore last year----I flew to Ca. in 96 I think it was---took all my cards along---Don