National Locations Announced Through 2019

[sycks22]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

What? No St Paul, MN?!

Would love it in the twin cities

[Leon]

I was voting for Lucas Texas.

[Rich Klein]

It is big enough and there is now a hotel adjacent so that will take care of one need.

I don't like Dallas area because too many different places and not all in walking distances and not a lot of good dining areas near enough the show,

But we would be OK

Rich

[autograf]

Wow.....I have no aspirations of Louisville although we have a great convention center, the Louisville Slugger Museum and the AAA farm club of the Cincinnati Reds....the Louisville Bats....BUT.....surprised that Baltimore got chopped. I know both times all the dealers liked Baltimore and as a participant, I could fly to BWI and train it right in to a hotel right next to the center/stadium, etc. I really enjoyed Baltimore. I like Chicago and Cleveland because of the 4.5-5.5 hour drives from Louisville but they do get kind of tiring as far as scenery goes......

[Hankphenom]

Anybody know what happened to Baltimore? Looked like it might end up in the permanent rotation for a while. Guess last year didn't go so well.

[T205 GB]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

Anybody know what happened to Baltimore? Looked like it might end up in the permanent rotation for a while. Guess last year didn't go so well.

From my experience as well as word from several dealers Baltimore last yr was very good to all that attended.

[t206blogcom]

What, no Washington, DC?! I was hoping for at least Baltimore.

[Donscards]

I would love a National in the Boston area---plenty of convention centers plus hotels---but from what I understand, The board says Boston is too expensive---Baltimore was great---but also heard there are no available dates in early August----At least AC is on the east coast---but I dont think they ever had a good National in Atlantic City---I remember around 15-20 years ago, a new fellow tried it and it was the worst ever---lines of dealers waiting hours to register etc.---Anyway excited for this years National in Chicago---I drove to Baltimore last year---flying to Chicago with a carry on for my best cards--and paying another dealer who is driving to take some other stuff. thanks, Don

[wolf441]

Originally Posted by Donscards

I would love a National in the Boston area---plenty of convention centers plus hotels---but from what I understand, The board says Boston is too expensive---Baltimore was great---but also heard there are no available dates in early August----At least AC is on the east coast---but I dont think they ever had a good National in Atlantic City---I remember around 15-20 years ago, a new fellow tried it and it was the worst ever---lines of dealers waiting hours to register etc.---Anyway excited for this years National in Chicago---I drove to Baltimore last year---flying to Chicago with a carry on for my best cards--and paying another dealer who is driving to take some other stuff. thanks, Don

+1 Don, for selfish reasons. But I agree, Boston is an expensive city to stay in. It's also tough on folks coming from the left coast. I'd actually like to see a National in San Fran. I could sell my wife on the trip, see a few vineyards in Napa and then hit the show. Wins all around!

[z28jd]

I liked the Baltimore one, but AC is about an hour drive for me, so I'm all for it. Now I just sit and wait three years...

[murcerfan]

thanks for posting this info.

I'm really suprised that they chose Atlantic City again. Almost all of the dealers said that 2003 show was a disaster.

I must be the only guy who liked the AC national. Then again the craps table was very kind to me (or is it carps? ).

[Exhibitman]

I guess Detroit was booked...

[g_vezina_c55]

Cleveland is at 1300kmfrom me... More reasonable drive than chicago..(1850km)

1300km in car is possible in 1 day so i will perhaps be at the nats in 2014

[Piratedogcardshows]

I enjoyed Baltimore and had hoped it would come back soon.Looks like Im going to Cleveland next year.I can't miss two in a row.

[Julz24]

Wow. Terrible news. Here's to hoping 2020 comes out west.

[Rich Klein]

And I head a rumour (nothing more) about part of the issue with Baltimore, if true, one or two bad apples ruined it for the rest of us.

Rich

[bbsports]

Baltimore should not be left out of the cold here. It has a great location by the harbor & hotels are close by. Enjoyed the National in Anaheim years ago & it has never returned back to Anaheim since. St. Louis would be an interesting location for the National since it's in the Midwest & I can buy dinner for Bill Goodwin.

[Vintagecatcher]

I guess it will be another 9 years before I attend another National. Lame excuses as usual.


Patrick

[mcap100176]

What does 1300km mean? haha

I live 2 hours from Atlantic City and will say it is a bad venue. Don't worry, by then 75% of the casinos will be out of business and you can spend more money on cards.

Since I live in NJ, this is what I would recommend:
1. Rent a house for the week at the shore and make it the family vacation. You can get a decent shore house 30 - 45 minutes from Atlantic City.

2. For the single people on the board, get together and rent a house as above.

You'll have to rent a car to get back and forth to the show but it would be worth it. If you do a Sunday - Sunday, you'll have a few extra days to go into Philly and NYC.

[travrosty]

it SHOULD be in minneapolis, they have a massive convention center.

here is the list for the rest of the century, j/k but not really.

chicago,
cleveland
chicago
cleveland
chicago
cleveland
chicago
cleveland
chicago,
cleveland
chicago
cleveland
chicago
cleveland
chicago
cleveland
chicago,
cleveland
chicago
cleveland
chicago
cleveland
chicago
cleveland
chicago,
cleveland
chicago
cleveland
Phuket, Thailand
chicago
cleveland
chicago
cleveland

[ScottFandango]

about time they accommodate the collectors from the best state in the country..NEW YORK...

nice to be able to DRIVE to a National for once, and not have to FLY...

[MVSNYC]

Originally Posted by ScottFandango

about time they accommodate the collectors from the best state in the country..NEW YORK...

nice to be able to DRIVE to a National for once, and not have to FLY...

Drive? Let's take a helicopter from NYC!

[irishdenny]

Originally Posted by Leon

I was voting for Lucas Texas.

Yep... I agree Texas would be a Brilliant choice... I'm sure Beckett would roll out the red carpet... I'd love to go to my 1st one anywhere other than their past normal sites... Although Baltimore I'm sure would of been a treat... Looks lke Chicago or AC will be my 1st