National Locations Announced Through 2019

[kmac32]

Originally Posted by travrosty

They should hold it in las vegas for at least one year.

I could handle that! Remember going to a large show back in the late 80's and Red Shoendinst was a signer held at one of the casinos.

[SteveMitchell]

There was a Las Vegas National Sports Collectors Convention proposal. In 1980, at the very first National, the late Will Davis proposed to hold the National in L.V. for 1981. I don't recall the vote totals but Will got several votes among dozens cast. The winner, of course, was Lloyd & Carol Toerpe's proposal for Plymouth, Michigan (Greater Detroit!) - which turned out to be an excellent early show.

[travrosty]

It just seems it would be a no brainer.

[Rich Klein]

I would have loved to go to Vegas, now I'm not so sure if truly appropriate for a National Convention.

Great location for people who have money to get to, easy enough for dealers to get to, actually not that far for Southern Califonria (drivable distance) BUT,

The hobby is strongest on the east coast then the west coast and there are not a ton of kid driendly things to do on the strip.

However, I would not mind seeing Anaheim at some point back in the rotation and I'm sure Mike Berkus would as well

Rich

[travrosty]

The casinos tried to be kid friend a couple decades ago. But if you look, I think you could find something for the kids to do. Atlantic City is casinos too, but they held it there.

[Rich Klein]

And the boardwalk which during the day are extremely kid friendly.

[Exhibitman]

I think I've found the ideal location for a show. Its attributes:

--The city unemployment rate has nearly tripled since 2000 and more than double the national average;
--The city's homicide rate is at its highest 40 years and it has become one of the most dangerous cities in America;
--Citizens typically wait nearly an hour for police to respond to call, compared to an 11-minute national average;
--The city's police, fire and ambulances are so old that breakdowns make it impossible to keep the fleet or properly carry out their roles;
--40% of the city street lights were not working in the first quarter of 2013;
--There are approximately 78,000 abandoned homes, businesses and other structures;
--The city is more than $18 billion in debt;
--It filed for Chapter 9 Bankruptcy today.

Has there ever been anywhere more likely to bend over backwards and do whatever it takes to get a commitment for a convention? I think not. A nominal facility deposit? You got it. No minimum hotel room commitment? OK. Hookers and drugs? Hell yes. It's the only business left in the joint.

Everyone give a big, warm collector welcome to Detroit, our future show base!