OT: Who is going to the National:

[edhans]

[QUOTE=CobbvLajoie1910;1297553](Start with a pint of Great Lakes "Lake Erie Monster", & its all downhill from there)
QUOTE]

Got a growler of that in the fridge right now. Like everything else they brew, it's first rate. Can't wait to get home tonight.

[edhans]

Originally Posted by albrshbr

I'll be there Wed-Sun and I'm bringing my nephew. Taking Sat off to go to the football HOF induction.

Bruce,
Since you missed the last two Buffalo shows, you'd better stop by booth 1425/1524!

[Fred]

I actually like Cleveland as the site for the Nat'l.

[albrshbr]

Originally Posted by edhans

Bruce,
Since you missed the last two Buffalo shows, you'd better stop by booth 1425/1524!

You're at the top of my list! Hope you've got some T205's for me.

It's actually been 3 shows I've missed. Had some surgeries and relapses, but now I'm good to go. I really tried to make the last one, it just didn't work out.

Looking forward to seeing you and Gary.

[jp1216]

I'll be there Friday 8/1 and hopefully 8/2 as well! Can't wait. My 8 year-old is even excited. His first. Browns training camp is less than 2 miles away too. Preregistration is required (free) from the Browns. Great time for Cleveland sports - LeBron, Johnny and the National.

[timn1]

Mike Peich and I will be there (sharing table 1820 with Scott Forrest and David Rudd) with some good stuff from our own collections to sell- stop by and say hi-

Tim

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by shernan30

I'll be coming into town Friday mid-morning and staying thru Sunday. Hitting up the Indians game with my wife and another board member Saturday night. Can't wait to get back to Cleveland. Columbus is boring.


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Didn't you volunteer to buy everyone from the board a round?


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[mrvster]

in 2016 see you all there Godwilling.....

[jimivintage]

I'll be there Friday and Saturday with my Net54 buddy (and childhood buddy) Bryan Long. Haven't been to one since 2007. Looking forward to throwing money away!

[CurtisFlood]

I'll be there, always a good time.

[drcy]

Originally Posted by jimivintage

I'll be there Friday and Saturday with my Net54 buddy (and childhood buddy) Bryan Long. Haven't been to one since 2007. Looking forward to throwing money away!

For anyone wanting to throw away their money, I will have a bushel basket at my table and a garbage bag when that's filled.

[sebie43]

I will be there on Friday for my first National, I look forward to meeting some of you.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Fred

I'm about 50/50 - do I go to Hawaii (work scheduled at that time) or do I go to Cleveland? I'm actually a little conflicted here...

Hawaii is awesome but it will still be there. The National is the place for card addicts to congregate. Come join us if you can!!

[BruceWayne]

I will be at the National the entire time (Tuesday thru Saturday) at the Goldin Auctions booth. A few quick things:

1) I consider my role at Goldin (or anywhere for that matter) as an opportunity to serve others. That said, if there is anyway I can assist anyone here in any way please let me know. That includes helping you even if you are not doing business with us.

2) While many of you know my past experience had a high degree of focus on game used memorabilia, I have been doing more recently with trading cards and autographed memorabilia. As such, although I don't post on here often, I enjoy reading some of your posts and would love to chat about cards at the National with anyone interested.

3) I was very happy to see LeBron coming back to Cleveland. I hope with LeBron, and the supporting cast they are assembling, the team can bring much needed enthusiasm (at least for sports) to a city that needs it. Also, I figure any city that names their basketball team the "Cavaliers" can't be all bad

Looking forward to seeing some of you there!

Sincerely,
Chris

[obcbobd]

For those of you with more Cleveland knowledge than me - what is the best way to get to/from the convention center to downtown Cleveland?

thanks

Bob

[PM770]

Originally Posted by obcbobd

For those of you with more Cleveland knowledge than me - what is the best way to get to/from the convention center to downtown Cleveland?

thanks

Bob

I-71 North. The IX Center is right by an entrance ramp for 71. This will take you right into downtown Cleveland.

Where are you going downtown and I can maybe give you more specific directions.

[boysblue]

Paul

Can you "guesstimate" how much cab fare would be from a hotel near the IX Center to Progressive Field? And would finding a taxi post-game be at all problematic?

Thank you

[Sean1125]

Originally Posted by boysblue

Paul

Can you "guesstimate" how much cab fare would be from a hotel near the IX Center to Progressive Field? And would finding a taxi post-game be at all problematic?

Thank you

If it's anything like LA rates it would be roughly $50-$60.

[obcbobd]

Originally Posted by PM770

I-71 North. The IX Center is right by an entrance ramp for 71. This will take you right into downtown Cleveland.

Where are you going downtown and I can maybe give you more specific directions.

Sorry, I should have mentioned via public transportation as I will be without a car.

thanks

Bob

[PM770]

Originally Posted by boysblue

Paul

Can you "guesstimate" how much cab fare would be from a hotel near the IX Center to Progressive Field? And would finding a taxi post-game be at all problematic?

Thank you

Sean's probably right, about 50 bucks one way.

There is a commuter train that makes a stop in the airport and goes downtown (costs $2-3 1way). I would suggest that. IX Center i right next to the airport.

[PM770]

Originally Posted by obcbobd

Sorry, I should have mentioned via public transportation as I will be without a car.

thanks

Bob

The Rapid located in the Airport - $2-3 1way. Drops you off in Tower City, next to the casino, a short walk to Jacobs Field.

[obcbobd]

Originally Posted by PM770

Sean's probably right, about 50 bucks one way.

There is a commuter train that makes a stop in the airport and goes downtown (costs $2-3 1way). I would suggest that. IX Center i right next to the airport.

Could I Then easily get from the airport to the Convention Center?

thanks

Bob

[Jewish-collector]

Bob - See if your hotel shuttle can take you to one of the commuter train stops, if not directly downtown.

[BruceinGa]

I've had a change of plans and won't be attending the National. I hope everyone has a great time!

[CW]

Thanks, Bruce! Hopefully you can make it next year.

I'll be stopping by SGC's booth to have some cards reholdered, as well as perusing the floor to meet some friends and check out some cards. I think I have everything in order....

Backpack? Check!




Comfortable shoes? Check!




Card for SGC to reholder? Check!




New custom t-shirt made just for the National? Check!



Safe travels, everyone, and see you there!

[atx840]

oooooh, i dig that shirt

[timn1]

Speaker!

[CW]

haha! Thanks, guys.

[GaryPassamonte]

Will be there Thur-Sat.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by timn1

Speaker!

Tim - feel free to mention where you will be.

Gary - stop by and see us. I will have a pretty cool baseball cdv at our table-1820

[GaryPassamonte]

Scott- I'll be there.