OT: Who is going to the National:

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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 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.