Now that the dust has settled...

rainier2004 · #1 08-09-2014, 08:22 AM

The was the first year I had 3 days to toil around, be social and try to actually take the whole thing it. The thing that really surprised me was how little money I saw exchanging hands. The National seems to not be a place of business, but is morphing into a place for us dorks to hang out. People rent tables, some have very little interest in selling their cards and is a medium to just hang out or to talk to collectors/buddies all week. It was extremely fun and the true key to the hobby is meeting other collectors, but socially and for your collection.

It was huge as usual, lots of things going on everywhere and there some definite impressions I had.

Tons of t206s, just loads in binders, piles, they seemed everywhere. I don't ever remember seeing that many before. So a massive amount of t207s as well, probably 1000 cards? Baltimore had maybe 100 and Chicago last year even less. Saw a bit of t202s as well and the mainstream t-cards seemed plentiful.

Much less memorabilia f/s sale, and what was were all autos. Just less stuff, I'm not a memorabilia guy but there just didn't seem to be the displays that pulled you in just the see their wares. Lots of rings, past that was not much in comparison.

It sucks having 1914 CJs so hot for an old CJ collector, no deals to be had. There was a complete 1915 set for $75,000 for Wed., that was neat.

Pre war seemed to represent well, but the extremely rare/unique pieces seemed to be lower than normal. Tons of the mainstream stuff, 50s and 60s is still king but lots of cards. I only made a single purchase at the show but my purchase of the show was made in the bar rather late. It seems more of a social thing now.

Runscott · #2 08-09-2014, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rainier2004

People rent tables, some have very little interest in selling their cards and is a medium to just hang out or to talk to collectors/buddies all week.

Steven, that's crazy talk. I would have rather been spending my time selling stuff. But given the situation, I was very happy to get to spend all the free time talking with collectors and dealers alike. No one wants to spend the time and money it takes to set up at the National for five days, and then purposefully price their items too high to sell. I was also able to buy some stuff for bargain prices - sorry the stuff you were looking for was priced higher than you wanted to pay.

Leon · #3 08-09-2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Runscott

Steve, you have lost your mind.

Hey Scott
Hoping your comment is tongue in cheek as I think a lot of going to the National has to do with seeing friends. If it was only for the cards I wouldn't even think about going. It's all of the camaraderie that I go for....

Runscott · #4 08-09-2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Leon

Hey Scott
Hoping your comment is tongue in cheek as I think a lot of going to the National has to do with seeing friends. If it was only for the cards I wouldn't even think about going. It's all of the camaraderie that I go for....

My initial response was to the comment that sellers weren't interested in selling cards.

Leon · #5 08-09-2014, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Runscott

My initial response was to the comment that sellers weren't interested in selling cards.

I think most were interested more than I was, so I guess it's an unfair comparison on a personal level. (Actually, I imagine almost every other seller was more interested than me). I had a great time and I am glad I nabbed this one card from you. I had been looking at it for a long time. Glad we could make it happen and not sure we could have had it not been in person. What a great card....

cincyredlegs · #6 08-09-2014, 10:27 AM

WOW Leon. That is a really beautiful Cobb. Nice pick-up.

Mark

bwbc917 · #7 08-09-2014, 10:56 AM

My sense of the National this time was that there was a lot more memorabilia and less cards. I also felt there was less variety in the cards. I attended on Friday and both items I purchased I got at a discount. In past years dealers were unwilling to budge, but I had no trouble this time. Not sure if that's because of the economy or the 100's in my pocket.

kamikidEFFL · #8 08-09-2014, 12:24 PM

It sounds like people enjoyed themselves for the most part. Just wish one would come closer to where I live

perezfan · #9 08-09-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kamikidEFFL

It sounds like people enjoyed themselves for the most part. Just wish one would come closer to where I live

Half of the country feels the exact same

drcy · #10 08-09-2014, 03:14 PM

As a West Coaster, I used to always say I'd go when it was in Portland or Seattle.

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