Feedback from the 2015 National

[Cozumeleno]

Originally Posted by LuckyLarry

Seeing this just makes me wish I had bitten the bullet and gone. /Facepalm

[vthobby]

Thanks for sharing that video. I'm bummed that I could not make the trip but AC next year is on my calendar! Thanks!

Mike

[The Nasty Nati]

Any of the younger crowd also hitting up lollapalooza too this weekend? Considering there's also a music festival in Chicago happening the same weekend makes me really regret not going.

[Luke]

Nice haul Larry!

[brian1961]

Many, many thanks for uploading the video. Wish I could have seen the grade of that 1961-62 Topps Bobby Hull, one of my favorite cards. Regardless, nice camera work. Bravo. Thanks again. ---Brian Powell

[shernan30]

If anyone is able to get me some of the Manny the Frenchie cards tomorrow at the Upper Deck booth that would be awesome. He is suppose to be there from 1pm - 3pm. My wife is begging me to find someone who can. So much so I'm very close to getting a Ty Cobb card out of the deal. Here's a picture.

[brass_rat]

Steven,

I'm confused...per your other post, I think of you had it your way, you'd be here to get one for her!

"Post some of the rarer cards you see for those not able to make it or whose wife decided "it wasn't a good idea since we are building a house." (I'm not bitter at all I swear )"


I'll set an alarm for myself and will try to find them tomorrow, although no guarantees. If I can, I hope you get that Cobb.

Early reports from the National: very quiet, literally. I don't hear any of the cheering from the case breaks like I did in previous years, but maybe they haven't started yet.

Also, I'm happy to report that it seems like most people showered before coming to the show today. Can't always count on that with this crowd.

Cheers,
Steve

Originally Posted by shernan30

If anyone is able to get me some of the Manny the Frenchie cards tomorrow at the Upper Deck booth that would be awesome. He is suppose to be there from 1pm - 3pm. My wife is begging me to find someone who can. So much so I'm very close to getting a Ty Cobb card out of the deal. Here's a picture.

[Danny Smith]

Easily the busiest Thursday I've seen at the national in years. Strong sales from everyone I spoke with.

On a personal note saw one total e105 Mello Mint which was a SGC 30 Wagner Batting at $4500. Asked every single dealer and that was it. Pretty amazing.

Mantles are absolutely on fire according to most I talked to. OJs seemed to be selling well also. Lots of tough t206 backs and print freaks. Still seem to be pretty strong.

Lots of kids and younger folks which was very refreshing.

Until next year...

[brass_rat]

Steven,

I picked up a pack of the cards for you. PM me your address and I'll send them to you.

Cheers,
Steve

Originally Posted by shernan30

If anyone is able to get me some of the Manny the Frenchie cards tomorrow at the Upper Deck booth that would be awesome. He is suppose to be there from 1pm - 3pm. My wife is begging me to find someone who can. So much so I'm very close to getting a Ty Cobb card out of the deal.

[mrvster]

felt like I was there!!

thanks to live feedback from Jantz, Ted Z,Chris B, Brian W, Adam G, Sean C, to name a few ! thanks guys for the reports, I know I'm a pia

Larry....great score of 206



CONGRATS EVERYONE!
I was going to get a ride from nj with my friend and show up on Sat, but looks like there isn't a lot of T206 scraps there, plus it would be rushed for me....
good news is the show so far seems better than the previous years and Scrap continues to be well sought after kinda "bitter sweet" for me....

so I am re grouping and am already counting down the hours until A/C, where I can finally display my freak show "Circus"!
a lot of my collector friends are already planning the trek

Please continue these great reports!

LET'S see more Scanz

BTW..........Where's Wonka??????????

[RTK]

Originally Posted by The Nasty Nati

Any of the younger crowd also hitting up lollapalooza too this weekend? Considering there's also a music festival in Chicago happening the same weekend makes me really regret not going.

I'm not "the younger crowd" any more but my wife and I saw Old Crow Medicine Show and Brandi Carlisle at Ravinia north of the city on Saturday, ( I live between Chicago and Milwaukee, about an hour away from the National). I did the show yesterday, while my wife shopped nearby. I should have posted something about the Cubs playing Milwaukee at Miller Park not too far away this weekend.