2018 Cleveland National Report - Sneak Peak, Round 2 and Round 3 is LIVE

[CW]

Originally Posted by bounce

Short day the show for me today, but I bagged my whale this trip. My only other National experience that even compares to this is when I picked up an Abraham Lincoln autograph. If today isn't the best, it's runner up only to that, but I think it's probably 1A and 1B for me. I absolutely LOVE the Ramly design, I've wanted this card for two years now and finally was in position to get it done.

I have seen some amazing hauls from the National this year, and yours easily ranks in the top 3, if not THE best. You not only have good taste, but you know how to make a deal. Congrats!

[basesareempty]

I know next year is in Chicago followed by Atlantic City in 2020. Do they have the schedule set past that?

[CurtisFlood]

Originally Posted by basesareempty

I know next year is in Chicago followed by Atlantic City in 2020. Do they have the schedule set past that?

I sent in a ballot today. I believe it is Chicago/Cleveland/Chicago as the favorite. Seems like these two cities, plus Atlantic City are the favorites. There is some concern about Atlantic City dwindling away. I enjoyed it, as well as Baltimore. Cleveland is less expensive, but very accommodating when compared to Chicago. I told one of the guys that you can stay in Cleveland and eat out every night for the cost of either the food or hotel in Chicago. Throw in the tolls and expensive parking and it eats a lot of profit from the Illinois show.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by CurtisFlood

I sent in a ballot today. I believe it is Chicago/Cleveland/Chicago as the favorite. Seems like these two cities, plus Atlantic City are the favorites. There is some concern about Atlantic City dwindling away. I enjoyed it, as well as Baltimore. Cleveland is less expensive, but very accommodating when compared to Chicago. I told one of the guys that you can stay in Cleveland and eat out every night for the cost of either the food or hotel in Chicago. Throw in the tolls and expensive parking and it eats a lot of profit from the Illinois show.

So there was nothing on the Ballot other than those cities? For many, Chicago is the only one that even has a direct flight. Might need to boycott the National if they aren't even considering anything west of the Mississippi any time in the future. Just not worth the hassle.

[Donscards]

Originally Posted by perezfan

So there was nothing on the Ballot other than those cities? For many, Chicago is the only one that even has a direct flight. Might need to boycott the National if they aren't even considering anything west of the Mississippi any time in the future. Just not worth the hassle.

The other sites on the ballot discussed were Baltimore, St. Louis, San Diego, Philadelphia, Dallas, Denver and Anaheim. But on these sites, the National stated that they couldn't provide terms and conditions satisfactory for the event--Or the right dates, or adequate load in facilities-pricing, and other guarantees---so it comes down to Chicago and Cleveland for the next few years.

[mr2686]

Originally Posted by Donscards

The other sites on the ballot discussed were Baltimore, St. Louis, San Diego, Philadelphia, Dallas, Denver and Anaheim. But on these sites, the National stated that they couldn't provide terms and conditions satisfactory for the event--Or the right dates, or adequate load in facilities-pricing, and other guarantees---so it comes down to Chicago and Cleveland for the next few years.

So...these major cities that also put on other MAJOR conventions can't be locked down due to the above listed reasons? Ok, got some swampland I can purchase cheap? LOL

[swarmee]

From the perspective of a BBCE employee:
https://forums.collectors.com/discus...ational-review

Oh, and awesome clean pickups Adam. Nice job slumming it. Maybe I can convince the wife to take the trip with me one of these summers.