Upcoming Locations For The National

[jjp3rd]

Hello, is anyone in this thread connected to the National? I know someone from Baltimore who would like to talk to them. Things have changed in the convention bureau.


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[frankbmd]

The geographic center of the United States is near Lebanon, KS.

Plenty of contiguous ground space if it doesn’t rain. I think there are two or three airports in Kansas, but not sure which one is closest or how far.

Native Angelenos have an expression “oh, you’re from back east”, which can be used to refer to anyone who was born east of San Bernardino.

So Vegas works because it’s back east. Anaheim does not. Both have indoor venues that would hold the entire metropolis of Lebanon, KS.

[Duluth Eskimo]

Originally Posted by jjp3rd

Hello, is anyone in this thread connected to the National? I know someone from Baltimore who would like to talk to them. Things have changed in the convention bureau.


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How about the lack of sales in Baltimore? Has that changed? I could live without Baltimore, Atlantic City, and Atlanta ever again. I live in the midwest and I agree with almost everyone that calls for the national to go back to California on a somewhat regular basis.

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

How about the lack of sales in Baltimore? Has that changed? I could live without Baltimore, Atlantic City, and Atlanta ever again. I live in the midwest and I agree with almost everyone that calls for the national to go back to California on a somewhat regular basis.

Most people I spoke with did fairly well in Baltimore. It's about as ideal as a set up for the Eastern Part of the country as any location.

Regards
Rich

[clydepepper]

Just floating perhaps a crazy idea-


How about a site near Cooperstown - close to Induction Weekend.



I've never been to a National and would never get to one on the west coast, however what I've suggested would be a can't miss for me.


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[Yastrzemski Sports]

Your best bet is next year in AC. Typically HOF weekend is the last weekend in July. The national is the first weekend in August. So you can do HOF on fri- mon then the national starts in AC on Wed-Thurs. About a 5-6 hour drive.

I’m not sure how close you want to get but since we are in the middle of nowhere there really isn’t anywhere close outside of Albany and Syracuse - both 1 1/2 hours away. Cooperstown itself couldn’t host such an event because the lack of venue, lack of an airport, no highway and lack of available accommodations in the area. Rooms are mostly booked during the summer and are very expensive. The closest major cities that would be appropriate are NYC and Boston - each about 4 hours away. AC and Baltimore are the closest recent locations.

Originally Posted by clydepepper

Just floating perhaps a crazy idea-


How about a site near Cooperstown - close to Induction Weekend.



I've never been to a National and would never get to one on the west coast, however what I've suggested would be a can't miss for me.


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[Snapolit1]

I still say Vegas. Maybe it cost prohibitive w/ unions and all that. But that would be an amazing way to get more eyeballs on our hobby.

[Leon]

My guess is that I eventually quit going to the National or at least any of of them outside of Chicago. Hopefully there will be some well organized shows to take its place (for me). I think the people running the National are morons, from a business perspective. I would much prefer doing the Phllly show or another one that is put together and run better. And there is already talk of bringing the Net54baseball Dinner to The Texas Card Show next year. That said, this year there is already a contracted Net54baseball dinner in Chicago, at the Embassy Suites, as previously stated. Hope to see everyone there!!

[x2drich2000]

I know I've mentioned it to several people already, but I think now would be a good time for someone else to make a push at starting up a rival national (Leon hint hint with the new show). I don't think it would be possible in 1 year to switch people over and there are definitely some big hurdles to get over (signers, corporate booths, pulling dealers away), but I still think there may be an opportunity since so many people seem disgusted with the current management.

DJ

[buymycards]

Maybe Frisco, TX would be a good place for a second National?

[edhans]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

How about the lack of sales in Baltimore?

Our two best Nationals in the last 13 years were Baltimore and Baltimore. Would love to return.