The National

[polakoff]

Not only that, but the convention center is being turned into a field hospital for COVID patients now. Not gonna happen

[Tyruscobb]

Although everyone was looking forward to attending the National, how many were looking forward to going to Atlantic City? Hopefully, 2021 will return to Chicago.

[ullmandds]

2021 is Cleveland I believe.

[prestigecollectibles]

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[bigfish]

Originally Posted by Tyruscobb

Although everyone was looking forward to attending the National, how many were looking forward to going to Atlantic City? Hopefully, 2021 will return to Chicago.

It would have been a nice change of pace. Lots to do there other than cards which is nice. Looks like it might get canceled which would be unfortunate.

[polakoff]

I personally love the AC show. I did better as a dealer there than in Cleveland and found much more stuff to buy, too.

[marzoumanian]

Before the Fanatics/Rosemont show was cancelled here in Chicago earlier this month I kept wondering why they were waiting so long to kill it. I learned that it all came down to insurance ($$$). I was told by a dealer who was exhibiting that until the governor of Illinois prohibited large gatherings of people (which he announced on 3/11, the day before the Fanatics show was to begin) Fanatics would have not been able to get its money back (from the convention center). Once JBP declared, Fanatics cancelled.
I don't know what the National's insurance situation is but the wise thing to do in light of this pandemic is to cancel sooner rather than later, in my humble opinion. We shall see. Take care.

Mark Arzoumanian

[1952boyntoncollector]

What are sellers supposed to say now that like to use the threat, 'ill sell it at the national to get my price' when trying to negotiate a card that has been listed for months and months.. that was a main tool in their tool box..

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

What are sellers supposed to say now that like to use the threat, 'ill sell it at the national to get my price' when trying to negotiate a card that has been listed for months and months.. that was a main tool in their tool box..

I have never once seen that before your post. Have any examples of sellers saying that?

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by bigfish

It would have been a nice change of pace. Lots to do there other than cards which is nice. Looks like it might get canceled which would be unfortunate.

Due to casinos opening up all over the place Atlantic City is a shadow of what it used to be. Really sad to see. I used to love going there when it was bustling.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by hcv123

Due to casinos opening up all over the place Atlantic City is a shadow of what it used to be. Really sad to see. I used to love going there when it was bustling.

Actually the facts are that they closed a few casinos and right-sized the market pretty well, and with the introduction of sports betting AC was pulling in all time high revenues this year before the shutdown.

[ejharrington]

I really hope not. I live on East Coast and cant make the ones in the Midwest. This will be my first if it happens.

[polakoff]

I know it's doubtful because of the logistics but does anyone think they might "postpone" until the fall rather than skipping altogether?

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by bigfish

It would have been a nice change of pace. Lots to do there other than cards which is nice. Looks like it might get canceled which would be unfortunate.

Agreed for the East Coasters, something within driving distance.


It's still pretty far away, so I'm holding out hope.

I've done a family trip to AC avery year, and this coincides quite nicely

[Treakle23]

Too bad they couldn’t do a virtual National. Sellers list everything they were going to bring with them (with images) and sellers are labeled in booth order. It would open the National to every collector. Maybe a dumb idea on short notice, but.....

[Snapolit1]

I just received notification from Ticketmaster that a show I have tickets for at Madison Square Garden in mid August has cancelled. Pretty clear conventions not happening.

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I just received notification from Ticketmaster that a show I have tickets for at Madison Square Garden in mid August has cancelled. Pretty clear conventions not happening.

& the Hall Of Fame cancelled the induction ceremony too!