National Rescheduled?

[MikeGarcia]

Originally Posted by basesareempty

Oh right. With that being said I will more than likely skip the National this year and just attend the Philly show. Many of the same dealers I look for anyway, an hour less drive and cheaper admission.

I predict that a lot of big "National" dealers will show up in the earlier and warmer Valley Forge PA autumn shows like never before , rather than a December Atlantic City longshot...it just makes good business sense this year...

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[bbcard1]

I do some coordination and event planning. I have had four big events cancelled. You are have to just to take the dates the venues have to offer.

[x2drich2000]

Originally Posted by MikeGarcia

I predict that a lot of big "National" dealers will show up in the earlier and warmer Valley Forge PA autumn shows like never before , rather than a December Atlantic City longshot...it just makes good business sense this year...

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I doubt they would be able to squeeze in many more dealers into the room where the Philly Show is currently. My guess is they might be able to squeeze in another 10 tables but that would probably be pushing it.

[Jewish-collector]

What they should do is make the Valley Forge show the National (use the same dates starting Dec 4), but move it to a large facility in Philadelphia such as the downtown Philadelphia Convention Center. Work out any union issues with that convention center in these circumstances. This might jumpstart that the National could be in Philadelphia in the summer in future years.

[marzoumanian]

Yes, I know it is a cliche. I never had any plans to attend AC. They did the right thing. As we all know, it is about getting a vaccine and from what I have heard on the news, that won't be until early next year at the earliest. The race is on!

[Tyruscobb]

There are several reason why a December national “could” flop. First, the regular flu season typically begins in November. This year, however, we could face a regular flu and returning Coronavirus season. Who will want to increase their expose just to purchase sports cards?

Secondly, attending the national typically requires missing work, and using vacation days. Most people, however, use vacation time around Christmas and the New Year. I don’t see individuals using all their vacation time in December between the national and holiday season. Although most immediate family members have recently spent quality time together, I doubt people will chose to use their vacation time for the national over family holiday time.

Third, the nation is two weeks before Christmas. I doubt people will want to spend the money. Attending the national requires airfare, hotel, food, and entry fees. Plus, the card budget. I doubt people will want to incur all these expenses during the same time they normally spend a lot on regular Christmas gifts.

Fourth, a lot of people have lost their jobs or fear they may lose their jobs. The national is a luxury that people may forgo. Although it is an experience, the cards are typically overpriced.

Fifth, it is during Hanukkah which will reduce some attendees. Sixth, who really wants to travel to Atlantic City in December.

I’m probably in the minority and will catch heck here, but just cancel the national already. Just have a 2021 blowout national.

[the-illini]

The cynic in me thinks this is just a way for the show to charge dealers for table fees in 2020 - they have to know no one is going to a Sat-Wed show in December in Atlantic City.

[Rich Klein]

Just as an FYI, Chanukah is not a super important Jewish Holiday in terms of religious significance. It is obviously important in terms of fun times and presents. But among the reasons noted here for not going to AC in December, Chanukah is way down on that list and not really a factor.

Rich

[swarmee]

There are some people saying that they won't have annual leave from their job to attend something like this; I think the opposite is true. The guys I all work with will have 5-7 weeks of required Use-or-Lose and we're already starting to plan to have almost no senior employees in the office most of November and December. People who have been at home for months unable to take trips will be ready to travel somewhere, presuming it does actually happen and the virus has either petered out by then or the virus development/approval/production/delivery happens on a schedule prior to December.

[Jewish-collector]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

Just as an FYI, Chanukah is not a super important Jewish Holiday in terms of religious significance. It is obviously important in terms of fun times and presents. But among the reasons noted here for not going to AC in December, Chanukah is way down on that list and not really a factor.

Rich

Agree with Rich. I still think it's going to be a horrible turnout, if they still have it then.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by MikeGarcia

I predict that a lot of big "National" dealers will show up in the earlier and warmer Valley Forge PA autumn shows like never before , rather than a December Atlantic City longshot...it just makes good business sense this year...

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Except there's a waiting list to get into Philly.

[Mystery Card Shopper]

Dec.12-Dec.16 is a Satuday-thru Wednesday show. Could be interesting?

[Republicaninmass]

Guess they dont realize, come Labor Day, Atlantic City pretty much shuts down. Not to mention weather events, climate, etc


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