National may be in peril

[upstateNYmilb]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

Get it Out of Illinois, ASAP.

Ray Schulte was on Sports Card Nation podcast last Friday. He said there are no discussions to move it. Its just not that simple.

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR...wNTY3NTg?ep=14

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[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by upstateNYmilb

Ray Schulte was on Sports Card Nation podcast last Friday. He said there are no discussions to move it. Its just not that simple.

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR...wNTY3NTg?ep=14

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That's unfortunate Hopefully This Will Be the Last Year in that State.

This will Be Two Years Lost to Lock Downs by State Restrictions In IL.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

That's unfortunate Hopefully This Will Be the Last Year in that State.

This will Be Two Years Lost to Lock Downs by State Restrictions In IL.

Last year was supposed to be in AC so I'm not sure how you get to 2 years lost because of restrictions in IL.

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by jayshum

Last year was supposed to be in AC so I'm not sure how you get to 2 years lost because of restrictions in IL.

My Mistake, You're Correct, Get it Out of New Jersey Permanently too !

[David W]

Put it in Indianapolis, they seem to be able to handle the NCAA tournament

[jhs5120]

Illinois just expanded vaccine eligibility on Monday. I’d imagine rates will plummet as more Americans get vaccinated. They’re planning to make it available to every adult by May 1st. Probably not enough time for a June show, but hopefully enough time for late July.

[frankbmd]

I understand that PSA has graciously offered to grade every card at the show regardless of when or where it is held for $4,000,000,000,000.00.

And Washington does not consider sports cards infrastructure.

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

My Mistake, You're Correct, Get it Out of New Jersey Permanently too !

Where do you propose they should have or even could have moved it last year while the whole country was in a major pandemic the likes of which hadn’t been seen in 100 years?

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

Where do you propose they should have or even could have moved it last year while the whole country was in a major pandemic the likes of which hadn’t been seen in 100 years?

Nashville Tennessee and Dallas Texas

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

Nashville Tennessee and Dallas Texas

I'd go. Vegas is also wide open and would be even better.

[bounce]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

Where do you propose they should have or even could have moved it last year while the whole country was in a major pandemic the likes of which hadn’t been seen in 100 years?

Please don't bomb me with should haves or I would nevers, but...

Dallas has had their show the last couple months, I'm sure most people have seen the social media and other posts regarding it - and yes I understand that show is still a fraction of what a National would be.

I think a couple of the big hold ups for Dallas/Houston being a location has been (a) Dallas may not have the best convention facilities?, and (b) Texas is a long haul for both the East Coast and West Coast folks. Pretty sure (b) is the main issue.

Both are easy flights in and out and plenty of hotel space, etc. Houston has great convention space, although the City has been preventing some big shows from happening so even here we aren't immune to that aspect.

I fear we just may not quite "be there" yet for a show like this, but we do still have nearly 4 months. I'm optimistic they can hold it, but could be "different" than in the past.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Problem is you may have 4 months but you can't wait until day 120 to make a decision.

[prestigecollectibles]

I spoke with Megan at the National. She said they will NOT be moving the show to a different location. The only possibility would be changing the dates. It is just too early for anyone to know what will happen at this point.

[vintagewhitesox]

Originally Posted by upstateNYmilb

Ray Schulte was on Sports Card Nation podcast last Friday. He said there are no discussions to move it. Its just not that simple.

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR...wNTY3NTg?ep=14

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Jim, this was a very informative episode. Glad you posted it. everyone should listen. it answers alot of the questions posited in this thread.

[upstateNYmilb]

Originally Posted by vintagewhitesox

Jim, this was a very informative episode. Glad you posted it. everyone should listen. it answers alot of the questions posited in this thread.

Yes, John Newman, who hosts that Podcast does a great job. I listen every week

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[JollyElm]

If everyone has to wear a mask, I know how the show could save a heckuva lot of money. They should just hire people from a temp agency (with a passing resemblance) to 'be' the Hall of Famers signing autographs. Can't see their faces? No problem. "That's Reggie Jackson and Johnny Bench at those tables. And allow me to direct you to the ticket window..."

[egri]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

If everyone has to wear a mask, I know how the show could save a heckuva lot of money. They should just hire people from a temp agency (with a passing resemblance) to 'be' the Hall of Famers signing autographs. Can't see their faces? No problem. "That's Reggie Jackson and Johnny Bench at those tables. And allow me to direct you to the ticket window..."

I thought that was the Coaches Corner model?

[rats60]

Originally Posted by egri

I thought that was the Coaches Corner model?

They would be telling you it is Babe Ruth and Shoeless Joe Jackson signing autographs.

[Tony Gordon]

As an Illinois resident, living and working not far from Rosemont, I was initially skeptical the National could happen. However, some recent events have given me hope. First of all, the Cubs allowed 10,000 fans in Wrigley Field yesterday. I read they plan to allow even more as the season progresses. Also, the Chicago area's main regular card show, the one in the south suburb of Orland Park, is scheduled to come back on April 18. The show has been shut down since February of 2020. My booth at the National is bought and paid for. I'm looking forward to it. I'm also setting up in Orland on April 18 and can't wait! Maybe things are finally opening up here.