National should be really interesting

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Like I've been saying for a few years, the novelty of attending the National is over. It's really just a large social meetup nowadays. Attachment 521341

I dunno, a large social meet up is pretty novel now-a-days!

[Roofman4]

I am attending my first National this year. Can't wait! I am looking for advice or opinions on the best way/options to get to the convention center. Is parking plentiful? should I Uber? Park out of town and ride the train? I know it's been awhile since the show has been in Atlantic City. Just really looking for the best option.


Thanks
RM4

[x2drich2000]

Originally Posted by Roofman4

I am attending my first National this year. Can't wait! I am looking for advice or opinions on the best way/options to get to the convention center. Is parking plentiful? should I Uber? Park out of town and ride the train? I know it's been awhile since the show has been in Atlantic City. Just really looking for the best option.


Thanks
RM4

Scot, I think a lot of this depends on if/where you are staying and if you're planning to meet up with anyone after the show to eat/socialize. Personally, I'm staying in the boardwalk area as I feel it gives me the best options to just leave the car where it is, run in the morning, walk to the show, and socialize afterwards. The convention center is just over a half mile (15 min) walk from the boardwalk; just be smart about the path you take, times you're going and, mingle with a group which shouldn't be too hard. Parking at the convention center seems pretty straight forward if you're coming from the AC Expressway and just going to the show. The convention center has a train stop for NJ transit if you want to park outside and take the train in. If you stay in the Borgata area, definitely Uber or drive.

[ALBB]

I enjoy the detailed recaps of the guys who go and report back at end of day

[Snapolit1]

AC has a lot of taxis and Ubers. If you stagger out of a hotel at 1am and want to go somewhere else, call yourself a car. I’ve foolishly walked the streets of AC late night and it’s not for the feint of heart.
I’ve only trained into AC once from Philly. Took too long and schedule not great. Prob not a great idea.
Plenty of hotels 15-20 minutes out of AC if you look around.
There are a number of high rise buildings on the boardwalk that are condos that are rented out. Never stayed there but see them in expedia. Prob an acceptable choice if you are not expecting luxury accommodations.
Galloway is a town 15 min away that seems to have decent cheaper options.




QUOTE=x2drich2000;2234947]Scot, I think a lot of this depends on if/where you are staying and if you're planning to meet up with anyone after the show to eat/socialize. Personally, I'm staying in the boardwalk area as I feel it gives me the best options to just leave the car where it is, run in the morning, walk to the show, and socialize afterwards. The convention center is just over a half mile (15 min) walk from the boardwalk; just be smart about the path you take, times you're going and, mingle with a group which shouldn't be too hard. Parking at the convention center seems pretty straight forward if you're coming from the AC Expressway and just going to the show. The convention center has a train stop for NJ transit if you want to park outside and take the train in. If you stay in the Borgata area, definitely Uber or drive.[/QUOTE]

[Oscar_Stanage]

it comes down to how serious you are about selling. You can put a sticker for any price you want, but no way are buyers paying 2021 prices. Just look at the B/S/T - a few months ago most of the cards listed would have been sold in 24 hours.

Anyone paying thousands of dollars for cardboard was likely doing so with some eye on their overall paper net worth. The entire purpose of the Fed crashing the economy is stop people from spending on that basis.


I expect the 2nd tier hall of famers to fall of a cliff.

[chriskim]

I have been going to the National only when I can obtain free ticket and spend my time picking up freebies only.

[Yoda]

I have a couple of cards I wouldn't sell even if I lived under a bridge and was hungry.

[bbsports]

You know, I like hearing some of the comments on this site. I don't say too much too often, but this time, I will make an exception. The card market hasn't changed much since the covid. Many collectors that I know would rather put their investments in cards than in the bank or in stocks. The events happening now won't change too much, except for transportation. Doing pre war cards for many years, I have seen these cards level off, but not taking a dive and that's since the 80'S. As a dealer, I carry a large amount of t206 cards mostly in PSA 6's. I have set up at the last 5 Nationals. I do not send cards to auction houses, so they are available privately or at a few card shows that I do. With the National 5 weeks away, it is not a good idea to throw the National under the bus because of a bad experience or two. In that big room, there are some great cards available and there are some dealers out there that will work with customers so you can get a fair sale. Some dealers will raise their cost a little bit to cover their tables and hotel. Even if you don't buy anything, the National runs drawings and games for the kids. As a collector, you can pick up some advice from a dealer or even a business card. It's a fun 5 days for all.

[Donscards]

Originally Posted by bbsports

You know, I like hearing some of the comments on this site. I don't say too much too often, but this time, I will make an exception. The card market hasn't changed much since the covid. Many collectors that I know would rather put their investments in cards than in the bank or in stocks. The events happening now won't change too much, except for transportation. Doing pre war cards for many years, I have seen these cards level off, but not taking a dive and that's since the 80'S. As a dealer, I carry a large amount of t206 cards mostly in PSA 6's. I have set up at the last 5 Nationals. I do not send cards to auction houses, so they are available privately or at a few card shows that I do. With the National 5 weeks away, it is not a good idea to throw the National under the bus because of a bad experience or two. In that big room, there are some great cards available and there are some dealers out there that will work with customers so you can get a fair sale. Some dealers will raise their cost a little bit to cover their tables and hotel. Even if you don't buy anything, the National runs drawings and games for the kids. As a collector, you can pick up some advice from a dealer or even a business card. It's a fun 5 days for all.

Well said Bill. I know I am excited for the National. I know the economy is rough right now. I expect to have plenty of sales and also bringing plenty of cash to buy. And who knows,maybe Bill will sell me his psa 6 Ty Cobb!!

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Well said Bill. I know I am excited for the National. I know the economy is rough right now. I expect to have plenty of sales and also bringing plenty of cash to buy. And who knows,maybe Bill will sell me his psa 6 Ty Cobb!!

Don - tough economy or not, I don’t see auction sales for quality Ruth’s, Cobb’s, Gehrig’s, Mantle’s, etc. suffering one bit. Quality vintage cards & autographs still realizing solid numbers. The beat rolls on!

[Jewish-collector]

Steve or anyone - Let's say a long time collector wants to set up at the National & sell their high end cards. How difficult is it for them to get a table for one time selling at a National ?

[Steve_NY]

1 -- I keep reading comments that vintage is cool -- but I don't agree -- I have been doing this for almost 50 years, and I have not set up at one show thisyear, but my sales are top ten already -- maybe even top 5. So vintage for me is HOT.

Personally, I thought it was that Modern cards have cooled down?

2 -- Only way to get a booth at the National is to be there on Saturday to complete a contract for the following year. Just check on that by calling Megan at the NSCC.

Other way would be to rent space from another seller who wants to cut their costs. Many sellers do that every year. I don't because I use all of my booth for ten showcases and set up other items in the back of my booth -- hopefully out of the reach of thiefs (Yes they are all over every show hoping you get distracted).

Good luck.

Steve_NY

[parkplace33]

Speaking of expenses, do out of state dealers have to get a temporary sales tax id at the National? If so, what is the cost? I thought Chicago required it last National.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Steve or anyone - Let's say a long time collector wants to set up at the National & sell their high end cards. How difficult is it for them to get a table for one time selling at a National ?

Very.

I finally got a booth this year, I was the third to last guy picked among the waiting list or new dealers.

[Jewish-collector]

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