First-timer at National - advice, must do, don't miss?

[Andrew1975]

Bring cash
Wear comfortable shoes
If you want to remember where something is, write the booth number down. You may think you will remember, but you probably won't...
Have fun!

[oldjudge]

If you would like to learn something, really anything, about 19th century cards stop by Richard Masson’s table (he will be set up with Scott Brockelman) and he can explain everything to you. He will undoubtedly also have a nice selection of these cards, probably the best at the show. He can also set you up with an Old Judge book.

[Jewish-collector]

Bring lots of money.

[jiw98]

1) Bring lots of cash
2) Wear comfortable shoes
3) Bring something to comfortably carry your purchases
4) You need at least two days at the show
5) Bring lots of cash!

I go with a list of what I'm looking for to complete a set, etc. After I've either completed what I'm looking for or can't find at a price I want to pay, i go back to tables that have cards that I just think I have to have and try to make a deal.

[drcy]

Don't miss the must dos

[JackR]

Do NOT spend all of your money on the first cool thing you see
!

[bbcard1]

Take a note pad (old school or digital). Note the location of the booth when you see something that you may be interested in later or if, for example, you are filling out a set and someone has a selection of commons in the grade you are looking for. You want to walk the show and get the freebies first before you settle in to complete your mid-grade 1973s. But you want to know where they are when you get time. It's a big place. If you don't note the location / booth number you are likely not to be able to find it later.

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by JackR

Do NOT spend all of your money on the first cool thing you see
!

Yeah...I think I'll struggle with this.

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

If you would like to learn something, really anything, about 19th century cards stop by Richard Masson’s table (he will be set up with Scott Brockelman) and he can explain everything to you. He will undoubtedly also have a nice selection of these cards, probably the best at the show. He can also set you up with an Old Judge book.

Love it… will do, thx. Maybe I’ll come home with my first OJ card!🤞

[Belfast1933]

Does anyone know of any dealers who might any E254 (Colgate Chip) HOF cards available in raw/non graded form?

Jeff