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[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Steve D

Kind of like the former member here, who liked to use "we" all the time, instead of "I".

Steve

We resent being referred to as a former member. We would be careful if we were you. The last time we were impugned in such a malicious fashion, we threatened Archive with legal action, and that has kept said bottom dweller quiet. Not a peep from that burger flipping miscreant since.

Brian (I before We, except after C)

[Seven]

Reporting in from my first day.

All I can say is wow. Got to the show a little bit later, around 11 AM, but had no trouble navigating. Prices are all over the place, booth to booth. I saw a 1953 Topps Mantle, that was slabbed an "a" that one dealer wanted $3000 for. On the flipside I saw another in an older GAI Slab for $1600. You definitely need to know what your looking for along with fair market value.

I was able to pick up some more low number 1952 Topps Commons, which I was happy about. Was also able to purchase a nice 1969 Topps Mantle, Yellow Letter, from Howard.

Used today as more of a scoping things out sort of day, with a couple of purchases. Definitely looking forward to tomorrow, when I get there bright and early!

[mrreality68]

Here are some photo’s from today

Sorry if any are sideways

[Leon]

Thanks for posting the pics, Jeff.
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[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Leon

Thanks for posting the pics, Jeff.
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Your welcome Leon.

Others have done it in the past it was my turn and my pleasure to do it this time.

I left The National Show today so no more photo’s

Thanks all and hopefully others can add to this thread more experiences and photos

[Peter_Spaeth]

I love the dude in the Pokémon shirt and backwards cap. The face of the new hobby!! Probably an internet billionaire.

[ALBB]

Yea, its the show of shows..no doubt...but the landscape is changing

[Bobbycee]

Cash is indeed king at this show. I was able to reduce the asking price by $2,500 with the lure of cash. Finally bagged my white whale: T206 Cobb Bat Off PSA 4.5

[Republicaninmass]

Everyone and their sister tried to open a grading company. I cant even pass by with straight face thinking of some silly phrase for their amazing acronym they stayed up all night thinking of.


Pwcc both was DEAD, but I got a good chuckle. There was an older dude, about 5'2 350 lbs wearing a "security" shirt standing guard over whatever or whoever he was supposed to. He looked like a beach ball with hands. Any riots and he'd crowd surf!

[Johnny630]

How’s the SGC Pre Grade Submission ︃︃L︃ine ?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Everyone and their sister tried to open a grading company. I cant even pass by with straight face thinking of some silly phrase for their amazing acronym they stayed up all night thinking of.


Pwcc both was DEAD, but I got a good chuckle. There was an older dude, about 5'2 350 lbs wearing a "security" shirt standing guard over whatever or whoever he was supposed to. He looked like a beach ball with hands. Any riots and he'd crowd surf!

LOL. you know if he tripped and fell on someone they are not getting away. Heck Rickson couldn't get out from under that dude.

[Steve D]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

We resent being referred to as a former member. We would be careful if we were you. The last time we were impugned in such a malicious fashion, we threatened Archive with legal action, and that has kept said bottom dweller quiet. Not a peep from that burger flipping miscreant since.

Brian (I before We, except after C)

Holy crap!

Thank you for that belly laugh you just gave me Brian!

I really needed that!

Steve

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

We resent being referred to as a former member. We would be careful if we were you. The last time we were impugned in such a malicious fashion, we threatened Archive with legal action, and that has kept said bottom dweller quiet. Not a peep from that burger flipping miscreant since.

Brian (I before We, except after C)

Needs a photo



And since they are dead they can't threaten to sue me.