Views and observations from AC - share your experience at the National!

[Snapolit1]

Would be hard. Most dealers couldn’t really capture in a few words what they sell. I saw plenty of guys selling modern and old together, cards and memorabilia together, baseball and basketball together, on and on. And was does memorabilia mean? Photos or magazines or tickets etc. Would be more difficult than it seems for many. There are the narrow focus guys but they are outnumbered.

[Rich Klein]

"Thanks to Mike Carbonaro of Big Apple Conventions for making his day."

I've known Mike for more than 40 years and he is one of the most interesting people you'll ever meet.

Rich

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Would be hard. Most dealers couldn’t really capture in a few words what they sell. I saw plenty of guys selling modern and old together, cards and memorabilia together, baseball and basketball together, on and on. And was does memorabilia mean? Photos or magazines or tickets etc. Would be more difficult than it seems for many. There are the narrow focus guys but they are outnumbered.

Even if the tables were directionally indicated (in terms of their inventory), it would be such a great experience for the customer. I'd love to also give dealers the option to also include their contact info AHEAD of the conference start. That way (if they chose) they could receive and reply to wish lists from customers.

I met quite a few crusty/cranky dealers who I know wouldn't be willing to do that ("if I had it, it would be out already! Truly heard).

But I also met quite a few very nice dealers who might be willing to put in a little extra effort (not much needed, really) to bring targeted customers to them.

Not sure it will work, but I drafted a simple check box that is an example of what I have in mind... imagine this in an NSCCC app (assuming the wifi worked!).

Again, millions and millions of $$ probably exchanged hands last week... a more modern experience would raise our hobby game from a huge flea-market model to something better for both seller and buyer.

Example:
Very Modern (2000 to current)
Modern (1981 to 1999)
Vintage (1952 to 1980)
Very Vintage (1900-1951)
Pre-1900

Memorabilia (tickets, yearbook, tickets)
Game-worn equipment, uniforms, hate
Autographs

Other (free text)

Special notes to customers (free text… $1 boxes, extremely rare items to call out, etc.)

Dealer Name
Dealer booth #

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

Even if the tables were directionally indicated (in terms of their inventory), it would be such a great experience for the customer. I'd love to also give dealers the option to also include their contact info AHEAD of the conference start. That way (if they chose) they could receive and reply to wish lists from customers.

I met quite a few crusty/cranky dealers who I know wouldn't be willing to do that ("if I had it, it would be out already! Truly heard).

But I also met quite a few very nice dealers who might be willing to put in a little extra effort (not much needed, really) to bring targeted customers to them.

Not sure it will work, but I drafted a simple check box that is an example of what I have in mind... imagine this in an NSCCC app (assuming the wifi worked!).

Again, millions and millions of $$ probably exchanged hands last week... a more modern experience would raise our hobby game from a huge flea-market model to something better for both seller and buyer.

Example:
Very Modern (2000 to current)
Modern (1981 to 1999)
Vintage (1952 to 1980)
Very Vintage (1900-1951)
Pre-1900

Memorabilia (tickets, yearbook, tickets)
Game-worn equipment, uniforms, hate
Autographs

Other (free text)

Special notes to customers (free text… $1 boxes, extremely rare items to call out, etc.)

Dealer Name
Dealer booth #

I really like this idea. That way, you know who to go to and who to skip.

[rjackson44]

i took an uber from long beach island thank god.bought milk dud basball complete boxes ,86 fleer basketball graded cards..packed no wifi ,was there 3 hrs and gone.still have a bad foot .people being followed around with cameras like they were movie stars hmmm.still dont get that bizzare.good time i had ,,hobby is strong.

[BabyRuth]

Great show all around - was there on Thursday. Prices were in the stratosphere on some items, but deals were also plentiful. Snagged some cool pre war items and my brother picked up around 50 T206 commons on his quest for 520!!

I parked at the Wave garage - They put me in the VIP parking - first spot on the ground floor!! was there for a good 10+ hours - $12.

A nice dinner at Tun's Tavern - some Shark Bite Irish Red Ale was the perfect ending to a great day.

Talked with many Net54ers!!!

All in all, it was an awesome show!!!