Spring National Sportscard show in MN????

[Izaak Hoffman]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

Very few of the tables have sold and they have one autograph guest (unknown Viking). No one is going to downtown Murderapolis for a card show. It might happen because they probably got the location for a song, but it will not be successful. A few hearty locals may attend, but a “national”, no.

Hi, I am Izaak I am the one who is hosting the show. I would like to make a few comments about the above post and how it is completely wrong.

A lot of tables have sold, we are around 215-230 tables sold, so it is already by far the biggest show in Minnesota. We do have 5 autograph guests and yes they are not super known, but the show is more about the cards and the autograph guests are just an extra I have made the autos super cheap $5 per because I know they are rather unknown, but they are all still professional athletes, and this is not an autograph focused show. I would just like to let everyone know that the show in my eyes is a success and another show is already in the works. We also do have multiple dealers driving and flying in from across the country. If anyone has any questions or concerns feel free to email me @ izaakh@mncardshows.com (it is the same email that is on the bottom of the website (Cardshowmn.com).

Thanks
Izaak

[mullinsm]

Hi Isaak, thank you for posting and good luck with your show! Any idea on the number of vintage focused dealers who will be setting up? I'm three hours away and could make the drive if it's not all Pokemon and refractors (which are certainly cool too, just not my thing).

I'd also like to say that I think Minneapolis/St Paul is a great metropolitan area. No city is free of problems, but they have a lot of great things going on and I enjoy visiting. Downtown Minneapolis is really fun, the kind of place I wish my hometown of St Louis was more like.

Mike

[Izaak Hoffman]

Hi Mike,

I know for a fact that there will be dealers that have a mix of both modern and vintage and I also know of a handful of dealers that will have only vintage.

Then there are also a lot of dealers that I couldn't tell you what they have, but Minneapolis has a monthly show that most of the dealers have only vintage, and some if not almost all of those dealers will be set up here also. I would say that you'd defiantly be worth making the drive up.

[Leon]

Good luck, Izaak. We need more shows.

Originally Posted by Izaak Hoffman

Hi Mike,

I know for a fact that there will be dealers that have a mix of both modern and vintage and I also know of a handful of dealers that will have only vintage.

Then there are also a lot of dealers that I couldn't tell you what they have, but Minneapolis has a monthly show that most of the dealers have only vintage, and some if not almost all of those dealers will be set up here also. I would say that you'd defiantly be worth making the drive up.

[Rich Klein]

I do know we at COMC are planning to be at that show and my Dallas teammates are flying up as it's a double benefit as Stephan has family not far from the show.

Regards
Rich

[JunkWaxTwins]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

I do know we at COMC are planning to be at that show and my Dallas teammates are flying up as it's a double benefit as Stephan has family not far from the show.

Regards
Rich

Yep, wife and I will be setup as we have at the Dallas Card Shows, and Phoenix this weekend under the COMC banner. Al Newman auto is tempting if I have a free moment.

And yep, it's true I've family all over the state. Warroad, Fargo, Roseau, Thief River Falls, Stillwater, Alexandria.... really excited to fly that way again.

[Duluth Eskimo]

Originally Posted by Izaak Hoffman

Hi, I am Izaak I am the one who is hosting the show. I would like to make a few comments about the above post and how it is completely wrong.

A lot of tables have sold, we are around 215-230 tables sold, so it is already by far the biggest show in Minnesota. We do have 5 autograph guests and yes they are not super known, but the show is more about the cards and the autograph guests are just an extra I have made the autos super cheap $5 per because I know they are rather unknown, but they are all still professional athletes, and this is not an autograph focused show. I would just like to let everyone know that the show in my eyes is a success and another show is already in the works. We also do have multiple dealers driving and flying in from across the country. If anyone has any questions or concerns feel free to email me @ izaakh@mncardshows.com (it is the same email that is on the bottom of the website (Cardshowmn.com).

Thanks
Izaak

Izaak,
I hope your show is a success. I would have bought two or three tables from you if it didn’t include Thursday and wasn’t downtown. It is not a safe area.

[babraham]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

Izaak,
I hope your show is a success. I would have bought two or three tables from you if it didn’t include Thursday and wasn’t downtown. It is not a safe area.

I have family and friends that live in Minneapolis so I visit it often.
I've been to downtown Minneapolis many times...for baseball games, hockey games, walked around to some of the restaurants/bars in the evenings. Never once had an issue.

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

Izaak,
I hope your show is a success. I would have bought two or three tables from you if it didn’t include Thursday and wasn’t downtown. It is not a safe area.

One comment on Thursdays. We have a vendor at the Dallas Card show who is now at a point where he does not set up until Friday and does just fine at the shows. So the Thursday issue to me is also one which can be avoided

Rich

[Izaak Hoffman]

I have told dealers this if they asked, but if you really want to get a table, but Thursday is the day that is preventing you from doing so, and you will be there the rest of the days. That is something that could be allowed just because I know that 4 days is a large commitment, mainly if someone wants to do that all they have to do is ask. I know if is 2 or 3 dealers that just couldn't make it Thursday that are coming and setting up Friday.

Then with downtown being unsafe if you feel that way you do not have to leave the hotel. They have a restaurant, bar, and a grab-and-go store in the hotel, so if you feel that unsafe you don't ever have to step foot outside. The show and hotel also have 24/7 security.