The national.hot as hell. Call it like you see it.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

It's really too bad that the venue in Schaumberg where shows have been held in the past isn't apparently up to par for National standards. A much nicer venue, more interesting area with better options for things to do once show is over.

The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center was a hovel even 15+ years ago. My absolute least favorite of any show setting. Time to move this event.

[Jewish-collector]

The problem is the facility is getting old (built in 1975) and has never really been renovated.

[Jewish-collector]

Actually, if they want to keep it in Chicago then move it to McCormick Place.

[ChasingPaper]

Vegas.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by cardboardandcrackerjacks

vegas.

+ 10,000

[parkplace33]

I heard that at least two patrons passed out this week from the heat. Be careful out there.

[Brian Van Horn]

Thank goodness I missed the National. I was going to go leaving where I do yesterday, but I have a friend who lives below me who was sick and the idea of a severe thunderstorm around 5:00 p.m. today Chicago time with either sleet or hale (forgot which) deterred me. Poor air conditioning in the joint would have been unacceptable.

[Mark]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Actually, if they want to keep it in Chicago then move it to McCormick Place.

I think I attended a National there once. Was it 30 years ago?

[Exhibitman]

Put some Right Guard in the VIP bag, with an instruction card.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Put some Right Guard in the VIP bag, with an instruction card.

This assumes all of us read and can read. Better option is have some bikini clad women apply it to attendees. For some it might be the first time being that close to a woman. I kid...

[parkerj33]

i attended the chicago national in 1983. wasn't at the rosemont.

[commishbob]

My daughter in Evanston said it's going to be in the 70s tomorrow and Sunday. So there is relief on the way.

[cannonballsun]

Originally Posted by Mark

I think I attended a National there once. Was it 30 years ago?

Yes, it was in 1993. I was there. The show was huge.

[sflayank]

Yes ridiculously hot
And busy
With allnew grading companies
Nowaythisfitsin Atlantic city or cleveland

[perezfan]

Super crowded and congested. And the heat was indeed oppressive. I can see how people were passing out. It’s the first National where I’ve actually left the show just to enjoy hotel air conditioning and a comfy bed. The afternoon nap ranked higher than buying stuff.

[Chicosbailbonds]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Actually, if they want to keep it in Chicago then move it to McCormick Place.

I agree