2024 National

[Snapolit1]

Agree. I am fortunate in the NY/NJ area to have a selection of shows year round. There is a White Plains show in two weeks. 400 tables. Is it the national. Nope, but it's a damm good show 1 hour from where I live.

And so much about the National now is breakers, card graders I have never heard of, and screaming idiots carrying on about Trevor Lawrence refractors. It's bigger for sure, but not with stuff I am really interested in.

Originally Posted by parkplace33

Steve, the National is still the biggest show, but I do believe some of the luster of it has worn off. It is isn't the National's fault per see, it is the fact that there is just so much competition now. More shows, more places to sell, and for better or worse, the staggering increase in auctions.

[Snapolit1]

IMHO, possibly the coolest thing about the National is to see amazing pieces coming up in Heritage and other big AHs.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Agree. I am fortunate in the NY/NJ area to have a selection of shows year round. There is a White Plains show in two weeks. 400 tables. Is it the national. Nope, but it's a damm good show 1 hour from where I live.

And so much about the National now is breakers, card graders I have never heard of, and screaming idiots carrying on about Trevor Lawrence refractors. It's bigger for sure, but not with stuff I am really interested in.

And many of those dealers at White Plains are also set up at the National? Probably a good portion.

Here is a good question... how many dealers at the 2024 National only set up at the National and no other show? I think it is a very very small number now.

[mrreality68]

looking forward to it.
Especially the Convention center heard alot of great things about it.
THe logistics not so much.
Actually debating the drive from NY vs Flying.

[Yoda]

Are there any hotels left adjacent to the Center now that the Sheridan has been torn down? At my last National in Cleveland, I had the privilege of sitting next to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robinson at breakfast. Of course, I couldn't help but listen in to their conversation. I think Frank's most memorable line was, "Honey, please pass the butter".

[GaryPassamonte]

Originally Posted by Yoda

Are there any hotels left adjacent to the Center now that the Sheridan has been torn down? At my last National in Cleveland, I had the privilege of sitting next to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robinson at breakfast. Of course, I couldn't help but listen in to their conversation. I think Frank's most memorable line was, "Honey, please pass the butter".

I'm surprised the NSCC site hasn't listed hotel options yet.

[prestigecollectibles]

Originally Posted by GaryPassamonte

I'm surprised the NSCC site hasn't listed hotel options yet.

They don't do a good job of updating the website. There's still info from last year's show.
I made a reservation last August on my own. Sonesta ES Suites Cleveland Airport Average daily rate: USD 83.58

[Donscards]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

And many of those dealers at White Plains are also set up at the National? Probably a good portion.

Here is a good question... how many dealers at the 2024 National only set up at the National and no other show? I think it is a very very small number now.

Drew. I am close to that. I do 4 other shows beside the National. 2 in Boston and 2 at White Plains. Don

[rhettyeakley]

Originally Posted by parkplace33

And many of those dealers at White Plains are also set up at the National? Probably a good portion.

Here is a good question... how many dealers at the 2024 National only set up at the National and no other show? I think it is a very very small number now.

I only do the National and no other shows. I will only do shows west of (and including) Cleveland so never do the East Coast Nationals (Baltimore, Atlantic City, etc)