What are you Looking For at The National?

[Steve_NY]

Net 54:

Every year, everyone wants to know what sellers are bringing to the National. I thought I would turn it around this year and ask the collectors who are coming to the show to tell all of us booth holders what they are looking for. I bring maybe 2-3% of what I own, but it would help us all if you targeted our focus on things that you really are looking for.

Yes, I will probably still bring everything I plan on bringing, but I can make room to take other items as well.

Let us know, and booth holders will tell you to stop by if they have what you seek.

See you all in late July.

Steve_NY
Booth 800
8 booths in the main entrance

P.S. -- Not a good idea, just say so. Regards, Steve

[isiahfan]

PSA 6 or ExMt+ non-slabbed Kaline RC. They have been pretty steady at $1100-$1300 for a couple years....last year I saw a 5.5 and a 6 I really liked...both were priced at $2K+...more than comps for 7's

[jethrod3]

I'll be looking for 1955, 1970 and 1971 Topps baseball commons and some stars in VG-EX to EX condition, and 1960 and 1961 Fleer Baseball Greats in Ex+/NM condition.

[Lucas00]

I can't make it this year. But on behalf of n54ers who can and might not see this thread. Bring rare stuff. Things that you have to tell people you don't even know what it's from or what it is. Looking at the same big name cards on every table is boring (to me). Bring photos, bring ephemera items. Stand out.

[HOF_Forever]

Originally Posted by Lucas00

I can't make it this year. But on behalf of n54ers who can and might not see this thread. Bring rare stuff. Things that you have to tell people you don't even know what it's from or what it is. Looking at the same big name cards on every table is boring (to me). Bring photos, bring ephemera items. Stand out.

I second this. I like to see unusual sets that I may not have heard of that I can grab a card to work into my HOF collection.

Beyond that, my top targets are a N162 Brouthers and a Wajo portrait in a 3-4. I'm also looking for some Old Judge HOFers, a nice Charles Comiskey card, Clark Griffith and Ed Walsh T206s, and Scrapps Tobacco Deacon White and Ned Hanlon. I don't plan on buying all of those but that's what's on my radar. Plus, as mentioned above, hopefully I'll see something cool I didn't know existed and add it to the collection.

[Johnny630]

I'll be looking for N and T non sport cards...these have become very popular the last couple years with many collectors being priced out of the pre war baseball.

[pawpawdiv9]

If I ever go - it be nice fine looking women especially those in workout spandex leggings
All you guys show is chunky ones shoveling food into mouths

[ValKehl]

I'm passing on the National this year, because my aching knees would make walking the floor of the Show unpleasant. My want list is in my signatire line below.

[JimC]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

I'm passing on the National this year, because my aching knees would make walking the floor of the Show unpleasant. My want list is in my signatire line below.

Now who's going to wearing Senators gear head to toe??

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

If I ever go - it be nice fine looking women especially those in workout spandex leggings
All you guys show is chunky ones shoveling food into mouths

You will need to pick a different hobby or convention. I'd suggest Expo-West... the largest Natural Foods Convention in the country. Plenty of eye candy there!

[JasonB24]

I'll be looking for the following:

2022 Historic autographs Abraham Lincoln writing sample
Playing day Black Sox cards
Playing days of the 1903 Boston Americans:
Nick Altrock
Bill Dinneen
Norwood Gibson
Tom Hughes
George Winters
Cy Young
Duke Farrell
Lou Criger
Aleck Smith
Jimmy Collins
Hobe Ferris
Harry Gleason
Candy LaChance
Freddy Parent
Jack O'Brien
Chick Stahl
Jerry Freeman

and the following:
1948 Leaf Ted Williams
1951 Bowman Roy Campanella
1951 Bowman Phil Rizzuto
1951 Bowman Warren Spahn
1951 Bowman Larry Doby
1951 Bowman Monte Irvin
1951 Bowman Forrest Burgess
1948 Leaf Joe DiMaggio
1948 Leaf Stan Musial
1948 Leaf Ralph Kiner
1955 Topps Sandy Koufax
1953 Bowman Peewee Reese
1933 Goudey Mo Berg

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

If I ever go - it be nice fine looking women especially those in workout spandex leggings
All you guys show is chunky ones shoveling food into mouths

There was one last year. I saw her.

[notfast]

19th century non sports (ginter, dukes etc)

[Fall1963]

1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig PSA 2 in lighthouse label. Either 92 or 160.

[Rhinoactions]

E92 crofts
Lajoies
E107 Cleveland players
E94
Any cool clv cards 1900-1920

Yes, I’m from Cleveland-see you there

Thx
Josh Reiner

[Steve_NY]

Excellent. This is what will help booth holders target additional things to bring with us. Keep the list growing but NOTE that most of us already are bringing the rarest of the rare -- its not going to sell itself unless we bring it. But keep your wants coming.

Also I just returned from a concert trip that helped me get close to where I picked up 10 more unopened wax packs from my connection -- if they make it to the show, I will have 2 unopened National Chicle packs, two 1940 Playball packs, a 1941 Playball pack with 2 cards, three 1934-6 Diamond Stars packs, two 1952 Topps packs, and so much more to list. I will list all of my 1930s and 1940s packs in advance of the show and will have them all in one showcase. Check them out -- Booth 800 8 booths in yhe main entrance.

[4815162342]

I will be looking for these E105 Mello Mints:
Harold Bemis
Chief Bender (White Hat)
Al Bridwell
Frank Chance
Sam Crawford
Wild Bill Donovan
Red Dooin
Mickey Doolan
Patsy Dougherty
Johnny Evers
Sherry Magee
Larry McLean
Admiral Schlei
Johnny Seigle
Boss Smith
Joe Tinker
Honus Wagner (Batting)
Honus Wagner (Throwing)
Heinie Zimmerman

I will also be looking to upgrade these:
Chief Bender (Striped Hat)
George Gibson
Napoleon Lajoie
Christy Mathewson

I also plan to bring some scarce cards to trade.

[pawpawdiv9]

If you guys run across my 1916-20 big head ping bodie I need—-Grab it!!! And will happily reward you

[bleeckerstreetcards]

will be looking for:

signed 1948 Leaf baseball

signed 1949 Bowman, 1952, 1956 Topps Jackie Robinson

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by isiahfan

PSA 6 or ExMt+ non-slabbed Kaline RC. They have been pretty steady at $1100-$1300 for a couple years....last year I saw a 5.5 and a 6 I really liked...both were priced at $2K+...more than comps for 7's

I have an SGC 5 that I was offered $1500 for. I said no.

[doug.goodman]

If I was going, I would be looking for m113 & m114 posters. If anybody is bored and feels like sending me contact info for any dealers who have either or both, I would be forever grateful.

Have fun,
Doug

[Danny Smith]

In addition to my usual want list in my signature, I’ll be looking for T207 lowdermilk, Lewis, and miller

[BigfootIsReal]

Air conditioning

[pawpawdiv9]

1. Mando or Old spice total body spray deodorant booth- would make a fortune
2. Ice cream / cotton candy
3. Bikini car wash/ car show
4. Midget wrestling
5. Slot machines
6. Snow crabs/lobster
7. After hours liquor/ tiki bar with hula girls
??? What too much to ask for

[Rhinoactions]

Hey Daryl,

If you upgrade your lajoie, I’d be interested in your current one.

Thx
Josh Reiner

Originally Posted by 4815162342

I will be looking for these E105 Mello Mints:
Harold Bemis
Chief Bender (White Hat)
Al Bridwell
Frank Chance
Sam Crawford
Wild Bill Donovan
Red Dooin
Mickey Doolan
Patsy Dougherty
Johnny Evers
Sherry Magee
Larry McLean
Admiral Schlei
Johnny Seigle
Boss Smith
Joe Tinker
Honus Wagner (Batting)
Honus Wagner (Throwing)
Heinie Zimmerman

I will also be looking to upgrade these:
Chief Bender (Striped Hat)
George Gibson
Napoleon Lajoie
Christy Mathewson

I also plan to bring some scarce cards to trade.

[Casey2296]

I'll pay a substantial finders fee for;
1913 Zeenut Jimmy Lewis
Bender White Cap;
Mello Mint
Blank Bank
Mino
D303 General Baking

[Yoda]

A place to sit when consuming their rotten food.

[Jewish-collector]

I'm looking for Net54 members and see if they say hello to me.

[jimtigers65]

1962 Ford Motor Company Detroit Tiger postcards. Down to needing four, Dick Brown, Phil Cavarretta, Jack Homel, Mike Roarke.

I’ll be there Saturday and Sunday.

[Leon]

T214, T215, T216....mainly..

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[LEHR]

I'm not going to make it this year due to work obligations. I just cancelled my flight/car/hotel a couple weeks ago.

If I were going I'd be looking for pretty much the same stuff as last year:

1. 19th century baseball N172's and cabinets with sharp photos.
2. Pre-1980 unopened packs and boxes. Mostly non-sports and the more rare the better.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

There was one last year. I saw her.

Have an attractive female sitting at my booth would be a no brainer. Less she knows about cards the better.

[Mike Eisenbath]

N172s

T206 SLers

Raw T205s

1952 commons in good condition but raw

1951 Blue Back Ned Garver in best condition possible

American Caramels



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[Leon]

Lol

Originally Posted by snapolit1

have an attractive female sitting at my booth would be a no brainer. less she knows about cards the better.

[Brian Van Horn]

I actually don't have a focus when I go into Nationals which makes the discovery of cards so much more enjoyable.

[Centauri]

T206 Jennings One-hand: American Beauty or Broadleaf. Super long shot.

[IndyDave]

Looking for the following - mostly regional and off-beat issues, including a few harder to ship items

Hostess Baseball full panels - need 4 panels to complete my full set.

1960's-70's Volpe Nicholas portraits and tumblers - all sports. Mostly issued by gas stations and/or grocery stores.

1970 Chemtoy baseball superballs

1966-69 Kahn's baseball

Sugardale baseball

1969 and 1970 Milton Bradley baseball

1968 Topps Baseball posters

1960 Baseball Hi-Lites

1954 Dan Dee baseball

1958 Hires baseball

I'm sure I will buy a lot of stuff not on this list. And may not get anything from this list. But my first trip through will concentrate on these.

[BigfootIsReal]

Air conditioning

[todeen]

Originally Posted by BigfootIsReal

Air conditioning

someone at All Star fanfest said it was in the old Arlington Park, and temps were over 100 degrees. how horrible!

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[fisherboy7]

E107 HOFers

N162 Brouthers and Caruthers


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[Ray Van]

Apart of cards, I will be looking to replenish some of my hard to find supplies. Specifically looking for BCW sleeves and toploaders for odd sizes like 6x9 and 9x12. I know they make them but no local shops carry them here in Toronto and ordering online is cost prohibitive once shipping is factored in. Not sure if any dealers at the show will have these, so if anyone familiar with Cleveland knows if any of the local shops carry these it would be much appreciated!