Friday national

[jimtodd]

Honestly, I had heard so much complaining, that I was dreading going today, but I've gotta say I was really impressed and had a fantastic time.
I got there around noon, and yes, had to park in the grass lot, but didn't have to pay for parking and after I got inside, I walked right in with no lines.
Its huge.
There was more vintage by percentage than I've personally ever seen in the past other shows (except Strongsville). The hobby is definitely not dying, and neither is vintage.
People are buying up vintage everywhere (albeit at 60-70%) and I was able to make a deal for some of my cards, and I bought a nice 1933 Delong Klein.
There was a ton of space in the isles between vendors.
It was much cooler in there for there being that many people.
The food trucks and drink stands throughout were really useful, as well as a lot of seats to sit down when you've been walking too much.
I didn't pay for autos but got to at least see Johnny bench, Dr. J, and Dennis Rodman, as well as several vintage baseball you-tubers.
I timed myself from the time I got in line for the bathroom, to when I left the bathroom, and it was 8 minutes. Not too bad considering the amount of people and how much people were complaining about it. I've seen worse in airports.
I for one, had a great time.