The National: Is 4 hrs. enough on Wednesday?

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Or you ask the dealer if he has what you are looking for.

Not exactly comparable, but if I am looking for Lou Gehrig type 1 photos I could
Cover the National easily in 4 hours.

If that's how you feel about a show, why go at all? Just shop on ebay or auction houses. You'll find a lot more there. Most people don't go to a card show to do all they can to avoid looking at cards.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

If that's how you feel about a show, why go at all? Just shop on ebay or auction houses. You'll find a lot more there. Most people don't go to a card show to do all they can to avoid looking at cards.

Yeah, the dealers at these shows are such fascinating people. . . I wish I had days on end to chew the fat with them and experience their BO and lousy personal hygiene in all its glory.

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Yeah, the dealers at these shows are such fascinating people. . . I wish I had days on end to chew the fat with them and experience their BO and lousy personal hygiene in all its glory.

Serious question. How many times have you gone to the National? and When?

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

Serious question. How many times have you gone to the National? and When?

4. 2 x in Chicago, 2 in AC.

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

4. 2 x in Chicago, 2 in AC.

And you actually experienced smelly dealers? Or was that just playing to a meme?

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

And you actually experienced smelly dealers? Or was that just playing to a meme?

I met some dealers who seemed like great guys. Hello Howard C. and others. I also met many dealers who seemed like they needed a shower, an unstained t shirt that fit, and a stick of deodorant.

Playing to a meme? Maybe partly. But after you've been to a bunch of shows, there just isn't as much ooohinh and ahhing as you might think. By the time I got to my last National they only real eye candy I saw was at the Heritage, LOTG, and other AH booths. A lot of the same vintage being sold over and over. And a lot of dealers are surprisingly rude and unhelpful. Precious few "holy shit. . . I've never seen that before" moments. Needle in a haystack? If there is one it will likely be gone before you walk through the door.

Not saying don't go. For me now worth the downside. The East Coast National and Philly show work for me.

If anyone wants to get a Playboy model at their booth in an ill-fitting t shirt, I might consider a return visit. I will even overlook any body odor.

[OhioLawyerF5]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I met some dealers who seemed like great guys. Hello Howard C. and others. I also met many dealers who seemed like they needed a shower, an unstained t shirt that fit, and a stick of deodorant.

Playing to a meme? Maybe partly. But after you've been to a bunch of shows, there just isn't as much ooohinh and ahhing as you might think. By the time I got to my last National they only real eye candy I saw was at the Heritage, LOTG, and other AH booths. A lot of the same vintage being sold over and over. And a lot of dealers are surprisingly rude and unhelpful. Precious few "holy shit. . . I've never seen that before" moments. Needle in a haystack? If there is one it will likely be gone before you walk through the door.

Not saying don't go. For me now worth the downside. The East Coast National and Philly show work for me.

If anyone wants to get a Playboy model at their booth in an ill-fitting t shirt, I might consider a return visit. I will even overlook any body odor.

To each their own. I'm glad you find ways to enjoy your hobby. I go to a dozen or more shows a year and the national every single year and enjoy spending days walking around the show and looking at cards, digging through boxes, and just having a good time. Obviously, that isn't the case for everyone. But if I am looking for something specific, I have always had a much better time finding it at the national than those other regional shows.

[edhans]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Yeah, the dealers at these shows are such fascinating people. . . I wish I had days on end to chew the fat with them and experience their BO and lousy personal hygiene in all its glory.

Most of bathe at least every other day. I even shave once or twice.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Yeah, the dealers at these shows are such fascinating people. . . I wish I had days on end to chew the fat with them and experience their BO and lousy personal hygiene in all its glory.

For every dealer I'd prefer not to be around or talk to at a show, there's probably at least 100 collectors that are worse.

[timn1]

[QUOTE=jayshum;2522527]For every dealer I'd prefer not to be around or talk to at a show, there's probably at least 100 collectors that are worse.[/QU
The collectors are way scuzzier than most of the dealers.

[Exhibitman]

Two words: astronaut diapers

[Snapolit1]

Exaggeration aside, there are many pleasant dealers. But they are there to make money, sell stuff, and hopefully turn a profit. They aren’t necessarily any more knowledgeable about what they are selling than anyone else. And they don’t go to these shows to make friends. Many of them would benefit tremendously with some better people skills. If I had a dollar for everytime my polite “just looking right now ….” Was met with some kind of scoff or snide retort I’d prob be flying out to the National for free. Of course I’m just looking you big dummy …. How else am I going to know what you are selling.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by timn1

The collectors are way scuzzier than most of the dealers.

LOL not even a question!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Yeah, the dealers at these shows are such fascinating people. . . I wish I had days on end to chew the fat with them and experience their BO and lousy personal hygiene in all its glory.

LOL....
Come on Steve. I see a lot of friends at the National who take showers at least weekly!
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