Thoughts, observations and opinions on the National

[Basilone]

Originally Posted by E93

Some do. My question is: There were Monkeys, Beatles, and Elvis sets, so why no Grateful Dead sets? I would take a '72 Jerry over a '67 Bobby any day.
JimB

The stamp inserts would of been a big hit. Topps missed the boat on that one.

[Anthony S.]

How about a Double National to accommodate the cities with smaller venues. All the dealers who refuse to put price tags on their merchandise can attend the Mystery National at a venue which doesn't tell them how much their booths, hotel rooms or meals cost. They can just receive the bill when they leave.

That should leave plenty of room for everyone else at a sub-300,000 sq ft venue such as the one in Portland. Great city during the Summer, I might add.

[dstudeba]

Originally Posted by Basilone

The stamp inserts would of been a big hit. Topps missed the boat on that one.

nice.

[jp1216]

Being a Cleveland guy, I've always attended every few years. Love the experience. Now that it appears to be out of the loop - I think I'll make the trip to Chicago...

[E93]

Originally Posted by Basilone

The stamp inserts would of been a big hit. Topps missed the boat on that one.

Are you thinking what I am thinking?

[barrysloate]

I've still never seen anyone mention Brooklyn for the National. Best city in the world.

[tbob]

Jim I guess the thinking is that East Coast dealers wouldn't want to make the long trip to Portland, which is a shame because it is one of my favorite cities to visit in the U.S.
How did Cleveland get in to the rotation anyway? Minneapolis would be much better and still gives you a large city in the Midwest.

[E93]

Originally Posted by tbob

Jim I guess the thinking is that East Coast dealers wouldn't want to make the long trip to Portland, which is a shame because it is one of my favorite cities to visit in the U.S.
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If it loses a few east coasters, that would mean the slightly smaller venue would be ok, right?

[mr2686]

Let me put my vote in for San Diego as well. Not only because I live here, but it's a great place for everyone to visit. As said before, Petco and the Gas Lamp Quarter with tons of restaurants and nightlife are all within walking distance.
C'mon guys...bring some of that great stuff out to California!!

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by mr2686

Let me put my vote in for San Diego as well. Not only because I live here, but it's a great place for everyone to visit. As said before, Petco and the Gas Lamp Quarter with tons of restaurants and nightlife are all within walking distance.
C'mon guys...bring some of that great stuff out to California!!

+4 (if I counted right...)

San Diego has a huge convention center, perfect weather, extremely close proximity to infinite hotels, bars, restaurants, Petco Park, the Gaslamp Quarter, the Waterfront, Seaport Village, etc.

Plus, it's just a beautiful city. If family members accompany, there's a world class Zoo, Sea World, Horton Plaza, Mission Bay, limitless Golf, and the Beach... all within less than 15 minutes away. Even Mexico is easy access, if you're into that (I think that Tijuana qualifies).

I don't know how you can top San Diego.... is it too much to ask for one National per decade to be west of the Mississippi?

[bijoem]

Originally Posted by tbob

Jim I guess the thinking is that East Coast dealers wouldn't want to make the long trip to Portland, which is a shame because it is one of my favorite cities to visit in the U.S.
How did Cleveland get in to the rotation anyway? Minneapolis would be much better and still gives you a large city in the Midwest.

I would love to go to Portland for a national.

never been there..... would like to one day.

[calvindog]

Joe, you'd have to pack a steamer trunk or two for such a long trip. And maybe hire some sherpas to carry them for you.

[bijoem]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Joe, you'd have to pack a steamer trunk or two for such a long trip. And maybe hire some sherpas to carry them for you.

hahaha. so true.

[WillowGrove]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I've still never seen anyone mention Brooklyn for the National. Best city in the world.

Great idea Barry.

If anyone wants to meet on the Wed night at 8pm at Nathan's I'll be there. No need to rsvp - they don't take reservations.

[barrysloate]

Of course there aren't any convention centers in Brooklyn, but that's just a small detail.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Of course there aren't any convention centers in Brooklyn, but that's just a small detail.

Admit it: If it were in Brooklyn, you still wouldn't go.

[barrysloate]

Rob- if it were across the street, there's a 50-50 chance I would stop by.