Thoughts, observations and opinions on the National

[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.

[insidethewrapper]

I think the first baseball card shows were in "Detroit" in the early 1970's. These shows were the best the hobby had to offer !
Why not a show at "Ford Field"? This is across the road from Tigers Comerica Park. Also casino's within eye range and some great food in "Greektown", HockeyTown restaurant etc. Plenty of vendors in Ford Field . Plenty of seating and room. Would a football field be large enough for dealers ?
One of the few cities with all 4 major sports !!!!
Some slots, some baseball and food after the show each nite should be enough for anyone.

[Tabe]

Originally Posted by insidethewrapper

Plenty of seating and room. Would a football field be large enough for dealers ?

Actually, a football field isn't even close to big enough. Now, granted that there's space around the field itself but a football field is 360ft x 159ft (120 yds x 53 yds). That's only 57240 sq ft. Even if you add 100 ft in each direction, you're still under 120,000 sq ft.

Tabe

[GasHouseGang]

If we actually get to vote, I'd vote for San Diego too. It would be nice to attend another National before I die!

Comic-con was at the San Diego Convention Center, which according to the website is 525,701 gross sq.ft. contiguous exhibit space on the ground floor and has 50 loading docks. The only possible drawback I can see is they also say Floor Loads: 350 lbs. per sq. ft. This might mean some dealers wouldn't be able to attend.

[E93]

San Diego is a great idea for a west coast venue. Great convention center, near ball park, tons of restaurants, etc. downtown in the gaslamp area.
JimB