Thoughts, observations and opinions on the National

[ChiefBenderForever]

With all the revitalization to Pittsburgh I think it would be a great city to have a national, not to mention so many dealers and collectors seem to be in that area and not to far from the east coast. Won't the Suntimes and Sportsfest Chicago shows take a blow with some many back to back huge shows especially with everyone gearing up for the national ? Chicago is good as it is in the middle for east and west coasts but seems to be a bit overkill.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by JohnnyHarmonica

With all the revitalization to Pittsburgh I think it would be a great city to have a national, not to mention so many dealers and collectors seem to be in that area and not to far from the east coast. Won't the Suntimes and Sportsfest Chicago shows take a blow with some many back to back huge shows especially with everyone gearing up for the national ? Chicago is good as it is in the middle for east and west coasts but seems to be a bit overkill.

I would pay to watch someone who found the walkway from the Hilton to the Baltimore Convention Center challenging try to navigate some of the streets of Pittsburgh.

[insidethewrapper]

So Ford Field would be way to small, how about Cobo Hall ( 700,000 square feet +) ?

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by insidethewrapper

So Ford Field would be way to small, how about Cobo Hall ( 700,000 square feet +) ?

They could get KISS again as autograph guests!

[teetwoohsix]

+1 for Las Vegas...............

My opinion is Kansas City. Centrally located in the US. Stadiums 15 min from convention center, plenty of hotels, parking, ect. Lots and Lots of after hour activities, shopping, gambling, food, ect. Hell I may even have a BBQ at the lake (15 min from the center). I think KC would be great and it is cheap to fly into and get in and out of.

[ChiefBenderForever]

Originally Posted by Pup6913

My opinion is Kansas City. Centrally located in the US. Stadiums 15 min from convention center, plenty of hotels, parking, ect. Lots and Lots of after hour activities, shopping, gambling, food, ect. Hell I may even have a BBQ at the lake (15 min from the center). I think KC would be great and it is cheap to fly into and get in and out of.

Dont forget the Negro League Hall of Fame as well, not to mention Kansas City could use an event like this. The Baltimore show sounds like it was a success and was definately good for the the city and boosted the Orioles attendence levels quite nicely. Vegas would be fun but all the distractions could put a hurt on some collectors wallets, on the other hand someone could hit a jackpot and go blow 50k at the show !!

[lsutigers1973]

I mainly just read the threads on here and rarely post.

Just wanted to mention that I had the chance to meet Leon while a few of us were busting packs and having a few adult beverages in the Hilton bar.

Super nice guy and extremely knowledgeable. Was a pleasure just listening to him.

OK, brown nosing done.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by lsutigers1973

I mainly just read the threads on here and rarely post.

Just wanted to mention that I had the chance to meet Leon while a few of us were busting packs and having a few adult beverages in the Hilton bar.

Super nice guy and extremely knowledgeable. Was a pleasure just listening to him.

OK, brown nosing done.

It was a pleasure meeting you guys too. I do love the hobby. Yeah, there are a few people (even on this board, go figure) who try to antagonize and always be sarcastic, but that is just their nature. They have fun doing it (I guess), so who cares?

You guys look like ya'll were having a lot of fun busting those packs and examining the centering and corners for that elusive 8 or 9. That's what it's all about!! Hope to see ya'll doing the same exact thing next year. I doubt I will remember your names but I might just ask again, pull up a chair and have a cold one with ya'll. Take care now and thanks for the kind words...