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08-12-2010, 08:39 AM
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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.
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08-12-2010, 10:28 AM
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It sounds like Baltimore was quite a hit with everyone, sorry I missed it. While many didn't care for Cleveland, it was within driving distance for me and that made it convenient and since it was my first National, quite enjoyable. My wife and daughter enjoyed the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as well as a decent meal to make up for my time at the show.
Chicago is also close enough to drive to and I hope to make it there in the future. Pittsburgh could be a good choice, that city has really revitalized itself in recent years and as was mentioned earlier, it should be easy to get good seats to a Pirates game. San Diego would be great but the added expense of a flight would strain some of us in the east, I know it works both ways  and it is more expensive for some of our western collectors to make their way toward the Atlantic.It is probably impossible to please everyone so the powers that be will have to make the decision that best suits the majority of collectors/dealers. RC Edited to add: I think the bbq at Andrew's in Kansas City would be worth going to as well.
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Kansas City would be a terribly long drive for most people. I don't mind the suggestion, however, but think most others would not care to drive all the way there. It's equally out of the way for nearly everyone!
It's never been important to me, but I think it is of interest to many collectors that the show's host city has an MLB team playing at home sometime during the course of the convention.
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08-12-2010, 01:38 PM
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What was the attendance figures in Baltimore ?
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08-13-2010, 09:56 AM
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Leon
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.
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08-13-2010, 10:21 AM
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lsutigers....
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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...
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08-13-2010, 11:23 AM
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1st ever national, and it was great!
My venue suggestions would be to alternate East, Central, West, Central, East, etc. Central could alternate between Cleveland and Chicago. Throw in a Las Vegas every 4-5 years. Each coast would see one every 3 years. I know that some of you saw dealers that you have never seen before - the locals who won't travel across the country - point being that the dealer mix will change by location. Unlike Alan's unlimited resources, I won't travel more than 2 hours for a show. Andrew - thanks for the pics and enjoyed meeting you and Dad at the Wed. dinner. Regards all - Will
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