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[Jewish-collector]

It seems to be a few less dealers than the last time the National was here, but the crowd yesterday was good.

[WhenItWasAHobby]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

It seems to be a few less dealers than the last time the National was here, but the crowd yesterday was good.

The "few less dealers" observation can easily be explained. The word must have gotten out that there was going to be an arrest.

To me, an arrest of an alleged rogue dealer at the National was long overdue, yet at the same time the hoopla this has generated for selling a few bad jerseys to me is perversely comical. I'd compare this to the beach patrol removing a jelly fish from the water that just stung someone while there are dozens of great white sharks circling around with their dorsal fins in plain view and then telling the people it's safe to swim now.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by WhenItWasAHobby

The "few less dealers" observation can easily be explained. The word must have gotten out that there was going to be an arrest.

To me, an arrest of an alleged rogue dealer at the National was long overdue, yet at the same time the hoopla this has generated for selling a few bad jerseys to me is perversely comical. I'd compare this to the beach patrol removing a jelly fish from the water that just stung someone while there are dozens of great white sharks circling around with their dorsal fins in plain view and then telling the people it's safe to swim now.

Now now as Lichtman explained these things take time. Surely the fruits of 2008 are just around the corner.

[Zach Wheat]

I agree...these things take time.

However, regarding cards & prices....I am wondering if there is a good selection of cards at the National; and further, if the prices are what most would anticipate. eBay & their new policies seem to have skewed the collecting market such that I do not find as much of the "hard to find" cards on eBay auctions anymore.

It seems like the harder to find cards can only be found through auction houses or inflated BIN prices. Just my opinion.

ZWheat

[e107collector]

Did anyone see any spectacular cards coming up for auction at the major auction house tables?

Tony

[GasHouseGang]

In this day of everyone having a camera on their cell phone, where are the pictures or video? Speaking as one of the poor unfortunates that couldn't attend, I'd like to at least get my fix by seeing some pics. Anyone?

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Now now as Lichtman explained these things take time. Surely the fruits of 2008 are just around the corner.

Hey, don't ask me -- I fight the government every day. Far be it for me to explain away their incompetence. Regardless, I'm just happy the orphans are being cared for.

[WhenItWasAHobby]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Now now as Lichtman explained these things take time. Surely the fruits of 2008 are just around the corner.

Good point Peter. I filed an IC3 complaint in July 2009 and still haven't received a response from the FBI. I'm sure I'll hear something anyday now - probably Monday.

[hangman62]

Whoa,
Did someone say independant females at the show !..Im spalshin on the aqua-vela and gettin out there....I think I can complete with most male collectors... overweight,bald,cheap T shirt wearin, flip flop wearin,lookin for a cheap hotdog for lunch type , yet with that certain touch of something !

[WhenItWasAHobby]

Originally Posted by WhenItWasAHobby

Good point Peter. I filed an IC3 complaint in July 2009 and still haven't received a response from the FBI. I'm sure I'll hear something anyday now - probably Monday.

And today, Monday I did receive a phone response from the FBI! Golly!

[Bosox Blair]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

It seems to be a few less dealers than the last time the National was here, but the crowd yesterday was good.

We had a talk at tonight's N54 dinner from the National's organizer. He said 2011 is the first time in 8 years that every single display space was sold. (At least that is what I think he said...I was drinking...)

I believe he did mention more corporate involvement, so I guess that could mean fewer "dealers"...but the impression he left was that things were on an upward trend.

Cheers,
Blair

[Jewish-collector]

He did say that at the Net54 dinner, but I had heard from someone on the National commitee that they were selling less booths, because if they had fewer booths they could potentially try venues in NEW, different cities. In other words, the National could then "fit" (be small enough) in more convention centers.

[Bosox Blair]

Hi Alan,

Nice to meet you today! I understand...they are all sold out b/c there are not as many booths offered.

Cheers,
Blair

[sox1903wschamp]

The big difference that I saw was the room that housed the "Olympic Pavilion" this year was filled in 2008 with Card/Memorabilia dealers. It looks like they made room for the Olympic Pavilion. I took a browse through and there was some neat stuff, mostly pins. Tons of pins!

[Ejm1]

Did anybody bump into Mr. Bruce Dorskind at the National?

[Woundedduck]

I took a ton of pictures of notable cards and memorabilia that I came across. I'll try to get some posted this week when i have a chance.

[tbob]

Originally Posted by Ejm1

Did anybody bump into Mr. Bruce Dorskind at the National?

He wasn't there. Word is that he is in very bad health...