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03-23-2012, 04:09 PM
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1. Don't build up your hopes if you are looking for scarce cards. There are 1000+ dealer tables but very few with great vintage stuff.
2. Unless you find something that you can't live without and are afraid that it will scooped up by someone else if you leave the table, make note of cards you like, walk the full show, and then decide what you will seriously pursue. The worst thing would be to use up your money early and then find a great card. 3. Negotiate, negotiate------------NEVER PAY WHAT THE DEALER IS ASKING 4. Consider the National as a social event where you may find some cards you need. If you go in with that attitude you will never be disappointed Last edited by oldjudge; 03-23-2012 at 04:11 PM. 
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03-23-2012, 05:44 PM
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Sorry, but I sat here laughing and laughing on that one. The first one, Joe, nailed it....and Peter's follow up was well played too. Thanks everyone. That lightened it up a little. As Jay said, go there with low to no expectations of finding something you want or need and you will leave happy. Most likely you will find a gem or two. I do have to admit, last year was my worst year ever for getting stuff for my collection. The first day I bought a $40 strip card with an almost perfect wet sheet transfer on it, from a board member,...and nothing for my collection the next 4-5 days. I got a few odds and ends for resale but it too was almost dry. Other years I have done much better. Maybe if I quit talking for long enough to look at tables it would help? It is a great social event though (to me and many others) and I have always thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Leon Luckey www.luckeycards.com
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03-23-2012, 06:23 PM
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Bring LOTS of money and plan to spend all of it.
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03-23-2012, 06:54 PM
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The past two years PSA has allowed people to join they collector club or renew their membership at the show. The free grading which comes with paying for the membership could be used at the show for on site grading, It is not 2 hour, but normally next day or two. This can save a couple of bucks for show grading.
at least 95% of the dealers are completely set up Wednesday at open time. Over 80% are set up Sunday. It is hard for the dealers to leave early if they are there Sunday because they do not open the doors to leave until the show ending time. This does not stop them from spending the last 2-3 hours of the show packing up.
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03-23-2012, 11:52 PM
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Again, I just wanted to thank everyone who has chimed in regarding their advice and prior experiences at the National. I now have some direction (and a rigid training plan that I will undertake over the next several months in preparation for my attendance) in order to make the best use of my time in Baltimore.
Leon, I will definitely attend the net54 dinner that gets planned. Thanks again for everyone's help and keep the ideas coming!
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03-24-2012, 07:51 AM
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How you buy cards is up to you
But the absolutely most important thing to remember is to wear the most comfortable shoes possible.
Those concrete floors are hard and after several days do take an effect. And remember, if the item is something you have been looking for years; don't be afraid to make a quick purchase but if you are chasing 1975 Topps, you can certainly take your time before finding a vendor you are comfortable with. PSA and BGS lines tend to be long; SGC is not nearly as long Rich Last edited by Rich Klein; 03-24-2012 at 07:51 AM.
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