Views and observations from AC - share your experience at the National!

[ocjack]

Just an off-the-wall question for those that attended: Which dealer(s) slipped into the premium "Mr. Mint" tables located at the front door? I know it's been a few years since he passed away, but I assume some other "special" dealer now gets that spot.

And to those that attended, hope you enjoyed the show. It's a lot of walking and talking, but I always enjoyed the few Nationals I attended.

[x2drich2000]

Originally Posted by ocjack

Just an off-the-wall question for those that attended: Which dealer(s) slipped into the premium "Mr. Mint" tables located at the front door? I know it's been a few years since he passed away, but I assume some other "special" dealer now gets that spot.

And to those that attended, hope you enjoyed the show. It's a lot of walking and talking, but I always enjoyed the few Nationals I attended.

The two booths that were at the very front where general admission entered were Memory Lane (straight ahead) and Lelands (to the right).

[Jewish-collector]

Originally Posted by x2drich2000

The two booths that were at the very front where general admission entered were Memory Lane (straight ahead) and Lelands (to the right).

Did Memory Lane have any young women in referee uniforms handing out catalogs as in previous Nationals ?

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

Ted how does that work only setting up three days at the National, Tuesday-Thursday ? I thought it was part of the contract that you had to stay through Sunday?

Hi Johnny

For many years, I have been sharing the booth at the Nationals with my California buddies, Sal and Mark. Sal is the owner of the booth, and he provides me a 6-foot table.
Therefore, I can come and go at my convenience. Last week was my wife's Birthday on Friday, so I left the Show at the end of Thursday.

Thanks for asking.

Originally Posted by tedzan

A little too much "complaining" about the Atlantic City show going on here.

I am happy to say I had a great show Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday. I only set-up three days at the National Shows, because that's when all the action occurs.

This Atlantic City show was as good as my best Chicago show (Chicago shows usually are my best). Either I was lucky, or I brought the right Goodies to this show.
You may ask....what were the "right Goodies" ?
They were a group of T206 cards with the tougher backs listed here. The BL 350 and the COUPON sold immediately. Plus, 16 of the cards in this group of 22 sold.


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1910 COUPON
AMERICAN BEAUTY 350
BROAD LEAF 350
CYCLE 350
PIEDMONT 460/42
POLAR BEAR
Red HINDU
SOVEREIGN
TOLSTOI

Plus T206 HOFer's, T205's, GOUDEY's, BOWMAN's, and a couple of OLD JUDGE's.

This assortment proved to be the right stuff. At my age, I like to travel light


That was sweet.....and meeting up with Net54 guys was a real pleasure.

See you at the Philly Show in September in Oaks, Pennsylvania.


TED Z

T206 Reference
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[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Hi Johnny

For many years, I have been sharing the booth at the Nationals with my California buddies, Sal and Mark. Sal is the owner of the booth, and he provides me a 6-foot table.
Therefore, I can come and go at my convenience. Last week was my wife's Birthday on Friday, so I left the Show at the end of Thursday.

Thanks for asking.

That's Awesome thanks Ted.

[Spike]

On one hand, I enjoyed the show and was able to spend four solid days shopping for cards, finishing a few sets, and making progress on several others. The finishing line for my 1956 Topps set of white/grey backs is within sight, once I grit my teeth and buy a second Mantle.

On the other, you could hear many people coughing and gritting out subpar health for the sake of the significant money that changes hands. Had to cut my own show short after testing positive for COVID on Saturday and wish I'd been 100% masked starting Wednesday. Best wishes to anyone recovering from the show in both senses of the word.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Anyone who found AC run-down, seedy and/or scary, clearly didn't play a lot of poker there in the 90's and early 2000's. Frankly the city looks the nicest I can remember. That's not saying a ton as it has been VERY scary at times, but I thought things were looking better than in my many trips 15 - 20 years ago.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Did Memory Lane have any young women in referee uniforms handing out catalogs as in previous Nationals ?

Think they did. Small amount of eye candy outside of cards. It's not the boat show.