Just realized I have a hobby record!

[steve B]

With all this talk of the National, I got to thinking about being a collector who hasn't been to one. Figured someone had to have simply not gone for longer, then realized the first one was after I started collecting.

Anyone want to admit sharing the record for most years in a row not attending the national with me?

Steve B
And yes, every year I'm a bit jealous.

[darwinbulldog]

We're tied so far.

[ALR-bishop]

"When I was young I wanted to eventually build the world's longest extension bridge, but then I found out that it had already been done "... Jack Handey

[bnorth]

I would like to attend some time but I am with Steve for now.

[frankbmd]

I have attended in two millennia. Can anyone top that?

[Sean]

I think your record is safe Frank. And the rest of you have made me feel better about not being able to attend this year.

[Butch7999]

The admission charge alone would drain our annual collectibles budget.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

I have attended in two millennia. Can anyone top that?

I have attended in 4 different decades.

[hangman62]

OK, how about 1 timers ?

me - once

[quinnsryche]

Originally Posted by rats60

I have attended in 4 different decades.

Me too

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

The only National I have attended was in Chicago 2015. It was a fun experience, and perhaps someday I will go to another one. However, as others have said, the costs of getting there are a negative and could be used to buy more cards. Also my card collecting interests have gravitated to the early days of the Pacific Coast League. If I were going to make a big collecting trip, it would be to The Seattle (Shoreline) show promoted by the Washington State Sports Collectors Association.


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[mrmopar]

Never gone to one, probably never will.

[rfurnish]

Never been to one. So far the negatives have outweighed the positives for me. I imagine that the difficult dealers/overpriced cards are getting more attention than the reasonable ones. All those T206 Cobbs in the one case looked fairly priced. Hard to put a positive light on the entrance/parking fees. The Net54 event sounded very interesting (especially the FBI guy). I have enjoyed reading all the posts regarding the show.

I might make Cleveland my first next year. Still on the fence...

[irv]

I haven't been to one yet but it is definitely on the bucket list, even if I can't afford to purchase anything.

My thinking is, and it's likely already been discussed in this thread, is where else can you see, and possibly hold, some of the most desirable cards and memorabilia in the hobby.

I know I'd likely be salivating at almost every table I attend, and to me, that would be more than worth the price of admission.