Burbank card show 8/23 - 8/25

[DeanH3]

Is anybody attending? I'll be there at least Friday. Maybe Saturday but that depends on how much I get done Friday. I will be doing Disneyland with the family that weekend as well.

I'm assuming it will be largely modern. But hopefully a decent amount of vintage will be represented.

[doug.goodman]

Is this the Burbank card show in Burbank, or the one 90 minutes away in Anaheim?

[ocjack]

I only hope they solve the parking problem from their last show (to the degree they can). I went last time, spent 90 minutes circling the blocks trying to find a parking space and then gave up. It looked like their show was competing with several other events at the convention center that added to the mess.

I'd love to attend this next one.

[GasHouseGang]

Originally Posted by ocjack

I only hope they solve the parking problem from their last show (to the degree they can). I went last time, spent 90 minutes circling the blocks trying to find a parking space and then gave up. It looked like their show was competing with several other events at the convention center that added to the mess.

The same thing happened to me. Go early if you decide to go.

[DeanH3]

The show is being held at the Anaheim convention center.

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by ocjack

I only hope they solve the parking problem from their last show (to the degree they can). I went last time, spent 90 minutes circling the blocks trying to find a parking space and then gave up. It looked like their show was competing with several other events at the convention center that added to the mess.

I'd love to attend this next one.

I expect to park in the lot on site Saturday. parking was only 20-30 I think last time

[ocjack]

Originally Posted by Fuddjcal

I expect to park in the lot on site Saturday. parking was only 20-30 I think last time

I tried. Arrived around 10:30 and lot was full.

[Exhibitman]

I am supposed to be there but I am probably going to cancel. I messed up my ankle pretty badly and I am not sure I am physically capable of the move-in and move-out.

[jimtigers65]

Originally Posted by DeanH3

Is anybody attending? I'll be there at least Friday. Maybe Saturday but that depends on how much I get done Friday. I will be doing Disneyland with the family that weekend as well.

I'm assuming it will be largely modern. But hopefully a decent amount of vintage will be represented.

Dean, did you make it to the show?

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Walked the show yesterday. Got there around 11:15. Was a little surprised at the ratio of modern to vintage (although I guess I shouldn't have been). I'd say 85% modern with a TON of pokemon. Don't think I've ever seen so much pokemon at one show. I got spoiled at the National seeing sooo much vintage.

[Jewish-collector]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

Walked the show yesterday. Got there around 11:15. Was a little surprised at the ratio of modern to vintage (although I guess I shouldn't have been). I'd say 85% modern with a TON of pokemon. Don't think I've ever seen so much pokemon at one show. I got spoiled at the National seeing sooo much vintage.

You're surprised ? Most of the local (& even regional shows) these days is the shiny stuff.

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

You're surprised ? Most of the local (& even regional shows) these days is the shiny stuff.

I guess I was still under the spell of the National where vintage was overflowing like the melty cheese on a great NY slice

[oldschool73]

As others have said...maybe 15% vintage..AND...could easily get better prices even with shipping, tax, auction fees. Quite disappointing from a vintage perspective. Only reasonable dealer was Ash...who, for the hour I was at his table, 3 other dealers came and bought to resell same day (Friday).

[DeanH3]

Originally Posted by jimtigers65

Dean, did you make it to the show?

Hey Jim,

I did not make it. My mom had to go into the Hospital, so I had to take a rain check. She'd doing well so I'm grateful. There will always be another show.

[661fish]

Definitely less sports card dealers than last year's show. Vintage was less too. Most of the vintage was way overpriced. Like 20 to 40 percent above VCP. So I didn't even bother. There were dealers that were there last year from back east that didn't come back. Honestly, it could have easily been called the Burbank Pokémon Show.

[rackpack7272]

Originally Posted by 661fish

Definitely less sports card dealers than last year's show. Vintage was less too. Most of the vintage was way overpriced. Like 20 to 40 percent above VCP. So I didn't even bother. There were dealers that were there last year from back east that didn't come back. Honestly, it could have easily been called the Burbank Pokémon Show.

I agree. In the past they've had most of the Pokemon stuff in a separate room/floor, but all of the dealers were mixed together this time. And I felt the same re vintage. There wasn't as much vintage, and it was way too expensive. I had money burning a hole in my pocket, but I just couldn't do it at those prices

I've enjoyed their other shows, so I'll still go to the next one in Ontario and hope for the best!