My 1st National.....

CdnOsfan

Attended my first National and here are a few thoughts and observations:

-Brooks Robinson was awesome and took several pictures as well as chatted and personalized our item even though we didn't pay extra for that. (He offered).

-Many dealers were fantastic but its amazing how many just sit there with an ugly look on their face.

-I was amazed at how we were ignored at the Beckett and COMC booths by employees doing nothing.

-PSA was lined up but they were very attentive and the free personalized slabbed cards were a nice touch and done quick.

-Some displays are so messy and unorganized and look to be too much trouble to look through.

-Man, walking on that concrete floor all day takes a toll....

-Got some good deals especially late Saturday

-Wish I didn't have to ask how much almost everything is....

-IX center staff from parking attendant to food service and cleaners are all very friendly and do a good job. It is a nice, clean venue.

-A few dealers seemed to sleep in and some displays were covered up all day Saturday...Apparently the police were involved and a fake autograph dealer was shut down Friday.

-That ferris wheel in the IX center is a fast and wild ride and only 2 bucks....Great to see the entire show floor from above.

VintagemanEd

Great observations and even though I was not there this year I think almost all of those could be said for every National almost

SumoMenkoMan

Crazy that Beckett and COMC were pretty lazy with their customer service. Great run down!

prgsdw

Regarding asking for price, couldn't agree more. I waited 10 minutes at one booth for them to "research" the price. Ridiculous. Topped only by the price, 3x the last few sales. Pass.