Board Members with a booth at the National

Tipem · July 15, 2003 9:04AM

I thought it would be

for any dealers that are participating in the national to post their booth numbers here(or where you will be hanging out) so that people can stop by.(no blackjack or craps table numbers).I have seen two or three dealers spam

their locations on the boards already.This would kind of make spamming legal,wouldn't it ?It would also give everyone a collective list that we could print.

Thanks,
Vic

norty · July 15, 2003 10:01AM

Vic, it doesn't take much to encourage me to spam my booth location on the Registry Boards! I enjoy having Registry members stop by at any show. Please introduce yourself. It's always fun to match up names and faces. I'll be at Booth 790. I expect this to be a monster show in terms of attendance since it is the first East Coast show in a long time and I am really looking forward to it.

Basilone · July 15, 2003 10:22AM

How bout next year....the board members all chip in and get our own booth! A place where we can all meet and explain the registry to people, BS with each other, trade cards, sell our PSA 7's, etc.

John

Tipem · July 15, 2003 10:48AM

John,

Cool idea!!

Aren't there certain qualifications to get a table at the national,and how many people can get a dealers badge from the same table?

Vic

Basilone · July 15, 2003 12:04PM

Not sure...maybe PSA can pull a few strings for the guys who contribute money. I know they server alchohol at the National (as Ive been to the last two in Cleveland)....could you imagine Zardoz mixing drinks at the table!!

Or how about this....in the next year we put a book together called "Secrets of the Set Registry" with our collecting tips and sell em at the table. The proceeds can go to fund our addiction..err...purchases that week.

John

norty · July 15, 2003 12:57PM

With respect to obtaining tables at the National, (disregarding getting them from sponsors, corporations etc) they are distributed on a seniority system. A point is awarded for each National you do and, during the current National, a booth lottery will be held for the National next year in Cleveland. Those with the highest point totals pick their booths for next year in the first lottery sessions. Those with the lower numbers select last. There seems to be a move by the National Board to limit booths (and have slightly smaller shows) as I know last year in Chicago it was dicey as to whether anyone with a priority under 3 got in. I am not sure about Atlantic City and how tough it was for those with low priority to get in.

It costs $765 to get a standard 10X10 booth and $965 for a 10X15. I've already paid for the Cleveland national in 2004 as you must submit what is called a Notice of Intent to Exhibit and at least partially pay for next year's National before this years is even held. If you don't have any priority, you must apply for admission and generally get on a wait list and hope for a cancellation.

I hope this gives you at least some idea of what is involved just to get in to this show.

Basilone · July 15, 2003 1:24PM

In Cleveland 2 years ago...I know several private collectors that had no problem getting tables...(the location wasnt the greatest) but they did get them.

John

BobS · July 15, 2003 9:10PM

This sucks. Only 366 days until I get to go to my first National

Wabittwax · July 15, 2003 11:11PM

Cleveland was my first National I set up at and Chicago was my second. Both sucked and not worth the expenses. But it was fun though. I had no problem getting into either one. I think it's funny that the National lowered the amount of tables and dramatically raised to price per table recently. I think it kills their ego to not have a waiting list for their show. For years, people were dying to get into that show and now people do it once and never come back to set up again. You guys would have more fun on the buyer side of the table. Dealer side requires a lot of sitting around. I have to say though that you can pick up some monster deals when you buy from the dealer side. Problem with that though is you are being offered everything that 50 other dealers already said no to. So your not being offered any great vintage but a lot of stuff you can make money on.

qualitycards · July 16, 2003 1:43AM

This will be my 1st National I will be attending (3rd overall) since 1988. I am interested in seeing how far its grown since then, the hobby/business has had many ups & downs since '88. The last 2 Nat'ls I went to had virtually No corporate booths if any. A few years ago, several dealers commented that before too long it would just be a show of the corporate sponsors and the card dealer will be getting squeezed, glad thats not the case. And I'm glad our National hasn't turned into a Fan Fest...jay

Wabittwax · July 16, 2003 7:39AM

Jay, one thing for sure is that you will have plenty more walking room in todays Nationals than in 1988. The card market was full steam ahead back then. The only really frenzy time at Nationals nowadays is when the doors open on Thursday to the general public. And that's hardly a frenzy compared to 1988 standards.

qualitycards · July 16, 2003 8:13AM

Steve - I hope your right, as I hate an overcrowded show and getting goosed while leaning over looking at cards. If I was set up then the more the merrier, but going as a collector, gimme lots of room

...jay

Tipem · July 16, 2003 10:23AM

Jay,

If I had to get goosed,then looking at cards and having that happen would be very close to the top of my list

Vic

KING KELLOGG · July 16, 2003 1:09PM

Is Richard Simmons attending the show this year??

Larry

qualitycards · July 16, 2003 1:18PM

VIC - That all depends who is doing the goosing. And considering that I do not see too many beautiful women wandering the aisles, the gooser will probably be a fat sweaty bald guy, so I sure do not want to be the goose-ie

...jay

Tipem · July 16, 2003 1:27PM

Jay,

Good point!!

Vic

KING KELLOGG · July 16, 2003 1:57PM

Well...so far I only see 1 table holder that has stepped foward:

Joe, at Setbuilders........Booth 790.

Am I to assume that there aren't any more board members that also have a table at the National???

Looks like I only know of a single table that is "Registry Friendly" so far. I'll stop there first!

(Now Joe...you are bringing a ton of Kellogg's cards aren't you???...Hmmmmm...)

Did I mention that I'm stopping by #790?????...........

Larry

MartinDihigo · July 16, 2003 5:57PM

Not sure if I qualify as a "member" of the board as I rarely post (though I do read it every day) but I'll be in booth #992. If you want to see Cuban cards of Negro League players, I'm certain you will never see as many at any show as you will at this booth.

-Ryan

TWINRON · July 16, 2003 9:13PM

MY ONE TIME EACH YEAR TO SELL MY DUPS. MY SON AND I WILL BE AT BOOTH #1044 AS "COLLECTORS ATTIC" OF TALLAHASSEE, FLA.
I HAVE OVER 20 SETS IN THE REGISTRY, AND WILL BE SELLING 52, 53, AND 56 TOPPS AS WELL AS MANY 69 TOPPS GRADED. PLENTLY OF OLDER BOWMANS ALSO. RON HOBBS TWINRO40@AOL.COM

norty · July 17, 2003 6:52AM

King Kellogg:

I feel like the Soup Nazi: "No Kelloggs for you!". However, stop by anyway. It is not often that I get to meet royalty.

I'd hate to have all of that cash you have been saving for this show go to waste though. I think it's time for you to expand your repertoire. Can I interest you in some tasty 67's? We have fresh 59's and 56's this week and some newly picked '72 high numbers! Did I mention I'm at Booth 790? Please Larry, stop bye and say hi.

KING KELLOGG · July 17, 2003 9:18AM

norty...

OK Joe...

Hmmmm........ Let's see what's on your card menu today.......Hmmmm....Ohhh!....Tasty 67's...and freshly picked 59's, 56's and high 72's............................................................
.......................................................Hmmmmmm..............................................
OK!!!!!!..........I'll BE there!!!!!!!!!!

What was that booth again??????? Oh Yeah!!! #790..............................ha'

Save a seat in the front for me......

I'll be there when the bell rings!!!

Larry

BTW...There are a few more K collectors out there...........You might want to "start" selling K Kards (hee hee hee.....)

Board Members with a booth at the National

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