2004 National Convention Moving to Anaheim?
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I heard through the grapevine that the 2004 National is being moved to Anaheim. The claim is the promotors haven't been fully satisfied with the results of the past few east coast nationals which is the motivation for relocating it out west. Has anyone else heard this? I'm not putting too much stock into this until I start hearing it from multiple sources. All indications have been that next year's show will be in Clevelend.
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That should make VARGHA happy
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At the 2001 National in Cleveland, a vote among the dealers was taken VERY early in the show and they elected to move the 2004 National from Anaheim back to Cleveland.
A LOT of dealers were highly upset because the vote was taken before half the dealers arrrived at the show. Later in the show, a re-vote was taken and it was still decided to move 2004 from Anaheim to Cleveland - but the vote was closer.
That's the last I'd heard of any of it until you mentioned it. Interesting.
Once again, here's my list of cities whic I think should be considered but never will be -
Indianapolis
Cincinnatti
St. Louis
Denver
Phoenix
Las Vegas
Seattle
Portland
Memphis/Nashville
Anyway. . .
Mike
Vegas would make alot of sense, however. Convention space is plentiful. Hotels are relatively cheap. Lastly, any convention or trade show that I have been to in Vegas was always the most heavily attended. Plus, it would squelch those vicious rumors about PSA bowing to every one of my wishes.
I spent a whole 10 minutes looking, and assuming a criteria of 80,000 square foot of continuous floor space I found suitable facilities in Portland, OR. . .Seattle, WA. . .and potentially in Indy.
AND. . .if they'd go to www.anaheimconventioncenter.com then they'd find the Anaheim Convention Center they'd find that Hall D is 221,000 of continuous exhibit space. . .Hall C is 155,000 sq ft. . .and Hall B is 147,000.
There are lots of facilities with more than 80,000 sq ft of continuous floor space, so that can't be an excuse. I understand that there may be scheduling and cost factors, but they have way too many options in other places for them to say they can only hold the National in Chicago, Cleveland, and Atlantic City. I just simply don't buy that those are the only places where a successful National can be held.
Mike
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<< <i>John> If that's what they said, I think they're trying to feed you a steaming pile.
I spent a whole 10 minutes looking, and assuming a criteria of 80,000 square foot of continuous floor space I found suitable facilities in Portland, OR. . .Seattle, WA. . .and potentially in Indy.
AND. . .if they'd go to www.anaheimconventioncenter.com then they'd find the Anaheim Convention Center they'd find that Hall D is 221,000 of continuous exhibit space. . .Hall C is 155,000 sq ft. . .and Hall B is 147,000.
There are lots of facilities with more than 80,000 sq ft of continuous floor space, so that can't be an excuse. I understand that there may be scheduling and cost factors, but they have way too many options in other places for them to say they can only hold the National in Chicago, Cleveland, and Atlantic City. I just simply don't buy that those are the only places where a successful National can be held.
Mike >>
I'll have to go back and check the email as the requirement may have been higher. You've already proven my memory stinks.
The Anaheim convention center met the criteria but there was some sort of conflict that caused them to move it. I'll try and remember to post the contents of their email this evening.
I don't think it's about Convention Hall size (though that IS an issue), I think it is almost exclusively about collector base in an area (with a radius of about 300 miles), cost to rent the hall and for services within the hall. I am sure they also factor in how easy it is to get to the location, proximity to the airport, hotel availability etc.
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Mike
What are the 2004 dates?
Oh yeah,
The iX center really is a fine place for the show in my opinion.
an easy plane ride for me (That 13 hour drive left me halucinting last time).
Gotta get to the Jake and R&R HOF this time though.
You are a quick 20 min highway drive to the Rock Hall...plus unlike the last 7 years..Jacobs Field will not be sold out..so you can walk right up and get tickets.
The only downside is that there is not alot to do in walking distance...as it is located in a light industrial/airport type area.
John
I would also say...that the IX Center rates are much less than Vegas.....that probably plays a big factor as well.
John
Next year's National show dates in Cleveland are July 22-25. The official show dates are 7/19 to 25 but the dates before the 22nd are, I'm sure, other events associated with the show.
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