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Will you be looking for anything specific at the National?

Foo3112Foo3112 Posts: 1,961
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Ive been thinking about this for the past month or so. This will be my first one I will be attending but I'm already thinking about what I want to pick up.

I would like a couple of things. A Nolan Ryan rookie PSA 8, 93 Jeter SP PSA 9, 1962 Maris PSA 7, 1957 Ted Williams PSA 7, 1964 Mantle PSA 8, 59 Maris PSA 8.

I wont be able to afford not even half of these but I plan on picking up at least 3 of these and just soaking up the whole experience. I am very excited to meeting many of you and the closer we get, hopefully we can ALL meet up together one night.

So what you you be on the hunt for? (besides cards llafoe)

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  • firedawg45firedawg45 Posts: 1,251 ✭✭✭
    1977 topps baseball psa 10 or raw mint and pete rose master set holes or upgrades. struck out last year, nobody had no 77 at all.
    # 2 Pete Rose Master Set , also
    collecting 1977 topps baseball in psa 9 and psa 10
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Unopened, unopened, and unopened. image
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • vettfanaticvettfanatic Posts: 643 ✭✭✭
    I'll be looking for a PSA 7 Hank Aaron rookie, raw cards for some 1960's sets i'm working on, and unopened stuff to rip.

    Jeff
  • BaltimoreYankeeBaltimoreYankee Posts: 3,035 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Marc - I think the problem you will have looking for those cards at the National will be pricing. My experience at the 2012 National was that many dealers of nice PSA cards thought they were trading in gold. I still think eBay plus patience is the way to get the best deals.

    ...and I like the way you pre-empted Larry's reply image
    Daniel
  • GRGR Posts: 550 ✭✭
    Woman! (; lol, just kidding have fun out there, hope its back in the Charm City real soon (:
    Nathan Wagner
  • IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,498 ✭✭✭✭
    1981 PSA 7 Donruss Steve Braun

    IMF
    Successful dealings with Wcsportscards94558, EagleEyeKid, SamsGirl214, Volver, DwayneDrain, Oaksey25, Griffins, Cardfan07, Etc.
  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Marc - I think the problem you will have looking for those cards at the National will be pricing. My experience at the 2012 National was that many dealers of nice PSA cards thought they were trading in gold. I still think eBay plus patience is the way to get the best deals.

    ...and I like the way you pre-empted Larry's reply image >>



    Daniel is right. A lot of dealers price their stuff way above VCP. Some will negotiate and some won't. Then there are the dealers that have their stuff priced accordingly. It's not unlike your typical card show except it is about 100X the size. There will be alot of goods deals to be had. You just have to search for them. It is a blast. Looking at all the cards, busting wax at the BBCE table and hanging out with the guys from the boards.

    As far as what I will be looking for.....not sure yet. I will be picking up some un-opened and some Reds cards. Besides that, anything else that catches my eye.

    Mark
    Project:

    T206 Set - 300/524
  • KurtisJosephKurtisJoseph Posts: 214 ✭✭✭
    This will be my first year at the National. hoping to connect with some of the guys on this board.

    I'm hoping I can find a high grade Munson 1971. It's my dream card.

    Also want some unopened racks/cellos from 1970's. Need some 1977 high grade cards.

    Also on the prowl for some Clemente cards. . .
  • thunderdanthunderdan Posts: 3,036 ✭✭✭
    i'll be looking for patron shots with Mark and Mike while we watch Kirk chase Don Larsen down the street.
    image


  • JustinsShoeboxJustinsShoebox Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭
    I'll be there to try and negotiate my way to a decent 1952 Bowman Mantle, Mays, and Musial for my low to mid 52 Bowman set. Also will be looking for higher grade 1971 cards and some high grade raw 1975s.

    Justin
    Retired - Eddie Mathews Topps Master Registry (100% Complete) Rank 1

    Retired - Eddie Mathews Master Registry Set (96.36%) Rank 1
  • DoublestrikerDoublestriker Posts: 547 ✭✭
    Dan if you are hanging with mike we all know you have to drink patron with him. I for one cannot wait to hang out with all the guys again.
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭


    << <i>i'll be looking for patron shots with Mark and Mike while we watch Kirk chase Don Larsen down the street. >>



    LEGEND-ARY!
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • BrownBlueGreenBrownBlueGreen Posts: 41
    1978 Topps raw and ladies of the night
  • mrmint23mrmint23 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭


    << <i>i'll be looking for patron shots with Mark and Mike while we watch Kirk chase Don Larsen down the street. >>



    Guess I had too many of those shots...don't remember chasing Don....key to the National is get there early and if you can get a dealer pass it will make a huge difference. A lot of the good stuff changes hands before the show begins. Also attend as many after parties as you can..Steiners was awesome.
  • bcubsbcubs Posts: 344 ✭✭✭
    Looking for a 33 Goudey Ruth mid level grade. Not that hard to find but want to see my purchase in person before handing over cash. From when I was young I have always wanted to say I have a Babe Ruth card. Now that I can, I will.

    Appreciate today-

    Bill

  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭


    << <i>i'll be looking for patron shots with Mark and Mike while we watch Kirk chase Don Larsen down the street. >>



    Freaking classic....Dan, I forgot all about that. Patron shots all around my friend.

    Kirk, I believe you were stone sober.......LOL.

    Mark
    Project:

    T206 Set - 300/524
  • RudedawgRudedawg Posts: 345 ✭✭
    I live about 5 hours from Chi-town, so I'm hoping I can get there. It would be my first National, so I don't know what to expect. I've got a couple of PSA sets that have low POPs overall and I'm hoping I can find some of them to upgrade. What I'm looking for probably doesn't have VCPs, so we'll see what happens. I think it will be more of an "event" for me and I'll just be a drooling zombie most of the time. I've never met anyone here, so that would be cool too!

    Currently collecting PSA graded:

    1991 & 1992 Fleer Pro Visions
    1952 Topps
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭


    << <i>i'll be looking for patron shots with Mark and Mike while we watch Kirk chase Don Larsen down the street. >>



    Don't you have to have patron shots with Mike??? Looking forward to more good times!!!
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
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