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My National Haul with Picture. (Erving Rookie Scan Added)

DoublestrikerDoublestriker Posts: 547 ✭✭
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Here is what I bought. The 62' Basketball Box is empty but had Rick wrap it for me. I now only lack 4 boxes (1973, 1974, 1975, 1986) to complete my 72' - 89' BBCE wrapped basketball wax run. Had a great time with all the guys and can't wait till Chicago!!

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  • BPorter26BPorter26 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dustin, Sweet pickups. I would love to see a closer pic of your Dr. J RC. I hope to see you in Chi-town next year.
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  • PaulMaulPaulMaul Posts: 4,891 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Why is the National always in the Midwest?
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  • flatfoot816flatfoot816 Posts: 2,194 ✭✭✭
    nicely done Dustin

    see you in Chitown in 12 months!
  • 60sfan60sfan Posts: 311 ✭✭✭
    Excellent purchases!.........can you tell us how much you paid for the boxes?
  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭
    Was good seeing you again Dustin. Nice haul. Glad to see you got your Dr J rookie.

    Mark
    Project:

    T206 Set - 300/524
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Very nice Dustin. They will look as nice as full boxes in a display.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • lawnmowermanlawnmowerman Posts: 19,477 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Why is the National always in the Midwest? >>



    I was wondering that too. Why not come to the east coast?

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  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>Why is the National always in the Midwest? >>



    I was wondering that too. Why not come to the east coast? >>

    Hiya Matt

    Here's a list of where the Nationals have been.

    The one that I heard was unpopular with vendors was in Texas.

    2013 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center; Rosemont, IL
    2012 Baltimore (MD) Convention Center
    2011 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center; Rosemont, IL
    2010 Baltimore (MD) Convention Center
    2009 I-X Center; Cleveland, OH
    2008 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center; Rosemont, IL
    2007 I-X Center; Cleveland, OH
    2006 Anaheim (CA) Convention Center
    2005 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center; Rosemont, IL
    2004 I-X Center; Cleveland, OH
    2003 Atlantic City (NJ) Convention Center
    2002 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center; Rosemont, IL
    2001 I-X Center; Cleveland, OH
    2000 Anaheim (CA) Convention Center
    1999 Georgia World Congress Center; Atlanta
    1998 Rosemont (IL) Exposition Center
    1997 I-X Center; Cleveland, OH
    1996 Anaheim (CA) Convention Center
    1995 Cervantes Convention Center; St. Louis
    1994 George R. Brown Convention Center; Houston
    1993 McCormick Place; Chicago
    1992 Georgia World Congress Center; Atlanta
    1991 Anaheim (CA) Convention Center
    1990 Arlington (TX) Convention Center
    1989 Hyatt Regency Hotel; Chicago
    1988 Atlantic City (NJ) Convention Hall
    1987 Moscone Center; San Francisco
    1986 Arlington (TX) Convention Center
    1985 Disneyland Hotel; Anaheim, CA
    1984 Aspen Hotel; Parsippany, NJ
    1983 Holiday Inn O'Hare-Kennedy; Chicago
    1982 St. Louis
    1981 Plymouth (MI) Hilton
    1980 Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel

    My take? If one holds it in the middle of the country, it allows far east and west to have somewhat of an equal distance to drive.
    Mike
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,742 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Why is the National always in the Midwest? >>



    It was in Baltimore a year or two ago, and will be in Atlantic City in 2016.


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Why is the National always in the Midwest? >>



    It was in Baltimore a year or two ago, and will be in Atlantic City in 2016. >>

    Morning Tim

    True - I just posted a list and it's been in Baltimore twice in the last few years.

    As I also stated, I think the midwest is a nice compromise for those living on both coasts as an argument for favoring it. I think I remember in the 90s that the vendors voted. Is that the same today?
    Mike
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dustin

    Those are really good looking boxes you picked up.

    Thanx for sharing.
    Mike
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,742 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>Why is the National always in the Midwest? >>



    It was in Baltimore a year or two ago, and will be in Atlantic City in 2016. >>

    Morning Tim

    True - I just posted a list and it's been in Baltimore twice in the last few years.

    As I also stated, I think the midwest is a nice compromise for those living on both coasts as an argument for favoring it. I think I remember in the 90s that the vendors voted. Is that the same today? >>



    That is correct, Mike~the locations are voted upon for each year. From what I understand, most dealers are from the eastern and midwestern part of the U.S., and that logistically, it is much easier for them to hold the event on the east coast or in the midwest.


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • vintagefunvintagefun Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭
    Nice work Dustin and great meeting you!

    Glad to see you found the Dr. Would love to see a close up when convenient.

    Thanks for sharing
    Jim
    52-90 All Sports, Mostly Topps, Mostly HOF, and some assorted wax.
  • jordangretzkyfanjordangretzkyfan Posts: 2,487 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great pickups Dustin! Glad to see you pulled the trigger on the Dr. J PSA 9...hope you got your price. Didn't realize you scored 2 of the 80/81 boxes...now I am really jealous image

    Great meeting you and talking cards. Sorry I missed you guys on Thursday, but already looking forward to Chicago!
  • BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    I suspect that the greatest number of hobbyists are congregated on the coasts and in the Northeast. While Dallas and Houston are large cities, outside of them, in any given direction, is an absence of warm bodies and a plethora of empty land. My take, west coast nationals are dominated by west coasters and east coast nationals are dominated by east coasters and Northeasterners, with the greatest congregation being in the NE.

    While Texas is a good midpoint, it lacks the local traffic that NE and coastal cities attract, and the distance ostracizes the majority of collectors from each coast.
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  • baz518baz518 Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭✭
    Absolutely beautiful pickups! Congrats. Love seeing vintage basketball, one of my favorites.
  • ElvisPElvisP Posts: 1,066 ✭✭✭
    Is that a full box of 1961 fleer basketball??? Wow! If it is please rip it and post pics!! Thanks!
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Dustin, awesome pickups!!! Way to maintain your basketball focus. Those 1980-81 Topps Basketball boxes will be a steal in a few years.

    Always great seeing you at the show.
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    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

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    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • DoublestrikerDoublestriker Posts: 547 ✭✭
    Thanks Guys! Unfortunately the 61' box is empty. I wish it was full. image
  • RookieHOFersRookieHOFers Posts: 733 ✭✭✭
    Wow, your did quite well, I would love to see a scan of that Dr J rookie. Congrats on the two 80-81 boxes.
    Matt
    I collect: 80’s Rookies and 86 Fleer Basketball
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭
    Well done Dustin. You made some awesome pickups. Will keep my eyes out for the missing boxes you still need.

    Great to see you again his year. Stay in touch


    Dave
  • initialDinitialD Posts: 1,624 ✭✭✭
    Now thats a Haul! I dont blame you for going back for seconds on the 1980 wax

    That is atop my radar, great work on scoring some super sweet Basketball!

    What a clean Fleer box! And I hope Steve has another 76 box post-National

    Good luck on your run of boxes
  • aconteaconte Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭
    Nice grabs!

    aconte
  • DoublestrikerDoublestriker Posts: 547 ✭✭
    Here is a scan of the Erving Rookie. There were two at the National and this was my second choice but I couldn't make a deal with my first choice. If I see a better one I will upgrade eventually.
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  • HallcoHallco Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • bbcemporiumbbcemporium Posts: 684 ✭✭✭
    Dustin, great Dr. J. I'm still on my quest to find a 9.
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  • 05GHBRETT05GHBRETT Posts: 72
    Nice Dr J card.....
  • PMKAYPMKAY Posts: 1,372 ✭✭


    << <i>Here is a scan of the Erving Rookie. There were two at the National and this was my second choice but I couldn't make a deal with my first choice. If I see a better one I will upgrade eventually.
    image >>




    That is a lot nicer than this one
  • 60sfan60sfan Posts: 311 ✭✭✭
    All the boxes look like they're fresh out of the case!
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