Tips for first time at National

NBTrading

Headed to the National for the first time and was hoping
to find out if there was some tips people who have been
there before would give a first time visitor. My collection
is mostly basketball but am interested in all sports.

Thanks,
James

wrestlingcardking

Wear comfortable shoes! There is so much to see!

alifaxwa2

Bring a notepad to write down what your thinking about buying, where you saw it and the cost. Otherwise, you may never find it again.

KendallCat

Echo the above.

Good shoes.

Walk the entire floor and see everything once you get there. When you find a booth you like write down the row and location and what was there so you can go back. If you have an IPhone or phone that takes photos take pictures of items you like for future reference, and write down the price(s) of items so you can compare.

Have a plan for what you want and try to stick to it. It is like drinking out of a fire hydrant - so much coming at you at once you will have a lot spill over.

Have fun.

olb31

both are good tips. lots of high end items, be prepared to bring some jack.

NBTrading

Thanks for the tips. I got my good shoes and notepad
ready. My nephew and I are working on the Michael Jordan
master collection so hoping to add some rare or oddball
issues during the show.

Aric

You can bring in just about anything as they don't check bags. So bring snacks, water and any other creature comfort you can think of.

Raulsmaster

I remember the first time I went to the National. I brought $500 and it was gone in an hour. My mind was blown.

basketballcollector

What type of basketball ? Shiny stuff ? Vintage ? Memorabilia ? Autographs ? Uniforms ?

NBTrading

I collect it all new and vintage don't have any uniforms
or game used but autographs, cards, basketballs stuff
like that. My favorite item I have is probably a team signed
ball from the 54 Milan (Hoosiers) team. They have a very
nice museum in the town really neat stuff.

What's your collection focused on game used and auto's
or more card oriented ?

RipublicaninMass

<< <i>Bring a notepad to write down what your thinking about buying, where you saw it and the cost. Otherwise, you may never find it again. >>




I'd say buy it, as it will be sold by the time you come back

jsanz

Don't eat the food there. It is terrible and over priced.