I plan to be there on Thursday and will be at the PSA luncheon as well. Name is Allen
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Actually getting in early now since the wife can't make it due to work, so me and Jr will be there Wednesday thru Saturday. Will post photos from the National with updates, and with the new CU board process it is much easier to do photos - no more photobucket! Let me know what you guys want to see.
@bcubs said:
My son Ryan and I will be there Friday. Not sure how we'll know the guys here from the board but we're not shy so we will be the guys circling the booth asking if you're part of the forum. Feel free to look at us strangely when we ask.
@bcubs said:
My son Ryan and I will be there Friday. Not sure how we'll know the guys here from the board but we're not shy so we will be the guys circling the booth asking if you're part of the forum. Feel free to look at us strangely when we ask.
I decided to put "Mike - Stone193" on my pass.
Just look for someone who's damn near a hundred!
holy crap Mike--100???? Imagine if you saved your cards from when you were a kid!!
@KendallCat said:
Actually getting in early now since the wife can't make it due to work, so me and Jr will be there Wednesday thru Saturday. Will post photos from the National with updates, and with the new CU board process it is much easier to do photos - no more photobucket! Let me know what you guys want to see.
Any photos of baseball St.Louis Cardinals vintage items (cards,uniforms,hats,programs, memorabilia etc.) and any photos of the baseball, football signers would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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I (Jeff) will be there, as usual with Dad and Mom. I might not be able to get away from my tables to meet up at those times but hope to see everyone. I might have some interest in some of the group rip stuff too, depending on what it is!
Jeff
Jeff Foy/Dave Foy Card Country Graded stars 1950's-1980
I will be there Thursday - Saturday and looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Kevin
"You know we just don't recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they're happening. Back then I thought, well, there'll be other days. I didn't realize that that was the only day."
Hope you guys have an AWESOME time. Don't forget to post pics for us guys at home!
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.
ty mike look forward to seeing you also and everyone else i will have some nice 1960s thru 1970s unopened cellos,wax packs and a few racks of 70s stuff
I'll be in town Wednesday evening. How does one go about getting into the PSA Luncheon? Is it invite only? I'll be at the BBCE booth Thursday at 2 pm.
James
Yes James ... it is invite only. Maybe someone will have an extra invite?
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.
Manny, thanks for organizing. I am staying at the Doubletree Rosemont and arriving Thursday night and leaving Sunday after the show. I wish I was getting there earlier in the week but just can make it due to work. Btw my 1st name is Dave for the list.
@sushihotwings said:
Manny, thanks for organizing. I am staying at the Doubletree Rosemont and arriving Thursday night and leaving Sunday after the show. I wish I was getting there earlier in the week but just can make it due to work. Btw my 1st name is Dave for the list.
We are also staying at the Doubletree and getting in on Wednesday. Gibson's Wed and Friday pm. Also, when you go to the front desk and ask for cookies and they are out I can tell you where they went My cheat day is going to be 3-4 days long!! See you there.
KC
You bringing any sweet Star Jordan cards to Chicago?
@jfkheat said:
I'll be in town Wednesday evening. How does one go about getting into the PSA Luncheon? Is it invite only? I'll be at the BBCE booth Thursday at 2 pm.
James
Hiya James
We'll have to meet up - you can my "guest" - not date.
I was surprised to see the 89 hoops and 90 fleer boxes there. I wonder if they had any there last year? I'm thinking last March, geez a case was like, what $100 for 90 fleer? And to think the 89 hoops boxes are almost equal to the 90 Fleer? That's crazy from a year ago (before the explosion)
@tbonewilly said:
I was surprised to see the 89 hoops and 90 fleer boxes there. I wonder if they had any there last year? I'm thinking last March, geez a case was like, what $100 for 90 fleer? And to think the 89 hoops boxes are almost equal to the 90 Fleer? That's crazy from a year ago (before the explosion)
The Lebron/Jordan curve is inverse. Everytime Lebron opens his mouth or losses another championship, Jordan cards go through the roof. There will never be another Jordan.
Collecting PSA 9's from 1970-1977. Raw 9's from 72-77. Raw 10's from '78-'83. Collecting Unopened from '72-'83; mostly BBCE certified boxes/cases/racks. Prefer to buy in bulk.
@cincyredlegs said:
Hey Manny, will be there Wed-Sat night.
Any chance we can physically restrain CpaMike and force him to open a 75 Rack with Seaver on top? Between my size and your police technique, I think we can. LOL.
Ya might have to fight Tim (Grote) also?
Nah, Tim is weasling out again.....LOL. Besides, Tim would be fighting to open it.
Evening men. Attended the peek today. Talked to Steve about what may be available for a break. See 1st post. Might be tough to get one going with what he has. Great seeing a few guys there today--looking forward to the meet tomorrow
Hi Manny and rest of CU Forum! I am down for some of this if it lasts until the designated time frame for those of us not able to make the National. BTW, I want to go on the record as saying the wife simply thought it was inexcusable to go to ChiTown for cardboard and leave her to manage the 1, 4, & 7 yo on the homefront. Go and figure :-)
The pics have been simply awesome. Thanks to all who contributed.
Conundrum - Loving my unopened baseball card collection....but really like ripping too
I think ripping a box or two (or three) sounds like an excellent idea. I for one would be thrilled to open my packs at the booth. Was there today and there is some really sweet stuff to see - Maybe tomorrow I will remember to take some photos!
Bump to remind everyone that tomorrow's meeting at BBCE is 11:30 am. See you then.
"You know we just don't recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they're happening. Back then I thought, well, there'll be other days. I didn't realize that that was the only day."
Hi fellas- I ended up making a last minute decision to fly out for the day. Arrived Friday am at 5:30 on the red eye from Seattle and flew home at 8 pm.
Didn't have a chance to meet up with many folks but did see Terry and sold him a stack of graded 75 minis packs including one with Brett showing on back. Also spent some time talking to Evan and admiring his amazing 52 and 53 Mantles.
I picked up a few loose packs for ripping and this box of 1987 Fleer Basketball from Steve at BBCE, who was really great to meet in person after all the years of buying from him.
The highlight for me was getting a serious bump with an onsite review of my PSA 9 1966 Topps Ernie Banks that I bought from PWCC. I'm a huge fan of the HE designation!
Probably skipping Cleveland next year, but will be back in Chicago in 2019.
The biggest lesson I've learned in this hobby, and in life, is that if you have a strong conviction, you owe it to yourself to see it through. Don't sell yourself, or your investments, short. Unless the facts change. Then sell it all.
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Take lots of picts. Won't be able to attend either!!
I'll be there Wednesday and Friday, trying for Thursday as well, name is steven, thx.
I plan to be there on Thursday and will be at the PSA luncheon as well. Name is Allen
Well, it looks like I will be attending my first National since Houston in the mid 90s. I'll be at the BBCE booth at least one of the days
James
Actually getting in early now since the wife can't make it due to work, so me and Jr will be there Wednesday thru Saturday. Will post photos from the National with updates, and with the new CU board process it is much easier to do photos - no more photobucket! Let me know what you guys want to see.
A taste of the National from last year to get everyone primed for this year courtesy of the BBCE booth.
I decided to put "Mike - Stone193" on my pass.
Just look for someone who's damn near a hundred!
holy crap Mike--100???? Imagine if you saved your cards from when you were a kid!!
Any photos of baseball St.Louis Cardinals vintage items (cards,uniforms,hats,programs, memorabilia etc.) and any photos of the baseball, football signers would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I (Jeff) will be there, as usual with Dad and Mom. I might not be able to get away from my tables to meet up at those times but hope to see everyone. I might have some interest in some of the group rip stuff too, depending on what it is!
Jeff
Card Country
Graded stars 1950's-1980
I will be there Thursday - Saturday and looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Kevin
This will be my first national. I will be there Wednesday thru Saturday afternoon. Looking forward to the group rip. My name is Eric.
Hope you guys have an AWESOME time. Don't forget to post pics for us guys at home!
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.
Any cool photos of BBCEs Hockey selection would be awesome. Please and Thank You!
Kevin
Kevin
hi manny i will be there also all week as i am set up at 372-374 look forward to seeing everyone again...terry
Looking forward to stopping by your booth Terry. See you soon!
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.
ty mike look forward to seeing you also and everyone else i will have some nice 1960s thru 1970s unopened cellos,wax packs and a few racks of 70s stuff
Hiya Terry
Will drop by Tues during setup. Looking forward.
Ty mike look forward to seeing you and thanks for the kind words manny look forward to seeing you and you a pretty good guy yourself
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Sorry to hear this Robert.
I'm at the Hilton/Rosemont today - will be hitting the setup tomorrow to say hi to whomever is not too busy.
Looking forward to seeing you guys - the PSA Luncheon - BBCEx on thurs. and whatever people plan/want to do.
I'll be in town Wednesday evening. How does one go about getting into the PSA Luncheon? Is it invite only? I'll be at the BBCE booth Thursday at 2 pm.
James
Yes James ... it is invite only. Maybe someone will have an extra invite?
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.
Manny, thanks for organizing. I am staying at the Doubletree Rosemont and arriving Thursday night and leaving Sunday after the show. I wish I was getting there earlier in the week but just can make it due to work. Btw my 1st name is Dave for the list.
We are also staying at the Doubletree and getting in on Wednesday. Gibson's Wed and Friday pm. Also, when you go to the front desk and ask for cookies and they are out I can tell you where they went
My cheat day is going to be 3-4 days long!! See you there.
KC
You bringing any sweet Star Jordan cards to Chicago?
Hiya James
We'll have to meet up - you can my "guest" - not date.
Thanks for sharing! Two observations.
My Sandberg topps basic set
My Sandberg Topps Master set
I was surprised to see the 89 hoops and 90 fleer boxes there. I wonder if they had any there last year? I'm thinking last March, geez a case was like, what $100 for 90 fleer? And to think the 89 hoops boxes are almost equal to the 90 Fleer? That's crazy from a year ago (before the explosion)
Work in progress - Unopened Racks/Cello/Wax with star power for Baseball, Football and Basketball
Collecting unopened 80's boxes and graded packs
I may be hoarding too much 80's junk wax but I like it!
The Lebron/Jordan curve is inverse. Everytime Lebron opens his mouth or losses another championship, Jordan cards go through the roof. There will never be another Jordan.
Collecting Unopened from '72-'83; mostly BBCE certified boxes/cases/racks.
Prefer to buy in bulk.
looking forward!
Anyone willing to do a little bird-dogging for me? Looking for well-loved 1914-15 Cracker Jacks. PM me if interested.
Thanks!
Geordie
Dodgers collection scans | Brett Butler registry | 1978 Dodgers - straight 9s, homie
Again! lol...
aconte
Curious as to what years those football wax cases were of and if we may want to organize group breaks on any? Perhaps David can chime in.
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So how does one get an invite? Just curious for next year.
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Evening men. Attended the peek today. Talked to Steve about what may be available for a break. See 1st post. Might be tough to get one going with what he has. Great seeing a few guys there today--looking forward to the meet tomorrow
Hi Manny and rest of CU Forum! I am down for some of this if it lasts until the designated time frame for those of us not able to make the National. BTW, I want to go on the record as saying the wife simply thought it was inexcusable to go to ChiTown for cardboard and leave her to manage the 1, 4, & 7 yo on the homefront. Go and figure :-)
The pics have been simply awesome. Thanks to all who contributed.
I think ripping a box or two (or three) sounds like an excellent idea. I for one would be thrilled to open my packs at the booth. Was there today and there is some really sweet stuff to see - Maybe tomorrow I will remember to take some photos!
I'd be up for the 84 or 81 but won't be back until Friday.
Was it very busy yesterday (Wednesday) ? Were all of the sellers set up ?
all were pretty much set up Tuesday
Bump for list of product 1st post
Bump to remind everyone that tomorrow's meeting at BBCE is 11:30 am. See you then.
Thank you and will be there to rip the final 3 packs from our group rip in front of everyone. The pressure!!
KC
Hi fellas- I ended up making a last minute decision to fly out for the day. Arrived Friday am at 5:30 on the red eye from Seattle and flew home at 8 pm.
Didn't have a chance to meet up with many folks but did see Terry and sold him a stack of graded 75 minis packs including one with Brett showing on back. Also spent some time talking to Evan and admiring his amazing 52 and 53 Mantles.
I picked up a few loose packs for ripping and this box of 1987 Fleer Basketball from Steve at BBCE, who was really great to meet in person after all the years of buying from him.
The highlight for me was getting a serious bump with an onsite review of my PSA 9 1966 Topps Ernie Banks that I bought from PWCC. I'm a huge fan of the HE designation!
Probably skipping Cleveland next year, but will be back in Chicago in 2019.
Ryan
Ryan Hoge - PSA President, IG: @maysmantle
WOW, that is a gorgeous Banks card. Congrats.
IG: goatcollectibles23
The biggest lesson I've learned in this hobby, and in life, is that if you have a strong conviction, you owe it to yourself to see it through. Don't sell yourself, or your investments, short. Unless the facts change. Then sell it all.
Wow, great bump. What's the VCP on the 9 vs the 10?
Thanks! Last Banks 10 sold for $9k 3 years ago. I paid $1600 for the 9. The 10 is a pop 3.
Ryan Hoge - PSA President, IG: @maysmantle
That's awesome. Enjoy it bro.