My video walkthrough of the 2021 National (Over 55 Photos Now Added)

Vagabond · August 1, 2021 10:19AM

Decided to just walk around on Saturday, do some straight filming for an hour, show some cards off and also get perspective on what dealers thought of this show. Basically just trying to let whoever is watching get a feel for how this years show was. I will say that I noticed a lot more Basketball than in 2019. The lines all around were much longer - even at the snack bars/concession stands. The crowd was much younger. Lots of these kids selling to dealers and amongst themselves. There was noticeably a lot more females in the crowd than in previous years. Guessing a lot of husbands and boyfriends brought their girlfriends and wives with them. I can probably go on but just see for yourself.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=pZEbYcUQbPU&lc=Ugym_oEb9pOXMRymtGV4AaABAg

mexpo75 · August 1, 2021 11:57AM

Thank you! That was very enjoyable.

Stone193 · August 1, 2021 5:15PM

I enjoyed the "walk thru" with you Marc.

Well done buddy!

judgebuck · August 1, 2021 6:43PM

Very nice walk through. Enjoyed it.

Mickey71 · August 2, 2021 12:31AM

Did SGC grade at the National?? If so.....What did they charge??

Vagabond · August 2, 2021 12:51AM

@Mickey71 said:
Did SGC grade at the National?? If so.....What did they charge??

SGC decided not to grade at the National, however, if you decide to submit to them, they currently have about a two week turnaround time which is excellent.

1951WheatiesPremium · August 2, 2021 5:11AM

@Vagabond

Thank you so much!

This was excellent and YOU were excellent.

Really, really well done on the video walkthrough - I even forwarded it to a few friends.

Mickey71 · August 2, 2021 6:54AM

@Vagabond said:

@Mickey71 said:
Did SGC grade at the National?? If so.....What did they charge??

SGC decided not to grade at the National, however, if you decide to submit to them, they currently have about a two week turnaround time which is excellent.

Oh my. How do they not grade at the National ?? That seems like an awfully bad move to me. They seem to have always been ok with their market share. To me they are kind of strange.

Socalguy1967 · August 2, 2021 7:31AM

What a great video! Thank you!

1951WheatiesPremium · August 2, 2021 8:03AM

@Mickey71 said:

@Vagabond said:

@Mickey71 said:
Did SGC grade at the National?? If so.....What did they charge??

SGC decided not to grade at the National, however, if you decide to submit to them, they currently have about a two week turnaround time which is excellent.

Oh my. How do they not grade at the National ?? That seems like an awfully bad move to me. They seem to have always been ok with their market share. To me they are kind of strange.

Well said. Ripping packs in lieu of grading cards is also strange.

People are strange,
When you’re a stranger,
Faces look ugly,
When you’re alone.
Women seem wicked,
When you’re unwanted,
Streets are uneven,
When you’re down…

robert67 · August 2, 2021 8:21AM

Best video I have seen recapping the show. Great work!

Vagabond · August 2, 2021 6:10PM

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galaxy27 · August 3, 2021 6:53AM

watched this vid in its entirety last night..............outstanding work, Marc!

KendallCat · August 3, 2021 8:08AM

Amazing job putting this together Marc - best one I have seen yet.

KC

Vagabond · August 3, 2021 9:54AM

Thanks for the kind comments everyone. Glad to know that a simple video can still be enjoyed without the over the top editing effects and the fancy background music.

momo1234 · August 3, 2021 10:29AM

Great pics….I bought that Beckett 8 jordan ;-)

mcadams · August 4, 2021 1:34PM

Thanks for making and sharing this video. Wasn't able to make the trip due to Covid this year, but loved seeing the show this way.

basketballcollector · August 4, 2021 2:16PM

Marc - I really enjoyed your video. Everyone has a different perspective (dealers, collectors, investors, grading company, auction houses, etc,...), but that guy from Baseball Card Exchange said it the best to Enjoy the hobby.

80sOPC · August 4, 2021 3:01PM

My understanding is they wanted to keep their promise to submitters that have cards in with them and grading at the National would put their turn times at risk. No horse in this race but that sounds like a good deal for their submitters.

@Mickey71 said:

@Vagabond said:

@Mickey71 said:
Did SGC grade at the National?? If so.....What did they charge??

SGC decided not to grade at the National, however, if you decide to submit to them, they currently have about a two week turnaround time which is excellent.

Oh my. How do they not grade at the National ?? That seems like an awfully bad move to me. They seem to have always been ok with their market share. To me they are kind of strange.

Vagabond · July 8, 2023 7:39PM

I will be attending the 2023 National in Chicago this year. Hotel and flight booked. I didn't attend the 2022 in Atlantic City as I wasn't interested in going to the Jersey location. With less than three weeks away, I thought it was fun to revisit this one and see the crazy prices. This like the 2018 Topps Juan Soto Chrome PSA 10 at $300, today, they sell for about $75. I also purchased the 2011 Topps Update Trout Cognac during the 2011 show in PSA 10 for $15K. Today they sell for about $5500-6K. Ouch lol. I still have it and I don't plan on selling anytime soon.

I'll make a new YouTube walkthrough video for this 2023 show and also share here. In the meantime, the 2021 video is in this thread along with a bunch of photos. Enjoy.

My video walkthrough of the 2021 National (Over 55 Photos Now Added)

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