Scenes from Pittsburgh ANA…

I remember a couple previous ANA shows in the same convention center. It seemed that every day at about 5:30 there was a tremendous thunderstorm that was extremely noisy inside the convention center.

Looks nicely laid out!

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Plenty of airspace for the surveillance drones to work their magic.

The last show I attended there, I was impressed with security inside the venue. Pittsburgh P.D. and Allegheny County deputies everywhere. None of them were small guys either.

Nice pics of the room but where are all the grey-haired people?

With some things that have occurred at show in recent past, should keep up good table security and beyond even without the overhead table views.

Short ANA trip. First flight out with short hub layover went bad when lightning moved in for over an hour after boarding. Keeping it short didn't like the options and did not 'need' to be there. So cancelled trip (they actually reattached the jetway and let some of us off). I remember when I traveled a lot I would not have done that. Find a way to make the trip. Today, not. Weather cleared and nice out so time to enjoy a walk.

Edit: back from the walk. About 6 miles and good weather. A little warm and a little sweat. One thing, missing this trip is going to be more healthy - exercise, better eating and oh not to forgot those dinner drinks.

@justindan said:

It's already hopping.

Looks like T and T. (but can't be sure from backside)

Thanks for the preview.
I'll be there tomorrow at the opening bell and Wednesday as well.
My second ANA.

I’m in my Uber leaving Houston soon…Pittsburgh bound. Looking forward to this show.

That catwalk makes for a cool perspective, they have them at the Boston Convention & Expo Center. I like them for the likes of PAX and Comic Con etc.

Reading some of the above posts, that potential for organized theft is scary high. Perhaps it should be recommended to the ANA or whoever to have additional security up there for that reason.

@johnny010 - Hey you got Andy in your shot.

My flight was cancelled so I get to do the redeye and go straight to the convention center from the airport. Fun.

@coinkat said:
Looks like a set to a movie about to be filmed... Well its not the Commodities Exchange. I don't see the Frozen Orange Juice pit and Randolph and Mortimer Duke are no where to be seen...

Where's Beeks?

Thanks I just saw it, I had to mute the sound. Morgan looks fab.

Will be arriving at about 1045 PM because of cancelled flight…thank you United…

Really enjoyed the venue - modern and clean. Airport is too far out of town, but that is the only downside compared to Rosemont. Auction lot viewing onsite (no walking down the road next to cars whooshing by!), tons of hotels to choose from, reasonable lines at Starbucks. Lots of visible security - both police and private, felt very safe. Kudos to ANA on a well run show this year.

As for the show itself, pricing at most tables felt high - market seems strong. Most dealers I spoke with indicated that sales have been strong. Initial auction results at Stacks this afternoon seem to confirm. Lots of buzz and marketing on the bourse. The US Mint, CACG and Witter are marketing geniuses - great job to all at generating lots of excitement on the floor.

Really enjoyed the venue - modern and clean. Airport is too far out of town, but that is the only downside compared to Rosemont.

I agree, the cab ride from the airport was expensive. However, compared to Chicago, I love all the food options right outside the Convention Center so I don't have to deal with Convention food at outrageous prices (helped pay for the cab fare). Like someone else mentioned, I'm also staying at the Omni which is ancient but, hey, the air conditioning is fine, the hotel wifi is free (unlike the Convention floor), and it's quiet, so I can live with that.