The National Show in Cleveland

BPorter26 · December 30, 2008 8:28AM

I know it's still 8 months away, but how many of you plan on going to the National show in Cleveland? If so, do any of you guys get together during the show to meet each other?

mccardguy1 · December 30, 2008 8:30AM

I hear Randy is going to bring his traveling Rube cave exibit to the show. Should be a interesting time!! I just wonder if he will be done celebrating his birthday and new years by that time!!??

MBMiller25 · December 30, 2008 8:35AM

I will be at the Cleveland Show and I am guessing we will share a drink or two over the course of that week! As for get together involving other board members, Not sure! Would be alot of fun though I am sure.

gumbyfan · December 30, 2008 8:37AM

I plan to attend and am looking forward to the PSA Set Registry Luncheon.

fattymacs · December 30, 2008 9:07AM

I plan on being there, as it gets closer I'll know which day(s).

Ironmanfan · December 30, 2008 11:21AM

I'll be attending ArnyVee's Birthday get together

gumbyfan · December 30, 2008 11:22AM

<< I'll be attending ArnyVee's Birthday get together >>

He asked me to pick up the presents and cake. He's going to pay me back when he gets there. I'm sure it'll all work out just fine.

mickeymantle24 · December 30, 2008 12:05PM

I hope to go

nam812 · December 30, 2008 12:12PM

I haven't missed the Cleveland National in it's last few visits there, but I am 50/50 for this year as of now.

Elemenopeo · December 30, 2008 12:25PM

I'm fairly likely to attend as well.

gogobosox · January 1, 2009 1:32AM

Does anyone know the hotel adjacent to the show or have hotel specials begun to be quoted yet associated w/ national>?

what are actual dates?

thank you

Piman58 · January 1, 2009 1:35AM

I hope to make the drive up 71 to the National as well. It is near my birthday, so it is a natural gift to myself.

No this is not a shameless ploy to garner a gift from ArnyVee.

lawnmowerman · January 1, 2009 1:35AM

<< Does anyone know the hotel adjacent to the show >>

You're not going to be sitting in one of the hotel windows with a rifle are you?

itzagoner · January 1, 2009 1:36AM

LMAO

fur72 · January 1, 2009 1:37AM

I havent planned on going but if some peeps on the boards want to meet up I would enjoy that. The problem I have with the Cleveland show is the IX center is literally in the middle of no where next to the airport. But I do know the train schedule like the back of my hand.

lawnmowerman · January 1, 2009 1:47AM

<< I plan to attend and am looking forward to the PSA Set Registry Luncheon. >>

Will we have to wait 6 months to eat while they match up our cert #'s? lol

Lothar52 · January 1, 2009 1:51AM

I live in chillicothe, OH and plan on driving up....have lots of cards i want to get graded. Ive never been to the national.

lostdart58 · January 1, 2009 3:17AM

<< Does anyone know the hotel adjacent to the show or have hotel specials begun to be quoted yet associated w/ national>?

what are actual dates?

thank you >>

National hotels link

BigDaddyBowman · January 1, 2009 4:05AM

I live in the South Eastern section of the red circled area on the map of the hotels. If you need any info or help...let me know.

perkdog · January 1, 2009 4:33AM

<< I live in the South Eastern section of the red circled area on the map of the hotels. If you need any info or help...let me know. >>

Yes I might just invite myself to your house Ryan so I will need directions

BigDaddyBowman · January 1, 2009 4:40AM

<< 

<< I live in the South Eastern section of the red circled area on the map of the hotels. If you need any info or help...let me know. >>

Yes I might just invite myself to your house Ryan so I will need directions

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You would be most welcome at the BigDaddy household Paul...as long as you can tolerate 3 screaming kids! Oh and you wouldn't be able to mention to my wife how much I spend on cardboard either!

EDITED: The Perkies are also welcome in the BigDaddy Household!

goose3 · January 1, 2009 4:40AM

<< I live in chillicothe, OH and plan on driving up....have lots of cards i want to get graded. Ive never been to the national. >>

pick me and my boy up on your way past us on I71 buddy!

We're just over an hour away. He and I will probably come up.

Are there any Tribe games that weekend?

BigDaddyBowman · January 1, 2009 4:56AM

For people coming in for the national:

The Pro Football Hall of fame induction ceremony in Canton is the following weekend after the National. About a 40 minute drive from the National. If someone can waste a week of vacation time for week in the Cleveland Area ..that would be the week to do it. Cedar Point Amusement Park (best in country) and Rock Hall also are sites to see. You may also want to go down to Columbus or even to Detroit for Gambling Casino action or Pittsburg area. Not alot to offer in this area of the country..but could be a great sports week.

nam812 · January 1, 2009 5:17AM

<< .....You would be most welcome at the BigDaddy household Paul...as long as you can tolerate 3 screaming kids! Oh and you wouldn't be able to mention to my wife how much I spend on cardboard either!........ >>

And hands off the Baughs.

alnavman · January 1, 2009 6:56AM

<< For people coming in for the national:

The Pro Football Hall of fame induction ceremony in Canton is the following weekend after the National. About a 40 minute drive from the National. If someone can waste a week of vacation time for week in the Cleveland Area ..that would be the week to do it. Cedar Point Amusement Park (best in country) and Rock Hall also are sites to see. You may also want to go down to Columbus or even to Detroit for Gambling Casino action or Pittsburg area. Not alot to offer in this area of the country..but could be a great sports week. >>

Hey Ryan, do I hear pool party at your house?????

fur72 · January 1, 2009 8:12AM

Ryan,

Where do you think the best place to stay is if you what stuff around you (Restraunts, a hotel with a lounge, etc) if I just fly in and dont rent a car? Two years ago I stayed at a Laquinta inn?? I believe and the only plus was it was right by a train station. Any info would be great.

PS there was this place I ordered these great hot dogs or astro dogs from but I dont remember the name, any ideas?

Cory

EDIT crap was meant to be a PM lol

Piman58 · January 1, 2009 10:10AM

<< Are there any Tribe games that weekend? >>

The Tribe entertains the Tigers on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

When the National was last in Cleveland, a free Indians ticket for a later game could be redeemed with each paid admission.

jeffcbay · January 1, 2009 10:20AM

<< The Pro Football Hall of fame induction ceremony in Canton is the following weekend after the National. About a 40 minute drive from the National. If someone can waste a week of vacation time for week in the Cleveland Area ..that would be the week to do it. Cedar Point Amusement Park (best in country) and Rock Hall also are sites to see. You may also want to go down to Columbus or even to Detroit for Gambling Casino action or Pittsburg area. Not alot to offer in this area of the country..but could be a great sports week. >>

I'm from the Canton area! Along with the Football Hall of Fame ceremony, there is also a Food Fest and Ribs Burn-off going on at that time, so there will be plenty of good eats and entertainment in the area!

I plan on driving up to the National, but I'm not sure which day yet.

BigDaddyBowman · January 1, 2009 11:37AM

<< Hey Ryan, do I hear pool party at your house????? >>

Hey Neighbor-

If Paul brings the Perkies...swim party all weekend at the bigdaddy house!

Maybe we can alternate days.....Thursday at your house..Friday at mine etc. I am sure your wife wouldn't mind the Perkies...and I am sure your sons would love them too

rube26105 · January 1, 2009 5:15PM

"tin soldiers and nixons coming"
thank you

let the insanity fly

basketballcollector · June 22, 2009 10:46PM

I coordinated a dinner last year in Chicago, but I picked a restaurant that was a mile or two from the convention center. No one showed up, because most people fly in and stay at a hotel within walking distance to the show. I should have picked a place within walking distance. Oh well - live and learn. The Cleveland expo center is in the middle of nowhere, so the idea of a meet-up for dinner probably won't work.

alnavman · June 22, 2009 11:47PM

there is a hotel at the airport, which is close to the IX center. However not much else unless you like to wander around airports. You can catch the rapid transit...Cleveland's name for a rail car downtown, which drops you at Tower City which is within walking distance of the Warehouse District and Euclid Avenue which has some nice places to eat and drink...even bowling at one establishment. There is also a comedy club within walking distance of Tower City. Tower City also has shops and some restuarants including a Hard Rock.

basketballcollector · July 7, 2009 10:49PM

Since I'm driving to the National, I won't have to worry about hotel shuttle schedules. I intend to hit the nightlife in downtown Cleveland.

jeffcbay · July 8, 2009 1:04AM

The nightlife in Downtown Cleveland kind of sucks. The West Bank of The Flats is okay I guess, but don't go to the East Bank unless you want to get mugged.

Bottom9th · July 8, 2009 1:28AM

We're renting a car and driving all over the place!

mknez · July 8, 2009 2:52AM

The east bank is half torn down. For downtown nightlife, stick to E 4th street area, just north of Jacobs Field & the Q or W 6th - W 9th warehouse district.

basketballcollector · July 8, 2009 3:24AM

Bob - Where are we having dinner ?

The National Show in Cleveland

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