Who's Pumped Up for the National

handyman · July 24, 2009 10:28AM

Pass the pills please
SPOORRTTSS!!! Great people, great food, and cards. Hope to see you all. What are yall looking for? Vintage wax?

Bottom9th · July 24, 2009 10:53AM

We are leaving at 7 AM. Got lots of fun stuff before the National starts.
I am just looking for whatever strikes my fancy!

basketballcollector · July 24, 2009 11:08AM

I can't _uckin wait. I'm doing as much stuff away from the expo center as I am at the expo center. Will be in Canton too.

bobsbbcards · July 24, 2009 1:08PM

I'm pumped too. I get to be there only two days, but I'm very much looking forward to it.

ArchStanton · July 24, 2009 1:24PM

It is a three hour drive for me. I'm meeting a buddy for breakfast at 0600 on Thursday. We will be there when the doors open.

jeffcbay · July 24, 2009 2:12PM

Okay, so thinking about the National has officially dragged my butt OUT of bed just now... I was laying there awake trying to think of exactly what I will be looking for, so I got up to make a shopping list.

Making a list of WAX that I want to look for on BBCE's tables...
Making a list of minty-fresh Ripken singles I will be looking for...
Looking to fill in the rest of my Brooks Robinson Basic Topps RAW "set" (still need '57, '60, 63, and '67)...

Also writing down what prices I want to spend on each item. It always drives me nuts when I'm at a show, and I see an item that I want, and I have no clue as to whether I'm spending too much on it or not (especially on the raw Brooks cards).

So YES, I'm freaking excited about the National! So glad it's less than an hour away from my house this year!

flatfoot816 · July 24, 2009 10:31PM

I am very pumped!

1st vacation away from the wifey and kids...I am double PUMPED!

Steve Hart has some awesome vintage packs I hear. Cannot wait. That will eat up a lot of cashola though.

Look for holes to fill in the #1 Yaz Master set, upgrade my #13 '64 Stand Ups set, or #19 '61 Fleer basketball set.

Also looking forward to meeting some of you guys...should be a blast.

Manny

fur72 · July 24, 2009 11:04PM

As a very jealous collector who will not make it this year I have one request. Pictures! Expecially if Panni has a booth there with new NBA releases. Oh and Benchwarmers booth too

itzagoner · July 24, 2009 11:17PM

won't be there either, but i second the motion on Benchwarmers.......in private.

and5zac · July 25, 2009 12:07AM

My 1st National,ican't wait to get there! Lou.

ping4u43 · July 25, 2009 12:48AM

<< <i>won't be there either, but i second the motion on Benchwarmers.......in private. >>

If I can get them scanned and small enough I have autographed Benchwarmers from one of the first models. Connie Woods

Bottom9th · July 25, 2009 6:17AM

Just got to Cleveland this afternoon. The weather is much nicer than Florida!!

BPorter26 · July 25, 2009 10:14AM

Can not wait. Boys only trip. You ready Miller?

MBMiller25 · July 25, 2009 10:18AM

<< <i>You ready Miller? >>

Does a bear blow mud in the woods?

Heck yes I am ready.....MY son came into our room last night at 3AM because he lost his pacifer. I was up from 3AM-5AM day dreaming about the National and thinking off all the things I want to purchase. That Bob Gibson RC I picked up last night had me super JACKED UP last night as well.

heritage · July 25, 2009 11:04AM

Man i wish i could go this year but little money to spend this year. But i should be there in Baltimore next year.
Have a great time for the ones that are going.

Bottom9th · July 25, 2009 11:04AM

Alright Matt and Bobby...get going. Our boys only trip started today. Tomorrow it's Cedar Point, Monday it's Reds/Padres in Cincinnati!

MBMiller25 · July 25, 2009 10:19PM

<< <i>Tomorrow it's Cedar Point, Monday it's Reds/Padres in Cincinnati! >>

Bob, I can remember growing up in Ohio, we kept our boat up on Lake Erie near Sandusky OH. We used to go up to Cedar Point all the time. What a great time that was. Did you plan a trip to Kings Island while in Cincy? You have to ride "The Beast" roller coaster. Wish I was up there with you. See you later in the week. Have fun with son on the Guys week.

alnavman · July 26, 2009 1:11AM

anyone know where next years National is going to be????? thanks al.

ChrisStufflestreet · July 26, 2009 1:20AM

<< <i>anyone know where next years National is going to be????? thanks al. >>

Baltimore, during the first week of August. It will be the first National ever held there.

I think it goes back to Chicago in 2011.

alnavman · July 26, 2009 5:23AM

thanks for info on next National. I live in Parma which is right near the IX center in Cleveland so will be going this year AND next

pdub1819 · July 26, 2009 10:12AM

When's the national coming back to California? I wish I could afford to go to Cleveland!

GoDodgersFan · July 26, 2009 11:08AM

Have fun folks.

They really should rotate the national between multiple sites, including both coasts.

I am glad it is in Baltimore next year. I am going for sure.

MrVintage · July 27, 2009 3:28AM

My bags are packed and i'm ready to go!!!

Ladder7 · July 27, 2009 3:40AM

Who ISNT pumped!?!

bigred1 · July 27, 2009 3:45AM

Baltimore sounds great to me, 20 minute drive.

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