Anyone going to the National?

[legaleagle92481]

Is anyone going to this year's National in Baltimore? I am going and it is my first one. Is there alot of GU stuff or is it mostly autographs?

[MJB14]

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I'm going and it will be my first as well.

[dcgreg25]

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I live about 30 minutes outside of Baltimore so I will be there.

I think its worthwhile to go...usually a ton of cards and autographs and not too many GU items but there are a few dealers that show up. Its a good place to connect with other collectors. Last year in Cleveland, I connected with a fellow collector and picked up six or seven great GU Indians jerseys that I never would have found otherwise so it was a good trip.

[skinsfan0521]

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When I was more interested in card collecting, I always wanted to go, but now I'm just not that interested. So, I've never been, but may go someday still.

BTW... if you're going and you happen to see any Chris Snee low #'d cards (#/25 or less), I'd be interested in them. If you'd like to look, you can email me and I can let you know which sets he has these cards in... I don't want to waste space on this thread with it.

-Brian
bharasymczuk@gmail.com

[TNTtoys]

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I will be going to the National this year and may be riding down with 2 other forum members too. It's only a 3-hour drive from me.

[geoff]

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I am also going And looking forward to my 1st National.All of us that are going should meet up sometime during it.I will be there for A few Days for sure as I live about 20 Minutes out of Downtown Baltimore.

geof631@yahoo.com


Thanks
Geoff

[3arod13]

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I would love to go. Live in Virginia. When is it?

Regards, Tony

[sox83cubs84]

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Personally, I've found the National to be a highly overrated commodity these days. IMHO, too many dealers set up these days not because they make money hand over fist, or even get to hang out with rarely seen friends (the one thing I'd go for if my health was better), but because their egos make them do it. They fear that they'll be seen as a second or third-string hobby dealer if they're not out there every year. Personally, stretching my health limits is not worth the ego boost.

Dave M.
Chicago area

[TNTtoys]

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... or even get to hang out with rarely seen friends (the one thing I'd go for if my health was better) ...

And this is the main reason why I will be going this year. I truly enjoyed meeting all of you guys at the last one!

I know that the convention is not flooded with game used memorabilia... hell, if game used made up even 5% of the last one I went to, that would be a high estimate! But it's all about enjoying the hobby and those who share it with you.

But if you're an autograph or card collector, you would probably have a different answer than mine!!!

[orioles03]

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i live 5 min away so count me in

[BergerKing22784]

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I will be there the first day or two... The Football HOF inductions are that weekend and I have to see Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice go into the HOF so I will be missing out on the weekend experience of the National

[Fnazxc0114]

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I got one of my holy grails at last years national.There were some guys selling old baltimore and senators stuff at last years national. There was game used there but i went to start a 53 topps set. I happened upon a hamilton reds game used jersey that i bought. I went last year for the first time and plan on making it a yearly trip. Youd be surprised of the scope of different types of memorabilia that is there. Hopefully this year ill be able to round up the rest of the cards to finish the set.

[dcrules01]

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It will be my 1st one I will be going with 2 other members on the board and looking forward to the trip and meeting some members.

[3arod13]

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I would love to go. Live in Virginia. When is it?

Regards, Tony

Hello! Hello! When is it?

Regards, Tony

[skyking26]

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Is anyone going to this year's National in Baltimore? I am going and it is my first one. Is there alot of GU stuff or is it mostly autographs?

I attend if it is in Cleveland or Chicago (I'm in MI). It is worth attending if not only for a day of entertainment. I have attended dozens, and have learned not to get my hopes up. From a game used perspective...there is virtually NONE. You'll see more on ebay and here than you will at the National. Big disappointment...