I only go to the National when it's in Chicago, and I rarely spend a cent there. The Internet is easier for me than travelling out-of-state for what to me is just another big card show. I don't sell there anymore because it wasn't cost-efficient to me...it got irritating as well...too many collectors wanting my advice on their purchases from other sellers without even looking at my inventory. Too many dealers set up there based on image...to them, a dealer who doesn't set up there (financial pitfalls aside) is on the frosh-soph squad, while the National tableholders are the varsity. I am secure enough on my place in the hobby to ignore such nonsense...but many dealers aren't.

Dave Miedema