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Forum: HOCKEY 09-07-2025, 11:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,411
Posted By JuniorDandy
I think this is just starting because ebay was so...

I think this is just starting because ebay was so poor about notifying people in advance that this change was coming or what had to be done to prepare for it. So far I have had one item canceled and...
Forum: HOCKEY 09-04-2025, 12:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 395
Posted By JuniorDandy
I had the same thought, they have an insert in...

I had the same thought, they have an insert in O-Pee-Chee that is a playing card, have had it for several years I believe.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-10-2025, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 862
Posted By JuniorDandy
2026 floor plan

Any chance anyone took a picture of the floor plan for next year during booth selection? Curious if they plan to expand the upstairs area next year.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-07-2025, 08:38 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 11,266
Posted By JuniorDandy
The trade night is always overflowing with people...

The trade night is always overflowing with people so they will be sitting wherever there is space. Hallways, hotel lobbies, anything where there is room to lay out cards. During the actual show, the...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-06-2025, 11:02 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 11,266
Posted By JuniorDandy
I have been to about 20 or so and felt this was...

I have been to about 20 or so and felt this was the most I had seen at one. I was especially encouraged by the amount of people I saw walking the floor trying to sell to the hockey dealers (it was...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-06-2025, 11:35 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 11,266
Posted By JuniorDandy
1. You can either buy a GA ticket for the...

1. You can either buy a GA ticket for the individual days you choose or a VIP/Early Entry pass for all 5 days, depends on how many days you want to be there.
2. Honestly, I would say no. I have done...
Forum: HOCKEY BUY/SELL/TRADE 08-05-2025, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 149
Posted By JuniorDandy
Help me complete the Panini Private Signings set

Have been grinding away at it for a few years now and need just under 30 to finish the set. If anyone has any please let me know.

AO1 - Alex Ovechkin Capitals
BH1 - Brett Hull Flames
BH3 -...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-02-2025, 11:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,440
Posted By JuniorDandy
In short, the promoters finally decided to expand...

In short, the promoters finally decided to expand to a second floor to add some new dealers, but on a trial basis. They added 75 tables but the space they were in was much too small. The aisles were...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-02-2025, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By JuniorDandy
Assuming it is the same as the last 2 nights,...

Assuming it is the same as the last 2 nights, they gave out bracelets for it earlier today, they will close the VIP lounge between 4:30 and 5 and will start letting the bracelet people get in first...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-02-2025, 10:26 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 7,901
Posted By JuniorDandy
Sorry if I am too late on this but I did see one...

Sorry if I am too late on this but I did see one in the area near the autograph pavilion, I want to say it was booth 3511 as I look at the map now.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-31-2025, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By JuniorDandy
They did not move them from Wednesday to...

They did not move them from Wednesday to Thursday, it was just as bad yesterday during the sneak peak.
Forum: HOCKEY BUY/SELL/TRADE 07-29-2025, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 297
Posted By JuniorDandy
Nope, an Auston Matthews sott

Nope, an Auston Matthews sott
Forum: HOCKEY BUY/SELL/TRADE 07-28-2025, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 297
Posted By JuniorDandy
Yep, hoping some people also bring hockey to the...

Yep, hoping some people also bring hockey to the trade nights since theres usually minimal on the floor and my best purchase last year was from someone also walking the floor.
Forum: HOCKEY 07-28-2025, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,323
Posted By JuniorDandy
This will sound crazy but I would contact Panini...

This will sound crazy but I would contact Panini to see if they would give you something else for it (assuming they don't have that card) and I say that because I have been building the Private...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-26-2025, 10:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,231
Posted By JuniorDandy
Yes, I have been there about 10 times, have never...

Yes, I have been there about 10 times, have never felt unsafe in Rosemont or at the venue at all. Also in terms of security for this event specifically, Jeremy Lee interviewed the promoters about a...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-24-2025, 03:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 719
Posted By JuniorDandy
What I have noticed recently is some dealers...

What I have noticed recently is some dealers don't bother setting up Wednesday or they are only starting to set up during those hours as people are walking the floor. So Wednesday is first chance to...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-24-2025, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 915
Posted By JuniorDandy
I don't believe UD has done a National exclusive...

I don't believe UD has done a National exclusive with any product before, will be interested to see if they do this with other products going forward.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-19-2024, 07:24 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 13,960
Posted By JuniorDandy
That was an issue when it was there 10 years ago...

That was an issue when it was there 10 years ago so it would be a nightmare now with how much the show has grown. If I recall they also stopped guaranteeing the dates far enough in advance which is...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-02-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 13,960
Posted By JuniorDandy
Jeremy Lee interviewed the promoters after they...

Jeremy Lee interviewed the promoters after they took over last year and they basically said this. Essentially they said the old promoter was the one that chose Cleveland and they knew it was too...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-31-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 30,360
Posted By JuniorDandy
This is true, I wonder if its maybe less of an...

This is true, I wonder if its maybe less of an issue now because of the massive crowds the last two years but yes previously they were limited because places would agree to the dates but also...
Forum: HOCKEY 07-29-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,544
Posted By JuniorDandy
Overall more than I expected especially compared...

Overall more than I expected especially compared to the last Cleveland show but I only picked up a few things. Most mid-range stuff (literally $25-250) was totally picked over and gone by Thursday...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-26-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 30,360
Posted By JuniorDandy
When show hours are until 6, I expect the lounge...

When show hours are until 6, I expect the lounge to be open until 6. My complaint is that there was no notice/no signage/no indication the lounge would be closed. I followed someone else that they...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-26-2024, 08:48 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 30,360
Posted By JuniorDandy
I had the same experience yesterday, tried to go...

I had the same experience yesterday, tried to go to the VIP lounge shortly after 5 (maybe 5:05) mostly to try to use the restroom there as that has shorter lines. I walked down the steps following an...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-25-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 627
Posted By JuniorDandy
One of the employees said they gave them out...

One of the employees said they gave them out earlier this afternoon and everyone else had to wait outside. Very disorganized and no info about it other than they closed the VIP lounge early for it.
Forum: HOCKEY 07-25-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 340
Posted By JuniorDandy
Better than some previous years but still not...

Better than some previous years but still not great. It seems more people are willing to make an effort carrying at least some hockey but the majority only have the same McDavid/Bedard cards. Its the...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-18-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 561
Posted By JuniorDandy
I got Ozzie the last time it was in Cleveland and...

I got Ozzie the last time it was in Cleveland and the line was fairly quick/short. Tristar generally tries to make it easier by having a numbered ticket system and the guy announces the ticket...
Forum: HOCKEY 07-11-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,544
Posted By JuniorDandy
I'm almost positive I know who you are talking...

I'm almost positive I know who you are talking about, he was there last year and as of about a month ago told me he was planning on setting up in Cleveland.

Overall my expectations for the show...
Forum: HOCKEY 07-03-2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,230
Posted By JuniorDandy
July 3 was the placeholder date up until about a...

July 3 was the placeholder date up until about a week ago and then it switched to August. So I would say August at the earliest but wouldn't be surprised if its delayed again.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 06-16-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 988
Posted By JuniorDandy
I asked this question to the "Road to the...

I asked this question to the "Road to the National" booth at my local show about a month ago and the person seemed very puzzled at what I was asking.

First they tried saying that all IX center...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 06-14-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 767
Posted By JuniorDandy
Last year I felt was the worst I had received, it...

Last year I felt was the worst I had received, it was mostly ads for companies that I threw away. It had a few other things like a one-touch holder, some promo cards, the autograph tickets, coupons...
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