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Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 09-09-2024, 06:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,097
Posted By Bigjigglies
When Mitch and Rhonda finally sign it over to the...

When Mitch and Rhonda finally sign it over to the Schwartz brothers (who previously owned the show) will that be the end of Gabby B being a VIP guest?
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 09-06-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By Bigjigglies
They moved the autograph back room area upstairs...

They moved the autograph back room area upstairs at the 2023 National in Chicago to make room for moor dealer booths downstairs.

They did not use the full space but this took up about 1/4 to 1/3...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 09-04-2024, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By Bigjigglies
How many people know what the upstairs was used...

How many people know what the upstairs was used for at the last Chicago National?
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-21-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 13,286
Posted By Bigjigglies
Yep, oblivion is the only way this ends. ...

Yep, oblivion is the only way this ends.

Let’s do the math, they are a 5 BILLION dollar a year company, they spent $10 million on this event, not sure how much they took in on admissions and...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-18-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 927
Posted By Bigjigglies
There are several

There are several
Forum: BASKETBALL 08-17-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,078
Posted By Bigjigglies
I have heard that they are planning 4-6 of these...

I have heard that they are planning 4-6 of these fests next year and they will cover most of the country. New York to California.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-16-2024, 06:02 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 13,286
Posted By Bigjigglies
They had a vote at this years convention on...

They had a vote at this years convention on electing new members or re-electing old members.

If someone knows how that vote went they can post the current board members names.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-14-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 13,286
Posted By Bigjigglies
It has been there twice, both were HORRIBLE from...

It has been there twice, both were HORRIBLE from a dealers point of view. The last time, the autograph area was on a different level than the show, which did not go over very well.
Distance to...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-12-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 13,286
Posted By Bigjigglies
I wonder how much farther off track this thread...

I wonder how much farther off track this thread can go!
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-10-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,118
Posted By Bigjigglies
Who were the autograph guests and what did you...

Who were the autograph guests and what did you pull in your packs.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-09-2024, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,118
Posted By Bigjigglies
Panini VIP party

Any reports on this event from people who actually went? Not hearsay but facts from attendee’s.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-29-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,698
Posted By Bigjigglies
All the corporate booths were along the back wall...

All the corporate booths were along the back wall of both rooms. They did this so you could see the room without having corporate booths in the middle blocking the view across the room.

Food...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-29-2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,429
Posted By Bigjigglies
Stayed in North Olmstead. Regular chain...

Stayed in North Olmstead. Regular chain restaurants. Not complaining about that since it was my choice. The one observation I have about the restaurants in that area are that they are all ran own and...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-29-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 525
Posted By Bigjigglies
My views and thoughts

I started going to the National in 1991 I have seen a lot of things, good and bad over the years. I look forward to the show, no matter where it is.

This is my 8th National in Cleveland. Yes, the...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-19-2024, 11:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 284
Posted By Bigjigglies
Check with main line autographs and deals by...

Check with main line autographs and deals by George

You will have to look up the booth numbers
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-16-2024, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 227
Posted By Bigjigglies
Booth 2108 Deals by George Will have 5000...

Booth 2108
Deals by George

Will have 5000 ct boxes of signed baseball cards and display cases of deceased and tougher signed cards. All obtained in person.

He never does TTM.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-14-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 312
Posted By Bigjigglies
Regular vip or super vip?

Regular vip or super vip?
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-13-2024, 03:29 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,224
Posted By Bigjigglies
Ritz Carlton downtown. Got it for under $200 per...

Ritz Carlton downtown. Got it for under $200 per night. 12 miles to the show. Attached to the casino. Close to the stadium for early week games.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-12-2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,219
Posted By Bigjigglies
Are the cards sorted by sport?

Are the cards sorted by sport?
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-09-2024, 01:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,303
Posted By Bigjigglies
PacMeyer just seems to want to whine about an...

PacMeyer just seems to want to whine about an even he is not even attending!

Before I became a dealer I used to get dealer badges. I NEVER paid for one.

PacMeyer, for what ever reason has an...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-08-2024, 11:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,612
Posted By Bigjigglies
Some people are getting emails from their sales...

Some people are getting emails from their sales reps saying PSA will have a drop off area on Tuesday for autograph card submissions . It will only say trading card on the flips but the price will be...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-08-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,303
Posted By Bigjigglies
It is you with the bias against “Stone Age”...

It is you with the bias against “Stone Age” dealers.
You claim the line there pockets selling badges fit a whopping $60. That math does not add up.
Over 350 dealers have booths, plenty of room for...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-08-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,303
Posted By Bigjigglies
And your point is? How many dealers have 4...

And your point is?

How many dealers have 4 booths? How many of those were taking their full allotment of tickets? How many of them were selling extra badges? With out some sort of reference your...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-07-2024, 10:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,303
Posted By Bigjigglies
Yeah, all the way to the bank. Booth $1300-...

Yeah, all the way to the bank.
Booth $1300- 2700
How many do you think the old dealers were selling? Takes a lot of badge sales to cover that.

And, a third of the booths at this year’s National...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-07-2024, 05:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,303
Posted By Bigjigglies
Or another angle to view this from is why should...

Or another angle to view this from is why should any non dealer have a dealer badge?
Is this a sense of entitlement for some?
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-07-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,303
Posted By Bigjigglies
Or they other way of viewing it is the newbie...

Or they other way of viewing it is the newbie table holders don’t want anyone else getting access to the early “deals”. Being greedy they want the deals for themselves
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 07-07-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,303
Posted By Bigjigglies
After speaking with members of the National...

After speaking with members of the National committee it seems that older (higher priority) dealers were fine with the status quo. It was the younger (lower priority) dealers who pushed for the...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 06-27-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,303
Posted By Bigjigglies
Which is exactly what I said. They cut the normal...

Which is exactly what I said. They cut the normal quota given by one and let you buy one extra.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 06-20-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,303
Posted By Bigjigglies
Acortding to the “national press releases”...

Acortding to the “national press releases” after last year’s National. This years floor space will be the largest ever. Larger than last years.

Dealers had to turn in names for the badges when...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-20-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,475
Posted By Bigjigglies
I made it through the first hour and got these...

I made it through the first hour and got these for you.
City selection process 16:05 to 19:25 and more at 24:50 to 30:20

Atlantic City safety 23:20 to 24:45

Priority System and booth sales...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-15-2023, 05:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,103
Posted By Bigjigglies
Wagons. A few years ago people started...

Wagons.
A few years ago people started complaining about backpacks at shows(some still do). Backpacks evolved into roller bags that people drug behind them. Now it has evolved again into wagons. I...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-15-2023, 04:15 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,170
Posted By Bigjigglies
Some, not all. Like I said, I and others do both,...

Some, not all. Like I said, I and others do both, many do not. Lots of people care about one part and not the other. Some care about both.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-14-2023, 05:08 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,170
Posted By Bigjigglies
I have had this discussion with many long time...

I have had this discussion with many long time collectors and dealers. I feel that it is two shows in one. The card show and the autograph show. There is some, but very little crossover. Many people...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-14-2023, 01:35 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,170
Posted By Bigjigglies
This was the first year in quite a while that...

This was the first year in quite a while that they got to wild card tickets on every VIP guest, last year they hardly got to any wild cards. So the lines were definitely shorter this year. This...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-14-2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,170
Posted By Bigjigglies
Why reduce the number of VIP tickets being sold?...

Why reduce the number of VIP tickets being sold? The nice part about the VIP tickets is you are not required to buy one, it is an option. If it has no benefit to you, pass on it and just pay...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-11-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,538
Posted By Bigjigglies
Houston has hosted it, and was considered again....

Houston has hosted it, and was considered again. It was the most expensive (or in the top two most expensive)place of all the cities they contacted.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-10-2023, 08:59 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,538
Posted By Bigjigglies
Not any more, as it has been stated in may...

Not any more, as it has been stated in may threads, the I-X center has been cut in half. It is now smaller than the DES in Rosemont.

To clarify this, for people who have been inside the I-X center...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-08-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,170
Posted By Bigjigglies
That is it. Roughly 650 booths in Chicago, 500 in...

That is it. Roughly 650 booths in Chicago, 500 in Cleveland. It has been posted in many threads, the I-X center was cut in half.
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-08-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,170
Posted By Bigjigglies
Some things have been changed for next year....

Some things have been changed for next year. These changes were put in place some time ago. Case break area is off in a corner by the autograph area. Corporate areas are split into two places on the...
Forum: The National Sports Collectors Convention 08-08-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,170
Posted By Bigjigglies
I will add that their was a QR code for the...

I will add that their was a QR code for the autograph area that you could open on your phone and it gave you autograph updates. Updates on signing times, cancellations etc.

It did not go as far as...
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