Who's going to the National!? - Page 2

Jpayne7787 · 03-20-2021, 05:16 PM

If it’s actually happening absolutely

sethc1020 · 03-20-2021, 05:42 PM

Yep headed up from Terre Haute. I like to cut over on 74 the take route 49 up. Much better that 63. Cant wait, still have to book a room somewhere but will make it happen

RadicalAlmond · 03-20-2021, 07:48 PM

Who have been past guests?

IndianaCards · 03-20-2021, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sethc1020

Yep headed up from Terre Haute. I like to cut over on 74 the take route 49 up. Much better that 63. Cant wait, still have to book a room somewhere but will make it happen

Oh yeah? I'll be going thru Terra Haute, you don't go up 41?

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whiteboybill · 03-20-2021, 09:22 PM

I live in Valpo Indiana and will be heading there to make a big submission for grading...anyone know if CSG will be there? Want to try them with all the crazy increases with PSA and BGS.

nepatsfan12dt · 03-20-2021, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by whiteboybill

I live in Valpo Indiana and will be heading there to make a big submission for grading...anyone know if CSG will be there? Want to try them with all the crazy increases with PSA and BGS.

You live in Valpo? I'm like 15 mins from you. You ever been to the lake station vfw show?

IndianaCards · 03-20-2021, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by whiteboybill

I live in Valpo Indiana and will be heading there to make a big submission for grading...anyone know if CSG will be there? Want to try them with all the crazy increases with PSA and BGS.

What's the logic in subbing it there with them directly? Just cut a little time off?

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whiteboybill · 03-20-2021, 09:34 PM

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You live in Valpo? I'm like 15 mins from you. You ever been to the lake station vfw show?

No I haven’t! I’ve been on lockdown going only to essential places trying to keep myself and my large family safe. When and where is this show? I’m getting my vaccine tomorrow and will be attending some now from time to time.

whiteboybill · 03-20-2021, 09:36 PM

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What's the logic in subbing it there with them directly? Just cut a little time off?

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With the shipping to and from grading companies and issues with insurance, I’m very hesitant to send anything in the mail. If in person, much safer IMHO.

armyml · 03-20-2021, 10:23 PM

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Nice, what's that about 3 hours or so? I drive to Plainfield regularly for business

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I am 37 minutes from the Convention Center! Should be a fun time if it all goes down.

Hbkhbk · 03-20-2021, 10:32 PM

Will there be onsite grading/slabbing by BGS or PSA?

IndianaCards · 03-20-2021, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hbkhbk

Will there be onsite grading/slabbing by BGS or PSA?

Do they do that? I'd imagine it would be madness if they tried, everyone and their mom would be trying to get stuff slabbed.

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bbuckert24 · 03-21-2021, 12:46 AM

Driving in from Rochester, NY. I will be set up in a double booth with my friend who owns a card shop near Niagara Falls.

We are splitting a suite that he booked and all I know is it is not from the show venue.

Check back in with me when it gets closer and I will let you know we are set up.

DajuanWagner · 03-21-2021, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sportzluvr1

Probably head up there from Central IL. 2.5 hour drive.

Same.......

lietuvalabas · 03-21-2021, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DajuanWagner

Same.......

why were you up at this odd time in the morning? were you out of warm milk?

DajuanWagner · 03-21-2021, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lietuvalabas

why were you up at this odd time in the morning? were you out of warm milk?

I can't stop thinking about cards, obvi......

lietuvalabas · 03-21-2021, 08:07 AM

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I can't stop thinking about cards, obvi......

Or U of I's game? question..do you get a paid day off if they win the title? i know you dont have any vacation days left or anything

gomiamigo · 03-22-2021, 01:18 PM

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Do they do that? I'd imagine it would be madness if they tried, everyone and their mom would be trying to get stuff slabbed.

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I've never seen on-site slabbing sometimes you can get GCR though.

sethc1020 · 03-22-2021, 02:05 PM

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Oh yeah? I'll be going thru Terra Haute, you don't go up 41?

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Yeah, 41 actually turns into 63 and once you get up close to Hammond its a nightmare, stop lights on every intersection. I like to take 41/63 up to 74 and go west for about 20-30 minutes to route 49. Found this route a long time ago and I swear by it. Its just a smooth 2 lane country road with no traffic all the way up to 57 then its pretty much a straight shot to the Convention center. If you don't mind paying tolls you can take 294, bypass the city and cut off 10-15 minutes.

kukocitb · 03-22-2021, 02:05 PM

I am planning on being there.

BSUBEAVERS06 · 03-22-2021, 02:09 PM

my brother and I booked a hotel this weekend. We have never been there before, so really looking forward to it.

What ticket package is recommended? Not sure I will be doing much for the autographs but I don't know if they have released who they plan to have this year.

salas1991 · 03-26-2021, 10:25 AM

Apparently the thread in the baseball section where people were speculating whether the National was even gonna happen this year got deleted?

packman80 · 03-26-2021, 10:35 AM

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I’ll be “going down” I-41 to rosemont from GB

Should pick me up on the way down I am just off I-41 a hour or so down from GB. LOL

byronscott4ever · 03-26-2021, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by salas1991

Apparently the thread in the baseball section where people were speculating whether the National was even gonna happen this year got deleted?

It might have veered off topic....(?)

jfan2024 · 03-26-2021, 11:43 AM

Got my hotel and everything booked. Excited to be there this year. Taking my wife (will be her first show) so she can see the prices/money moving around in person for a change...and she likes deep dish, the sinner. My goal is to have her understand why I'm inspecting cards with a loupe and a bright LED light "like a broke dude selling/applying $2 iPhone screen covers for people in the subway"

For those with more experience, is the super VIP ticket with full autos, parking pass, and double gifts the automatic ticket buy? Have no clue if any of that stuff is sellable and what parking otherwise would cost me in the area. Not sure yet if driving or flying this time

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sethc1020 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,823 sethc_1020	Yep headed up from Terre Haute. I like to cut over on 74 the take route 49 up. Much better that 63. Cant wait, still have to book a room somewhere but will make it happen __________________ https://www.flickr.com/gp/151086784@N06/28H47r

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whiteboybill Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,065 chitownbulls75	I live in Valpo Indiana and will be heading there to make a big submission for grading...anyone know if CSG will be there? Want to try them with all the crazy increases with PSA and BGS. __________________ I collect D Rose and Giannis

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kukocitb Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,690 Kukocitb515 Kukocitb	I am planning on being there. __________________ "You're THE Kukoc guy" Abra Calabro "Kukocitb is the GOAT??? I knew that..." Dajuan Wagner Kukoc COUNTER: 1488 different!!!!! Robin Lopez Counter 782 different!

03-26-2021, 11:43 AM	#50
jfan2024 Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 1,976 jfan2024	Got my hotel and everything booked. Excited to be there this year. Taking my wife (will be her first show) so she can see the prices/money moving around in person for a change...and she likes deep dish, the sinner. My goal is to have her understand why I'm inspecting cards with a loupe and a bright LED light "like a broke dude selling/applying $2 iPhone screen covers for people in the subway" For those with more experience, is the super VIP ticket with full autos, parking pass, and double gifts the automatic ticket buy? Have no clue if any of that stuff is sellable and what parking otherwise would cost me in the area. Not sure yet if driving or flying this time __________________ Instagram: NetsEdge15

03-20-2021, 07:48 PM	#28
RadicalAlmond Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 460	Who have been past guests?

03-20-2021, 10:32 PM	#36
Hbkhbk Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 382 Bedezine	Will there be onsite grading/slabbing by BGS or PSA?

03-21-2021, 12:46 AM	#38
bbuckert24 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,913	Driving in from Rochester, NY. I will be set up in a double booth with my friend who owns a card shop near Niagara Falls. We are splitting a suite that he booked and all I know is it is not from the show venue. Check back in with me when it gets closer and I will let you know we are set up.

03-22-2021, 02:09 PM	#46
BSUBEAVERS06 Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 248 BSUBEAVERS06	my brother and I booked a hotel this weekend. We have never been there before, so really looking forward to it. What ticket package is recommended? Not sure I will be doing much for the autographs but I don't know if they have released who they plan to have this year.

03-26-2021, 10:25 AM	#47
salas1991 Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 1,321	Apparently the thread in the baseball section where people were speculating whether the National was even gonna happen this year got deleted?