Meelypops @ the 2019 Chicago National

[meelypops]

Can’t believe it is here - the 2019 National. What up today all my friends here on Blowout??

Been a crazy year getting a card shop going, so I have been fairly touch n go on the boards, but now the focus shifts...It’s National time baby! Chi-Town. The week we all look forward to. Card Chaos.

Our 5th consecutive year!! Last year I had just opened a store (newbie of about 2 months), this year I have a solid year down as shop owner and wow how things have changed! Can’t wait to chat with so many of you who I have got to know over the years. Truly, all of you have helped the Meelypops movement become what it is today. Thank you.

BOOTH NUMBER: 248/250 (right by the concessions & bathrooms)
>>Also like 4-5 rows behind the Blowout Booth!!!





Please come find us & let us make you some deals. This year will be our strongest ever content wise & WE WILL BE BUYING EVERY MINUTE OF THE NATIONAL. It's always poppin at our booth and will be very easy to find.

BOOTH DETAILS
-->Like always, we try to have something for every collector at each level of spending...
1) Roughly 12-13 All State Glass display cases with mid/high end (all sports / non sports) MODERN AND VINTAGE (always have awesome stuff!). I would say range of value in cases will be between $50-$1000 cards and then we will have a few high end cases with the big dog cards.
2) Memorabilia: JSA & PSA authentic Autographed photos/balls/frames, rare photos,
3) At least eight '$1-$10' 3-row boxes with tons of low/mid end sorted by sport, lots of solid stuff. Should also have multiple 3-row boxes of $10-$30 cards
4) Trading/Gaming Cards (mainly Pokemon & Yugioh) w/some very rare stuff. Last year we made a lot of sales & trades from this end of the booth, look forward to it again.
5) Deal Boxes! 25 cent cards organized by sports and teams!!! 100 for $20!!! These are not the typical ‘.25 box’ cards, much better You guys have absolutely ransacked our 25 cent boxes in years past. Love it. We will be prepared! Also will have $2 jersey/auto card boxes organized by sport with some sort of bulk discount
6) CONSIGNMENT CASES – Something I have dabbled in years past to help out folks, but this year I have incredible customers who want me to help sell some of their high end cards. Man we have some bangers! This case alone is worth checking out
7) NEW SELLERS: Bringing a few other Florida sellers with us, one of them being a real OG of the Blowout boards, mike-the-ripper!!! He will have a case as well. Time to bring him out of retirement lol. Also one of my long time NBA buddies John, who hasn’t shown his stuff off ever, will be with us. We shall see how much old school exquisite I can get him to bring! Of course my dad will also be around a few days, don’t burn him too hard on deals hahaha! Will have one of new employees Bryan as well, he kills it on Facebook/Reddit and this will also be his 1st National. And of course, my lovely wife Meredith will be holding us boys down keeping the show running smoothly and collecting money
8) WAX! Yes for the first time ever I will bring some wax. I am going to focus on rare wax and stuff people don't always see. Won't be a huge selection, but we will have some! Not trying to compete with the big market wax dealers lol.
9) MANY OTHER SURPRISES (check this thread for more info to come)

*BUYING*
WE ARE BUYING/TRADING THE ENTIRE TIME WE ARE THERE
-We buy everything, from high end and large lots, graded, vintage, bulk jersey/auto, inserts, numbered cards. We are always fair and treat people right, ask around!
--> all sports, non-sports, Pokemon, Yugioh, trading cards, certified memorabilia, graded comics, graded coins, you name it, we buy it

*SOCIAL MEDIA*
Instagram: @shopmeelypops
FB: www.facebook.com/themeelypopsshop
Breaks: www.facebook.com/groups/meelypopsbreaks
Twitter: @shopmeelypops

FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME IF NOT GOING TO NATIONAL OR WANTING TO MAKE SOME SELLS BEFORE THE NATIONAL. I BUY ALMOST EVERYTHING, ANY SIZE LOT, I JUST HAVE TO BE ABLE TO USE IT AND DEAL NEEDS TO MAKE SENSE. TRUST ME, IT IS WAYYYYY EASIER TO DEAL BEFORE HAND THEN CARRYING STUFF AROUNF THE EVENT. LETS MAKE THE DEAL, COME DROP IT OFF, I HAND YOU MONEY!

Shout Outs: Check all these people out. There are a lot of people to avoid at the National, but I ain't making that list lol. The following list is QUALITY folks that set up - all people I have worked with & are solid in the business...
(working list, tons of good people at the National)
*BrothersinCards
*dacapatin37- aka Brady Kevin
*ddearing- Dan the man
*Showtime Sports Cards - good guys from Jax set up right behind us!
*jewcer2k5 - he loves burpees
*RBICru7
*SportsCardJunction
*Jacksonville Sports Cards- Tell Mike I sent ya!
*AlabamaSlamma- Big Dawg Justin (you can't miss him)
*Bdrr

Here are a few pics of the set up last year in Cleveland as well as some pictures of the community we are creating here in Gainesville, FL over the past year...




































Here is my thread from the National 2 years ago that went sticky, where these posts all began!
https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1138574



Chicago National 2017 – looking for an even crazier year this year 2019

[jewcer2k5]

We’re at 148/150. If I don’t get a shout out then I’ll stick David on you.

[ThoseBackPages]

LOVE IT!!!

cant wait!

[meelypops]

Jewcer3k5- how could I forget my fitness junkie? Lol

Updated


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[cowie]

I guess i will check it out 😜😎

Looking forward to some dealing ....

[2011Postman]

Will be sure to say hello, it’s only been two years since my last trip from Australia. Bring me those Australian player cards that no one else wants, especially that scrub without a jump shot..Ben Simmons

[Dacubs]

looking forward to seeing your booth

[Metsfan1991]

These guys are some of the most trustworthy people in the industry today.

I would advise to all attending to strongly consider stoping by their booth for awesome deals on a great variety of items.

[AlabamaSlamma]

That little corner of the exhibition hall is gonna be hoppin' all week. Looking forward to it.

[meelypops]

cowie- I sense we shall have many deals lol, fly safe my friend & lets do some more deals!!!

Postman- Can't wait to see you again my friend! Simmons has never been my guy lol. But the 76ers just PAID the man!

dacubs - likewise cubs! have we met before?

MetsFan- thanx brother. Appreciate you and so glad we have connected this year!!!

Bama- gunna be awesome man, we gotta keep people in our section! why go anywhere else??

[Dacubs]

met you briefly in 2017 at the national in Chicago on Saturday....really quick meeting though, your booth was hopping!

[AlabamaSlamma]

Originally Posted by meelypops

Bama- gunna be awesome man, we gotta keep people in our section! why go anywhere else??

Thankfully, we're on the aisle en route to your spot (booth 436), so hopefully we'll get a few minutes of peoples' time before they get lost in the Bermuda Triangle.

[dacaptain37]

Originally Posted by AlabamaSlamma

Thankfully, we're on the aisle en route to your spot (booth 436), so hopefully we'll get a few minutes of peoples' time before they get lost in the Bermuda Triangle.

With your inventory, you'll get more than a few minutes....




(that's what she said )

[meelypops]

^^^^^ HAHAHAHA ^^^^^

gotta love the self quoted "that's what she said"

Yea Justin brings the power. Why don't you join the Bermuda Triangle??!!

[CardCollector78]

what up @MEELYPOPS looking forward to meeting ya!

[soggydoggy]

Looking forward to see you! As usual I will be looking for military related items as well as US coins and currency.

I will be bringing some stuff to sell/trade.

See ya in a couple of weeks!

Chris

[S2H904]

I have known the guys at Jacksonville Sports Cards for years-Mike and Frank are top notch. I do not think we have ever met Jameel but I told him you gave him a shout out on here. He was very appreciative.

Safe travels and have a good show!

Scott

[meelypops]

cardcollector love it! what days are u going?

soggy always a pleasure my man, how have you been?? Please come buy to deal. Did you get everything worked out about what you called me for?

S2H904 - Scott, Mike is the man, he really pushes at the National every year. Serious grinder. when will you gome visit the store in GV? Literally right off I-75, super easy to find!

[mike-the-ripper]

Originally Posted by AlabamaSlamma

That little corner of the exhibition hall is gonna be hoppin' all week. Looking forward to it.

Bama, looking forward to finally meeting you there. That’s if Jameel let’s me away from working his booth long enough to do so!! Lol!


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[meelypops]

Don't worry Mike, Justin is always striding the aisles picking up deals. Homeboy eats his Wheaties, you will see.

[CardCollector78]

Originally Posted by meelypops

cardcollector love it! what days are u going?

soggy always a pleasure my man, how have you been?? Please come buy to deal. Did you get everything worked out about what you called me for?

S2H904 - Scott, Mike is the man, he really pushes at the National every year. Serious grinder. when will you gome visit the store in GV? Literally right off I-75, super easy to find!

hope to be there sneak night, and then again with my kids sunday.
depends on how things play out etc.....

[meelypops]

^sounds good cardcollector!!! Why doesnt the national have a kids playplace/daycare on site? they would make a killing!!!

[CardCollector78]

Originally Posted by meelypops

^sounds good cardcollector!!! Why doesnt the national have a kids playplace/daycare on site? they would make a killing!!!

Absolutely great idea. They do it GYM’s why not at card shows.
On a separate note I stumbled upon your cardboard connection interview recently and it is the most honest and revealing interview I’ve heard from a card guy.
Really appreciate it and encourage everyone who hasn’t to listen to it.


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[CardCollector78]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5qdMOxLWeU

worth the watch!

[OLDPAPER]

I will not be able to make the National this year, but I will vouch that Meelypops is top notch....very fair and honest...make sure you drop by