This will be my 3rd national and I wouldn’t miss it for the world, no matter where it is. Go with a friend/friends to split some costs and just go. Best week of the year.

@SpitballinCards

27 күн бұрын

Chris here - it does sound like fun and I’m glad to hear from collectors who love it!

Those of us like myself on the West Coast don't have a chance anyway. They never bring it to California or Nevada and I can't afford to travel two time zones spending thousands and then even more money haggling over cards. Should be called the Central /Eastern regional spectacle.

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Yep. Doesn’t make financial sense to go 🤷🏻‍♂️

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Chris here - we’ve got 2 Burbank shows at least!

@chrisc4264

29 күн бұрын

@@SpitballinCards I went to one last year but it was a 10 hour drive. I don't mind shows but would prefer a more local trip is all like most would. Also, I think when you buy a 3 day pass like I did, you should get discounted parking.

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

@@chrisc4264 I absolutely agree about the parking. Kind of crazy that you DON’T!

@danielmcclorey6606

29 күн бұрын

Vegas would be Fire. That makes a whole lot of sense. They should have one in Vegas, like 1st Raiders Home game.

I know this is a baseball card channel but after hearing about spending thousands of dollars on travel, I can't help but mention to y'all about the credit card points and miles game. You guys should look into it. I live in south Texas and recently flew to New York to see the Yankees-Astros series. Round trip and 3 nights at a hotel 2 blocks from Time Square cost us $32.90.

@Philmington

29 күн бұрын

Indeed. Very true. I haven’t paid for a trip in a very long time… but my situation is different than most (used to be a traveling consultant plus I have the points optimization game on lock).

@jacobfain6504

29 күн бұрын

@@Philmington Hell yeah that's what's up! Ask Sebby, Credit Shifu, and others have taught me a lot through the years 😏

If money was no object I'd go. Phil is right imo, true dealers who do this full time with a business model, distribution channels, and a wide variety of material, shows like the national can work. Most of us whatever we are, collector, flipper, investor, buyer/seller can only make money speculating on bin and sell later. Currently i'm speccing a few guys who imo are under the radar. The expenses involved make it impractical.

National is really what you make it! Those late hotel trade nights were so fun but also get to see the bad side of the hobby (collectors harassing and pushing around hotel employees is NEVER acceptable) in my opinion it’s worth it for the networking and amount of stuff you see. GREAT show to upgrade some big cards. Putting the ask out of what you’re looking for is the BEST idea! Was great talking with you Scott for a few min, I know that Billy Butler BC rookie auto was tough to find on the floor😂

Last year’s national was my first one since 1995. Here’s what I experienced. Going in, I had my eyes set on 3 player’s cards: Michael Jordan (PSA 7 1984 Star Basketball #101, which I picked up) Devin Hester Cards (found a bunch) & Christian Mcaffrey; which was not easy to find. Being a modern player, many of the modern card dealers focus on bringing big QB cards. The position players are surprisingly not easy to find their higher end cards like Rpas and autos. Many dealers have very limited space, and so many are coming from out of town, so they focus on cards they feel will sell for the most. I did end up finding 4 nice CMC cards. An NT /99 RPA, an Immac rpa, a 2016 select xrc & and optic rookie auto.

"I made her change the weekend." Strong work Chris, strong work. One of these times I'll get my lazy butt down to Burbank. As for the National...remember(I'm paraphrasing a legend here)...if you have to split a room to cut costs, you shouldn't be going. 😂😂

@Philmington

29 күн бұрын

Haha

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Believe me, every time costs come up for the National, I think about that 😂 . if I were going, I’d DEFINITELY be splitting a room.

The National last year was a lot of fun, I am glad Phil mentioned it but I feel like 80-90% of tables were priced over comps. I feel like they are just setting up to be "mobile museums" in order to not lose their yearly spot.

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Chris here - some dealers are like that at Burbank shows too, but not all. Lots are there to make deals and cash always goes a long way!

Can’t wait for the Spitballin’ booth at a future National

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Chris here - that would be really fun!

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

The finest SSP, Billy Butler, Keston Hiura table ever seen!

Glad you mentioned the Denver card show, that show is getting SERIOUS! great show in the middle of the United States

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Chris here - yeah that one I’d like To get to. Maybe next year

@ACD1994

27 күн бұрын

Denver is on the west coast. Possibly a venue for the National to consider in the future.

@SpitballinCards

27 күн бұрын

@@ACD1994 I don’t Think the National will ever stray too far from NYC. Thankfully, we got two Burbank shows!

I’m going to my first national this year, which I’ve started making plans for. Loved your guys insight on the show.

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Nice! Keep us posted on how it goes for you. Thanks for commenting!

I want to go to the national but honestly I am just going to the detroit sports spectacular which is this upcoming weekend I am excited for my first ever big card show lol.

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Nice! Let us know how it goes!

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Sounds great! Prepare to be overwhelmed, but in a good way!

Hey, don't be embarrassed to say you have more time and money than most of us. The National is a giant museum. Probably worth the price of admission to see all of the cards and memorabilia.....

@SpitballinCards

22 күн бұрын

Chris here - that’s one thing I love about the Burbank shows out here. All the amazing cards that surface. Like a couple Frank Thomas NNO, and even a 1990 Topps George Bush! Thanks for watching and commenting

Will probably skip Cleveland. Might try to make a Chicago National. Otherwise, one of the upcoming Burbank shows is on my to-do list. It’s a pain in the rear traveling from way up north.

@SpitballinCards

28 күн бұрын

John, if you make to the Burbank show in august, message me or jeff and we’ll try to meet for a beer.

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

28 күн бұрын

Jeff here: Yes! Would love to see you at the Burbank show.

Love this show! Just wanted to comment how much I enjoy and appreciate you guys posting. Have you guys considered releasing as audio podcast?

@Philmington

27 күн бұрын

Thanks Ryan. We also post to Spotify but it's not as consistent sometimes.

Dude 100% on using the national to buy on eBay. Lots of people who spend tons of money on ebay aren’t looking and keeping track of cards they would have normally bid on. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen cards go for lower and I would have so purchased if I wasn’t at a big card show buying or selling.

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Nice! I plan on utilizing this strategy this year

As someone who has gone to many, I am looking forward to Cleveland but if I have a few basic pointers (and I have come from the Pacific NW). 1. Have a budget (whether high or low). 2. Come with a plan (it can be overwhelming). 3. The best deals generally can be had on Sundays (I have found deals more difficult early on in the show). 4. Try to take advantage of the silver pack programs. I love 'em and I will buy a few boxes specifically to get the silver packs. 5. Get away from the show for a bit (go see a baseball game; Cleveland - I will go spend a few hours at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). Of the three primary locations, Chicago is my favorite, followed by Cleveland, then not attending, and finally Atlantic City (so difficult for me to get to, never attending again).

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for the detailed tips!

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Chris here - great tips! I especially agree on going with a plan, AND taking a break. Thanks for watching!

Phil good advice. Gents, never been. Yup hard to believe I live in Houston and from Chicago and still have never been bcuz of $$$ & why use my PTO for family trips which is where the $$ go. Use the $$ I do have for cards I want. Collect tons of vintage and modern so again I miss the networking and meeting people like you all. I listen to the stories and just always one day will make a trip.

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! Chris here - and yeah I’d go just for the people I’d meet and hang out with. Some networking maybe, mostly just the social aspect. But the cost is just too much.

I can't imagine taking a flight w hotel room and all that for the national. Seems like a waste of money. Me being from Detroit, i will probably drive to this one, spend one night in a hotel, spend 2 days at the national and gamble at the casino. Looking forward to it.

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Scott here, that is my exact plan as well!

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Driving sounds much more palatable! That’s why the Burbank show works for me and Chris.

I'm a 20 min drive from Rosemont. So that's a no-brainer for me. But I won't go anywhere else.

Can’t make the National but will try to make it to Burbank this for my first show ever.

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Chris here - glad to hear it! If you see jeff and I waking around, or chilling by the bar, please come say hello!

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Jeff here: yes! It might be a bit overwhelming, but a great experience for a first show. Hope to see you there!

Went to Chicago last year for the first time and had a great time. Don’t know if I got any real deals but it’s just cool to see so many of the cards you want in person. Living in Chicago definitely helps, don’t know if I’d pay to travel to one.

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

That’s one thing I would like about it, seeing so many big cards. But I have to say, Burbank had a ton, too, including a T206 Wagner.

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

You can’t beat that convenience!

Bucket list item at age 69. Living in south Texas and would hope San Antonio or Houston could grab a seat at the show table, but probably not.

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

I heard they used to have the National occasionally in Texas years ago? They definitely should move it around.

You guys need to bring in Neo every now and then, it would spice things up a bit.

I’ve been the past few years. I’m going to skip this year’s. Too close to college starting. Too much already happening 🤷‍♂️

Another great video

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🍻🍻

Have a good week panel & collectors And here's hoping we get a great Stanley Cup & NBA final aswell as a hot month of baseball Good show guys ⚾

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Yes

Yeah guys I can't wait for the national. Still got to book my flight but I got my Airbnb with the guys. Definitely going to be interesting with trade nights as none of the hotels are close to the venue so everything's going to be at the venue and or at a very specific location.

@Philmington

Ай бұрын

I heard from a little birdie the NSCC might aid in making trade nights convenient for all

@mikehamm007

Ай бұрын

@@Philmington yeah I was told they had plenty of room at the actual convention center to continue trade nights for each night and or section off areas for rooms. It's going to be my first time being in Cleveland. I was told that it's the best overall venue internally. But Chicago's the best for external convenient. Should be interesting and I'll definitely see you at your get together with Steve, Dustin and Neo

How’s the DC show or philly

Scottie covered it perfectly

Can't wait, 35 mins away from IX center were the National is this year!!!!!! Cleveland baby!!!

@SpitballinCards

19 күн бұрын

Points for convenience! That’s why jeff and I love the Burbank shows!

Excellent video Gents. I have struggled in the past with going to the National as like Jeff says, do I want to spend at least $1,000 on room, foot, etc that takes away from what I can spend on cards? That being said, the National is in my backyard this year (I am near Canton, hour drive tops) and it is a no brainer to go. It has been over 10 years and since I have been to a National in Cleveland, but I can tell you that the IX Center is a great venue, although not a great location as there really no option to walk or much around it. It also helps that I know a couple of dealers setting up, so I have a place to hang as a home base per say. Looking forward to just seeing some great collections and hopefully picking up a few PC items. Scottie B, I didn't realize you were near Cincinnati. You really should take a trip to Shipshewana, IN. Absolutely great Regional show done every quarter. Philmington, is your get together private? Sounds like a great opportunity to meet some excellent content creators. Looking forward to the next video. Until next time....

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

28 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the comment -- great that the National is close to you this year! I'd love it to be an hour's drive from LA.

@Philmington

28 күн бұрын

The get-together is not private. More details to come!

Great content 👌

@SpitballinCards

22 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Good more balanced insights. I only go for silver packs and corporate promotions. I’ve made money last two years focused on that alone.

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for the insights!

This will be my first national. I just want to see some cards in person that I never get a chance too in real life. Like a Babe Ruth or other cool cards like that.

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Chris here - you definitely will. There will be a handful of 52 Mantles, plenty of tobacco cards and maybe even a Frank Thomas NNO!

Scott, not sure how far you are into Kentucky, but are you going to the Midwest Monster this weekend in Indy?

Going to the National is a personal choice each hobbyist needs to make. it all depends on an individual's financial situation, personal time availability, and overall passion for the event itself. I think if you are within reasonable driving distance, it's a must go event and a worthwhile experience if you love sportscards. I've traveled to the last 6 Nationals and i don't have an issue with the cost overlay (airfare, hotel, rideshare, food,, etc), but that is me. Individuals pick and choose how they want to spend their hobby/discretionary funds. I treat it as a vacation and for that week i put that event as part of my work/life balance and have no issue taking time off from my career to attend. Looking forward to it in a couple months.

@SpitballinCards

28 күн бұрын

Chris here - I think you nailed it. If I could drive to it, I’d be there!! Thanks for watching!

There was a lot of free cool stuff at last years national, my dad won a case of 2023 topps chrome baseball! And honestly was the most fun I’ve had. It’s expensive though to attend unless you live in that same state. Why I’ll only go to another national if it’s in Atlantic City again.

Chris and Jeff you’re always welcome to stay at my place in Chicago for the National in 2025 or 2026 if you want to save hotel money. I have bourbon, and I’m not an axe murderer 😂

@Philmington

29 күн бұрын

😅

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Hey, appreciate the offer! I know John Wayne Gacy was from Chicago, too…

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Chris here - that’s exactly what an axe murderer would say!

@SportsMDCardCollector

29 күн бұрын

@@SpitballinCards you can always stay with me for free. All I ask is that you leave a nice SP on the pillow when you leave…..

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

@@SportsMDCardCollector 🤣

Been to 3 or 4. Used to be very interesting seeing the pricing of certain cards and how they were valued by different dealers before all this "comps" and instant research. Haven't been in a long while, since the last one I was planning on got cancelled. The autograph pavilion thing with a bunch of these guys not signing trading cards is just ridiculous.

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Oh yeah, I’ve heard about that! Big restrictions on what the autograph guests can sign, right??

@nabzy28

29 күн бұрын

@@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin They have Lynn Swann. Lynn Swann hasn't signed hardly ANYTHING in decades. ... and he is not permitted to sign trading cards at the show. There are others, too. Whoever is under contract with Fanatics, allegedly, cannot sign cards.

Nationals should consider going to different cities every year... like the Super Bowl. The hobby is bigger than just the Northeast.

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Chris here - I doubt it will ever come west of Cleveland/Chicago. They won’t go too far from NYC. We’ve got the Burbank shows out here in a SoCal, but a vegas convention would be a great addition. Thanks for watching!

I think that someone would have to spend at least 2k to have a good time. Plane, Hotel, food, Uber and that's all before the actual event.

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Yeah that’s a lot of card money gone 😳

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Chris here - yeah the costs just mount on you. Even the bar at the Burbank show takes a toll!!

What was the youtuber who had a video on the logistics for the National? I wasn't able to catch it

@Philmington

Ай бұрын

Neo Cards & Comics

@NEO_Cards_Comics

Ай бұрын

@@Philmington👀

It’s good to go if you are a LCS owner in the hobby bc you can make the trip a tax right off.

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Chris here - that’s a good point. Definitely a business trip!

I am def going to the burbank show too!

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Jeff here: Nice! Chris and I will see you there!

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Hell yeah!! 🍻🍻

I know they use to have it in Anaheim from time to time. What happened to that?

Maybe someone can ship their cards to Strongsville 😂, i heard they take great care of mail. 😮

@paulbowman1442

24 күн бұрын

Close to Rock & Roll HOF. Set aside 2 days for best results

@SpitballinCards

24 күн бұрын

Chris here - that sounds like a great long weekend!

It definitely was the hotels that shut them down.

@SpitballinCards

28 күн бұрын

Makes sense. Probably a fire hazard haha

Jeff & Chris, I really think Burbank would be much better for me so maybe one day I will.

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Definitely give it a shot! It’s been a lot of fun for us, we are looking forward to this year’s.

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Chris here - Burbank show is definitely worth it!

Scott I have some Billy Butler’s for you. Nothing crazy just need to send them to you

Bang I b there everyday! 10 minutes from my house! I would let a dealer stay for a few cards, I gots a duplex!

Given the cost to the vendors for setting up/getting there, and the over cost for an attendee to go to the show, are there deals to be made? Vendors need to make money to cover their expenses and, do some vendors just say, "Hey, you spent $1000+ to get here, will you really go home with nothing because I charge 10-15% more than your local show"

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Chris - at Burbank there are always dealers looking to make sales. They can write for most of the costs of the trip anyway. No point going if you don’t make any deals! Bring cash - that always helps. Good luck!

Lol. Scott's cracking chair at 1:13😅

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

I was hoping that no one was going to notice 😂 . Thanks for watching!

Will there be One Piece TCG there?

I want to go and dress up as a baseball card.

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Which card??

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

@@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin that’s a great question!

I would love to go to the National but living in Louisiana it will cost me 2 grand + just for me and my wife to fly, get a hotel, and pay to get into the show. I’d rather spend that 2 grand on a card(s) i really want. If they ever had a national within driving distance (Texas, Tennessee, Florida, etc). I would love to attend.

@SpitballinCards

26 күн бұрын

Chris here - yep! I hear this. Coming from California, I’d blow a big chunk of my card budget just in travel!

You are higher than high if you don’t think fanatics is trying to replace the national.

@ACD1994

27 күн бұрын

I agree, I think the fanatics event for better or worse, will be a rival and strong competitor to the National. But I guess we will see what happens.

Then let's not go to any card conventions. The way things are going with inflation what will a picture on cardboard even bring?

I watch you guys every week so please don’t think this is a troll comment; but how are you guys in this hobby so seriously to run a podcast, and nobody goes to the national? Or know stuff like the dates off the top.. actually nuts to me.

@JsmithVB757

29 күн бұрын

The National isn't the end all be all when it come to this hobby. I'd say 98% of collectors never go to the National in their lifetime.

Dr. Phil, let us now when you get the strippers for the after hours party ... I'm not bringing my cards for that. Well~Just the "10's".

@popsmoke99

29 күн бұрын

I'd fly out there for that...why not.

@Philmington

29 күн бұрын

😂

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Chris here - I’d love to see a stripper with some slabs in her g-string.

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

@@SpitballinCards “Only accepting slabs for tips” 😂

SCV been telling yall to stop falling in love and marring these cards, lol. buy raw, grade and put up for auction. let the market do what the market does

@JsmithVB757

Ай бұрын

These guys aren't necessarily "flipper" or "dealers." All four are collectors to some extent.

@forpetesake20

Ай бұрын

@JsmithVB757 id like to hope that we are all collectors to some extent, lol. bet my house chris and jeff got some cards they wish they hadn't held and phil has a very successful subscription box. im certainly confused by your comment but definitely appreciate the interaction and hearing different opinions.

@JsmithVB757

Ай бұрын

@forpetesake20 I'm confused by your original comment. Nobody mentioned SCV. They talked about flipping cards for maybe two seconds, and when did they talk about marring cards?

@forpetesake20

Ай бұрын

​@JsmithVB757 17:36. phils comment here specifically but his comments starting at 16:49 i think are all relevant. just one mans humble opinion.

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

I the confusion is “marring” vs “marrying”! We don’t mar cards (trimming, altering), but sadly we often “marry” cards, or at least hold them longer than we probably should because we like them to much to part with them - even if that is the financially responsible move! Thanks for watching and commenting, boys!

What a waste of money and time on sports cards. I rather used the money going to Europe for summer vacation

@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin

29 күн бұрын

Hard to argue with this 🇫🇷 🇮🇹

Cards dead people losing interest and utubers views down. Prices down on 99.99% cards.

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🍻

Boy how you gonna be dropping this video a week after I buy tickets

@SpitballinCards

29 күн бұрын

Chris here - oh no!! Sorry our timing wasn’t great but I bet you’ll have a great time!

@Philmington

29 күн бұрын

I’m personally psyched for this year’s Nat

@Topps.degenerate

29 күн бұрын

@@Philmington oh same same

@Topps.degenerate

29 күн бұрын

@@SpitballinCards I am certainly hopeful!

My dad sets up at the national every year and does game used bats. He’s got a billy butler bat coming to the national this year (Scott) 👀. Mikitasports

@SpitballinCards

Күн бұрын

Scott here-Oh man, that sounds awesome! I will have to come check it out. Thanks for the heads up!