(03-05-2013, 10:00 AM)djohn Wrote: I'm thinking about going this year, if I can get the time off from work. This would be my 1st National, and I would definitely be buying a SuperVIP ticket. I am just wondering if the All Access tickets are worth the extra $100?Last year was the first year I bought a total package, the Super VIP All Access, as it was the first year I went to everyday of the convention. Being first in line after Platinum package people (of which I only saw around 5 each time) saved lots of time especially since TriStar seems to do a bad job of scheduling a lot of the VIP included guests around the same time. I had one day where I had 2 VIP signers and Goose Gossage out at the same time and being able to jump ahead in line made all the difference. The second VIP gift package also allows you to sell the extra set on E-bay and I noticed that if you got them up fast, they would go for ridiculous prices. I never used my 2 photo opportunities last year as there just wasn't anyone included that I wanted to get a picture with. You can usually trade these away and get VIP autograph tickets and then sell that second item if it isn't someone you care about.
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(03-06-2013, 09:21 AM)fulltritty Wrote: Last year was the first year I bought a total package, the Super VIP All Access, as it was the first year I went to everyday of the convention. Being first in line after Platinum package people (of which I only saw around 5 each time) saved lots of time especially since TriStar seems to do a bad job of scheduling a lot of the VIP included guests around the same time. I had one day where I had 2 VIP signers and Goose Gossage out at the same time and being able to jump ahead in line made all the difference. The second VIP gift package also allows you to sell the extra set on E-bay and I noticed that if you got them up fast, they would go for ridiculous prices. I never used my 2 photo opportunities last year as there just wasn't anyone included that I wanted to get a picture with. You can usually trade these away and get VIP autograph tickets and then sell that second item if it isn't someone you care about.Good point, I didn't even think about swapping the photo opportunities for other autographs or selling the autograph tickets. I think I might get the all access super VIP if I end up going.
Collecting John Stockton, Karl Malone, Ivan Rodriguez, Gary Carter & UF player rookie year cards. Plus Jedd Gyorko rookie and prospect cards.
Jedd Gyorko 2010-2013: Have 329/419 including 1/1s Wantlist: http://sites.google.com/site/sportscardsite/set-needs/
Man it is way to much money for me haha! Wish I could go though it looks amazing!
Always looking for Ken Griffey Jr, and Randy Johnson Rookies. Check my org for trades!
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Wouldn't be an awful drive for me. Might have to see if I can get the money together to go to this.
Yesterday, they added Pete Rose, Ernie Banks, Bret Saberhagen, Steve Garvey, and Wade Boggs to the list of autograph guests.
The National is worth the price, Period, end of sentence
The National is worth the price, Period, end of sentence
After not being able to get in before lunch due to high volume, after lunch I picked up my ticket to the Brewers-Cubs game that Tuesday night before the National starts. I will definitely be bringing a glove as it is down the 3B line in the outfield just 3 rows from the wall. Looking for some line drives to come my way.
First 3 VIP autograph guests announced:
Super Bowl XXX MVP Larry Brown will sign. Also part of the VIP Group will be former Brave Ralph Garr and Relief Ace Jeff Reardon. Being a Steeler fan, Larry Brown will be painful for me.
The real question is are they going to have one of these in DC, Maryland and Virginia as I would like to attend. I do think I will be going to more card shows this year in hopes to get lucky and find one of those 3 missing cards I really want.
Derek Jeter Collector from 1992-1996. 305 out of 306 99% complete.
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