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This special Kick-Off of the 29th National is the annual VIP Party from 3:30-5:00pm, Wednesday July 30th and will be held exclusively for VIP ticketholders. In addition to receiving your week-long credentials and cram-packed gift package, there will be free autograph opportunities on Wednesday with NFL Hall of Famer, Jackie Smith and All-Star and former Cubs great Milt Pappas.
 * __29th National VIP Party__-**

**__29th National Sneak Peek__-** The National will hold its Grand Opening, for all consumers, on Wednesday night July 30, 5-9 PM for a special Sneak Preview of the world's most famous sports collectibles show. Included will be free autographs from Cubs Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins (5-8PM), NFL Hall of Famers Roger Wehrli (Cardinals) (5-8PM) and Jackie Smith (Cardinals & Cowboys) (5-7PM) as well as Cub star Milt Pappas (5:15-7:15). Also, the first 3000 Attendees at the Sneak Peek will receive a specially created eTopps Promo Card of Babe Ruth. This card, created in the format of the turn of the century Allen & Ginters cards is sure to be a very high demand souvenir of the 29th National. In addition to the Ruth card, the first 3000 attendees will receive a special 29th National Coupon Book loaded with valuable offers good throughout the week. The Show Floor will be open and admission is free for all VIP Admission attendees. One day Admission Tickets (good for any day of the National including Wednesday Sneak Peek) may be purchased at $15.00 each in advance through this web site or $18 at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center.