The National is celebrating its 30th year at the International Exposition (I-X) Center in Cleveland Ohio. The National is the event with the strongest tradition, best autograph guests, largest roster of dealers of vintage and new collectibles and the biggest selection of cards and memorabilia all under one roof. It's been said, "If you can't find what you're looking for at the National, it probably doesn't exist!" The National is the event of the year and is the place you should be in 2009 as collectors, dealers, distributors, manufacturers, licensors and everyone else in the collectibles industry all participate in the worlds most spectacular sports and entertainment collectibles industry. The event kicks off on Wednesday July 29th, and ends Sunday August 2. The Times are Wed. 5pm-9pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm and Sunday, Family Day 10am-5pm. On hand this year there will be 373 different vendors, the most ever at the convention in its 30 years of existance.
This years event will include a Preview Night on July 29th Wednesday 5-9pm. This event is for the VIP and Super VIP guests. This gives the them a chance to get their hands on the the merchandise before all the regular guests that show up on Thursday the 30th. Family Night is on the final night of the Convention which will have special performances for kids by various entertainers 11am - 2pm. A Kids Trading Table will be set up to allow youngsters to trade their cards for superstar cards. And a final National Special "FREE" raffle, where we will giveaway special sports collectibles from2pm - 3pm.
This year at the autograph pavilion there will some pretty high profile names in attendence.
Bruce Smith 2009 HOF Inductee
Joe Montana Super Bowl MVP
Troy Aikman Super Bowl MVP
Jim Brown Browns HOFer
Rod Woodson 2009 HOF Inductee
Earl Campbell NFL HOFer
Jack Lambert Steelers HOFer
John Riggins NFL HOFer
Eric Dickerson NFL HOFer
Gale Sayers NFL HOFer
Phil Simms Super Bowl XXI MVP
Jim Kelly Bills HOFer
Marcus Allen NFL HOFer
Joe DeLamielleure
Archie Griffin 1974-75 Heisman
Eddie George 1995 Heisman
Bo Jackson 1985 Heisman
Mike Rozier 1983 Heisman
Eric Crouch 2001 Heisman
Dick Kazmaier 1951 Heisman
Steve Owens 1969 Heisman
Billy Simms 1987 Heisman
Johnny Rodgers 1972 Heisman
Craig Biggio 3,000 Hit Club
Charles Nagy Indians Great
Besides these athletes there will be others on hand to get an autograph and picture with. A complete list of all the attendees will be posted on the National website soon at www.nsccshow.com
For ticket information go to www.nsccshow.com and you will be able to purchase your tickets online directly from the site. Also there is a listing of hotels on the site and by clicking on this like you will be able to choose the hotel you wish to stay at. http://conferencehousing.com/TheNational/Cleveland/
The National is celebrating its 30th year at the International Exposition (I-X) Center in Cleveland Ohio. The National is the event with the strongest tradition, best autograph guests, largest roster of dealers of vintage and new collectibles and the biggest selection of cards and memorabilia all under one roof. It's been said, "If you can't find what you're looking for at the National, it probably doesn't exist!" The National is the event of the year and is the place you should be in 2009 as collectors, dealers, distributors, manufacturers, licensors and everyone else in the collectibles industry all participate in the worlds most spectacular sports and entertainment collectibles industry. The event kicks off on Wednesday July 29th, and ends Sunday August 2. The Times are Wed. 5pm-9pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm and Sunday, Family Day 10am-5pm. On hand this year there will be 373 different vendors, the most ever at the convention in its 30 years of existance.
This years event will include a Preview Night on July 29th Wednesday 5-9pm. This event is for the VIP and Super VIP guests. This gives the them a chance to get their hands on the the merchandise before all the regular guests that show up on Thursday the 30th. Family Night is on the final night of the Convention which will have special performances for kids by various entertainers 11am - 2pm. A Kids Trading Table will be set up to allow youngsters to trade their cards for superstar cards. And a final National Special "FREE" raffle, where we will giveaway special sports collectibles from2pm - 3pm.
This year at the autograph pavilion there will some pretty high profile names in attendence.
- Bruce Smith 2009 HOF Inductee
- Joe Montana Super Bowl MVP
- Troy Aikman Super Bowl MVP
- Jim Brown Browns HOFer
- Rod Woodson 2009 HOF Inductee
- Earl Campbell NFL HOFer
- Jack Lambert Steelers HOFer
- John Riggins NFL HOFer
- Eric Dickerson NFL HOFer
- Gale Sayers NFL HOFer
- Phil Simms Super Bowl XXI MVP
- Jim Kelly Bills HOFer
- Marcus Allen NFL HOFer
- Joe DeLamielleure
- Archie Griffin 1974-75 Heisman
- Eddie George 1995 Heisman
- Bo Jackson 1985 Heisman
- Mike Rozier 1983 Heisman
- Eric Crouch 2001 Heisman
- Dick Kazmaier 1951 Heisman
- Steve Owens 1969 Heisman
- Billy Simms 1987 Heisman
- Johnny Rodgers 1972 Heisman
- Craig Biggio 3,000 Hit Club
- Charles Nagy Indians Great
Besides these athletes there will be others on hand to get an autograph and picture with. A complete list of all the attendees will be posted on the National website soon at www.nsccshow.comFor ticket information go to www.nsccshow.com and you will be able to purchase your tickets online directly from the site. Also there is a listing of hotels on the site and by clicking on this like you will be able to choose the hotel you wish to stay at. http://conferencehousing.com/TheNational/Cleveland/