National Convention

[preciousmetalgems]

Does anyone know if there are long lines to get into this show or do they get the people in pretty quick? Just wondering what the wait time would be or how early I need to get there. Any help on this would be great. Thanks

 

[bigalexx]

Does anyone know if there are long lines to get into this show or do they get the people in pretty quick? Just wondering what the wait time would be or how early I need to get there. Any help on this would be great. Thanks

Are you talking about VIP or General Admission?

 

[cgilmo]

not sure on the lines, but make sure you check out the FCB booth in the corporate area.

 

[DaleMurphyCollector]

The lines weren't very long in Cleveland the 2 times I've been. I'm also thinking that it will be a light crowd this year (economy).

 

[All The Hype]

Last year in Chicago was not bad at all. I only had the opportunity to go for one day, but if I remember correctly, I was able to walk right up to the ticket window and buy my ticket and then walk straight in. Didn't take long at all.

 

[200lbhockeyplayer]

Everything depends on the time of day you are trying to enter.

Typically the busiest entry times are right when it opens as there is a line to get in. Therefore if the show opens at 10:00, the line will usually start forming around 9:30, and slow until 10:30.

That said, there are two serious considerations:
1. As stated above, the economy. I would expect less people than normal at a National, especially less people traveling to make it.
2. It's Cleveland. Cleveland is typically one of the weakest locations to have a National and they are always less attended than those in Chicago, Anaheim, etc.

I'm expecting this National to be weaker based on those two things above, but I do believe that it is well worth it for any hobby enthusiast if they have the means.