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32nd National Closes with Strong Sunday Crowd
Tyson and BB Hall of Fame Signers Keep Fans Happy
A strong Sunday Autograph lineup headlined by Mike Tyson generated a large  crowd for Sunday, August 7, 2011 as the 32nd National came to a close. Tyson was making a rare autograph appearance and stayed most of the day. The baseball Hall of Fame group was headed by newest Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar.
Positive comments about the 32nd National have been hitting the web sites and blogs since the show closed. Chris Olds of Beckett Media came up with a one-word summary of the National in his blog. Chris called the National, "Overwhelming!". Read more from this blog by clicking here.
Bill Simmons, "The Sports Guy" made a third consecutive trip to the National Sports Collectors Convention and posted a 16-page photo essay on his findings. Lots of cool stuff and interesting observations. Click here to see Bill's entire article.
The 33rd National Sports Collectors Convention will be held in Baltimore, MD, August 1-5, 2012. Booth space is still available for the Baltimore show. Email the National Office at NSCCOffice@aol.com for information.
The
current schedule for the National is: 2012-Baltimore;
2013-Chicago; 2014-Cleveland; 2015-Chicago; 2016-TBD; 2017-TBD;
2018-Cleveland.
Organizers
have been asked about a return of the National to the West Coast. For
the last several years we have repeatedly spoken to authorities in
Anaheim, site of the most successful National ever in 1991 and also the
site of the National in 1996, 2000 and 2006. The Convention Center has a rigid policy which will not
allow them to guarantee dates to us. Despite our past history, numerous
meetings, phone calls and letters, Anaheim officials have been unable to
provide the National with dates far enough in advance to allow adequate
preparation and planning for the event. We have also had discussions with authorities in San Diego and San Francisco with similar results. We will continue to look for a suitable West Coast site.
32nd National Winding Down
The 32nd National Sports Collectors Convention closes on Sunday afternoon. What a week it has been and Sunday will be a blockbuster day! A great autograph group including former World Heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson highlight the Autograph Pavilion. Tyson will be joined by a huge list of Baseball Hall of Famers including the newest Hall of Fame Inductee Roberto Alomar plus Brooks Robinson, Al Kaline, Rod Carew, Wade Boggs, Rich "Goose" Gossage, Johnny Bench, Tony Perez, Robin Yount, Frank Robinson, Joe Morgan, Paul Molitor, Orlando Cepeda and Gaylord Perry.
Online ticket sales end at midnight tonight. Tickets may be purchased at the Convention Center only beginning tomorrow.
Friday at the National
Friday was another beautiful day in Chicago and at the 32nd National Sports  Collectors Convention. Attendance was strong and dealers reported solid sales on all kinds of items. The National partnered with several different media outlets to help[ publicize the National. Promotions included several Meet & Greet opportunities with athletes signing at the show. The photo at the left shows one of the winners meeting Dallas Cowboy Great Roger Staubach. Our thanks to the various media outlets who helped promote the National this year.
Saturday promises to be one of the busier days at this years event. Appearing in the Autograph Pavilion will be a number of MLB Hall of Famers including the newest inductee Bert Blyleven plus
Carlton Fisk, Reggie Jackson and Cal Ripken Jr. From Football will be Bart
Starr, Jim Brown, John Riggins, Paul Hornung, Joe Montana, Jim Taylor and Super
Bowl MVP Randy White. NBA Hall of Fame Inductee and former Chicago Bull star
Artis Gilmore rounds out a great group of Hall of Famers.
Current Cubs
players Kerry Wood, Matt Garza plus young phenoms Starlin Castro and Darwin
Barney are signing. Future Hall of Famer Randy Johnson will be here along with
500 HR Club Members Gary Sheffield and Rafael Palmeiro and Chicago favorite
Dick Allen.
Only one day remains to purchase tickets online for the 32nd National. Online ticket sales will end on Sunday at midnight. After that time, tickets are only available in person at the Convention Center.
Thursday at the National
Thursday at the 32nd National Sports Collectors Convention was a great day. The hot weather in Chicago finally broke and the sun shone brightly as thousands of attendees hit the Convention Show Floor early in the day.
 In addition to the great autograph guests appearing at the show, the first ever Olympic Pavilion at the National Sports Collectors Convention had its Grand Opening. In a ceremony held in the Pavilion, former Olympic Gold Medalist Dick Fosbury was joined by International Olympic Committee Marketing Representative Gerhard Heiberg, US Olympic Committee Managing Director Peter Zeytoonijan and Olympin Club President Jim Greensfelder in cutting the gold ribbon to signify the official opening of the Olympic Pavilion.
The Autograph Pavilion was bustling on Thursday and kicks into full gear on Friday when baseball Hall of Famers Tony Gwynn, Rickey Henderson, Earl Weaver and fan favorite Don Zimmer appear. Luis Aparicio is back again on Fridat to sign for his many Chicago fans.
Football Hall of Famer Roger Staubach will be signing as will football stars including 1967 Heisman Winner Gary Beban, Robert Brooks, Mark Chmura, Dorsey Levens, Jay Noavcek and Antonio Freeman. Hockey Hall of Famer Pierre Pilote will alkso be on hand.
If you want to attend the National there is still time to buy tickets online. Click here to purchase your ticket. Online ticket sales will end at 1AM on Sunday 8/7
National Statement
Today, the National Sports Collectors Convention supported the efforts of the US
Postal authorities who removed one exhibitor from the Donald E Stephens
Convention Center. The National continues to cooperate with any and all
national / local authorities when it comes to protecting the integrity of the
sports and entertainment collectibles industry.
National Opens Wednesday
The 32nd Edition of The National Sports Collectors Convention opens this Wednesday, August 3. VIP and SuperVIP attendees get an advance start with the Memory Lane Inc. VIP Reception beginning at 2:30. Free signers at the Party from 3-4PM will be former Cub stars Bill Madlock and Don Kessinger. They will be joined by former Olympic Gold Medalist Dick Fosbury, who is representing the first ever Olympic Pavilion at the National. As an added attraction, there is an exclusive VIP Only auction of 10 spectacular one-of-a-kind items from The Topps Vault beginning at 3:30PM. Click the link in the left column to see these great items. Light refreshments will be served at the Party. VIPs will permitted to enter the show floor at 3:30.
The 32nd National opens to the general public at 4PM with the Legendary Auctions Sneak Peek. Fosbury, Madlock and Kessinger will be signing from 4:30-6:30 for everyone at that event in the Tristar Autograph Pavilion. Lee Smith, former Cub reliever and #3 All Time in career saves will also be signing from 4:15-7:15 at the FreedomCardBoard.com Corporate Booth #642.
Tickets will be available online through this website all week until 1AM Sunday August 7. Buy in advance, print your tickets at home and save time when you get to the Convention Center.
Topps to Hold Meet & Greet at National
The Topps Company has announced it will be holding a Meet & Greet/Q&A session with 100 collectors on Thursday, August 4 (4:00-5:30PM) at the 32nd National in Chicago. Collectors interested in attending should stop by the Topps Corporate Booth #630 to reserve a seat. Spots will be handed out on a first come-first serve basis. In addition to discussing company and hobby happenings, Topps will give away random prizes and will be serving light snacks and refreshments.
First 5000 Attendees at 32nd National to Receive September SMR from PSA
PSA has announced that the first 5000 attendees will receive a free copy of the  September SMR at the 32nd National scheduled for August 3-7 at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The 184-page issue is devoted to local legends from each major sport, who have helped make the Chicago area one of the best sports towns in America. From Michael Jordan to Bobby Hull, Gale Sayers to Ernie Banks and more, several great athletes are profiled through collectibles that hobbyists and sports enthusiasts desire. This edition of the popular SMR also contains a special 16-page insert, containing results from this years PSA Set Registry Awards. This colorful and informative magazine will be handed out to convention attendees as they enter the show. VIPs will receive their copy in their VIP Gift Bags. General Admission Tickets and VIP Admission Packages are now on sale through the National web site or by clicking here.
Panini Announces VIP Set
Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, John Wall, Blake Griffin + 2 "Mystery Cards" to Highlight VIP 6-card Set
Panini America has announced their plans for their annual VIP set at the National  Sports Collectors Convention, August 3-7 at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont IL. Attendees, who purchase any of the various VIP Packages, will receive the base set of 6 cards. This set will feature Panini spokesmen Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, John Wall and Blake Griffin. These first four cards will be inserted into VIP gift packages, along with a special coupon directing the VIPs to the Panini Corporate Booth (#826) to obtain an additional two cards "mystery cards". The coupon may be brought to the Panini booth and exchanged for the two additional cards, available for collectors throughout the week.
SuperVIPs are in for an extra treat. In addition to the base VIP set, SuperVIPs will  receive a separate 6-card set featuring some of the top 2011 NFL Rookies from this year's rookie class. Cam Newton, the first pick in the NFL Draft will be joined by fellow rookies Mark Ingram, A.J. Green, Blaine Gabbert and Jake Locker. The sixth card in the set will be the FIRST trading card produced of former Ohio State quarterback, Terrelle Pryor. SuperVIPs will find a second coupon in their VIP gift package. That coupon can be redeemed at the Panini Corporate Booth #826 in exchange for the set.
Those who purchase any of the VIP packages must bring the coupons to the Panini corporate booth during the week of the National to receive the sets.
VIP Admission Packages and General Admission Tickets are available now on the National web site by clicking here.
Autograph Pavilion Continues to Grow
Former Heavyweight Champ Mike Tyson and 2011 NBA Hall Of Fame Inductee Artis Gilmore Added
Tyson and Gilmore are the latest celebrities announced for the National. Also appearing will be another "heavyweight" in his own field, 4-time Super Bowl MVP Joe Montana.
Tyson, fresh from another successful movie appearance in "The Hangover 2" will appear on Sunday, August 7. Several additional Baseball Hall of Famers will also be signing autographs at the National. Included in this group will be former White Sox SS Luis Aparicio, 3000 Hit Club Members Wade Boggs, Al Kaline and Rod Carew and 500 Home Run Club Member Frank Robinson. A complete list of guests appearing at the National can be found on the Tristar web site by clicking here.
VIP and General Admission Tickets for the National can be purchased through the National's web site. A variety of VIP packages which include early admission to all five days of the National, gift packages, selected free autographs and other benefits are available. Click the Ticket Infomation Link on the left or click here for additional information or to purchase tickets.
Sneak Peek Free Autographs
Future Hall of Famer Lee Smith joined by Cubs Greats Bill Madlock and Don Kessinger
One of the most popular events at the National for the last several years has been  Wednesday Night's Sneak Peek. That's probably because National Organizers have brought in free autograph guests to help kickoff the National in style. The 32nd National at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center August 3-7, 2011 will be no exception. Signing free autographs for all Sneak Peek Attendees on Wednesday August 3 will be a trio of former Chicago Cubs Greats. Heading the list will be future Hall of Famer Lee Smith. Smith retired in 1997 with a major league record of 478 saves in an illustrious 18 year career. He was a 7-time All Star and was three times named Rolaids Relief Man of the Year. Smith's career numbers compare very favorably with the other relievers in the Hall of Fame.
Joining Lee Smith will be a pair of other Cubs favorites. Bill Madlock was a four time  National League batting leader including hitting for a .354 average in 1975. "Mad Dog" was a 3-time All Star selection and was named MVP of the 1975 game. A memeber of the 1979 World Series Champion Pittsburgh Pirates, Madlock finished his career with over 2000 hits an a lifetime batting average of .305. Six-time All Star Don Kessinger will also be signing free autographs at the Sneak Peek at the National. Kessinger was a Cubs stalwart from 1964-1975 and, in addition to make 6 All Star teams, won two Gold Gloves for his slick fielding. In 1969, he set a major league record for shortstops playing in 54 consecutive games without an error. After a 13 year career with the Cubs, Kessinger finished his playing days in St. Louis and then back in Chicago with the White Sox where was a player manager for part of the 1979 season. In 1978 he won the prestigious Lou Gehrig Award, presented annually to the major leaguer who both on and off the field exemplifies the character of Lou Gehrig.
Madlock and Kessinger will be signing at the Sneak Peek from 4:30-6:30PM, while Lee Smith will sign from 4:15-7:15. These guests will be joined by Olympic Gold Medalist Dick Fosbury who will sign from 4:30-6:30 at the Sneak Peek. Madlock, Kessinger and Fosbury will also sign for VIPs from 3-4PM at the VIP Reception. All autographs will be one per person while time permits. Tristar will have photographs and other items available for these signings.
Olympic Pavilion Taking Shape
Special Stamp Cancellation & Display plus Guest Appearance by Olympic Gold Medalist
The 32nd National in Chicago, August 3-7, has been greatly enhanced by the first ever Olympic Pavilion. Over 100 exhibitors will be part of the Pavilion and will be buying, selling and trading Olympic collectibles of all types. The 17th Annual Collectors Fair is hosted by the Olympin Collectors Club and is the first ever held in North America.
Several events have been announced by the host group. While the Olympic Pavilion will be open on Wednesday evening as part of the 32nd National Sneak Peek, a ceremonial grand opening will be held on Thursday, August 4 at 1PM. Participants will include members of both the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the USOC along with 1968 Olympic Gold Medalist Dick Fosbury.
Dick Fosbury, innovator and creator of the famed "Fosbury Flop", the method by  which virtually all high jumpers now clear the bar will be a special guest of the National on Wednesday, August 3. Dick will be signing free autographs at the VIP Party from 2:30-3:30 and at the 32nd National Sneak Peek from 4:30-6:30. He will also have a booth in the Olympic Pavilion, representing the World Olympians Association of which he is President.
In conjunction with the event, the US Postal Service will have a special station at the National. A special show cancellation will be available for each day of the event. In addition, there will be a large display of Olympic stamps from all over the world. On Friday evening, August 5, a special banquet will be held at the Doubletree Hotel at 8 PM with Olympic Historian Bill Mallon as guest speaker. The banquet will be preceded by a silent auction. For additional details on all these activities, please contact Jim Greensfelder at medal_man@hotmail.com
Topps to Host VIP Exclusive Auction
10 One-of-a-kind items from the Topps Vault to be auctioned during Wednesday's VIP Reception
The Topps Company will open its vault and make 10 great items available to VIP Attendees at the first ever VIP Exclusive Auction. The items ranged from signed contracts to full proof sheets. The Auction will be held during the VIP Reception from 2:30-4:00PM on Wednesday, August 3. Bidders will have an opportunity to view the items at the Reception prior to the Auction. Winning bidders will be required to pay for any items won immediately at the close of the auction. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.
For complete descriptions and images of these items, visit the special Topps Exclusive VIP Auction page on the National Web Site at http://www.nsccshow.com/ToppsVIPAuction2011.html
- 1957-58 Topps Basketball Signed Bill Russell Check
- 1968 Topps Final Color Transparency Nolan Ryan Rookie
- 1977 Topps Uncut Proof Sheet with Reggie Jackson Orioles Error Card
- 1987 Topps/Nestle Set Mickey Mantle Signed Contract
- 1979-80 Topps Hockey Uncut Proof Sheet with Wayne Gretzky Rookie
- 1980 Topps/Pepsi Unissued Two-Sided Uncut Final Sheet
- 1968 Topps Uncut Proof Sheet Nolan Ryan Rookie
- 1957-58 Topps Basketball Signed Contract Bill Russell
- 1974 Topps Test Issue 6 Million Dollar Man Unopened Box
- 1985 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Series One Uncut Sheet
Two additional items will be added shortly.
VIP Tickets start at $129 and may be purchased by clicking here or on the "Purchase Tickets" box on the left.
 The Autograph Pavilion at the 32nd National has a real heavyweight addition. Former World Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson has been added to the already impressive roster of guests appearing at the National, August 3-7 at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont IL. Joining the Champ will be 2011 NBA Hall of Fame Inductee and former Chicago Bull, Artis Gilmore.
Autograph Tickets Now On Sale
Tristar Productions has announced the schedule for guests appearing in the Tristar Autograph Pavilion at the 32nd National, August 3-7, 2011 at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center. Individual Autograph Tickets are now on sale through the Tristar web site. The complete list of signers including ticket prices and the daily schedule can also be found on Tristar's web site at http://www.tristarproductions.com/National/tickets.html
VIP and General Admission Tickets for the National can be purchased now through the National's web site. A variety of VIP packages which include early admission to all five days of the National, gift packages, selected free autographs and other benefits are available. Click the Ticket Infomation Link on the left or click here for additional information or to purchase tickets.
Additional National Autograph Guests
The guest list of celebrity signers at the 32nd National Sports Collectors Convention continues to grow. Tristar Productions, hosts of thye 32nd National  Autograph Pavilion recently announced the Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn will appear at the National. Also slated to appear are several players from the 4-time Super Bowl Championship Pittsburgh Steelers teams. Joining previously announced WR John Stallworth will be DB Mel Blount, LB Jack Ham and S Donnie Shell. In keeping with the Championship Team theme, former Packer Greats Don Beebe, Mark Chmura, Antonio Freeman and Dorsey Levens will appear at the show.
Cubs fans are excited about their young shortstop sensation Starlin Castro and they will be happy to know that he will be appearing at the National as well. In addition pitching great Kerry Wood returned to Chicago and will also be at the National to sign for his fans. Additional VIP signers have been announced and include former Bears quarterback Bobby Douglass, whose single season record for most yards rushing by an NFL QB was just recently broken. Also announced as a VIP autograph guest is former Cubs catcher Jody Davis, first baseman Leon Durham and pitcher Paul Reuschel.
Please refer any autograph related questions directly to Tristar Productions through their web site at www.TristarProductions.com
The National Sports Collectors Convention will be held August 3-7, 2011 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. VIP Admission Package and General Admission Tickets for the National are currently available through this web site. Click here for additional information or to order tickets. Autograph Tickets will be available on or about May 27 through Tristars web site. Click here to see the most up-to-date guest list and autograph schedule.
Please refer any autograph related questions directly to Tristar Productions through their web site at www.TristarProductions.com
VIP and General Admission Tickets for the National can be purchased now through the National's web site. A variety of VIP packages which include early admission to all five days of the National, gift packages, selected free autographs and other benefits are available. Click the Ticket Infomation Link on the left or click here for additional information or to purchase tickets.
Additional Autograph Guests Announced 2011 Hall of Famer Bert Blyleven plus Black Hawks Goalie Antti Niemi
Tristar Productions has added another great group of guests for the 32nd National  in Chicago, August 3-7, 2011 at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center. Joining the previously announced 2011 Hall of Fame Inductee Roberto Alomar will be the other new Hall of Famer, Bert Blyleven. Fresh from their induction on July 24, both Alomar and Blyleven will be signing at the National. Hall of Famer Hall of Famers Johnny Bench and Paul Molitor have also been announced. A member of the 3000 Hit and 500 Home Run Clubs, Rafael Palmiero will make an appearance at the National.Also signing will be current Cubs starter Matt Garza and White Sox Manager Ozzie Guillen. Hockey fans will be excited to hear the the Goalie for the 2009-10 Black Hawks Stanley Cup Championship team, Antti Niemi will be a signer at the National.
Football is also well represented. Joining the previously announced guests will be Packer Hall of Famers Paul Hornung and Jim Taylor. NFL Hall of Famers John Stallworth (Steelers), John Riggins (Redskins/Jets), Ted Hendricks and Willie Brown (Raiders). Daryle Lamonica, known as the Mad Bomber when he played for the Raiders and Bills in the original AFL will sign as will Donnie Shell, who anchored the defense for the four Super Bowl Pittsburgh Steeler teams.
 Tristar also announced several additional VIP signers. Hockey Hall of Famers Bill Gadsby and Pierre Pilote, both of whom played for the Blackhawks among other teams will be part of the VIP program. Stan Bahnsen, 1968 AL Rookie of the Year for the Yankees and former White Sox pitcher, 4-time National League All Star Jack Clark and Calvin Murphy, a basketball Hall of Famer will be on hand for VIP signers. The National Autograph guest list is shaping up to be among the best ever.
VIP Admission Packages and General Admission Tickets are now on sale through this web site.
Click Here for more information and to purchase tickets.
2011 HOF Inductee Roberto Alomar added to list of 32nd National Signers
Tristar Productions has added another group of signers to the already impressive  list. Joining us in Chicago, August 3-7 at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center will be the newest member of Baseball's Hall of Fame, Roberto Alomar. Alomar will be joined by several other Hall of Famers. Rickey Henderson, Baseball's All Time Stolen Base Leader , former White Sox and Yankee Great Rich "Goose" Gossage and 2-time Cy Young Winner Gaylord Perry will appear.
From the world of Football comes former Bears Great Gale Sayers and Oakland Raider and Notre Dame Star Dave Casper. Joining them will be future Hall of Famer Ray Guy. Tristar also announced four additional signers for the VIP Free Autograph Program. Signing free for attendees who purchase one of the various VIP Admission Packages will be former White Sox Star and 7-time All Star Billy Pierce, former Milwaukee Brewer No-Hit pitcher Juan Nieves, 2-Time All Star and White Sox 1st Baseman Carlos May and former Sox Pitcher Floyd Bannister. Additional signers will be announced as they are confirmed. VIP Admission Packages and General Admission Tickets are now on sale through this web site.
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VIP Packages and General Admission Tickets Now On Sale for 32nd National
VIP Packages and General Admission Tickets for the 32nd National at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Chicago are now available through the National's web site. Several options of VIP Packages are available. All provide admission to all 5 days of the National (August 3-7) plus an exclusive VIP Gift PAckage, free autographs from selected VIP signers, early access each day to the Convention Show Floor, a VIP reception on Wednesday and more. SUPERVIP tickets also provide a weeklong parking pass in the nearby Rosemont Public Parking Garage. All Access VIP Packages include autograph line priority, authentications, additional autograph tickets and more. All Access packages are limited to only 350. Details on all the available packages can be found on the ticket purchase page by clicking here.
Tristar Announces Initial Group of Signers for 32nd National
The initial group of autograph guests for the 32nd Annual National Sports Collectors Convention, August 3-7, 2011, in Chicago has been announced, and it's a virtual who's-who of sports royalty.
Baseball is well represented with appearances confirmed by Hall of Famers including  Cal Ripken Jr., Reggie Jackson, Joe Morgan, Carlton Fisk, Gary Carter, Orlando Cepeda, Tony Perez and Robin Yount. Plus, special appearances will be made by Randy Johnson (5-time Cy Young & 10-time All Star), Dick Allen (1964 NL Rookie of the Year & 1972 AL MVP), Darryl Strawberry (8-time All Star), Gary Sheffield (9-time All Star) and Don Zimmer (1989 NL Manager of the Year).
Two Hall of Fame quarterbacks who were seen prominently during this year's Super Bowl will make special National  appearances. Packers legend Bart Starr, the MVP of Super Bowls I and II, celebrates the Lombardi Trophy's return to Green Bay at this year's National. Roger Staubach, representing the 2011 host-team Cowboys, walked the Lombardi Trophy to the podium following the Packers' victory, and he will join Starr in Chicago. They will be joined by fellow Hall of Famers John Elway, Jim Brown and Randy White, along with two Heisman Trophy winners - Gary Beban (1967) and Bo Jackson (1985).
Admission tickets and VIP Packages for the 32nd National will go on sale on the National's website on or about March 1, 2011. Autograph tickets will go on sale through the TRISTAR website in May.
2012 National Moved to Baltimore Cleveland to Host in 2014
Based upon the success of the 2010 National in Baltimore, exhibitors were very enthusiastically looking forward to a return trip to the city. However, in the presentations made by Baltimore to host the 2014 National, there were two major drawbacks. First, the 2014 dates were much later in August than the National had ever been held and second, the Convention Center could not enter into a contract with the National to guarantee the 2014 dates until sometime in 2012. Negotiations with Visit Baltimore, the Convention and Visitors Bureau for the city, went on for several months until an agreement was reached for dates in 2012 (August 1-5). The National had a previous contract with Cleveland for the 2012 National. Discussions with Clevelands I-X Center resulted in an agreement to move the 2012 National to 2014 and to schedule the 2018 National for Cleveland. A mail ballot was sent to exhibitors to approve these changes and the proposal was overwhelmingly approved.
The current schedule for the National is: 2011-Chicago; 2012-Baltimore; 2013-Chicago; 2014-Cleveland; 2015-Chicago; 2016-TBD; 2017-TBD; 2018-Cleveland.
Organizers have been asked about a return of the National to the West Coast. For the last several years we have repeatedly spoken to authorities in Anaheim, site of the most successful National ever in 1991 and also the site of the National in 1996, 2000 and 2006. Similar to the situation in Baltimore, the Convention Center has a rigid policy which will not allow them to guarantee dates to us. Despite our past history, numerous meetings, phone calls and letters, Anaheim officials have been unable to provide the National with dates far enough in advance to allow adequate preparation and planning for the event. We will continue to look for a suitable West Coast site.
Olympic Pavilion at 32nd National
National organizers have reached an agreement with two of the most prestigious Olympic memorabilia groups to create an exciting new event at the 32nd National in Chicago, August 3-7, 2011 at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center. The OLYMPIN Collectors Group, the largest group of Olympic memorabilia collectors and the International Olympic Committee Collectors Fair will join forces to create the first-ever Olympic Pavilion at the National. The Global Olympic Collectors Spectacular will provide attendees with a great opportunity to buy/sell/ trade Olympic memorabilia in history. Exhibitors in the Olympic Pavilion will have a diverse selection of Olympic items including Pins, Medals, Torches, Uniforms, Stamps, Coins and other Olympic-related items. The Pavilion will be housed in Hall B at the Convention Center. Exhibitors interested in exhibiting in the Olympic area should contact Jim Greensfelder by email at medal_man@hotmail.com
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