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The 2006 National
July 27 2006 at 2:38 AM
I just got back from Wednesday's "Sneak Peek" at the National. Don't know what anyone else thought, but I was a bit disappointed with the show. The show itself was smaller than the previous Anaheim National (in 2000). LOTS of new glossy/shiney stuff. Many tables selling non-sports related memorabilia (ie football helmets, jerseys, movie posters, etc). There were even a handful of empty tables.
Attendance was light. However, I did hear several dealers comment that they were pleased with their sales thus far. The autograph section seemed to be busy. At one point they were turning people away due to time constraints.
The corporate booths had several nice displays. Sotheby's had a nice group of T4's which will be featured in their upcoming October auction.
PSA had the McNall/Gretsky PSA 8 Honus Wagner card on display.
I think it was American Memoribila had a 1930's Babe Ruth jersey on display which will be going up on their next auction.
I also saw the group of Old Judge cards from the "Indianapolis Find." I was amazed at the condition of the cards! (Many of the cards had excellent clarity and rich color.)
There was plenty of 50's, 60's and 70's (and newer) baseball cards.
There was a decent amount of pre-war cards including T206. Saw a few T210's and T222's. Not much in the way of PCL.
I met a number of Net54 members and did take some pics. (I'll try to have them posted by the weekend.) I'm hoping the show warms up some as the weekend approaches!
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Re: The 2006 National
July 27 2006, 3:04 AM
Thanks for the update. Please see my email. Thanks.
Registered Users
Re: The 2006 National
July 27 2006, 11:31 AM
Thanks Erik, keep the reports coming!
Tom Boblitt
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Here in Anaheim too.........
July 27 2006, 12:09 PM
and I think he was almost too polite on the assessment. Other than Terry Knouse and Brockelman/Luckey tables there are sparse pickins on vintage stuff out here. On one side, there were at least 20-25 booths that weren't occupied. I think that so much goes to auction that it's really hurting the show. Also.....whoever the BONEHEADS are that schedule the National the same week as the HOF inductions, need to wise up if they want this show to continue (or return to) being a profitable venture for all.
All the dealers I talked to were having good shows although they said most all they'd sold was prior to the doors opening. Anyway, guess it'll wind up in more sightseeing time in San Diego on Fri/Sat.......
July 27 2006, 12:36 PM
If they sold most of their stuff before the doors opened that just means they were selling to each other. Those don't count as real retail sales.
Re: The 2006 National
July 27 2006, 12:44 PM
And it probably means that stuff is still out there, just at a different table (hopefully).
peter ullman
Re: The 2006 National
July 27 2006, 12:47 PM
...just at a different table...and at a higher price...right?
pete in mn
J Levine
My National Report
July 27 2006, 12:50 PM
Got there a little early and waited in line until I was frustrated and left my friends in line and went into the show around 3:30. Glad I did as I did find a few friendly dealers and one major find for me. I also got to meet Leon, Scott, Bill, Bruce, and a few others in person.
Ran into Roger Neufeldt who had a nice selection of stuff including a section marked "ungradeable and priced to sell." Sitting among the stuff was a T205 Kleinow that PSA rejected for being "short/shaved edge." If it was, it was a master job because the card is beautiful and fit nicely into my collection esp. for the $25 price tag!!!!! Now I just need two Hobblitzells and the darn Wilhelm upgrade.
Here is what a lot of digging and searching got me for my $300 on the first day. No scans yet...
T205s Kleinow, Harmon 1 ear, and a fact. 25
2 1909 Obaks super beat with tape and trimming, and stains.
1 1911 Obak low grade but presentable
1 1953 Dixie Lid Premium Connie Ryan (from Trevor's table eventhough he was not there at the time...)
1 Globe Clothing card Phillie w. a punch hole
1 E126 low grade
1 E120 mid grade
1 E220 low grade
1 PCL Popcorn card low grade
1 E93 Ames low grade
$9 Parking
Looking forward to more time at the show today and seeing more Net54 friends.
Mark Holt
Re: The 2006 National
July 27 2006, 12:53 PM
Thanks for the write ups guys....those of us (supposedly) working enjoy the reads...
Those going to the National, can you help ?
July 27 2006, 1:23 PM
Thanks for the updates guys. I really thought i was going to be able to go to this years national but doesnt look that way. My young son is home with me this summer.
****** IF ANYONE IS WILLING TO LOOK FOR FRANK ARELLANES (sometimes spelled Arrelanes) CARDS FOR ME I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT , IM ESPECIALLY LOOKING FOR HIS 1911 T212 OBAK AND ZEENUTS FROM 1911-1917. D310, T204,HOMERUN KISSES. I HAVE DONE A FEW TRANSACTIONS WITH SOME MEMBERS HERE WITH NO PROBLEMS I ASSURE I AM GOOD FOR IT, THANKS IN ADVANCE.
Some pix
July 27 2006, 3:21 PM
Here are some pictures
Tell us what we want to know!
July 27 2006, 3:25 PM
What's Mr. Mint wearing? Eating? Did any of you sell him your cards?
Aw, just kidding. I'm just jealous I'm not there. Hope you guys are having fun.
Registered Users
Re: The 2006 National
July 27 2006, 3:38 PM
What's the attendance like now that it has reached Thursday? From all reports so far it sounds like I was better off taking the cost of the airline ticket, motel and meals bills, Dodger tickets and parking and car rental, etc. and spending it for cards on ebay and BST. I hate that there is such slim pickings on prewar cards and that the PCL stuff like Obaks, Zeenuts, Bakery cards, etc. is almost nonexistent...
Re: The 2006 National
July 27 2006, 3:39 PM
Did pass by Mr. Mint's table and yes he was sitting there with some people and eating. Strangely, no show cases and apparently nothing to sell (I left before the evening officially started, so that may have changed). Guess he just gets to sit in front of the main door and grab people coming in with boxes and bags. Sure hope they are at least charging him an excessive table fee for the privilege.
July 27 2006, 3:56 PM
Bobby's pictures reveal a very thin crowd. If they were taken Wednesday, it's to be expected. But if that's Thursday's crowd it's not very encouraging.
July 27 2006, 4:19 PM
We will be putting up some more picture from today those where yesterday. Crowds are heavier today.
Re: The 2006 National
July 27 2006, 7:06 PM
If the crowds don't come tomorrow and Saturday, there won't be a next time for the national there !!!
Re: The 2006 National
July 27 2006, 9:27 PM
I thought there was a pretty good selection of pre-war stuff. There were a lot more caramels this year than in the past. THough they are expensive, at least they are there. I remember even six or seven years ago not finding a single E93 card. I guess the high prices have more people ready to sell.
hey tbob
July 27 2006, 9:48 PM
there were quite a few caramels out there, i saw plenty of e90-1 commons, e92s, a few nice midgrade e93s (EX+ pastorius, leach, etc), and even ur favorite e94s and e98s. most of the action was at wayne varner's table, but there were others spread out.
Re: The 2006 National
July 27 2006, 10:15 PM
Hey J Levine,
Thinking of selling that e93 Ames ?
Registered Users
Re: The 2006 National
July 27 2006, 11:22 PM
Thanks Quan. What are the prices like on the E94s and E98s? I've seen Wayne's prices, anyone else selling anything?
Last year the place to be for good prices on nice caramel cards was Gary Nucherino's table. Just got an email from Gary that he is not there. John Billngsley's table was also a good place to frequent with nice cards and good prices. Other than a couple of caramels which I paid too much for from Wayne Varner last year, that was about it. Without Gary there (is John B. there?) , I can see how caramels might be sparse except for the guys asking bazillions for the few they have.
Josh K.
Re: The 2006 National
July 27 2006, 11:34 PM
Hey Quan,
Can you email me and let me know what prices were being asked for on the e93s. Thanks.
Registered Users
Re: The 2006 National
July 27 2006, 11:41 PM
Quan- After seeing the poorly centered SGC 60 Davis go for over a grand tonight on ebay, you might keep an eye open for E97s also. If you can find a decent Rossman, let me know!
e cards
July 27 2006, 11:55 PM
varner had the most as usual, his prices was about 10-15% higher than market i thought but the cards went really fast, some very nice cards on his table. john b is there although he doesn't have as much as years before. bob i still see a few e94s left, i think an olive jennings sgc20 for $325...lmk if u might need it bob u can probably bargain down to $300. i did not ask for e93 pricing. while walking with pete and wayne we also saw about a G e98 bridwell for $140 up for grabs. my goal is to buy something before the show ends, even if it's an '89 topps gregg jefferies FUTURE STAR.
Greg Ecklund
Re: The 2006 National
July 28 2006, 12:05 AM
Quan, the 1988 Donruss Jefferies is a much better looking card - it's probably worth picking up that one instead of the Topps even though it might set you back twice as much.
Judge Dred (Fred)
Re: The 2006 National
July 28 2006, 1:23 AM
Thursday at the National was pretty fun. I could tell a lot of stories about today but rather than bore everyone I'll just tell this one...
You know that you've read this bull-board a few too many times when you can guess who someone is just by what kind of cards they have. I was at the SGC tables with a friend of mine. Next to me sat a collector that had a combination of boxing cards and a Lefty O'Doul card. Guess who... yup, I was right about who it was... I never met him before but it seemed quite obvious who it was... I'm sure most of you can guess who it is.
It didn't seem too crowded today. I thought there'd be more people there. I'm not complaining because it made navigating the tables much easier.
19th Century Report - There were a few tables with different items but the most seemed to be distributed between two tables. No big secret on who had the most OJs available - Think Indy Find and add to that some of the Oregon Find and other cards (Dave Levin). TIK had a nice assortment of material but nothing like he brings to a Fort Washington show. That's not to say I didn't drool over what he had in his cases. There were a few other tables with nice material but the highest concentrations of the stuff was at Levin's and TIKs tables.
The auction houses had a lot of preview material for show and tell but that's more of a teaser because it wasn't for sale.
Overall, due to the small crowd it was really nice. At least to me it seemed like a small crowd for a show of this caliber. K.C., you'd have enjoyed this I'm sure.
Re: The 2006 National
July 28 2006, 8:15 AM
I have no idea who the mystery is
Do tell
Registered Users
Re: The 2006 National
July 28 2006, 1:12 PM
Bobby- Let's see some more pictures!
Judge Dred (Fred)
Re: The 2006 National
July 28 2006, 4:06 PM
The collector of boxing and Lefty is none other than Adam Warshaw.
paul stratton
July 28 2006, 6:31 PM
I just got back about an hour ago. I thought the show was pretty average at best. Plenty of t206's if that's your thing. PSA 5's for $200. Tik had some amazing stuff. Leon and Scott B's table had a lot of action. I saw some of the caramel's but thought they were overpriced(in relation to ebay). A lot of them I had seen on ebay in the past. Pretty sparse crowds for a National imo.
Registered Users
Re: The 2006 National
July 28 2006, 9:20 PM
That's what the brains get for taking the National out of the geographical middle of the country. The three shows I have been to, St. Louis, Dallas (Arlington) and Chicago had great crowds. (I realize Texas is in the South) Putting the shows on by locating them on either the eastern or western seaboards doesn't make a lot of sense to me.
Re: The 2006 National
July 28 2006, 10:56 PM
Aren't shows in some degrees a thing of the past regardless of where they are located? Some of the best shows that I have ever been to where located in the west--especially the Anaheim show of the early 1990's. With the invention of ebay and the internet, my lazy ass didn't feel like making the trek. Sure you get to meet people and exchange greetings with those who you know only by the log in names, but when you are in the search for pre-war, there is only a smidge of what you had hoped. I think the fact that a large majority of the stuff is shiny (gross) and along the autograph avenue...why does Comic-Con work so well to get 70,000+ people to that every year. I went two years ago because I was in town and I was like...this is what the National used to be. I was also terrified as a guy with a sword spoke in a strange language to me and the sight of female was nowhere to be had....
more pics
July 29 2006, 10:47 AM
Hey it was great meeting you guys last night at the dinner. You all seem like a bunch of cool cats
We posted some more pics:
news from the front
July 29 2006, 11:00 AM
I am writing this from the hotel adjacent to the convention center. I've been to all days of the show thus far.
I'd say there is less prewar (WWI) material here than at the last two Nationals. It has been very hit and miss. I had a huge hit on day 1 (the "holy grail" of Lefty O'Doul cards, Pebble Beach Clothiers; thanks Mark), and since then only a few things of note. The dealer base of the show is definitely not as large as the shows in CHI and CLE. I'd say 20% of the table are manufactured memorabilia, 40% are shiny new crap, 20% are postwar vintage, 10% are vintage memorabilia, and 10% have significant prewar cards. You do a lot of walking between interesting tables. There are large areas of the floor that are more or less dead zones. I was also surprised at the apparent number of dealer no-shows. I counted at least 10 tables that were set up with name plates but empty and several spaces where tables had been set up on Wed-Thurs and surreptitiously removed by Friday. A couple of boxing collectors enterprisingly homesteaded a vacant space; gonna have to try that next year.
Prices are all over the place. Many dealers are over ebay in pricing (call it a convenience factor) but there are bargains out there, too, it just takes ridiculous digging. I picked up some really nice 1940 Play Ball HOFers, some T206 HOFers, some Zeenuts and Obaks, about a dozen Exhibits for my sets, a nice Sid Gordon autograph, autographed PCs of Cool Papa Bell and Judy Johnson, a check from the 1927 Yankees signed by Ruppert and Barrow and used to pay World Series expenses, and some nice boxing stuff.
For those who did not come, you really missed some great evening socializing. The Mastro party was fantastic. They held it in a private museum in L.A. which just blew everyone's minds. The attendees were a who's who of collecting (and schmucks like me too). The N54 dinner last night was really nice, too, although I was so worn out from the prior evenings' social engagements and bar closings that I was not entirely awake for it.
Edited to add: it sounds like I got a lot of stuff but it was big lot hits at individual tables rather than single items culled from a broad base of tables.
Re: The 2006 National
July 29 2006, 11:23 AM
Nice pics!
Who's the seller of the Cap Anson cabinet and the Ryan N173?
Re: The 2006 National
July 29 2006, 11:43 AM
When were those pictures taken, 'cause I am wondering where the heck everybody is...
If Cleveland is no better next year then the powers-that-be had better rethink their current list of venues.
July 29 2006, 12:30 PM
The Anson card is at Tik-Tak table.
Registered Users
Re: The 2006 National
July 29 2006, 1:29 PM
Geez, it's bad enough that prewar cards are in short supply and crowds are sparse, but I wish they would ban those bulky backpacks from the floor. Lots of people strap those things on and haven't a clue who they back in to, smash against or impede. Call me old school, I hate those things....
Re: The 2006 National
July 29 2006, 3:04 PM
next year the national should be in Oklahoma and everyone has to go naked?
Registered Users
Re: The 2006 National
July 29 2006, 3:12 PM
Awww, it's 100 degrees here again today and I am just grumpy as hell.
I'd like to see the National in Dallas (Arlington) again some time though. It was extremely well run, great show....
July 29 2006, 3:16 PM
The ultimate question is this. WHO IS THE NATIONAL FOR ANYWAYS. It used to be for the collectors and buyers, but today is is produced for the dealers and Auction houses. Thus, the biggest problem with the National is its elitist mentality. Who here would rather have a 500 table show of professional dealers and Auction houses who each have to pay $1500 to set up, as opposed to a 2000 table show of collectors, dealers, and anyone who wants to set up and have a good time at about $200 per table? Most of the really good stuff I have ever got from shows has been from Joe Schmoe who has been doing this forever but just decided to set up at a show again and bring some of his stuff out, not from the same dealer who is always there.
Other collectibles go for volume and atmosphere when setting up an event like this, but for some reason the National goes for high end dealers and autograph guests and tries to limit numbers of dealers.
I would buy a table at the National EVERY year if it cost $200 and the show was MUCH bigger. So why dont we have this? Ask the big dealers who do not want the low overhead competition at these shows where people are itching to spend money. And who sets up the National? It is simple economics that benefits the big dealers and ultimately hurts the consumers and the hobby in general.
Just my opinion, but cut the table prices by about 75% and get 4 times the tables and I think the crowds will come.
Re: The 2006 National
July 29 2006, 3:19 PM
Dallas in July could be cool.
won't have to worry much about what the other attendee is wearing either
see ya'll in Cleveland.
happy hunting.
July 29 2006, 3:19 PM
Other than networking I'm not sure any show, the National included, is that important anymore. There is more stuff to buy on ebay or at any major auction than there is at any show. I used to attend shows regularly. I stopped years ago.
Re: The 2006 National
July 29 2006, 3:28 PM
I agree with Rhys. The national is really becoming just a big auction house, PSA/SGC/GAI/others grader, & dealer preview exhibit show. Plus, there are all these dinners, parties, get togethers, social stuff, etc,...
Brad Green
Who? What? Where?
July 29 2006, 3:30 PM
Who organizes the National? Is it a committee? Who decides where the National will be? And more importantly, who gets all of the profits from the National???
Judge Dred (Fred)
Re: The 2006 National
July 29 2006, 3:36 PM
A good Fort Washington show could compete with the National in L.A. as far a vintage material is concerned. Cheaper set up, more east coast dealers with great material = a great show.
Re: The 2006 National
July 29 2006, 4:04 PM
Fred is absolutely right. The Ft. Washington show is really a smaller version of a good national !!!
Registered Users
Re: The 2006 National
July 29 2006, 6:25 PM
Any thoughts on whether the so-called "International" held in Cleveland last month by many of last year's National group and who split with the Anaheim group, affected the National? I wonder if any of the dealers out there mentioned this....
Re: The 2006 National
July 29 2006, 7:09 PM
Personally, I had a lot of fun at the National this year. I picked up a few cards and met more board members. The dinner last night was great - and sponsored by Rob Lifson (REA). Thanks Rob.
July 29 2006, 7:23 PM
I spent 3 full days roaming the show(Wed-Fri) and I thought it was terrific--lot of pre-war material there as well as stuff I had never seen before. Most of the larger dealers were there. Lot of collectors there Wednesday all day which as someone mentioned may have been the heaviest sales day.
Attendance 35,000 I think. Every dealer I spoke with was happy with his sales.
Nighttime entertainment was big time as well with Mastro and PSA having parties Thursday and Memory Lane and GAI last night. PSA luncheon on Friday had about 125.
Bernardini Fan
Re: The 2006 National
July 29 2006, 8:28 PM
thanks for sharing..
..wish it was more glory for ya'll that went that extra 3000 mile haul.
especially sad to hear no big bad D cards on the loose.
just got back....
July 29 2006, 8:49 PM
seen a lot of great cards...lots of crap...and not as many people as i thought...i heard someone say it was pretty slow campared to yesterday...lots of t206s like someone else mentioned...met leon, nicest guy at the show...prices were so-so, about 1/2 the vintage tables were high and the other 1/2 were fair with a little mark up...overall, i had a good time!
Re: The 2006 National
July 29 2006, 10:28 PM
Here's a few pics from the National.
Entrance and Corporate Booths
McNall/Gretsky Wagner and Ruth Jersey
Indy Find (far left) Scott and Leon's Table (right)
One table with quite a bit of vintage material
1911 Red Sox Jersey and BMW Table with 2 T206 Wagners
Re: The 2006 National
July 30 2006, 1:36 AM
I had a great time, as it was my first one.
True, I didn't find anything "spectacular," as it seems those items don't even hit eBay - they're reserved for the Mastro, REA, etc. auctions.
I didn't find a whole lot of "great deals," but I did find a good deal of Vintage materials (about what I expected).
I hear dealer attendance was about 1/2 of previous Nationals, as well as a smaller crowd in general, which is fine, since I didn't have to fight many people to get a good look at the tables.
Enjoyed meeting Leon and Scott as well- thanks for the Tip-Top, Leon!
Rich M
Re: The 2006 National
July 30 2006, 1:39 AM
Just back after 3 full days in Anaheim. I stopped by nearly every table. Leon, I apparently didn't see you. Didn't know you were there or I would have said hello. I met & interviewed Dave L about his Indy find and will have it at SportsCollectorsDaily.com within a couple of days as well as a few other pieces.
David McDonald
Ramblings about the National
July 30 2006, 3:08 AM
Just returned home to Honolulu from Anaheim. It was my first National so I can't compare it to others. Maybe with more experience in the hobby I might be more critical but I spent two days roaming around the Convention Center and I had a hell of a great time. First off, the place was about the size of Rhode Island and there were tables as far as you could see. Sure, you had to wade through a lot of disdainful ersatz memorabilia and, sure, everything was probably overpriced (and, sure, the skies over Anaheim were a weird carcinogenic grey and the whole area is sort-of psychosis inducing), but there were still more vintage cards than I'd ever seen by a factor of, say, a million. The auction houses, in particular, had stuff that was stunningly beautiful, all your high-end Jacksons and Cobbs and Ruths, cards I'll never see again outside of a catalogue. What a treat! If your goal at a card show is to find esoteric, niche cards, maybe this National would come up short. If you're a wide-eyed newbie like me, it was big fun to pinball from one tableful of old cards to another.
It was also big fun to meet so many folks that prior to Friday were for me only "virtual" people. Wow, you guys are really real! Pleasure to talk story with Max W. and Super Jennifer, Trevor Hocking, Ryan Christoff, Jack Goodman, Bill Cornell, Adam Warshaw, David Bryan, Hardeman and Son (God Bless you guys and your great magazine), Rockin' Leon Luckey. A knowledgeable and congenial bunch and sterling people all. And it was nice to be around people who ask me what I collect, not why. Anyway, biggest problem I had at the National was to stop motoring my mouth (my wife calls me "a man of few words" but I think she's being sarcastic) long enough to look at cards. There was a lot of territory to cover and two days wasn't near enough time. (I thought it was plain dumb to close the show at 6pm, especially on Friday). Paying for stuff was another problem. While some venders accepted VISA and even Paypal, most only would take cash or checks. Wished I had my checkbook because the ATM limited withdrawals to $400 a day and that didn't cut it. I was hoping primarily to find T3's but they were in short supply so did some impulsive shopping instead. Under the watchful eye of Mr. Warshaw I picked up a beautiful T227 Honest Long Cut boxer, Adolph Wolgast. Bought a Toleteros Moose Skowron (Yay!) from Ryan Christoff (Paypal bucks on the way; Thanks, brah). Found a cherry Joe Wood Sporting News supplement buried under a pile of stuff. Due to aforesaid lack of cash finances I will receive a couple more things in the mail once I pay for them, including a 1923 Paulins Candy card of hockey great, Newsy Lalonde. Will post everything in due course.
Also got a bunch of cards graded on site by both SGC and PSA. That was a very instructive experience, kind of like comparing having dinner at a great restaurant and at the Jack-in-the-Box Drive-thru. A special note of appreciation to the SGC crew: I needed to cross some D304's from PSA to SGC and my PSA2 Wagner came back as SGC20/1.5. Oh well, I thought, **** happens, they have a reputation for being right so tough break. But not ten yards away at the Lelands booth was another SGC20 D304 Wagner which was heavily creased. Side by side mine was way better looking, but same grade. I went back to SGC, grader said my card was borderline 20/30 and he had gone with the 20. Long story short. They cracked the card out and bumped it up to 30. I love these guys.
Another National in my future? Honolulu is a long way from anywhere and even further from Cleveland. Still I hope to go to another National someday. Next time I will plan to stay for the whole show and I will bring my checkbook. I will also do some homework and review my Goudey and Topps sets for cards that I'd like to upgrade so I can be more focused and less impulsive in my card hunting. Mostly I will look forward to re-aquainting with all you collectors.
Mastro Booth
A few consigned Mastro goodies
'61 Yankees: not a card, not vintage, but I liked it
Ryan Christoff: In spite of his deathglare Cuban avatar, Ryan is a true gent.
Smokey Jen Ettinger and Cool Papa Weder: Jennifer should be cloned (there is no higher compliment). Max is from Saskatoon. How cool is that!
Wonder what the Wagner Gretsky would be worth.
The Ultra-Rare '52 Topps Mantle
The Katella Deli Pastrami Reuben Find. Washed down with a killer vanilla malt. Might not be kosher but it was AWESOME !! Guy next to me at the counter asked if I was going to the Chair.
Re: The 2006 National
July 30 2006, 3:29 AM
Looks like there won't be Anaheim to bitch about in '09- word is it has been moved to Houston.
Wednesday was definitely the big day for buying and selling. Thursday and Friday looked fairly sparse, other than in the corporate and autograph areas. I don't think it has to do as much with venue as it has to do with ebay and auction houses offering a better alternative.
jay behrens
Re: The 2006 National
July 30 2006, 9:12 AM
I think the National would be better served if they picked just one venue and stayed there. ComicCon, GenCon and other hobby's biggest shows are held in the same location year after year. Then again, maybe if the National is made totally irrelavent, then the Ft Washington/Willow Grove show could take over as the hobby's premiere show.
Growing old is not optional, growing up is.
Re: The 2006 National
July 30 2006, 10:32 AM
Was at the National Wednesday during setup, and all day Friday and Saturday. Legs are gone so Sunday is not going to happen. Besides have to do real world work to play catch-up.
Had the opportunity to finally meet our fearless moderator dude and his table partner Scott,John Billingsley, Dave McDonald, Bob Binder and several others. Would be proud to call all of them "friend." Probably passed several other Net54'ers in the aisles but alas, there were no Net54 bumper stickers to wear this year. Unfortunately didn't make the dinner.
Crowds did seem sparse compared to my memories of past Nationals - good for the attendees, not so good for the dealers. Someone above mentioned and I agree, the National has evolved (devolved?) into a corporate sponsor, auction house, grading company and autograph venue with the dealers thrown in as an aside. (The autograph area was one of the few areas of the convention that was crowded.)
With several tables unmanned, I felt sorry for the dealers in the far back corners of the room. Could have driven a tractor thru the aisles in back and not hit anyone.
But did I have a good time? Yes I did. Will I go out of my way to travel next year or the year after to go to a National out-of-state? - No.
And on a grading note, had several cards graded by SGC. Always nice people and great service mentality. They indicate that their Santa Monica on-site visit was successful and they plan to repeat again in a few months. They will probably post something on the board. Jim Spence mentioned that he may consider joining them in their visits.
And finally, I have a set of T212-3 that were obtained from the original collector that have about a quarter of the cards with a stamp on the back (factory stamp?). SGC indicated that they would no longer grade down for the stamp as a "MK" but would instead indicate on the flip that the card had a "stamped back" or something of the sort - but not grade down for it. I thought that was good news, at least for me.
Anyway, gotta go do some real work now. Will post scans of some of the cards I got graded in the other thread later, just to be able to participate in that thread too.
Josh K.
Re: The 2006 National
July 30 2006, 3:08 PM
Hey Jack - with regard to sgc grading down for marked cards, does that include any type of stamp or only cards that have a stamp recognized in the hobby - such as the toy town stamp?
Re: The 2006 National
July 30 2006, 3:14 PM
We were specifically talking about the blue or purple stamp that is often found on the Obak issue. Appears to be some sort of factory id stamp. But I agree that the toy town type stamps should be considered the same way. I didn't bring up the toy town stamp nor did they mention it. So I don't know their thinking on that issue. Jack
Re: The 2006 National
July 30 2006, 3:58 PM
Nice photos David and thanks for sharing! That pastrami sandwich looks like heaven!
Registered Users
Re: The 2006 National
July 30 2006, 8:32 PM
Great, since I had SGC slab my entire 1910 Obak Series of 150 set a year ago and they were brutal if the cards had the tiny factory blue stamp on the back, the timing is awful for me.
At least for others they will get the benefit of this new policy which only makes good sense.
I took a bunch of pictures of you guys~
July 30 2006, 8:44 PM
I'll post em later on when I can. lots of fun after show hours as well!
A few more thoughts from the National
July 31 2006, 11:37 AM
I would also prefer a single site for the show; San Diego sounds good to me!
For all the criticism of the show, there was a ton of great stuff there, provided you could ferret it out of the piles of shiny crap.
The vintage dealers I spoke to nearly all said that they were having great shows. Some even left early because they'd sold so much already.
The best part of the show was the socializing, turning virtual relationships into face to face ones. For that reason alone the National is worth attending. There were times at dinner I laughed so hard I nearly passed out.
I acquired a bunch of interesting items, many of which will go onto my web site and BST once my scanner is back up.
I had one really funny incident on Saturday. I was looking at a major dealer's big booth of autographed manufactured memorabilia (crap) for the umpteenth time while passing by and I saw what I instantly recognized as a very rare and very valuable 19th century silk (real silk) of a boxer. The item had been removed from its vintage mount; they were mounted like cabinet cards originally. I asked to see it and the lady (who I learned was the dealer's wife) showed it to me. I asked "where's the rest of it?" She glowered and said that her husband pulled it out of the mount and, as she understands it, left $2000 on the table that way. I agreed and said more, which made her even madder. She said "Make us an offer; maybe he'll take it to get this out of my sight". I offered $200. She went to him and started chewing him out; I got it for $250.
The L.A. Times ran a very unflattering article on the hobby on Saturday, focusing on the difference between 100,000 at the show in 1991 and 35,000 today (a difference they completely misunderstood) and the 75% decline in the new card market (which as we all know merely represents rational decisionmaking). Vintage was given only a passing reference as still popular. It is probably on line.
Edited to Add: I also had a nice last-minute buy. I was on the way out Sunday and found a smallish group of T206's at a nondescript table. I picked up a Steinfeldt orange bg (really orange), an EPDG common in vg-ex, a Piedmont common with the red Sweet Caporal back design printed over the front sort of sideways, an Evers blue BG (Cubs; finally the last Evers I needed) and a front miscut. Must've been the last unpicked T206 lot in the place.
Registered Users
Re: The 2006 National
July 31 2006, 3:08 PM
Just heard Keith Olberman on ESPN and he really dogged the National. Said the enthusiasm and card selection were poor and the show was a disaster. Of course he hated all the shiney stuff but said the older stuff was disappointing.
Don't kill the messenger, that's what I heard.
Dean H
Re: The 2006 National
July 31 2006, 3:28 PM
My first National was very positive for me. It was a pleasure meeting Leon, Scott, Bill, Quan and even BcD!!
I did have SGC cross a few of my cards. I know this is no shock to most here but SGC exceeded every expectation I had. I was very impressed and now understand why they have the reputation they have earned. Thanks SGC.
I did pick up a nice 39 Play Ball DiMaggio SGC 4. My budget was not what I hoped it to be but I had a great time anyway. Thanks again to all.
jay behrens
Re: The 2006 National
July 31 2006, 6:42 PM
I would have a gone bu a bunch of people took a vote and decided to ban me
Growing old is not optional, growing up is.
Re: The 2006 National
July 31 2006, 8:48 PM
Taking nominations for weirdest booth at the National.
I can understand the "Buy Yourself a Fireproof Safe" booth. Also, the "Collectibles Insurance" booth. But the "Dried Fruit" in bags booth? The autograph removal booth? The "Take Car of Your Spine booth? The "benchwarmers International" booth (where you could get your picture taken with a scantily clad young female)? The "Sharpie" booth? I guess Sharpies are now the autograph pen of choice but how many pens can you sell?
At one of the mystifying corprate booths a guy was entrancing the young crowd with the story of how Wagner hated tobacco and that's why the T206 Wagner is so rare - while holding a T206 Walter Johnson in his hand. One of the dealers I know questioned the wisdom of selling ice cream cones on the floor, as ten-year olds with triple scoops leaned over his display cases.
Re: The 2006 National
July 31 2006, 8:58 PM
I was genuinely surprised at the number of tables that didn't have enough material to cover the cost of their tables. Seeing that most of these were from back East, it makes you scratch your head. I don't think you can sell enough Sammy Sosa 90 Leaf rookies!
I also had the joy of a PSA dingus chasing me away in a not-so-pleasant tone. Apparently I was in the field of view (30 ft behind) while they were taping an Orlando interview. Needless to say, I had a few choice words with him.
Gary Nuchereno
The 2006 National
July 31 2006, 9:53 PM
Jay that was really funny. Thanks for the laugh
Re: The 2006 National
August 1 2006, 11:09 AM
hey guys is the national ever going into illinois???? because i live in illinois and i really want to go 1 and get some cards like all of you did probalby a couple of old judge does anybody know the price for 1 old judge thanks!????
Jordan & CO.
August 1 2006, 2:22 PM
The 2008 National will be in Chicago I do believe.
Re: The 2006 National
August 1 2006, 2:24 PM
okay thanks! and next year its going to be in cleveland right??
does naybody know what there going to show at the 2008 national
Josh K.
Re: The 2006 National
August 1 2006, 2:35 PM
"does naybody know what there going to show at the 2008 national"
Allow me to take a stab at this one . . . umm, baseball cards.
Sorry, couldnt resist.
Re: The 2006 National
August 1 2006, 2:39 PM
well i knew that but what KIND of baseball cards are thay gonna show like the ULTRA RARE ones OR SUPER RARE you know the goodies
August 1 2006, 2:44 PM
How would anybody know what's going to be at the 2008 National? It's only 2006 right now. Maybe by 2008 the world will be inhabited by androids and they will only collect virtual cards. You never know.
George H. Counter
Re: The 2006 National
August 1 2006, 2:49 PM
Sean, unless you are Bill Gates son, you better start with the small and cheap stuff.
You haven't even touched a single T206 and you are already asking about ULTRA RARE cards.
Ask your dad to buy a vintage card for you on ebay and start from there.
2008 National
August 1 2006, 2:55 PM
George has a good point.
I started out with a Fergie Jenkins 1970's card a few years ago and started working backwards to pre war items as I've gotten older .
Now that I'm 14, I am just trying to pick up some pre war items that I enjoy and I love to see in my collection each day.
For me collecting is not all about the "Ultra rare" cards that I obtain.
(Although that would be nice, getting one at a cheap price of course)
Turner Engle
Re: The 2006 National
August 1 2006, 3:20 PM
actually i have touched a T206 i have 4 of them from ted and brian they gave me them dan kravitz ssaid he would give me some and then i gave him my address and he never gave them me yet and i gave him the address like on june 27th a long time ago
Punctuation, boy
August 1 2006, 3:24 PM
No one wants to read a post that runs on.
Registered Users
Re: The 2006 National
August 1 2006, 3:57 PM
Sean- How come you aren't playing baseball somewhere? When I was 14 I played ball every day, all day long when I wasn't doing chores for my allowance. I played in a Babe Ruth league at night, practiced a couple of times a week but other times played sand lot ball with the neighborhood kids, many of whom were either on different teams or no organized teams at all. I quit collecting baseball cards at 13, having discovered sports of all kinds, girls, and other fun things to do. You are too young to become obsessed with cardboard.
Re: The 2006 National
August 1 2006, 4:15 PM
my baseball season is over for this year and now and then i play baseball with mmy friends next year i will be playing another season of baseball making it my 8th year of baseball playing
joe brennan
Re: The 2006 National
August 1 2006, 5:40 PM
Sounds like some of you had a fun time at the Nationals. As for the last few posts. Sigh.........
People said it was a million dollar wound. But the government must keep that money, cause I ain't seen one red sent of it.
George H. Counter
Re: The 2006 National
August 1 2006, 5:46 PM
Sean, Ok.
You have 4 T206s which is a great start.
I'm sure most of us here didn't have the luck to start with 4 of these little treasures.
Why not stick to them and try to learn more about the players pictured instead of posting about Harry Wright cdv's and massive old judge collections?
And by the way, if you are going to bitch about some guys that didn't send you cards (GIFTS) in an overnight envelope, you are going to lose a lot of hobby friends.
Re: The 2006 National
August 1 2006, 7:34 PM
oh ok............................................
My take on the National
August 6 2006, 12:58 AM
I didn't pick up any pre-WWII cards or memorabilia there (the oldest thing I got was a graded 1953 Bowman FB card), but I had a blast, and picked up a mix of post-war vintage, modern, memorabilia, and giveaways.
There is little reason to come to the National looking for the things you can find every day on eBay. They will probably be a lot cheaper on eBay. It's where you come to network, have fun, and look at (and hopefully buy or sell) things you can't get readily on eBay.
Even if you look down on modern cards, recognize that the manufacturer giveaways (VIP admission package freebies and booth distributions) are saleable/tradeable and have (sometimes very significant) value to other collectors. The autograph tickets from the VIP package also had value to a large group of other collectors.
Nobody knows every area of sports collectibles thoroughly, so there are always items that you might find really interesting but never knew about until you see them in person. The National has far more such items than any other show. Looking at tables that have items outside your collecting area (at least once you're done going through those tables in your collecting area) can prove very fruitful and enjoyable.
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While three Atlantic Beach teenagers await their next court date on charges of carjacking, kidnapping and strong arm robbery of a man earlier this month, one of the suspect's mothers gave more insight into what happened.
Police said 14-year-olds Joseph Potter and Brasean Johnson and 15-year-old Destiny Monts carjacked a 31-year-old man following the Springing the Blues Festival on April 5. The man had fallen asleep in his vehicle with the door ajar.
Johnson's mother, Survalerie Harris, said her son is not the kind of teenager she'd expect to kidnap or carjack someone. She said one of the suspects that was with him that night is his cousin, and all are remorseful for the crime.
"He basically was in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong crime," Harris said.
Harris said her son didn't realize the seriousness of the crimes for which he's accused until his lockdown at a juvenile detention center.
"He doesn't understand how much trouble he's actually in," Harris said. "He said, 'Mom, what's going on? I was just riding with them.' He's calling me upset, worried, crying, all that."
Police said the teens all confessed to carjacking and kidnapping a Jacksonville man and violently beating him as they forced him to withdraw money from ATMs.
Harris said her son wouldn't have done something like this on his own, and she's hoping the justice system will give him a second chance.
"They were just trying to joyride, and I think it went to far," Harris said. "And I know there's some exaggeration on the victim's behalf. I'm sorry for what happened. I'm not trying to minimize it. But as far as him being afraid for his life, I don't think so."
"They threatened my life several times and said, 'If you try anything, I will kill you,'" the victim said earlier this week.
He said he was able to escape the car at a Walmart on Beach Boulevard. The man, who doesn't want to be identified, said he has contusions on his face from the beating.
Johnson's cousin is also coming to the teens' defense.
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Johnson's mother said he's only allowed one phone call a day from the juvenile detention center and one visitor a week. She said she's unsure of when or if the teens will be released.
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Storage startup Actifio has updated its data-copy killing software, which deduplicates data by preventing redundant copies from being made in the first place. The firm's software tech virtualises a data storage system so that copies of data are pointers to master data and changed blocks rather than full files or databases - …
who uses it?
and for what specifically? what makes actifio better than alternatives? I asked this last time and nobody answered. Well one person did, privately who said everyone they talked to about actifio echoed similar comments to mine as well.
I even sent an email to one of their solution architects almost 3 weeks ago with my comments and questions and he never replied.
Yes I sat through their presentations last year - no I didn't find anything exciting. I think back over the past decade of any scenarios where I would think "Actifio would of been awesome for that". I can't think of a single one. Not so for most other products. Even those storage products I am not too hot on (e.g. Nimble) - I still can see use cases for them, even if they are not something I would use right now - I can see a market for them. I don't recognize a market opportunity for Actifio. The concept of reducing duplicate data is an interesting one but there are already many solutions for that, as the article mentions most happen at the storage system itself.
It really feels to me like Autonomy - in that they are really trying to pump and hype up their product in the hopes of being acquired for an inflated price. A bunch of execs from other startups that got acquired (3PAR certainly among them) who are chasing the ability to get acquired again.
If I'm wrong - please enlighten me, I'd love for my brain to stop hurting every time the name Actifio comes up.
Re: who uses it?
Mike Troiano here, I'm Actifio's CMO.
The short answer to your question is enterprises with 15TB-2PB of production data who find their storage requirements are growing too quickly; they're unable to ingest data fast enough to meet their internal SLA's; or the RTO or RPO objectives they can support using conventional technology just don't get the job done.
Most businesses today are dealing with a storage explosion. When you look closely at the data growth, you find production data growing at a linear rate, and "COPY DATA" - meaning data produced by all the systems that make copies of production (backup, snapshot, DR, BC, test & dev, analytics...) - growing geometrically. Copy data is what drives the storage explosion, because each of the systems that create it operate in a silo, creating copies without knowing what copies already exist. And while it's true there are plenty of systems out there to treat the symptoms of unchecked copy data growth (dedup, WAN optimization, etc.), Actifio is the first that cures the disease.
We do that by virtualizing some or all of the data protection apps I mentioned above. We replace those systems with a single one that makes a single, golden copy of whatever you'd like to protect in production, then stores incremental changes to it in such a way that you can recover anything instantly for up to 90% less than it would cost to do so through conventional means.
I hope that helps your brain stop hurting. If you'd like to know more, just ping me on Twitter @miketrap.
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- Great Place!!! Had a greatOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 3/23/2013Great Place!!! Had a great time!!! Me and my date really enjoyed our time there. I really recommend the Caviar Pizza, it was fantastic!Special Features:
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- Recommended!OpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 2/23/2013I was delighted to find the restaurant fairly empty at 7pm on a Saturday, which meant my friends and I could actually hear each other talking during our celebration evening. (Hard to find in Manhattan!) Pravda began to fill up an hour later and probably reached its usual (and deserved) crowds much later, after we had departed. Food, drinks and service remains fabulous through the many years I have been a patron. Pro tip: try the infused vodkas, they are sublime.
- Amazing atmosphere and drinks!OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 2/18/2013Amazing atmosphere and drinks! We truly had a wonderful time!
- Celebrated my friends birthdayOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 11/30/2012Celebrated my friends birthday at Pravda. The reservation was made for 6 and of course people were saying they were joining at the last minute. Although they wanted to wait for everyone to be there before we were seated, once five of us were there and were seated they were very understanding about the fluctuation of people. They just kept adding chairs for us and we had a great time there! Drinks and food were great.Special Features:
- This is a bar that servesOpenTable Diner Since 2003VIPDined on 11/30/2012This is a bar that serves decent, not a restaurant. Not recommended if you are seeking a sit down meal.
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I personally think Geno has + arm strength, understands the position as far as turnovers (he will get there - he threw very few picks in college, even Luck had 7 picks this postseason), can run, and cares about being good. I think he will be a good NFL QB, and this organization just committed to Rex, MM and Geno (whether Idzik admits it or not and whether we draft a QB or not) so we then need a backup that can fit seamlessly into this offense.
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HOT! Glitter (Mariah Carey would be proud)
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HOT! 'Flocking' (And you thought it was just for wallpaper!)
Waitrose, who have cornered the market in recent years for 'It' puddings and the ensueing hysterical Christmas Eve stampede of shoppers clamouring to get heir hands on one, have enlisted Heston Blumenthal this year to turn his talents to the pudding. The result? A designer dessert that has been 'flocked' (ie painted raspberry with a special spray gun). Not only that but it has several fancy layers including lychee mousse, strawberry and lemon confit, rose water mousse, white chocolate and nut feuilletine, almond sponge, alpine strawberries, charlotte sponge and lychee liqueur... A proper showstopping Heston-esque centrepiece, though call us unsophisticated but we think it falls down on one little thing: it's just not death-by-chocolatey enough for us.
The Heston from Waitrose Strawberry and Lychee Frozen Gateau, £12.99.
HOT! A Tapas-style Christmas dinner
Sharing plates is a trend that's gathering pace in London's restaurant-scene, and some commentators it is a trend that could move into Christmas lunch territory. Which means an end to the traditional 3 or 4-course lunch (smoked salmon starter, turkey main, pud, then cheese). Instead you pick from a smorgsabord of a variety of small taster dishes. Great for picky eaters who get food envy (and spend their whole time lusting after other people's food choices). Not so great for the meat-and-two-veg traditionalist who likes his grub.
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HOT! Everything but turkey!
Apparently the price of turkeys has risen at more than twice the rate of inflation as a result of rising feed costs. So supermarkets have risen to the challenge with a range of turkey alternatives. One of the dishes that is getting the most buzz is Lidl's Whole Cooked Lobster, 'cooked whole and fast-frozen to retain the flavour', £4.99.
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Octomom Nadya Suleman is pregnant again ... only this time, taxpayers won't be stuck supporting the spawn for 18 years. In fact, they may get some relief.
Okay, that's wishful thinking, given her 14 actual children. But Nads actually got a job (seriously) acting in a horror movie in which a demon knocks her up.
We're not sure if that's awesome, disturbing, pathetic or all three.
She needs money, no question about that, but seems reluctant to get into porn despite Vivid's numerous overtures. She is simply not a sexual being in any way.
Finally, a somewhat classier role has come along.
Nadya Suleman is starring in a horror movie titled Millennium. The premise: Octomom plays a woman who is, in some shape or form, impregnated by a demon.
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Dear Mr. Sorensen:
On November 4, 10, and 12, 2003, we inspected your processing facility located
at 975 W. Grand Avenue, Oakland, California. We found that you have serious
deviations from the Seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Regulations, Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 123 (21 CFR 123). In
accordance with 21 CFR 123.6(g), failure of a processor to have and implement
a HACCP plan that complies with this section or to otherwise operate in accordance
with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 123, renders the fishery products adulterated
within the meaning of Section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act (the Act), 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(4). Accordingly your tuna salad sandwiches are
adulterated, in that they have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary
conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby
they may have been rendered injurious to health. You may find the Act and the
Seafood HACCP Regulations through links in FDAs home page at www.fda.gov.
See the attached handout explaining how you can obtain a copy of the Fish &
Fisheries Products Hazards and Controls Guidance, 3rd edition, June 2001.
The deviations observed were as follows:
1. You must conduct a hazard analysis to determine whether there are food safety hazards that are reasonably likely to occur, and you must have a written HACCP plan for tuna salad sandwiches to control the food safety hazard of pathogen growth, to comply with 21 CFR 123.6(a) and (b). However, your firm does not have a HACCP plan for tuna salad sandwiches to control the food safety hazard of pathogen growth and toxin formation as a result of time/temperature abuse. We acknowledge receipt of your letter of November 10, 2003 stating that your firm will immediately begin preparation of an appropriate HACCP program.
2. You must maintain sanitation control records that, at a minimum, document
the monitoring and corrections prescribed by 21 CFR 123.11(b), to comply with
21 CFR 123.11(c). However, your firm does not maintain the following sanitation
monitoring records, which are required for the processing of tuna sandwiches
to control the food safety hazard of pathogen growth and toxin formation as
a result of time/temperature abuse:
Safety of the water
Condition and cleanliness of food-contact surfaces
Prevention of cross-contamination
Maintenance of hand washing, hand sanitizing, and toilet facilities
Protection of food, food packaging material, and food contact surfaces from adulteration with contaminants
Proper labeling, storage, and use of toxic compounds
Control of employee health conditions that could result in microbiological contamination, and
Exclusion of pests from the facility.
You must adequately monitor sanitation conditions and practices during processing, to comply with 21 CFR 123.11(b).
3. You must adequately monitor sanitation conditions and practices during processing, to comply with 21 CFR 123.11(b). However, your firm failed to monitor prevention of cross-contamination from insanitary objects to food, food packaging material, and other food contact surfaces, as evidenced by FDA observation of a wet, balled-up paper towel on your firms [redacted] which was fabricated to act as a tension pulley support for your conveyor belt.
At the conclusion of the inspection, the observed deviations were listed on Form FDA 483 and discussed with you. A copy of this form is enclosed for your ready reference This list is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of violations. You are responsible for ensuring that your processing facility operates in compliance with the Act, the Seafood HACCP Regulations, and the Current Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations (21 CFR 110).
We may take further action if you do not promptly correct these violations.
For instance, we may take further action to seize your products and/or enjoin
your firm from operating. Please respond in writing within fifteen (15) working
days of receipt of this letter. Your response should outline the specific things
you are doing to correct these deviations. You should include in your response
documentation or other useful information that would assist us in evaluating
your corrections. If you cannot complete all corrections before you respond,
we expect that you will explain the reason for your delay, and state when you
will correct any remaining deviations.
Please send your reply to: Ms. Harumi Kishida, Compliance Officer, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 1431 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, CA 94502-7070. If you have any questions regarding any issue in this letter, please contact Ms. Kishida at (510) 337-6824.
Charles M. Breen
Acting District Director
San Francisco District