Card Dealer Talk After The 2024 National: Best National Ever, Trade Night, Modern vs. Vintage & More

[@4softcorners728]

It’s always great getting to hear Howard’s perspective from the dealer side of things. It was awesome get to see his amazing setup and cards in person

[@ClementeCollector]

@@4softcorners728 Yeah Howard maps out every card and case prior to the show. He has a great inventory. Thanks for watching Joe!

[@dominicfredo8925]

Howard is the real deal. My son and I grabbed some great vintage hockey from him at the Pittsburgh show. Great guy with a ton of great cards.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@dominicfredo8925 He is, I love that he has a case with vintage hockey! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

[@ken-pr2df]

Great interview Theo with Howard to find out what goes on on the other side of the table!! Learned a lot!! Enjoy your channel!! Keep up the great content!!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@ken-pr2df Thanks so much Ken! I try to do content, that I’d enjoy, so it’s a bonus when others do as well!!

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Awesome interview with Howard, Theo! Every dealer we asked at the National said they were surprised how busy it was and said they did very well at the show also. Tom bought some cards from Howard and he had some awesome stuff.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@billyballgamesportscards Yeah, Howard is so nice! He always has great stuff too. Can’t believe Tom bought from him, that’s really cool!

[@Bruinshockeycards]

I purchased a few 69 Topps hockey from Howard. He was such a sincere person and so genuine

[@ClementeCollector]

@@Bruinshockeycards He is! I met him at the Pittsburgh show 2 years ago, crazy he’s been on 5 times already. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@WeskerGriff]

This was an awesome interview with Howard! I walked by his booth almost every day and it was 2-4 rows of people every time. Tons of great cards and always love hearing from the dealer side of things. I really hope the National returns to Cleveland in the future, the I-X Center is larger than the one is Rosemont, and outside of what Howard mentioned the venue did very well! Atlanta would also be a good place to hold the National in the future, the convention center down there is in the Top 10 largest in the country. I think the next three years in Chicago will be a grind and a heavy burden on the facility, especially if the continued growth continues for the show. Awesome video and discussion Theo!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@WeskerGriff Thanks for the kind words Ed, all Howard here. Yeah I’m not happy it’s gonna be in Chicago 3 years in a row, they need to move it around more.

[@tothetop-omaid]

Always enjoy hearing you guys, Howard is also a wealth of knowledge.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@tothetop-omaid Thanks man, yeah it’s an easy conversation when Howard comes on the channel!

[@CraigsCards62]

Great interview - thanks Theo for getting Howard on again 👍

[@ClementeCollector]

@@CraigsCards62 Thanks Craig! 👊🏻

[@iconic_baseball]

These interviews with Howard are always FANTASTIC. What a valuable perspective for all of us in the YT hobby community. Thanks to both of you for doing this.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@iconic_baseball That’s such a nice compliment Al, thanks man! Yeah I always look forward to it too! My list of questions was so long this time, haha! But he got through them all. Appreciate it! 👊🏻

[@ACollectorsDream]

Howard is the best! Thanks Theo for your conversations with him.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@ACollectorsDream Yes he is! If it allows you, link the video you show his table in the comments!

[@KevinKauffman-fz8gd]

Hey Theo! Awesome video! Yes, Mantle missed the ball on the 1956 Topps card!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@KevinKauffman-fz8gd I was 99%, thanks for confirming! Thanks for watching and the nice comment!

[@bobcalderon2534]

A nice interview 😊

[@ClementeCollector]

@@bobcalderon2534 thanks 😊

[@Hodges1455]

Gave a video like. Great discussion, enjoyed! Have a great weekend

[@ClementeCollector]

@@Hodges1455 Thanks Hodges! You have a great weekend too!!!

[@DoubleDvintagebaseballcards]

Great chat guys 🤙🤙

[@ClementeCollector]

@@DoubleDvintagebaseballcards Thanks Dylan!!!

[@ReeseND]

Very cool! I see Howard every time I go to the Philly Show!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@ReeseND Reese! I heard it’s a great show. I wanna get out there in the next few years! Thanks for watching!!!

[@ReeseND]

@@ClementeCollector Same here for the National! LOL Still not able to get to one but need to make it happen! Hope to meet you all in person at some point! Ha!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@ReeseND yeah, same! By the way, congrats on that card room! Looks great! 😊

[@ReeseND]

@@ClementeCollector thanks man! Really, really appreciate that!

[@diamondgems45]

Im always interested in what dealers have to say. Thanks Theo.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@diamondgems45 No problem, Howard is easy to talk to! Thanks for watching!

[@eddyscardboardchaos]

Another great chat with Howard. Thanks for giving us a peak behind the dealer curtain Theo.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@eddyscardboardchaos Thanks Eddy, I appreciate that!

[@oarancards4443]

Love howard octavio

[@ClementeCollector]

@@oarancards4443 Great dealer!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@oarancards4443 Great dealer!

[@markstein1916]

Really enjoyed this interview, Theo.... very well thought out questions. Great to hear Howard's perspective and insights from the other side. He's a great contributor on net54 as well.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@markstein1916 Thanks so much Mark! Yes Howard told me he’s been on Net54 for a while, it was one of the reason I joined!

[@mookiechillson]

Such an intelligent and useful conversation for how to think about this year’s national. Great questions and answers Theo and Howard. I’ll see you in Westchester in a few weeks!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@mookiechillson Thanks for the comment and text Mookie! I’m glad you liked it! You did very well on Graig’s channel, I wanted another 40 minutes!

[@ACD1994]

Great video Theo. You and Howard are both tremendous communicators, and covered a lot of different topics. I agree, if the hobby continues to grow in numbers; Cleveland may be out...and the next 3 years in Chicago will determine if the National has out grown their convention centers too. I remember Baltimore had the National back in 2010 and 2012. Not sure if they would be able to handle, a future event, but we'll cross that bridge, when it gets there. I'm in the minority I guess that, Atlantic City is not a bad option, but Philly, you mentioned seems like a possibility, but we will see. Is it possible that Howard, would ever come on to one of the 4 Collectors Live-streams if the schedules align?

[@ClementeCollector]

@@ACD1994 Yeah, I hope some different city’s get to have it, after this 3 year Chicago run. I heard Atlantic City fixed the WiFi, parking and increased security. So they could be back in the running as a good option. Howard told me before he would do a live, so I’ll keep working on that and maybe before a big show he can do one. Thanks for the long comment and opinion!

[@ACD1994]

@@ClementeCollector My comments tend to be ''short winded''!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@ACD1994 LOL

[@Brad-mj3tg]

Good interview. Mantle didn’t make the catch.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@Brad-mj3tg I thought so! Thanks Brad for watching!

[@LegendsNeverDieCollection]

I hope Atlanta gets back in the rotation in the future!!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@LegendsNeverDieCollection That would be really cool, I’d be down!