My purchases from the National

[paleocards]

Had a great time in Chicago. Really enjoyed catching-up with old friends, drinking and eating and listening to some fascinating hobby stories at the Net54 dinner on Friday night. Thanks to Leon and the sponsors!

As always, brought a hefty budget (for me) and spent every penny on cards I needed. These didn't come cheap, and several threads that have discussed "over-priced" cards at the National may be inclined to use my buys as evidence. I'll give you the "sales data" below, you be the judge of whether I got hosed or paid a ~fair price.

From Brady Hill (Luckiest Man Sportscards):

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Spent: $3600 (listed @ $3750)
SMR: $2500
Last 10 sales: $3167.33 (avg); $4095 - $2555 (range)


From TripleS Sportscards:

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Spent: $1700 (listed @$2000)
SMR: $1200
Last 10 sales: $1335.88 (avg); $1680 - $1000 (range)


From 707:

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Spent: $1150 (listed @ $1375)
SMR (estimate): $650
Only recorded sale: $1380 in 2008


From Jeff Foy (Card Country):

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Spent: $575 (listed @ $650)
SMR: $400
Last 10 sales: $546.63 (avg); $726.55 - $450 (range)