Mint Collective in Vegas

[Snapolit1]

Wonder if anyone went or got a first hand report. Curious what the vibe was. If you are not interested in anything to do with it, that’s cool. Just be curious to get an honest take and not spin from someone involved.

[sportscardpete]

Not affiliated but I did speak on one of the panels/was at the show on Saturday. I thought it was a really good turnout and the "vibe" was pretty good. The show itself was more modern focused but I just expect that now wherever I go.

I am also a card nerd, so anything I see card related I will think is positive!

[Rhotchkiss]

What is/was it?

[36GoudeyMan]

https://www.themintcollective.com/

[Rhotchkiss]

Interesting.

Thanks for the link!

[Rich Klein]

If you are the "average" member of this board, the Mint Collective is not for you. However, if you are looking for hobby employment, upgrade your hobby employment, or to grow your business, especially for newer cards, then the trip is worth it.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Interesting.

Thanks for the link!

Agreed very interesting

[theshowandme]

I was at a real card show, Chantilly

I’m somewhat kidding, but no reason to go to Vegas for the Mint unless you are part of a business like the grading companies or one of the startup apps


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[Rhotchkiss]

I just took a pretty deep dive into the website and my guess is that 98% of us on this site would either not understand or strongly dislike 100% of this show.

That said, I think it’s great. What’s good for the hobby is good for the hobby. Period, full stop.

This is not my thing, but it’s awesome that so much interest in all this exists that they hold such a major event. These are the folks who keep the hobby alive, and a certain percentage will eventually travel backwards down the number line to vintage and then prewar.

If inclined, I would consider joining a group to show this bling crowd some oldies next year. I am sure people would be interested in seeing and learning more about Ruth, Cobb, Wagner, etc. I don’t care if your into card breaks or red wave, cracked ice 1 of 1 RPAs, everyone will stop to look at cards like this:

[Mjpadilla84]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

I just took a pretty deep dive into the website and my guess is that 98% of us on this site would either not understand or strongly dislike 100% of this show.

That said, I think it’s great. What’s good for the hobby is good for the hobby. Period, full stop.

This is not my thing, but it’s awesome that so much interest in all this exists that they hold such a major event. These are the folks who keep the hobby alive, and a certain percentage will eventually travel backwards down the number line to vintage and then prewar.

If inclined, I would consider joining a group to show this bling crowd some oldies next year. I am sure people would be interested in seeing and learning more about Ruth, Cobb, Wagner, etc. I don’t care if your into card breaks or red wave, cracked ice 1 of 1 RPAs, everyone will stop to look at cards like this:

I’m sure your table would draw a large crowd with that eye candy Ryan, count me in on the group Vegas trip!

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by Mjpadilla84

I’m sure your table would draw a large crowd with that eye candy Ryan, count me in on the group Vegas trip!

One table filled with big-time classics to draw’em in, and then a few tables of just good old fashioned vintage and prewar issues, all types and all players

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

One table filled with big-time classics to draw’em in, and then a few tables of just good old fashioned vintage and prewar issues, all types and all players

That'd be fun, I''d ship my Master Set to the group if they want to put it out.