Dealer Report on the National

[Donscards]

Well I am back from Chicago---Wow what a great show---Big crowds and they were buying---The 50's --60's big stars and rookies (that are well centered) sold very fast---It is going to hard replacing those cards---I sold 4 1933 Goudey Babes (graded 2 to 4) 3 1910 T206 Cobbs (low grade) My T206 and T205's were good sellers and the pre 1900 that I had went well---The Big Names are selling---Babe --Cobb-Gehrig--Mantle-Mays-Aaron-Clemente-Koufax----I did sell my Psa 7 1951 Mantle and Mays--and 3 1954 Aarons (psa 3-5---All the dealers I talked to had a fantastic show--The Net 54 party was a good time as usual--Great speakers and Yummy Chicago Pizza and snacks--and the open bar was well needed--Nice to meet net 54 members in person--Leon did a great job.-----The only thing at the National that drove me crazy was the Topps give aways with their loud speakers which made hearing a person impossible --Anyway a quick report and I am looking forward to Atlantic City next year. Don

[geor952]

Nice to hear your report Don. Thank you for sharing thoughts from the other side of the table. I am glad you had a good show and that you enjoy what you do. Good luck with replacing your inventory!

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by geor952

Nice to hear your report Don. Thank you for sharing thoughts from the other side of the table. I am glad you had a good show and that you enjoy what you do. Good luck with replacing your inventory!

Man was looking for a nice centered red or yellow ruth psa 4-5 range...didn't see any at the show

[GregMitch34]

Are '50s cards in general making a "comeback" in value or just a few elite HOFer cards?

[Donscards]

I would say more so the big names in the 50's and the rookies---The commons are selling for the Register PSA people.

[peterose4hof]

Thanks for the informative report Don!

I'm curious, did you notice an increase in interest for Pete Rose cards (Rookie Card or others)? With all the discussion concerning his reinstatement I thought there might be an uptick in interest.

[Ronnie]

Don, when I left on Friday morning you still had the 4 Ruth cards, so it appears that the last three days were very strong as well. Aaron and I enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with you and Paul. Recapping our day at the the show, sharing some entertaining stories, and enjoying a couple of cold beers was a great way to end the day on Wednesday and Thursday. I'm glad to hear that you had such a successful National!

[Donscards]

Thanks Ronnie. It was great seeing u and Aaron. Had a great time with u guys. The beer was good! I sold 2 Ruth's to one collector. Fri afternoon. I would say this was my best national It was great seeing all the collectors and dealers. A real fun time

[Sean1125]

I saw Don's 7 Mantle, incredible card. I am glad it sold.

[Jantz]

I'm not surprised you had a good National Don.

Don is a very friendly dealer and seems to really enjoy his time and what he does at the show. A pleasure to deal with.

This Polar Bear came from Don's table and I'm thrilled to have added it to my set.


Jantz

[sam majors]

This was the best show for me since 1991 in Anaheim. Tuesday morning, dealers were waiting for me and my nephew to put more items out. We had pennants, boxing posters, programs and cards. We had 30's and 40's non-sports cards, and early sports equipment. Think we had a couple of things that were a one of a kind items in the room! A 1900 tennis ball cleaner in original box and a basketball program for the first basketball game at Cameron Indoor Stadium (Duke). I met a few Net.54 members for the first time. I flew back to Atlanta Sat. morning and left the booth with my 2 nephews. They had a blast. I didn't get around much so I'm hoping Carlton will post some pictures.

[Donscards]

Originally Posted by Jantz

I'm not surprised you had a good National Don.

Don is a very friendly dealer and seems to really enjoy his time and what he does at the show. A pleasure to deal with.

This Polar Bear came from Don's table and I'm thrilled to have added it to my set.


Jantz

Jantz---It was great meeting you at the show---You do love your Polar Bears----I am glad I could help you with one---and a pleasure talking with u at the Net 54 get together--You did a great job getting everybody in the place. Hope to see you next year. Don

[CurtisFlood]

The show was good enough to get me commit to the trip to Atlantic City next year. Booth 153 opened up and I was able to snag that one close to my good friend Ron Estes who will be at booth 109.

I sold my inventory on the second day and spent the last several days buying from walk ups and chatting with OBC members and a few Net 54 members.

People were friendly and engaging in conversation. I met three young men who were Mets fans and they were fired up about their team and baseball cards. They came by again on the last day and I was able to compliment the father of the boys about what gentlemen they are. The future of the hobby is going to be fine with these and other young men and women I saw at the show.

A couple of down notes: A man trying to peddle a pack fresh counterfeit that would have graded a 10+ Henry Aaron rookie. I told him to take it to one of th auction houses and get it authenticated and put it in their auction to make some big money. He said he wanted to sell it to me. I told him I couldn't afford it. He came back later and said he had sold it. He then tried to sell me a Kaline Rookie in horrible condition. At least it was real. I didn't buy that one either.

I saw a fake Rose Rookie in a global holder that was graded 10. He bought it at the show, never found out if he got his refund, but hope that worked out for him.

I had a great time, great food in Chicago, only problem is the concorete floors are telling me I am not young anymore. Legs are still a little sore and swollen.