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Originally Posted by ejstel
At many shows there are also many local people looking to sell cards...not the briefcase guys - they are your competition ( maybe not competition but they are looking to sell Kevin Durant cards at the top price- for which you should not even want buy). You are looking to buy (legends) at 70% of book. Start w a small show, like 40-50 tabled. Pay the 50 to 100 for a table- bring a nice sign that reads- buying at 70% book - best deals get my money....and buy what you collect. Buying $300 on cards at 30% off or more covers the expense of your table.
...and who knows what will walk up to your table. You can also sell what you want to move at your table.
.what you should buy is a different convo depending if you are collecting or looking to make a profit/income.
....just my 2 cents
Ed
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Thanks Ed… this sounds more like my speed and style. I went to a local show yesterday and it was way more crowded than I expected. And as you say, you never know what might walk up and present itself.
(By the way, not that it matters much, but I came up with a name for my little card business. Very GROSS vintage baseball cards - with a last name like mine, you only have so many options! So I opt to lean into it!
Thx again, all, for the many ideas… I’ll report back soon to share my experiences.
Jeff Gross