Boston (Wilmington) Altman Show 4/10-12

[skelly]

To the above post, I don't understand why you would have an attitude that just because a dealer doesn't have prices on their cards, you wouldn't want to stop.

1. Your already in the building, you might as well see what everyone has to offer and what the prices are.

2. I recently set up at the White Plains show with my friend. Were not really dealers, so to take the time to put prices on every card wouldn't really make sense for us. I was, however on point and greeted anyone who came by the table with a smile and asked if I could help them. One person was interested in my Bradshaw Rookie. I told him to name his price ( it was raw, about Ex-ExMt ) I said his price was fine and he said "wow, I just bought this card in lesser condition for more money." I said, well why not just own two. He agreed and bought the card. I also had lots of dealers stopping over to buy things, so my prices must have been pretty reasonable. Moral of the story here is that I can understand people who don't like a price, want to haggle you down, etc... but how do you know what your missing if you don't even ask?

[vthobby]

Originally Posted by skelly

To the above post, I don't understand why you would have an attitude that just because a dealer doesn't have prices on their cards, you wouldn't want to stop.

1. Your already in the building, you might as well see what everyone has to offer and what the prices are.

2. I recently set up at the White Plains show with my friend. Were not really dealers, so to take the time to put prices on every card wouldn't really make sense for us. I was, however on point and greeted anyone who came by the table with a smile and asked if I could help them. One person was interested in my Bradshaw Rookie. I told him to name his price ( it was raw, about Ex-ExMt ) I said his price was fine and he said "wow, I just bought this card in lesser condition for more money." I said, well why not just own two. He agreed and bought the card. I also had lots of dealers stopping over to buy things, so my prices must have been pretty reasonable. Moral of the story here is that I can understand people who don't like a price, want to haggle you down, etc... but how do you know what your missing if you don't even ask?

+1 Well said and I feel that is half the fun sometimes AND I have gotten some incredible deals just by being nice and interacting with the seller. Good points all around. mike

[skelly]

Now to be fair, if a dealer does not have a price on a card, and has to take 2-3 minutes to locate a guide and look the card up, that is upsetting to a potential buyer. I do feel that dealers that do not have marked prices, need to know what they want for a card.

[obcbobd]

Originally Posted by skelly

Now to be fair, if a dealer does not have a price on a card, and has to take 2-3 minutes to locate a guide and look the card up, that is upsetting to a potential buyer. I do feel that dealers that do not have marked prices, need to know what they want for a card.

Yes, that is what bothers me. I realize not all dealers, such as yourself are like that, but it seems a lot are. I will add that a dealer who looks up at you and says hi, makes me want to stop and check out his cards, even if they are not priced

[Sean1125]

Originally Posted by skelly

Now to be fair, if a dealer does not have a price on a card, and has to take 2-3 minutes to locate a guide and look the card up, that is upsetting to a potential buyer. I do feel that dealers that do not have marked prices, need to know what they want for a card.

My recommendation is to make an offer and if they cannot accept or pass on the spot you keep walking.

[soxinseven]

John Liffman and I are set up at tables 248/249 stop by and say hello...

[Rich Klein]

Is you may feel as a collector that the dealer will ask different prices depending on whom you are or appear to be.

Pricing your cards gives every collector an fairly equivalent starting point as it comes to a dealer's prices

AND, that makes life easier for all concerned

Rich

[aelefson]

It has been a great show so far! It was great seeing some Net54 members as usual.

I sold a few items and bought a few things. I am not much of a T206 collector but for 15.00 each, I could not pass up the five hall of famers with amazing color. I actually like the trimming! I also purchased the photo below from the same dealer. I really like look of it and it is interesting that Eddie's eyes are closed.

Alan