Is it still possible to become a part time dealer?

[GehrigFan]

As someone already mentioned, the hardest part is being both a collector AND dealer. It is very difficult to do both and keep them separate. The dealer side sees a nice breakup value in a lot, but when you get them in, the collector side thinks, "hmmm... these are nice, I think I'll keep them awhile!" Not to say you can't do both - it is just difficult.

I would strongly advise that you start "fresh" as a dealer, though - don't mix in the cards from your personal collection if possible. It is very difficult to reconcile taxes and records when you "deal" a card that was in your personal collection for years and didn't purchase it as a dealer. Keep diligent receipts of everything you spend - not just on cards, but travel to set up at shows, selling fees (eBay, PayPal, Auction Houses, etc.), etc.

Good luck!
Mark

[swarmee]

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[Koufax32fan]

Tony Gordon is a part time dealer in the Chicago area and writes a blog about his experiences - http://www.fatdaddyssports.com/blog - if you read it you will learn about bad hotels, good eats and buying/selling cards.

[buymycards]

Hi Guys,

I don't know the exact tax rules. I keep very precise records and turn them over to my tax preparer every year.

Thanks for the tip on the blog. I spent an hour reading it and I am looking forward to reading the Archived items. I met Tony at the National and I am hoping to make it up to his Clarion show in Milwaukee.

Rick