Payment at card shows?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I assumed you would need to take cash or be willing to pay the fees with a card with most dealers. But it makes sense that some would not be willing to accept them because of the risk of charge backs. I can't imagine accepting a check for a few grand from someone I have never met. At least not without verifying an account balance on a banking app or something. When I go to a show I either bring cash or assume that I will need to make a trip to the bank if I find a card I really want.

I have had a dealer let me send the money paypal ff for a 1,500 card at a recent show.

I've never had anyone not take a check. Even if the person doesn't know you in advance, you chat a few minutes, you find you know people in common who will vouch for you, the person gets comfortable with you and realizes you are not about to start a life of crime by bouncing a check for his card. This is still a people business, or should be.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I've never had anyone not take a check. Even if the person doesn't know you in advance, you chat a few minutes, you find you know people in common who will vouch for you, the person gets comfortable with you and realizes you are not about to start a life of crime by bouncing a check for his card. This is still a people business, or should be.

That makes sense, I just wouldn't have thought to bring a check book. I suppose if you know enough people in the hobby you will find a mutual acquaintance. I've just always assumed I would need cash. I check if there's a Wells Fargo in the area before going to a show. Next time I will bring my check book. Do most dealers take checks at the national?

[ALR-bishop]

Great point Peter. At any big show I can find someone who will say my check "might" be good. But that assumes you have some history....good or bad

[dealme]

I was actually surprised at this past year's National that a dealer asked me how I would be paying. I had been under the impression that sales were cash only simply due to the dealers' fears of getting burnt. It was eye-opening for me.

Mark

[jonvancouver]

I have never had a cheque book in my life, yet manage to spend just fine on the AMEX black card.
Who in the world in 2016 carries 10-20k on them in cash? A few hundred, fine. But to buy a big ticket item with cash is certainly nothing I've ever done. Never had to!
Happy I dont attend shows as i'd probably blow my brains out waiting at a table for a dealer to talk to me as I usually only wear a hooded sweatshirt and Jays cap.
No thank you.
Jonathan.

[Snapolit1]

More than a thousand in cash? No way. Went to a show recently and had to drive five blocks to find an ATM. Only did it because seller was a nice guy who needed a sale. If you are at the national in AC and cash only nice knowing you. I'm walking away.

[TCMA]

I've found the same thing at our shows in NY but now I'm prepared and make sure I bring cash. It's definitely frustrating when you're standing there ready to make a purchase and woops gotta go find the nearest ATM which is sometimes blocks away. As a dealer why would you not be prepared to accept any and all forms of payment known to man? Paypal and credit/debit cards should be a no-brainer.

[ALR-bishop]

How old do you have to be to qualify for The Old Guard ?

[ksabet]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

How old do you have to be to qualify for The Old Guard ?

Old enough to not accept anything but cash...like "the good ole days"

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

How old do you have to be to qualify for The Old Guard ?

80