National: Cash or debit?

[Leon]

I am bringing a wad of cash and Sean's bodyguard. LOL

[Duluth Eskimo]

This comes up every year and the same millennials will talk about how their grandpa used to carry cash and you’re a dinosaur if you don’t take cards. Blah blah blah. If you plan on buying items and getting better or the best deals, you better bring cash and lots of it. While you’re trying to negotiate the extra 3% in to the deal and seeing if your mom put your allowance in your account, someone will be paying cash and getting the deal you thought you had.

[kateighty]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

This comes up every year and the same millennials will talk about how their grandpa used to carry cash and you’re a dinosaur if you don’t take cards. Blah blah blah. If you plan on buying items and getting better or the best deals, you better bring cash and lots of it. While you’re trying to negotiate the extra 3% in to the deal and seeing if your mom put your allowance in your account, someone will be paying cash and getting the deal you thought you had.

A bit rough and rude there dear eskimo. What about the person who is genuinely asking? Someone who may have saved up a bunch of money on their own and wants to know if they need to take out a wad of cash because it's the first National they're attending? There's a lot of old school regulars here but no need to say that crap and throw shade to newcomers and younger people who are interested in our hobby. WTF?

[wdwfan]

I would think cash only. But most of these dealers are actual businesses. So I'd think they would be able to tale paypal, square, etc. I'd suggest if paying paypal for getting an item right then (in person), maybe suggest paying gift. That way the seller/business doesn't pay any fees on it, and it doesn't have to be shipped. Plus, it doesn't go toward their end of the year taxes.

[Johnny630]

Originally Posted by wdwfan

I would think cash only. But most of these dealers are actual businesses. So I'd think they would be able to tale paypal, square, etc. I'd suggest if paying paypal for getting an item right then (in person), maybe suggest paying gift. That way the seller/business doesn't pay any fees on it, and it doesn't have to be shipped. Plus, it doesn't go toward their end of the year taxes.

Depends what you wanna buy........If you raid the dollar box like me bring a couple hundred bucks and spend most of your money on meals, hotel, and other fun stuff with friends. That’s where the enjoyment of the National is for me...having fun spending time with good fiends Cards Come Last :-)

[Santo10Fan]

Cash is going to put you in a better negotiating position, just don't chum those sharks too much by giving them a peek of what you're holding. Only after the deal is done do you pull out a wad with much, much more money than you just agreed to pay.
I work in Rosemont, and I can't think of a venue with better overall security than DES Convention Center. Don't worry about carrying cash on you.

[Donscards]

I have vintage graded cards---I only take cash, paypal, checks if I know you or have a good reference. No credit cards---Cash is King and I also buy with cash.

[Case12]

Originally Posted by Santo10Fan

Cash is going to put you in a better negotiating position, just don't chum those sharks too much by giving them a peek of what you're holding. Only after the deal is done do you pull out a wad with much, much more money than you just agreed to pay.
I work in Rosemont, and I can't think of a venue with better overall security than DES Convention Center. Don't worry about carrying cash on you.

Live here too. It's right near the airport. The airport is 45 minutes from downtown. Nice place and safe. However, if you plan to go to see the White Sox play at Comisky (south Chicago), I wouldn't take a bunch of cash there :-).

[packs]

My experience at the National was I didn't need either because there was nothing to buy, only table top museums you could visit.

[Duluth Eskimo]

Originally Posted by kateighty

A bit rough and rude there dear eskimo. What about the person who is genuinely asking? Someone who may have saved up a bunch of money on their own and wants to know if they need to take out a wad of cash because it's the first National they're attending? There's a lot of old school regulars here but no need to say that crap and throw shade to newcomers and younger people who are interested in our hobby. WTF?

Well Kat,
I appreciate your well thought out comments, but maybe you should refer to other threads I am referencing before running your mouth. There were plenty of insults for the cash people in the past. Thanks for your input

[Yoda]

With narrow aisles, large crowds and wads of cash in pockets, the National is a paradise for pickpockets. Security has improved but these guys are sophisticated and slippery. So if you are going to be carrying lots of crisp Benjamins on your body, I would you suggest you have a money belt and/or a concealed carry permit.

[Santo10Fan]

Originally Posted by Yoda

With narrow aisles, large crowds and wads of cash in pockets, the National is a paradise for pickpockets. Security has improved but these guys are sophisticated and slippery. So if you are going to be carrying lots of crisp Benjamins on your body, I would you suggest you have a money belt and/or a concealed carry permit.

No guns allowed, but go ahead and bring the permit

[Johnny630]

Are there metal detectors and or frisk searches at this National? If not there should be.

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by Duluth Eskimo

Well Kat,
I appreciate your well thought out comments, but maybe you should refer to other threads I am referencing before running your mouth. There were plenty of insults for the cash people in the past. Thanks for your input

+1

[Snapolit1]

Wondering how big the budget is of people advocating for wandering around for a few days with a huge bankroll of cash. I’d have no problem carrying around $1000 or $1500. I certainly wouldn't be wandering the halls and throwing beers down with a roll of $5,000 or $10,000 in my front pocket.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Leon

I am brining a wad of cash and Sean's bodyguard. LOL

Stay away from Gizmo and you will be fine without Sean's bodyguard.

[sb1]

Many will take checks as well.

[kailes2872]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Stay away from Gizmo and you will be fine without Sean's bodyguard.

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